

Visual Concepts (2K)
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation series depicting the NBA. Players can play quick games with real teams or enter career/franchise modes. It strives for realistic basketball action and TV-style presentation. Content is family-friendly (no violence beyond standard sports fouls), though recent titles include a soundtrack with some mild profanity (censored). A major concern is the pervasive in-game currency (VC) used to upgrade players in MyCareer and to open card packs in MyTeam – this can pressure players into spending real money.

EA Sports (EA Tiburon)
Same platform, Same business model, Similar gameplay style

EA Sports (EA Vancouver)
Same platform, Same business model, Similar gameplay style

EA Orlando
Same platform, Similar gameplay style

Konami
Same platform, Similar gameplay style
Users Interact; In-Game Purchases (VC for MyTeam packs, cosmetics)