Gaming

NBA 2K22 MyCareer will feel like an ‘open-world’ RPG

With more things to do

Published

September 8, 2021

Rodneil Quiteles

Days away from its official launch on September 10, NBA 2K22 finally launched a trailer for one of its more popular games modes — MyCareer.

If you hadn’t pre-ordered yet, this whole update might just help you make up your mind. 2K is taking a more open-world RPG like approach to MyCareer by way of various quests you can take around The City.

Meet “MP”

In NBA 2K22, the MyPlayer is called MP. It’s a much more generic name compared to what we got in previous years (Freq, AI, and Junior), but one that reflects this year’s approach.

Keeping up with the times, MP is a high school social media sensation. He moves in to The City with Ricky Bennet — his best friend who also happens to be his business manager. It’s a set-up that almost sounds like the relationship between LeBron and his inner circle.

The goal remains the same — to make it to the NBA. But the path to get there reflects the current situation now. In last year’s MyCareer, two different paths were already offered — play in College or the G League. This remains true in NBA 2K22 but playing in pick-up games, training sessions, and interviews will now also factor in to how you build up your draft stock.

The various paths will show themselves as quests in The City and will determine the path you take to NBA stardom.

Beyond Basketball

New to NBA 2K22 is how MP can look into venturing outside of basketball. We’ve seen players do this with Damian Lillard releasing his own albums and LeBron being somewhat of a Media mogul with his many ventures in production and publishing.

This seeking-a-side-hustle mechanic is part of the many quests tied to the whole MyCareer experience. And the quests come with their own cinematics.

The decisions you make here will also affect a new metric — Personal Brand. It’s pretty straightforward. 2K says it will keep track of everything you do on and off the court and this will be factored in to your Personal Brand. And this will ultimately dictate what off court opportunities and endorsements will be available to you.

What else is new?

As announced previously, Seasons will also make its way to MyCareer and The City. This opens up plenty of new content, more quests, and more ways to level up your MyPlayer. This also introduces Daily Quest that can help guide you in case the whole ‘open-world’ approach starts feeling overwhelming.

There are also changes to matchmaking. On 3V3 Player vs Player, NBA 2K22 is taking away squads. This should help even the playing field a little as you won’t have to go up with squads who have been playing together for years.

The chemistry built by these squads won’t be entirely wasted in the 3V3 Player vs AI mode. Here, players can test their mettle against NBA Stars and Legends.

The Neighborhood for Previous Gen

Despite the demand, it’s been hard for a lot of people to get their hands on Next Gen consoles. That’s why NBA 2K22 still built a satisfying MyCareer experience for Previous Gen console owners (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch), and PC.

The Neighborhood is now a cruise ship. The ship will have different decks to explore. Each deck will give you access to various modes like Pro-Am, MyCourt, and more.

Every now and then, the cruise ship will dock. This is where the Seasons component comes in. When docked, players will gain access to more content, new challenges, and new rewards.

Watch the trailer

Computers

AMD launches Radeon RX 9050 graphics card

Affordable GPU option for AAA titles

Published

July 30, 2026

GadgetMatch

AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.

This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.

The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.

Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.

This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.

Key specs:

Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
Compute Units: 16
VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
TBP: 92W

In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.

This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.

Users can download the software here.

Gaming

NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more

First gameplay details revealed

Published

July 29, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.

2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.

The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.

Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes

NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.

AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.

The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.

MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges

The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.

Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.

MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates

MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.

Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.

MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.

Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER

The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.

NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.

NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.

Watch the full trailer.

Gaming

God of War Laufey finally confirms its highly anticipated launch date

Set your calendars next year.

Published

July 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s about time we get excited for God of War Laufey. The upcoming entry into the acclaimed franchise takes off on a tangent as it follows Faye, Kratos’s late wife, as she traverses an afterlife filled with similarly deceased gods. It’s a different perspective but with still the same action we’ve come to expect from the series. Now, we know when to expect it: February 16.

In the ongoing Norse saga, Faye’s death is everything. Her passing pushes Kratos and Atreus towards a path that eventually led to Ragnarok. In Laufey, a deceased Faye wakes up in Everywhen, an afterlife where gods from different mythologies converge. She then discovers that the carefully laid plans she made to help her husband and her son are unravelling, so she has to find a way to save the living world from past the veil.

Laufey will still have the iconic battles that the God of War series is known for. However, because Faye is nimbler than the burly Kratos, fighting is more fast-paced with a mix of grounded and air-based fighting. All in all, there’s a lot to be excited about for Laufey, despite its different take on the series.

Over the weekend, during San Diego Comic Con, PlayStation confirmed when the title is launching. Thankfully, it’s not a long wait. God of War Laufey is launching for the PlayStation 5 on February 16 next year.

Additionally, Santa Monica Studio has also confirmed that Kratos will lead another entry after Laufey.