The absolute glut of content is impressive and intimidating all at once, and NBA 2K26’s on-the-court performance is so good that it’s worth the annoyances that come with the franchise.
The tabletop classic is a perfect match for the setting of Blizzard’s long-running MMO, making for an accessible strategy game that ably taps into one of gaming’s most richly drawn universes.
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