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
Enjoying TEKKEN 8 so far? The title’s upcoming roadmap for the rest of 2024 has been revealed at EVO Japan, giving fans more reasons to keep playing Arika and Bandai Namco’s beloved fighting game.
There will be an all-new story coming to TEKKEN 8‘s Story Mode, which will be released in the future. Additionally, Lidia Sobieski has been confirmed as the second DLC character. She will be joining the roster this summer. It can be recalled that Eddy Gordo was the first character DLC for TEKKEN 8, joining the roster last April 4.
No specific date has been mentioned yet regarding Lidia Sobieski. Lidia made her franchise debut back in TEKKEN 7 as a DLC for the Season 4 Pass.
Meanwhile, adjustments to the battle system will be rolled out starting this spring. The game’s development team continues to work on improving balance and player experience. New modes such as Ghost vs. Ghost and Online Practice, on the other hand, will also be added at a later date.
Moreover, a new summer-themed stage, “Seaside Resort” will be available for free. Lastly, a brand new story will also be part of another free update in autumn. This new story will involve no less than Eddy Gordo.
ALSO READ: TEKKEN 8 closes a violent chapter to begin anew
TEKKEN World Tour
Also keeping TEKKEN fans busy for the next few months is the TEKKEN World Tour. The sixth season of this global tournament kicked off recently. Players across the globe compete to earn points and earn their place at the finals to be named The King of Iron Fist.
There will be a total of two Master+ events, 10 Master Events, and 14 Challenger Events worldwide for competitors to join. For more information on tour partners, event dates, locations, and signups, visit tekkenworldtour.com.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024, on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later.
The game first launched on last generation and current generation consoles as well as PC back in October 2023. It will be the first console title of the series for players to enjoy natively on mobile devices.
Players can experience the complete narrative-driven action adventure of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on mobile. In this game, they will be exploring 9th century Baghdad as Basim, a young thief who transforms into a Master Assassin.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be free to download and play for 90 minutes. The full version supports Universal Purchase and can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase, so players can enjoy the game on both iPhone and iPad. Pre-orders are now available here.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.
SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Mirage review
Logitech has announced the G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard, a compact and cordless peripheral meant to assist gamers in the highest levels of competition. The G PRO X TKL comes with a pro-inspired tenkeyless design for more room and comfort, and Lightsync RGB lighting for style. It features dual-shot PBT keycaps for durability and wear and tear prevention.
The keyboard’s standard layout allows users to customize it with third-party keycaps and additional media keys. Users may also set up macros and create quick access while grinding. Speaking of customization, they may pick between Tactile, Linear, or Clicky Switches to tailor-fit the keyboard to their feel.
The G PRO X TKL connects via Lightspeed, ensuring users of lag-free performance at up to a 10-meter range. That’s better responsiveness than standard Bluetooth. Additionally, it has a 1000Hz polling rate. Long gaming sessions are a breeze too, as the keyboard’s battery lasts up to 50 hours. Lastly, for gamers on the go, the G PRO X TKL is portable and comes with its own carry case.
Logitech’s latest gaming peripheral is now available online and at all partner retail outlets, including PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, GameOne, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.
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