NBA 2K13 hits stores Oct. 2 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and soon afterward for the upcoming Wii U. NBA 2K13 isn’t just a cosmetic touch-up.

NBA 2K13 and the upcoming MLB 2K13 will be bundled into a $79.99 "Combo Pack" that launches March 5 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, publisher Take-Two Interactive announced today.

NBA 2K13 goes above and beyond the rim in yet another excellent instalment.

NBA 2K13 is coming to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, and PlayStation Portable on Oct. 2. A Wii U version is slated to release later this year.

NBA 2K13 (PC, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii) : Blake Griffin One of the NBA's strongest finishers throws down the monster jam.

With its NBA 2K Everywhere initiative, it’s making sure you always carry a piece of the game with you thanks to a pair of apps that tie back into the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of NBA 2K13.

NBA 2K13 has a demo available on Xbox Live. Go try it out. NBA 2K13 will be available on October 2 in North America and October 5 internationally.

Even though it's running unopposed again, NBA 2K13 is a huge triumph all around and features tons of new additions that make it a no-brainer purchase for casual and hard-core NBA fans.