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'{{use mdy dates|date=June 2018}} {{Infobox video game | title = NBA 2K19 | image = NBA 2K19 cover art.jpg | caption = Cover art featuring [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]] | developer = [[Visual Concepts]] | publisher = [[2K Sports]] | series = ''[[NBA 2K]]'' | platform = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br/>[[Nintendo Switch]]<br/>[[PlayStation 4]]<br/>[[Xbox One]]<br/>[[Android (operating system)|Android]]<br/>[[iOS]] | released = {{vgrelease|WW|September 11, 2018}} | genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }} '''''NBA 2K19''''' is a [[basketball]] [[simulation video game]] developed by [[Visual Concepts]] and published by [[2K Sports]], based on the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). It is the 20th installment in the [[NBA 2K|''NBA 2K'' franchise]], the successor to ''[[NBA 2K18]]'', and the predecessor to ''[[NBA 2K20]]''. [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]] of the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] is the cover athlete for the standard edition, while [[LeBron James]] (who was also the cover athlete of ''[[NBA 2K14]]'') of the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] is the cover athlete for the 20th Anniversary Edition.<ref name="No360PS3"/> Antetokounmpo and James grace the cover in North America, while Australia native [[Ben Simmons]] of the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] is featured on the cover in Australia and New Zealand. ''NBA 2K19'' was released on September 11, 2018 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]]. It received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised the gameplay and some calling it the best installment of the series, while its emphasis on [[microtransaction]]s was universally criticized. The career mode features authentic [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] commentary in Mandarin Chinese, a first of the series. == Gameplay == ''NBA 2K19'', for the seventh time in the series, features MyTeam mode, a mode based around the idea of building the ultimate basketball team, and maintaining a virtual [[trading card]] collection. Players build their own custom team, selecting the players, jerseys, logos, coach, court, and other basketball related things, and play with their team in basketball tournament-style competitions against other players' teams. Players collect cards that unlock players, playbooks, and other items that can be used in their team or sold. Players purchase card packs, which give the player random items, with Virtual Currency (VC). Cards are classified by their overall rating, including a new level: [[Galaxy Opal]], which is exclusive to cards with a 99 rating. There's also an all- new type of card called Heat Check, which changes rating depending on the performance of a player in real life. New to MyTeam in ''NBA 2K19'' is the Unlimited mode, where players compete for rewards and participate in a $250,000 tournament for the said cash prize and a trip to the [[2019 NBA All-Star Game]]. == Development and release == ''NBA 2K19'' was officially announced on June 5, 2018 and released on September 11, 2018; players who pre-ordered the 20th Edition of the game received it on September 7, 2018. It was the first game in the series since ''[[NBA 2K6]]'' ([[Xbox 360]]) and ''[[NBA 2K7]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) to not be released for either platform.<ref name="No360PS3">{{cite web|last=Macy|first=Seth G.|title=LeBron James is the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition Cover Athlete|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/05/lebron-james-is-the-nba2k19-20th-anniversary-edition-cover-athlete|website=[[IGN]]|date=June 5, 2018|access-date=June 7, 2018}}</ref> It was released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[iOS]], and [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]] of the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] is the cover athlete for the standard edition version of the game,<ref name="GiannisCover">{{cite magazine|last=Mazique|first=Brian|title=Giannis Antetokounmpo Officially Revealed As 'NBA 2K19' Standard Edition Cover Athlete|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/07/02/giannis-antetokounmpo-officially-revealed-as-nba-2k19-standard-edition-cover-athlete/#4a2b02413a20|magazine=[[Forbes]]|date=July 2, 2018|access-date=July 2, 2018}}</ref> while [[LeBron James]] of the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] is the cover athlete for the 20th Anniversary Edition, which includes various physical and digital extras.<ref name="LeBronCover">{{cite magazine|last=Crecente|first=Brian|title=LeBron James Gets 'NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition' Cover|url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/lebron-james-nba-2k19-1202830526/|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=June 5, 2018|access-date=June 7, 2018}}</ref> James was previously the cover athlete of ''[[NBA 2K14]]'' for the Standard Edition. ''NBA 2K19''{{'}}s soundtrack was curated by rapper [[Travis Scott]], who has five songs featured in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/travis-scott-produces-nba-2k19-soundtrack-1202906500/|title=Travis Scott Named Executive Producer on 'NBA 2K19' Soundtrack|first1=Brittany|last1=Vincent|date=August 15, 2018|website=Variety.com|access-date=March 16, 2019}}</ref> The soundtrack offers a wide range of musical artists, such as [[Lil Uzi Vert]], [[BROCKHAMPTON]], [[PARTYNEXTDOOR]], [[Alison Wonderland]], [[Marshmello]], [[Three Days Grace]], [[Finesse (Bruno Mars song)|Bruno Mars and Cardi B]], [[Migos]], [[Sheck Wes]], and more. == Reception == {{Video game reviews | MC = (XONE) 83/100<ref name="MetaXbox">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/nba-2k19 |title=NBA 2K19 for Xbox One Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=September 30, 2018}}</ref><br />(PS4) 82/100<ref name="MetaPS4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/nba-2k19|title=NBA 2K19 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=September 30, 2018}}</ref><br />(NS) 82/100<ref name="MetaNS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/nba-2k19 |title=NBA 2K19 for Switch Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=September 23, 2018}}</ref> | EGM = 7/10<ref name="EGM">{{cite magazine|last=Goroff |first=Ben|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/nba-2k19-review/|title=NBA 2K19 Review|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]|date=September 11, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> | GI = 9/10<ref name="gir">{{cite magazine|last=Bertz|first=Matt|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nba-2k19/outworking-and-outplaying-the-competition|title=NBA 2K19K Outworking And Outplaying The Competition|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|date=September 12, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> | GSpot = 7/10<ref name="gsr">{{cite web|last=Higham|first=Michael|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-2k19-review-another-year-another-baller/1900-6416984/|title=NBA 2K19 Review - Another Year, Another Baller|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=September 12, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> | IGN = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|last=Vollmer|first=Ben|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/11/nba-2k19-review|title=NBA 2K19 Review|website=[[IGN]]|date=September 11, 2018|access-date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> | Poly = | USG = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Kat|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/nba-2k19-review|title=NBA 2K19 review|website=[[Eurogamer|US Gamer]]|date=September 14, 2018|access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref> }} ''NBA 2K19'' received "generally favorable" reviews from critics for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MetaXbox/><ref name=MetaPS4/> ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' gave the game 7/10, writing: "''NBA 2K19'' had a real opportunity to learn from last year's mistakes, and in some ways it did. The Neighborhood is more convenient, the Prelude is way more interesting, and the gameplay has seen some subtle but important improvements. Unfortunately, all this is marred yet again by the game's predatory microtransaction system, which turns the MyCareer stuff into a grind-heavy, pay-to-skip farce."<ref name=EGM/> ''[[GameSpot]]'' also gave the game 7/10, saying: "Although those willing to grind for everything will eventually get rewarded, the system of VC still comes off as exploitative. But there's a lot of fun to be had in ''NBA 2K19'' despite its flaws, especially if you have a strong love for the sport.<ref name=gsr/> In its 8.5/10 review, [[IGN]] wrote, "''NBA 2K19''{{'s}} rock-solid gameplay and strong sense of style make it the best of the series, but its style is slightly cramped by microtransactions."<ref name=IGN/> [[Kotaku]] also criticized the game for pervasive [[microtransaction]] demands throughout the game on top of the initial premium price.<ref>{{cite web|last=Plunkett|first=Luke|url=http://www.kotaku.co.uk/2018/09/12/nba-2k19-is-a-nightmarish-vision-of-our-microtransaction-stuffed-future|title=NBA 2K19 Is A Nightmarish Vision Of Our Microtransaction-Stuffed Future|website=[[Kotaku|Kotaku UK]]|date=September 12, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2018}}</ref> The game was nominated for "Best Sports/Racing Game" at [[The Game Awards 2018]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Grant|first=Christopher|url=https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2018/12/6/18130000/the-game-awards-winners-2018|title=The Game Awards 2018: Here are all the winners|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=December 6, 2018|access-date=December 13, 2018}}</ref> for "Fan Favorite Sports/Racing Game" at the [[Gamers' Choice Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Glyer|first=Mike|url=http://file770.com/2018-gamers-choice-awards-nominees/|title=2018 Gamers' Choice Awards Nominees|publisher=File 770|date=November 19, 2018|access-date=January 15, 2019}}</ref> for "Best Sports/Driving Game" at the [[Fun & Serious Game Festival|Titanium Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.funandseriousgamefestival.com/awards/|title=Titanium Awards 2018|publisher=[[Fun & Serious Game Festival]]|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=November 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707230958/https://en.funandseriousgamefestival.com/awards/|archive-date=July 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> for "Sports, Racing or Fighting Title of the Year" at the Australian Games Awards,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.australiangamesawards.com/news/|title=Your 2018 Winners|publisher=Australian Games Awards|date=December 19, 2018|access-date=January 15, 2019}}</ref> for "Song Collection" at the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://navgtr.org/archives/3566/|title=Nominee List for 2018|publisher=National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers|date=February 11, 2019|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190213220549/http://navgtr.org/archives/3566/|archive-date=February 13, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> for "Most Promising New eSports Game" at the [[SXSW Gaming Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Trent|first=Logan|url=https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2019/2019-sxsw-gaming-awards-finalists/|title=Here Are Your 2019 SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists!|publisher=[[South by Southwest]]|date=February 11, 2019|access-date=February 16, 2019}}</ref> and for "Best Sport Game" at the Italian Video Game Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://italianvideogameawards.com/awards|title=Italian Video Game Awards Nominees and Winners|publisher=Italian Video Game Awards|date=April 11, 2019|access-date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[https://2k.com/en-US/game/nba-2k19-standard-edition/ Official website] {{NBA 2K series}} {{LeBron James}} {{Portal bar|Video games|Sports}} [[Category:2K Sports games]] [[Category:2018 video games]] [[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]] [[Category:National Basketball Association video games]] [[Category:Nintendo Switch games]] [[Category:PlayStation 4 games]] [[Category:PlayStation 4 Pro enhanced games]] [[Category:Take-Two Interactive games]] [[Category:Video games developed in the United States]] [[Category:Video games set in 2018]] [[Category:Video games set in 2019]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Xbox One games]]'