Michael Jordan to have his own game mode in NBA 2K11

Most cover athletes simply appear on the face of their corresponding sports games, not Michael Jordan, no sir. His Airness not only graces the cover of NBA 2K11, but also gets an entire game mode devoted to him and his countless accomplishments in the NBA.

Most cover athletes simply appear on the face of their corresponding sports games, not Michael Jordan, no sir. His Airness not only graces the cover of NBA 2K11, but also gets an entire game mode devoted to him and his countless accomplishments in the NBA.

“Fans of the series are going to be thrilled to know that in NBA 2K11 Michael Jordan is much, much more than just a cover athlete,” said Jason Argent, 2K Sports marketing VP. “We’re excited to start talking about the ways that Michael will be used in the game and there’s still a lot more to come.”

Introducing The Jordan Challenge, where you get to recreate and relive #23’s best performances. Scenarios announced so far are his 69-point torching of the Cavs back in March 1990, his Game 6 battle with the flu and the Stockton-Malone Jazz for the 1997 championship, and his last game with the Bulls on June 14, 1998.

In addition, The Jordan Challenge Mode will also allow you to play as some of the best teams in NBA history, including the ‘85-’86, ’89-’90, ’90-’91, ’94-’95, ’95-’96, ’96-’97, and ’97-’98 teams of the Chicago Bulls.

NBA 2K11 will be available October 5th in North America and October 8th in the UK.