NBA 2K16
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Abstract: The story-driven career mode in 2K Sports’ basketball series has evolved from a simple character creation system to become the most anticipated and popular component of the annually released game. In closely examining the use of face-scan technologies and the story of NBA 2K16’s MyCareer mode, which includes the Spike Lee directed film-within-a game, Livin’ da Dream, TreaAndrea M. Russworm explores the ways in which race and a lack of empathy have become central to what it means for gamers to simulate NBA superstar greatness.
This essay may be found on page 127 of the printed volume.