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The king of the hard court is back and better than ever with the all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. NBA 2K8 continues a five year legacy as the #1 rated NBA simulation with in-game features that bring basketball to life like never before.

Features:

    * Sprite Slam Dunk Contest - Live from Las Vegas, 2K is bringing you the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, hosted by street legend Bobbito Garcia. Choose from hundreds of dunks and a vast array of props as you compete against the NBA's finest dunkers in this 4 player event. The Sprite Slam Dunk Contest is also playable online; it's here that you can prove to the world that you are the greatest dunker there is.

    * More Signature Style - Customizable Free Throws, Dribble Moves, and Dunks give users total control over the way their favorite players play on the court. All new signature shots from many of your favorite NBA players, including #1 draft choice Greg Oden, as well as individual post and dribble moves, makes NBA 2K8 the most authentic NBA simulation on the market.

    * Off-Ball Control - Run quick on the fly sets to get your favorite player the ball in the best situation for him to get a quick bucket. Use the Get Open button for a fast play, or call for the exact situation you want with the Off-Ball Control menu. On offense, you now have the option to switch off the ball handler to other players where you can call for alley-oops, jostle for post-position, set screens, etc.

    * A Whole New Look - Every NBA player has been completely redone to improve likenesses and overall graphical quality. Kevin Harlan and Kenny Smith now deliver emotionally charged commentary and the new Game Wrap-Up feature allows you to choose the kind of post game show you watch.

    * Lock-On D - All-new defensive controls give users more control of their player than ever before! Use the right analog to play tighter defense on the ball-handler, body up on the ball handler, and run advanced defensive sets.

    * The Association - Run your franchise by identifying player roles, balancing playing time, and keeping team morale up. The Hoopcast Simulator makes simulating games exciting while SimCentral centralizes all necessary information for real-time stats, standing, injuries, and much more.

    * 2K Online - Nobody does online gaming like 2K Sports and this year we have added tons of new features including a news ticker that updates you with sports headlines across the country, a user customizable Front Page display, and a Co-op mode that allows 2 users to play on the same team against the AI.

    * 2K8 Soundtrack - Featuring Common, Q-Tip, Run DMC, J-Dilla, Quasimotto, Cut Chemist, Devo, Stone Roses, Fishbone, Tommy Guerrero, Breakestra, G-Love, Quantic and many more.

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Soundtrack Showcases an Array of Eclectic Music Offerings

NBA 2K8 features original and exclusive tracks from the late legendary producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee) with Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib providing vocals. The in-game soundtrack will also include music that harkens back to the roots of hip-hop, as well as an eclectic mix of songs from other genres that complement the virtual hoops action.

As one of the music industry’s most influential producers, J Dilla inspired many artists, including Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli and Madlib, all of whom he had previously collaborated with in some fashion. These artists were tapped to keep J Dilla’s legacy alive because of their friendship and respect for this fallen talent. Now exclusively on the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, three J Dilla tracks will feature the lyrics of Common, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, and Madlib.

“J. Dilla was one of the industry's greatest talents,” said Q-Tip. “This recording is reflective of his legacy and of the wonderful body of work that he left behind.”

The in-game soundtrack to NBA 2K8 introduces today’s gamers to classic tracks from The Highlighters Band, Ernie and The Topnotes, Billy Ball & The Upsetters, and The Fabulous Jades. Rounding out the soundtrack are offerings from Quasimoto, Percee P, Run-DMC, Devo, Cut Chemist, Fishbone, Stone Roses and many more.

“For the NBA 2K8 soundtrack, we wanted to produce something diverse that bridges modern hip-hop with its rich heritage in funk and groove,” said Tim Rosa, 2K Sports Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing. “In addition to showcasing some of J Dilla’s finest and unreleased cuts with marquee artists like Common, Talib Kweli and Q-Tip, we’ve included a diverse group of artists whose music really captures the spirit of the game.”

Track listing:

J Dilla feat. Madlib “The Official (2K8 Mix)”
J Dilla feat. Q-Tip & Talib Kweli “Lightworks”
J Dilla feat. Common “E=MC2”
Run-DMC “Sucka MC's”
Stone Roses “Fool's Gold”
Breakestra “Getcho Soul Together Pt. 2”
Fishbone “Skankin to the Beat”
Tommy Guerrero “Molotov Telegram”
Percee P “Throwback Rap Attack”
Quasimoto “Chrome Dreams”
Devo “Through Being Cool”
Quantic “When You're Through”
J. Rocc “Cold Heat Megamix”
Cut Chemist “Bunky's Pick”
Billy Ball & The Upsetters “Tighten Up Tighter”
The Highlighters Band “Funky 16 Corners”
A Guy Called Gerald “Hurry to Go Easy”
Sonic Trip “Energy Play”
Baron Zen “Turn Around (Peanut Butter Wolf Instrumental Mix)”
Finley Quaye “Ultra Stimulation”
G-Love & Special Sauce “Shooting Hoops”
Ernie & The Topnotes “Dap Walk”
The Fabulous Jades “Cold Heat”

NBA 2K8 is rated E for Everyone and will be available October 2, 2007 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. NBA 2K8 features exciting all-new play modes, defensive mechanics, off-ball controls, a radically improved franchise mode and an impressive set of other updated features.

For more game information: www.2ksports.com/games/nba2k8/

Editorial:

"Every NBA star captured perfectly down to their signature dunks, passes, and shots. The computer AI is the best ever. Witness Lebron dismantle your defense with crisp passes and thunderous tomahawk dunks. Watch in amazement as you try to contain Kobe, cuz there is no stopping him. You can even change the dribble controls to the right stick ala NBA Live. This game has it all. If you love the NBA you'll LOVE THIS GAME. This game however has a slight learning curve, it's not instant pick up and play. YOu'll have to get used to the controls and go into practice mode a bit before you can truly appreciate the splendor that is this game. The slam dunk contest is really fun. check it out." - Joey Vast 

JIVE MAGAZINE RATING: 5 OUT OF 5

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