New on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network is a free demo of 2K Sports’ upcoming NBA 2K12. The demo pits the Miami Heat against the Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of the 2011 NBA Finals, allowing players to try out the game ahead of its October 7th release.
New features include a post play system for full 360-degree player movement to dominate the paint, total shot stick control for more intuitive offensive moves, and visual improvements like with the broadcast-style highlight reels before each match.
NBA 2K12 also sets about to settle disputes regarding the greatest players, featuring the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julius Irving in the line-up who are able to play alongside the modern-day squads in an attempt to “End the Debate”.