'NBA 2K17' features news: Pre-orders available ahead of September launch; speculations around Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant among others

NBA 2K17 Standard Edition cover Twitter via NBA 2K17

Developer Visual Concepts recently teased new features that have been included in the new trailer video for "NBA 2K16." While it is still best to take it all with a grain of salt, a few actual details were gleaned from the video. These include various characters, who might include Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, Andre Drummond, Paul George and Kyrie Irving.

According to Design n Trend, Ronnie Singh from 2K Sports announced that timed locker codes will reprise as a feature in the upcoming "NBA 2K17". Another possible inclusion for the new game might be a face-scanning app and signature animation, since Singh was seen moving his head similarly to users playing with the PS4 and Xbox One cameras. According to Christian Times, this appears to be an improved version of the previous face-scanning app, which was a definite complaint from fans of the prequel.

Gotta Be Mobile reports that fans eager to pre-order the game will also be receiving various perks - including the game's release four days prior to the actual launching. This means that those who pre-order will be able to pick up or download the game on Sept. 16, instead of Sept. 20. This pre-order will also include 5,000 Virtual Currency and a MyTeam bundle which will most probably include a Paul George Free Agent card along with the three packs of digital cards.

The standard edition will set players back $59.99, while the Legend Edition will cost $79.99. The Legend Gold Edition is going to cost players $99.99. The new game will also be made available in various platforms, including the Xbox One, the PS4, the PS3 and the Xbox 360. CrossMap reports that other rumors also speculate a Summer Olympics Mode and the Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green.

"NBA 2K17" is going to be released in Sept. 20. The "NBA 2K17" pre-orders and premium bonuses have already started, and eager gamers can pre-order their copies now.

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