Just as basketball is a well-loved global sport, NBA 2k video game basketball is vying for the popularity contest. A basketball game that has been released annually since 1999, it simulates the real sport, continually improving on the gameplay. Originally developed by Sega, today the game is produced by 2K Sports and Visual Concepts. 18 total games exist, and it can be played a wide variety of platforms, including Microsoft Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS.