NBA 2K13 Bounces Onto Wii U

2K Sports has revealed that NBA 2K13 is now available in North America for Nintendo's Wii U system, and will be available internationally during the system's initial launch phase.

"We are thrilled that NBA 2K13 is an integral part of Wii U's launch," said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. "The game not only includes the same great feature set as the other consoles, but also has several exclusives that utilize the Wii U GamePad technology."

The Wii U version of NBA 2K13 marks the first time the franchise has been available in high definition on a Nintendo console. The title includes several console-specific features, including the Gatorade Biometric Scan, which utilizes the Wii U GamePad to display up-to-the-second details on players' moods, fatigue levels, and performance. Players can also use the GamePad touch screen to access all of their coaching options, which will allow them to call plays and make substitutions at the touch of a finger. In MyCAREER mode, the GamePad displays the MyPLAYER's shot chart and statistics, giving players detailed insight on their performance.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K13 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available at leading video game retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii, Wii U, PSP system and Windows PC. The Wii U version of the title will be available internationally during the system's initial launch phase.

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