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NBA 2K16 Off Like A Shot, Sets Records

Looks like a lot of people are enjoying NBA 2K16 right now.

2K Sports has announced that the latest basketball installment has shipped over 4 million copies worldwide in its first week. It officially launched on September 29, though everyone who pre-ordered could play it four days earlier .

2K basketball operations senior vice president Jason Argent said gamers around the world "are buying this title faster and in greater numbers than ever before." The game set the company's digital record as well, doubling sales from last year's effort in the first week. And there have been triple the number of online games played so far when compared to NBA 2K15 . The latter title shipped over 7 million copies all told and it looks like this year's entry is well on its way to topping that number.

We found the inclusion of the lackluster Spike Lee story disappointing and unimpressive , but the core game is still pretty darn good. Gonna try it? NBA 2K16 is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Related Game(s): NBA 2K16

Pre-Order NBA 2K16, Start Playing Four Days Before Launch

These days, we need more incentive to pre-order, as it's often a guarantee that the retailer will have enough copies.

Well, how's about being able to play the game early? Like, four days early?

Last week, developer 2K Sports revealed the pre-order bonuses for this year's NBA 2K16 and topping the list is "Early Tip-Off Weekend."

Anyone who pre-orders the game at stores or online will get a chance to start playing on September 25 as opposed to September 29, the game's official launch date. Plus, they'll receive 10,000 in Virtual Currency (VC) along with a hefty MyTEAM VIP Package (click the link above for details). As for specific game information, 2K hasn't come forward just yet but they do have high aspirations for the new entry. Said vice president of marketing Alfie Brody:

"NBA 2K16 promises to be one of the most groundbreaking sports titles in video game history, combining exciting new features with uncanny realism."

Early access and a bunch of goodies just for putting your deposit down? Sounds good to us.

Related Game(s): NBA 2K16