Gaming
Kobe Bryant is the NBA 2K24 cover athlete
For at least two editions
It’s about time we learned who’s gracing the cover of this year’s NBA 2K24. While the face of the standard edition is still a mystery, 2K Games has revealed the cover athlete of the title’s pricier edition. This year, it’s none other than the Black Mamba himself, Kobe Bryant.
The NBA 2K series often offers the yearly title in different packages with different price tags and included perks. For example, NBA 2K23 featured Devin Booker for the Standard Edition. Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird graced the WNBA Edition. Finally, Michael Jordan was the cover athlete for his eponymous edition and the Championship Edition.
Today, 2K Games and the NBA announced that Kobe Bryant will be the cover athlete for two editions of NBA 2K24: the Kobe Bryant Edition and the Black Mamba Edition. This is his fourth time gracing the cover since 2010, 2017, and 2021.
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Sharing the Mamba Mentality with the next generation. Introducing our #NBA2K24 cover athlete, Kobe Bryant.
💛 Kobe Bryant Edition
🐍 Black Mamba EditionPre-order your copy tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/afcqMh5qr8
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 6, 2023
Presumably, the two editions will be the most expensive ones in the pack. Traditionally, buying either of the two legend editions gets players a varying amount of boosts, points, packs, and tokens in the game’s MyTEAM and MyCAREER modes.
Much like this year’s editions, NBA 2K24 will feature two versions of the iconic Laker. The Kobe Bryant Edition portrays his early years wearing number 8. Meanwhile, the Black Mamba Edition features his later years wearing number 24.
You might have noticed the parallel. Like Michael Jordan’s 23 and NBA 2K23, the franchise is putting the spotlight on a thematic athlete. With that in mind, maybe we’ll see Derrick Rose or Vince Carter next year? It isn’t too early to speculate.
Kobe Bryant’s Editions for NBA 2K24 will be available for preorders starting tomorrow.
SEE ALSO: NBA 2K23 review: A certified All-Star
Gaming
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch
Both games will be available starting February 27.
Millennials, prepare to have your nostalgia get hit right in the feels. Nintendo has officially announced that Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to the Switch.
This year, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Naturally, with Pokémon Day coming up, it’s only right to celebrate the event with something huge. Finally, two of the most prolific titles in the series are coming to a modern console.
Originally released in 2004, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen were remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. At the time, the two titles reimagined the older games for the Game Boy Advance. Additionally, they introduced new post-game content set in the Sevii Islands, where Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys reside in the Kanto region.
Based on the short teaser trailer, the upcoming Switch versions will feature all of both games’ content. It will likely be remastered for the Switch’s larger screen.
To showcase more of the Switch version, Nintendo is hosting a Pokémon Presents on February 27. The brand has not mentioned anything about a potential physical version yet. However, they do promise that both games will be available on the Nintendo eShop as soon as next week’s Pokémon Presents concludes. Each game will cost US$ 19.99.
SEE ALSO: A Pokémon leak reveals an MMO-style remake of Hoenn, Sinnoh
LG Electronics has introduced the UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand. It was first debuted at CES 2026.
The UltraGear evo line includes 5K-and-above resolution gaming displays in OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats. They are designed to deliver high definition, speed, and immersive gameplay.
To make things work, LG developed the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This on-device AI solution enhances content in real time without requiring GPU upgrades.
The three primary offerings are the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B. Here’s a quick breakdown for each:
39GX950B
- 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor
- AI Scene Optimization
- AI Sound
- Dual Mode
- Allows users to switch between high-res 165Hz and ultra-fast 330Hz
27GM950B
- World’s first 5K New MiniLED gaming monitor
- Significantly reduces blooming using 2,304 local dimming zones
- Zero Optical Distance technology
- Supports 5K AI Upscaling, Dual Mode up to 330Hz
52G930B
- Massive 52-inch display
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Panoramic 12:9 viewing experience
- 1000R curvature
LG positions the new UltraGear evo lineup as a major leap forward in gaming displays. They eliminate trade-offs between brightness, contrast, speed, and screen size.
The lineup will again be showcased at CES 2026, including a “Dream Setup” installation and racing simulation using the 39-inch model.
An additional UltraGear GX7 (27GX790B) will be launched globally. It is a 27-inch QHD Tandem OLED gaming monitor with 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode support.
Gaming
PlayStation 6 reportedly delayed to 2029 because of RAM shortage
The Switch 2 might also get a price hike this year.
The current console generation is arguably a tepid one, especially compared to preceding generations. Though the PlayStation 5 certainly has its certified hits, it’s difficult to classify the home console as a quintessential piece of hardware that everyone must own. All eyes are now on what comes next, the PlayStation 6. However, because of an ongoing RAM shortage, those curious eyes might have to wait a little bit longer.
As you probably know, an ongoing RAM shortage is currently terrorizing the entire tech world. Upcoming devices are getting delayed, and currently available ones are expecting a price increase sometime this year. The unannounced PlayStation 6 is reportedly part of the first group.
According to Bloomberg, the shortage has pushed the projected release of the next console to 2028 or 2029. The delay is apparently disruptive to Sony’s plans.
There aren’t a lot of rumors swirling around the PlayStation 6 yet. However, the absence of news, coupled with anticipated titles like the remake of the God of War trilogy far off into the future, hints that PlayStation is waiting for the right time.
On the other hand, the same report claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 is part of the second group of RAM shortage victims. That is, Nintendo is reportedly considering a price hike for the currently available console this year.
To be clear, neither Nintendo nor Sony have confirmed anything happening to their respective consoles, current or otherwise. However, the shortage is a very real thing. Even if its effects aren’t readily felt now, it’s still expected to spread throughout the industry in the medium term.
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