Sports Game of the Year?

September, 15, 2010
09/15/10
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By Jon Robinson
NBA 2K112K SportsBig Baby's awareness rating should take a hit after this dunk.

You've heard about Michael Jordan dunking on Patrick Ewing in "NBA 2K11" and drafting His Airness to the Heat to make the most ridiculous team in basketball video game history, but hoop heads still want to know one thing -- how does the game play?

In my opinion (from playing both the demo and having hands-on time with producers), "NBA 2K11" is already playing so great, it's an early candidate for Sports Game of the Year. Don't believe me? Download the demo for yourself on PS3 or 360 right now and you'll become a believer with every Kobe jam, juke, and jumper.

The game is just so smooth, so electric, and so much fun ... and the demo is just a taste of what to expect once the game ships October 5.

Does "NBA Elite" even stand a chance?

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Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan

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Jon Robinson
Jon Robinson

Ever since he first handed the ball to Bo Jackson in "Tecmo Bowl," Jon Robinson has been mesmerized by the world of sports video games. He's been covering gaming professionally for over 15 years, starting his career writing as "Johnny Ballgame" for GamePro magazine before becoming the founding editor of IGN Sports. Robinson co-wrote the book "The Madden Phenomenon," is the author of "Rumble Road: Untold Stories from Outside the Ring," and his latest work, "My Favorite Match," will be released by Simon & Schuster in June.  Email Jon » Follow Jon »

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