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No, there may not be an NBA season this year. But there is another installment of “NBA 2K,” the top-rated basketball video game for 11 years running.

This year’s version, “NBA 2K12,” will let you end the debate about what historical team is the greatest by offering 15 classic teams and players to battle on the court.

The enhancements to the My Player mode, which allows you to create your own player and guide his career through the NBA draft, his rookie season and beyond, are what really make this an engaging game.

Like in previous versions of the game, you start off by creating your player’s physical attributes (height, weight, age, etc.). The game then assigns your abilities based off what type of player you want to be (perimeter shooter, post player, etc.). In theory, you could create a 7-foot point guard with zero post abilities, but I’m guessing the high dribble would make you susceptible to steals.

After finalizing your player, you immediately play in a rookie showcase game that helps determine where you are selected in the”NBA Draft. This game shows off “NBA 2K12’s” improvements over previous versions in replicating players’ movements and facial features. The game’s announcers also do a good job of mixing your player’s performance into their play-by-play chatter.

In the game, you try to play flawlessly while improving your teammate grade by making good passes, playing transition defense and demonstrating other skills that lead to victory. Meeting these goals help increase your skill point totals, which translate into improved attributes.

VIa: CNN.com/TECH

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