The basketball sim uses a new control system and increased physicality to create it

Sep 19, 2013 22:41 GMT  ·  By

The development team working on NBA 2K14 is delivering a new diary for the coming basketball title, which is designed to show off some of the core gameplay mechanics, with a focus on the new defensive system.

The studio states, "From physicality to improved defense, tighter controls and the awe-inspiring blocked dunks, prepare for the most balanced and deepest gameplay the series has ever seen."

NBA 2K14 will be launched on the PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Xbox 360 from Microsoft on October 1.

The game is set to use LeBron James as the cover athlete and the player has also contributed to the overall development process, especially when it comes to the soundtrack.

The 2K Games title will face tough competition from NBA Live 14, the new game from EA Sports, which will only be offered on next-gen consoles.