LeBron James Selected as NBA 2K14 Cover Athlete
Interactive entertainment brand 2K Sports announced Friday that 2013 NBA MVP, LeBron James, will make his video game cover debut on NBA 2K14, the next installment of the NBA video game simulation franchise.
James will lead 2K Sports’ NBA 2K franchise into the future of sports video games with two dynamic and distinctly unique experiences for current and next-generation consoles.
“My friends, family, and fans all know how much I love NBA 2K. I remember, as a kid, getting so excited for the game to come out and see who was on the cover and it’s amazing to be a part of this great tradition,” said James, who is currently defending the Miami Heat’s world championship in the NBA Finals.
2K Sports also announced the King James Bonus Pack, which offers exclusive content featuring LeBron James.
Customers who pre-order NBA 2K14 for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system will receive:
- 10,000 Virtual Currency to get a jump start on the competition;
- Extra content for the new Path to Greatness mode;
- LeBron James unlocked in Blacktop Mode;
- The all-new LeBron James Signature Skill available for your MyPlayer.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, NBA 2K14 is not yet rated by the ESRB. Fans that pre-order for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems will receive the King James Bonus Pack at no extra cost on day-one — October 1, 2013 in North America and October 4, 2013 internationally.
NBA 2K14 will also be coming to Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system later this year.
