#Nba 2k19 cover by years series#

It will set you back an eye-watering £84.99 though. If you REALLY can’t wait that long, however, you can always opt to get the NBA 2K19 20 th anniversary edition, which launches a few days earlier on September 7 th. NBA 2K19 launches on September 11 th, coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC.

#Nba 2k19 cover by years series#

While last year’s NBA Playgrounds and EA’s NBA Live have their fans, the NBA 2K series has undeniably ruled the virtual b-ball world. “He’s the perfect cover athlete and we’re excited to feature him as our very first international cover star, as NBA 2K has a strong following with fans all over the world.” “Giannis is the future of the NBA and his drive and athleticism have made him an undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, who earned the nickname 'the Greek Freak' for his country of. I have worked hard to earn recognition in the NBA and being on the cover of NBA 2K19 is a dream come true.” NBA 2K19 will feature its first international star on the cover of the standard version. “I love playing NBA 2K so this means a lot to me. “I am honoured to be the first international player featured on the cover of NBA 2K19,” said Antetokounmpo. For the most part, that means he chose the songs that would be played during. This game marks the first time in the series that a version of the game was not made for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Now, he graces the cover of a multi-million selling gaming franchise. Multi-platinum artist, rapper, and Houston native has been tabbed as the executive producer of the NBA 2K19 soundtrack. NBA 2K19 was released on September 11, 2018, while the 20th Anniversary Edition (which was one year away), featuring the cover athlete LeBron James, was released on September 7, the same day as the release of NBA Live 19. In something of a rags to riches tale, only a few years ago, 23-year-old Antetokounmpo sold watches on Athenian streets. And the cherry on top? Giannis’ story is particularly heartwarming. With basketball gaining a sizable following outside the US, it’s always great to see non-American players get recognition. As well as being almost seven foot tall, Giannis has managed to be the first player in NBA history to rank in the top 20 for total points, blocks, steals, assists, and rebounds simultaneously. Taking to the stage during a press conference in sunny Athens, the publisher announced that Milwaukee Bucks’ player and Greek legend, Giannis Antekokuunmpo, will be gracing the cover of this year’s game.Īntekokuunmpo – or, “The Greek Freak” – has earned himself a bit of a cult following over the years. 2K has just revealed that NBA 2K19 will feature the franchise’s first ever international cover star.