NBA 2K15

     NBA 2K15 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It is the sixteenth installment of the NBA 2K franchise. It was released on October 7, 2014 in North America for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. It was released on October 9, 2014 in Australia and it was released on October 10, 2014 in the rest of the world. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the three cover athletes of NBA 2K13, is the solo cover athlete of NBA 2K15. NBA 2K15 is the successor to NBA 2K14 in the NBA 2K series.

The game included a pre-order bonus pack which includes 5,000 Virtual Currency (VC), 2 MyTEAM card packs, your choice of an International MyTEAM card or rookie Kevin Durant , and MyPLAYER leg sleeves inspired by Durant. On August 6, 2014 it was announced that Crew mode will be back in the game for current-gen consoles, then on August 7, 2014 it was announced that the game would have a new mode called MyLEAGUE, which is similar to NBA 2K14's MyGM mode but with added customization and improvements. MyLEAGUE also has new RPG elements, such as the conversation system and press conferences. On September 17, 2014 it was announced a face scan would be introduced into the game. It takes 30 seconds. It doesn't capture an image but maps a 3D model of your face instantly adding your face into the game. There is a MyNBA2K15 app that came out along with the game, just like NBA 2K14 came out with MyNBA2K14. The app released on the day of the game release.
On August 13, 2014 it was announced that the PC version would have all the same features and graphics capacity as the Xbox One and PS4 versions.

Scanning System

NBA 2K15 allows players to scan their faces into the game for created players, using the PlayStation Camera on PlayStation 4 or the Kinect on Xbox One.The 3-D mapping process creates a realistic rendition of the gamers face to make their gaming experience as real as possible. The process of scanning the face will take about 30 seconds. Players need to get very close (6-12 inches) to the camera and slowly turn his/her head 30 degrees to the left and right during the scanning process.

MyCareer Mode & Upgrade System

MyCareer Mode has been revamped with some new additions such as the mentor and upgrading system. In whichever team you play for your MyPlayer will now speak to the leader of the team before and after games. 2K has implemented their voices providing for a more in-depth user experience. MyCareer also uses a new upgrading system which gets more virtual currency from endorsement deals, completing challenges, and badges (they come in bronze, silver, and gold).
Performance Badges

Coaching Advice

A new coach satisfaction system has been introduced that provides real-time feedback based on your MyPlayer's court performance. MyPlayer will be mentored by Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers who will either praise or admonish your player based on your gameplay.
On-Court Animations
Defensive AI
Shooting Techniques
MyPark

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was curated by Pharrell Williams.
This is the list of songs in the game:

Group/Artist	Song
A Tribe Called Quest feat. Leaders of the New School	"Scenario"
Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force	"Planet Rock"
Basement Jaxx	"Hot 'n Cold"
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club	"River Styx"
Busta Rhymes	"Dangerous"
Clipse	"Grindin'"
Death from Above 1979	"Romantic Rights"
Depeche Mode	"Personal Jesus"
Junior	"Mama Used to Say"
Lauryn Hill	"Doo Wop (That Thing)"
Lorde	"Team"
Major Lazer feat. Pharrell Williams	"Aerosol Can"
Missy Elliott	"On & On"
No Doubt	"Spiderwebs"
OneRepublic	"Love Runs Out"
Pharrell Williams	"Hunter"
	“Can I Have It Like That“ feat. Gwen Stefani
	"How Does It Feel?"
Public Enemy	“Shut 'Em Down (Pete Rock Remix)”
Ratatat	“Seventeen Years”
Red Hot Chili Peppers	"Suck My Kiss"
Santigold feat. Switch and Freq Nasty	“Creator”
Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams	“Drop It Like It's Hot”
Strafe	"Set It Off"
The Black Keys	“Everlasting Light”
The Rapture	“House of Jealous Lovers”
The Strokes	"Under Cover of Darkness"

Reception

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Aggregate scores Aggregator Score GameRankings (PS4) 81.12%[10] (XONE) 83.67%[11] Metacritic (PS4) 84/100[12] (XONE) 82/100[13] Review scores Publication Score Electronic Gaming Monthly 6/10 [14] GameSpot 9/10 [15] GameTrailers 8.7/10 [16] IGN 7.8/10 [17] Hardcore Gamer 4/5 [18]

NBA 2K15 was well received by critics. Game Rankings gave the Xbox One version an 83.67% aggregate score and the PS4 version a 81.12% aggregate score. Metacritic gave the PS4 version an 84/100 aggregate score and the Xbox One version an 82/100 aggregate score. Josiah Renaudin from GameSpot gave the game a 9/10, praising the control scheme, realistic presentation and animations, unparalleled level of customization and the helpful shot meter, but stated that the visual update is not as drastic as NBA 2K14. Mike Mitchell from IGN praised the great graphics, smooth control as well as the improved MyCareer mode, but criticized the severe server problems and occasionally broken Face Scan.
However, Andrew Fitch from Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game a 6/10 only, stated that the game delivers a solid core basketball experience, particularly with MyCareer mode, which features real-life NBA player voices, but criticized that the online component and broken server, which can make the game unplayable, wrecks the overall experience.