2k23 seems to have fixed some of the legacy issues in the first two next gen iterations. Still way too much VC-laden gimmicks/upgrades, but the core gameplay is noticeably better/smoother. The Jordan Challenge is super cool. I will also try the MyEra mode.

I was debating buying this...it's probably been over a decade since I've played a proper sports game. Used to be an NBA fanatic back in the day. All the gimmicky shit turned me off to these games years ago but if the core gameplay (e.g., just playing a normal f'ing 4Q game of Bball) is fun, smooth, and pretty, I may hop back on the wagon.

I played 22 so much I'm sick of it.. but maybe ill pick it up when it goes down to 10 bucks around all star break to do the MJ thing

22 was fun but with one of the patches along the way shooting became so difficult it lost me

MLB The Show 23 is out 3/28. Included on Game Pass again.

I told my oldest if he could do 20 pullups I'd buy him 2k23 for the PS5. He seemed to struggle doing just 3 before the bet. I didn't think he could do it but he banged 20 out like it was his job. It was an obvious con job but a bets a bet. I played as the '83 Celtics it was fun.

The Show is including Negro League legends this year, which is very cool; no sign of the GOAT (Josh Gibson) in any of the announcements yet, but hopefully he'll be added in a later program:

Very cool

Thought that said Josh Donaldson at first lol