NBA 2K19 news: Prelude release date, PS4 and Xbox One ratings reveal | Gaming | Entertainment

It’s been a busy week for Basketball fans, with September including some significant game launches on PS4 and Xbox One.

Among those is NBA 2K19, which just saw the release of The Prelude demo on consoles.

As many fans will already know, the new NBA 2K19 demo provides the first snippet of Career action, which can be downloaded right now.

The only bad news is that The Prelude is only available on PS4 and Xbox One, leaving out fans on PC and Nintendo Switch.

And the new demo is the perfect way for fans who have Pre-ordered NBA 2K19 to kick off their seasons.

There’s also the bonus for those who pre-ordered the 20th Anniversary Edition of being able to play four days early, receive 100,000 Virtual Currency, MyTEAM cards, as well as LeBron-themed digital items for MyPLAYER.

The game’s companion app might also come in handy for those hoping to get access to all the best features early.

One of the main ones that might interest fans will that MyNBA2K19 lets players scan their face into NBA 2K19 from their mobile device.

It also provides daily opportunities to earn Virtual Currency and has its own collectable card battling game.

Fans should now be able to download the app now if they fancy scanning their face to begin their career with The Prelude.

The NBA 2K19 Standard Edition will be available on September 11, 2018. The 20th Anniversary Edition will be available on September 7, 2018. Pre-orders for both editions are available now.

UK audiences can grab a copy on Amazon for £47.99 on Xbox One and PS4, or £54.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Two of Basketball’s most famous players are on the front cover of this year’s NBA game.

Gianni’s Antetokounmpo splashes the cover of the standard version, while LeBron James is on the front of the Anniversary Edition.

NBA 2K19 will also continue with its popular story mode, known as MyCareer, for the sixth consecutive year.

Past editions have seen fans take their created players through college basketball with Hollywood scripts and appearances from celebrities in the game.

This year’s game will this time include trips to China and the G-League to crack the NBA.

Celebrities such as Anthony Mackie, Haley Joel Osment and Michael Rapaport among others will feature in the story move.

And after an offseason which saw several teams make big changes to their roster, fans have been hotly anticipating what ratings 2K Sports have handed to their favourite players.

Find out below a full list of ratings for the Golden State Warriors starting five.

NBA 2K19 Warriors starting line-up

  • Steph Curry – 95
  • Klay Thompson – 89
  • Kevin Durant – 97
  • Drayman Green – 87
  • DeMarcus Cousins – 90

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