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Common, Q-Tip and Turtle from Entourage play in NBA 2K8

Last night, thanks to Chase over at AccessPR I got to attend a 2K Sports' Lifestyle Press Reception at Tenjune. In addition to checking out a complete version of 2K8 (the last preview only featured the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest), I found out about the new in-game celebrity players and some exclusive soundtrack info.

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Q-Tip, Chris Paul and Bobbito.

In 2K8 you'll get a chance to play as Q-Tip, Common, DJ Steve Aoki, and Entourage’s Jerry ‘Turtle’ Ferrara (the first non-music related Hollywood actor to appear as a playable character in an NBA game) as well as Aceyalone, ?uestlove, and Phife Dog who appeared in NBA 2K7.

Check out some pics:

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Q-Tip told me that his "natural point guard build" allows him to "break ankles."

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I love how they have Common playing in his signature hat.

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This is Jerry "Turtle" Ferrara's Model Sheet.

The official soundtrack features classics like Run DMC's "Sucka MC's," left field picks like Devo's "Through Being Cool" and three exclusive original tracks from the legendary J.Dilla with some impressive collaborations, including Q-Tip with Talib Kweli, Common and Madlib.

The folks from 2K Sports also announced for the first time that they're collaborating with Jordan Brand to produce a limited edition 2K Sports sneaker. Only a 100 pairs are being created and they will be available through various promotions around December or January.

And speaking of sneakers, Bobbito told me he has some more Nikes coming out later this year. They're hightops this time around and he assures me that they're something you can wear every day. He promised to hook SOHH Official up with the pictures before Nike officially releases them, so look out for that.

For all of you hardcore gamers, here are some screenshots of 2K8 which will be available October 2nd for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2.

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And here's some info:

• It features all-new play modes, defensive mechanics, off-ball controls, a radically improved franchise mode and more. Highlights include:

• “Lock-On-D” is one of the newest features in NBA 2K8, giving you more control in playing physical defense. Gamers can now push and ride ball-handlers to keep them in front of the defense and making turnovers.

• “Off-Ball Control” is another new feature that allows gamers to take control of two players at the same time to setup quick screen, post-up, and other off ball plays.

• The all-new Sprite Slam Dunk Challenge is one of the most fun and unique features, letting players go head to head against a friend in a creative slam dunk face-off.

Comments (916)

Sactown:

the franchise mode is off the hook this year too. the GOAT basketball game period. live can't compete in tearms of realism. only thing missing is retro teams. only thing left to argue about is is the game better on 360 or PS3

Reality Check:

co-sign @ Sactown

NBA2K8 is going to be crazy.....I'm still stuck on 2k7 lol

Honestly, it's not even close between Live and NBA2K7/8

Thats why EA sports did that BITCH MOVE and bought out the Football License because NFL2K5 was sooo much better.....oh well just 2 more years then 2ksports cam make official NFL games again !!

Can't wait for you 2k8..im on xboxlive if you're ever on ....lata

BlazeMcHerbs:

That, looks, unbelievable, wow

S.F.:

I can't wait for this game to drop. I'm coppin it the first day. And you guys are right, Live can't compete with the 2K series, that's why they turned bitch and bought the NFL rights cuz 2K was killin in that too. Ah well, I still got NBA 2K too look forward too and their American League 2K game is pretty good too. I actually like that game better than Madden too.

You're Out Of Your Mind!:

"oh well just 2 more years then 2ksports cam make official NFL games again !!
"

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

you're crazy if you think EA won't try to renew it or come to another agreement with the NFL. You might hate MAdden but when it comes down to it, Madden is a brand (the name itself carries it) and no matter how many people bitch over how crap Madden is and how much better 2k5 was, year in and year out Madden sells 1 million+ so it's not an issue of how are we going to sell units, because they already do. Also, Madden 08 was pretty good, and with 2 or whatever years left of the agreement, and you better believe it will "perfect" the madden brand on next gen systems, and if they do that, there would be no reason why EA won't want to extend the agreement.

You're Out Of Your Mind!:

(Also, how was All Pro Football? LOL)

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