Gaming

MyCareer, The City all about being The GOAT in NBA 2K24

Do you have what it takes?

Published

August 31, 2023

Rodneil Quiteles

MyCareer is probably the most-played Game Mode in NBA 2K. Here players can live out their hoop dreams, controlling a player that can be in their likeness. The Game Mode has seen many storylines over the years. In NBA 2K24, the focus is on becoming The Greatest Of All Time or simple, The GOAT.

How you build your GOAT MyPlayer is entirely up to you. Full details of which are on this Courtside Report. What we’ll share here instead are the many gameplays you’ll experience in your journey to becoming the very best, like no one ever was.

From GOT NEXT to GOAT

For the first time in a while, your MyCareer will start with plenty of expectations. You’re coming in as the most highly touted prospect in the last 20 years. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from NBPA Player President CJ McCollum and Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio on to get from the GOT NEXT Tier to the GOAT Tier.

Key Games

Making a comeback are Key Games. Previously present in NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14, My Career in NBA 2K24 encourages you to really play out an entire career. To do that, there will be Key Games throughout an NBA Season that you can skip to. Worried about your stats? NBA 2K promises that they’ve figured out a way to make your general game averages mostly play out the same during simulated games.

Beachfront City

An all-new 2K means an all-new The City. This time, it’ll be set in the beachfront. 2K also said the space is a little bit smaller now making it easier to move around. They also said there will be less sidequests now that might get in the way of the focus-on-the-game mindset players.

Rep your affiliation

The City will bring competitiveness to the forefront with Affiliations. Instead of four from previous games, NBA 2K24 will only have two — RISE and ELITE. Each Season, members of RISE and ELITE will fight to lift their Affiliation to victory, with the winning side reaping new prizes.Naturally, you start unaffiliated, but will choose a side later on. Stay in the Top 10 of your chosen Affiliation and get special rewards.

Starting 5

Want something new? Starting 5 is an online, 1v1, head-to-head mode on New Gen. Players can challenge each other as they choose a team and slot their MyPLAYER into the starting lineup alongside some of the NBA’s biggest names.

Streetball Side Quest

Do you prefer a single player experience? 2K didn’t forget about you. In Streetball Side Quest, there are three courts in The City. Each court presents its own set of challenge bosses and teams. Think of it like challenging a Gym Leader in Pokémon.

Streetball has its own progression system, with the chance to earn a Takeover perk, and offers a unique style of competition.

For full details on the new updates coming to MyCAREER and The City in NBA 2K24 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, check out the latest Courtside Report.

NBA 2K24 is currently scheduled for release on September 8 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the NBA 2K24 official website.

Gaming

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes now for pre-order

And more from 505 Games

Published

September 21, 2023

GadgetMatch

After its showcase at Nintendo Direct, 505 Games quickly followed up details on Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes at Tokyo Game Show 2023.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a JRPG. It’s made by legendary game developers Yoshitaka Murayama’s (Suikoden I & II) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden I & IV). The game features a finely crafted six-character battle system, meticulously created 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds, a riveting story with over 100 playable characters and engaging gameplay designed to bring players a modern take on classic JRPGs.

The game is slated for global release on April 23, 2024. It will come to the PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Steam, Epic Games Store and the GOG.

Standard Edition — Digital edition available for US$ 49.99 / SG$ 58.90 / PHP 2,150 / IDR 499,999 / MYR 149 / THB 1,204. Physical copies may differ in price from digital editions.

Digital Deluxe Edition — Digital only for US$ 79.99 / SG$ 69 / PHP 2,300 / IDR 604,999 / MYR 177 / THB 1,449.
Includes multiple in-game bonuses such consumable items, season pass, digital mini artbook, digital soundtrack, 48-hour early access and an exclusive trinket of Rabbit & Bear

SEE ALSO: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review

More 505 Games announcements

Ghostrunner 2

This punishing, first-person cyberpunk-action thriller by One More Level will be available worldwide on Thursday, October 26. It will be playable on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Steam, Epic and GOG. If you like pain and want to feel it right away, you can get the Brutal Edition which grants you 48 hours of early access. The Demo is out now.

Nivalis

Want more Cyberpunk in your gaming life? Nivalis offers that in a slice-of-life simulation kind of way. TGS attendees can go hands-on with Nivalis’ neon-bathed world at Hall 7, booth 07-N04, ahead of its 2024 release on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).

The Magical Mixture Mill

I’m sure we’re all familiar with Subway Surfers. Guess what? It’s co-creator, Jonas Georgakakis founded Glowlight and is bringing us a cozy automated potion brewing game. As a former adventurer adapting a post-questing life, become a witch’s assistant at a potion shop. Gather exotic components, fashion complex brews, and perfect production through clever automations.

Crime Boss: Rockay City

This just launched its Expansion Pack – Dragon’s Gold Cup. Take on a daring heist and make an unlikely ally with Dollar Dragon (Danny Trejo). Enjoy further refinements and improvements with the fourth free update released alongside the Expansion Pack.

SEE ALSO: Crime Boss: Rockay City review

Gaming

TEKKEN 8 Closed Beta Test is coming this October

Giving you a taste of the battle before next year

Published

September 21, 2023

Gab Orlina

If you missed out on having exclusive access through the Closed Network Test, don’t fret! As the launch date draws near, BANDAI NAMCO is giving players another chance to experience TEKKEN 8 before it hits the shelves. From October 20-23, TEKKEN 8 will have its Closed Beta Test available on all next-gen consoles and PC.

Similar to the CNT, the Closed Beta Test will give players a glimpse of all the exciting features within TEKKEN 8. In particular, the CBT will now showcase all the customization options for your Avatar/Player on top of the new Battle System in place. In turn, this allows players to get a feel of these options and provide feedback for the actual launch.

Apart from the Customization options, the CBT expands its fighter count to nineteen and even added a Quick Match option this time. This will give players a chance to try out the newest addition to the crew in Azucena, while mastering every character that has been announced so far. Speaking of which, BANDAI NAMCO also took this time to announce that Feng Wei will join the roster upon launch.

Registration for the TEKKEN 8 Closed Beta Test started last September 19, and will run until October 11 through the CBT website. If you have already gained access to the Closed Network Test before, you’ll automatically gain access to the CBT, as well.

Gaming

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord now available for pre-order

To release on October 26

Published

September 20, 2023

GadgetMatch

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord will launch on October 26 with pre-orders now available on the PlayStation and Meta Quest stores, as revealed during the PlayStation State of Play.

Players may get a first look at the title’s PlayStation VR2 gameplay and features through its newly-released trailer:

The game lets players team up with up to three more allies as they take on a variety of missions, solving puzzles and trapping ghosts to stop the March of the Malevolent.

Under solo mode, players can also take on the Ghost Lord with the help of a ghostly companion.

Thanks to PlayStation VR2’s capabilities, fans can step into the role of a ghostbuster while enjoying 4K HDR graphics, eye tracking for accurate navigation and interaction, both headset and haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers.

Price, availability

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is available for pre-order via the PlayStation Store with a limited-time 10% discount at just US$ 31.49 for the base game and US$ 49.49 for the Full Containment Edition.

The Full Containment Edition is also available for pre-order on the Meta Quest Store for a limited time at US$ 49.99.