{"id":26772,"date":"2013-02-20T14:13:07","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T18:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=26772"},"modified":"2013-02-20T14:13:07","modified_gmt":"2013-02-20T18:13:07","slug":"nba-2k13-mlb-2k13-video-game-news-2k-sports-announces-nba-2k13mlb-2k13-combo-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=26772","title":{"rendered":"NBA 2K13 & MLB 2K13 VIDEO GAME NEWS: 2K Sports Announces NBA 2K13\/MLB 2K13 Combo Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>2K Sports today announced that the critically acclaimed\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will be paired with the upcoming\u00a0MLB 2K13\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>in a combination pack,\u00a0<\/em>available for purchase on March 5, 2013 at participating North American retailers for $79.99, for both the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.<\/p>\n

\u201cBundling two of the biggest sports franchises again just made sense,\u201d said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. \u201cIn the same way that fans don\u2019t limit themselves to one sport, sports video gamers seek the level of variety and convenience offered in this package. Combining\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0MLB 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will make it easy for fans to discover the latest entries to these popular franchises at an incredible value.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0NBA 2K13\/MLB 2K13 Combo Pack\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>will feature a full retail version of 2K Sports\u2019 new baseball title,\u00a0MLB 2K13<\/strong><\/em>, along with a full retail version of\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>, both of which currently retail for $59.99 individually. Fans who purchase the\u00a0NBA 2K13\/MLB 2K13 Combo Pack<\/strong><\/em>, in addition to those who purchase the standalone\u00a0MLB 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0title, will be eligible to compete in this year\u2019s Perfect Game Challenge*, which will award a sum total of $1 million across 31 prize pools for gamers who pitch the best perfect games in this year\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been a fan of\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0cover athlete Kevin Durant for years and to share a video game cover with one of basketball\u2019s elite players is a big honor,\u201d added David Price, Cy Young award-winning pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays and\u00a0MLB 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0cover athlete. \u201cFans can expect to experience 2K Sports\u2019 signature authenticity throughout this new package, from the sting of my fastball to Kevin\u2019s clutch shooting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing named as a face of\u00a0NBA 2K13\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>was an honor, but adding a Cy Young winner like David makes the cover that much more memorable,\u201d concluded Kevin Durant,\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0cover athlete. \u201cFans can expect the ultimate sports package with him and me gracing 2K Sports\u2019 latest bundle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio,\u00a0NBA 2K13\/MLB 2K13 Combo Pack<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is rated E for everyone by the ESRB.<\/p>\n

To pre-order the\u00a0NBA 2K13\/MLB 2K13 Combo Pack<\/strong><\/em>, visithttp:\/\/2kgam.es\/BuyMLB2K13<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on 2K Sports, visit\u00a0www.2KSports.com<\/a>. For more information on\u00a0NBA 2K13<\/strong><\/em>, visit\u00a0www.facebook.com\/NBA2K<\/a>. For more information on\u00a0MLB 2K13<\/strong><\/em>, visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MLB2K<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<\/em><\/p>\n

*OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 U.S. (D.C.), 13 OR OLDER (EXCLUDING AZ, CT, MD, ND, & VT). VOID IN AZ, CT, MD, ND, VT.<\/p>\n

About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play brands. Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.take2games.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.<\/p>\n

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.<\/p>\n

About 2K<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets through its three divisions: 2K Games, 2K Sports, and 2K Play that are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today\u2019s most popular gaming genres, including first-person shooters, action, role-playing, real-time strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Irrational Games, 2K Marin, 2K Australia, 2K Czech, Cat Daddy Games, and 2K China. 2K has achieved many key industry milestones, including launching the 2007 Game of the Year –\u00a0BioShock\u00ae;\u00a0<\/em>publishing the critically acclaimed\u00a0Borderlands\u00ae<\/em>franchise\u00a0;\u00a0<\/em>continuing the award-winning\u00a0Sid Meier\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0Civilization\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0series; delivering the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise with\u00a0NBA\u00ae 2K*;<\/em>and breaking new ground in the family entertainment market with its multi-million unit selling hit\u00a0Carnival Games<\/em>. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit\u00a0www.2K.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*According to 2008 – 2013 Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through January 2013.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at\u00a0www.take2games.com<\/a>. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n

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