Popular Games by Visual Concepts
- 15th Sep 2017 (UK/EU)
- 15th Sep 2017 (NA)
- 17th Oct 2017 (UK/EU)
Reviews of Visual Concepts Games
Review NBA 2K26 (Switch 2) - Brilliant B-Ball Has A Disappointing Debut On Switch 2
Hoops!...they did it again
As much as I can understand the derision from some quarters regarding NBA 2K26, FC 26, Madden — any of these big sports' games in their yearly, money-grubbing modern forms — I have, unfortunately, got a few of them to thank for several things that I enjoy in life these days. One of which is the old basketballs. For...
Review WWE 2K25 (Switch 2) - The Best Wrestling Game You'll Find On A Switch
Holy smooth frame rates, brother
Now that we've got over the excitement of the initial wave of Switch 2 games (well, just about), we're entering an interesting phase for the new console where certain types of third-party titles — stuff that's either been pretty awful or non-existent on Switch 1 — is now starting to drop. We haven't had a big...
Mini Review NBA 2K25 (Switch) - Sound The Buzzer And Call For A Sub, This Baller's Washed
Slam dump
There was a time when the yearly NBA 2K Switch entry was something to look forward to. Each year was a step back from the next-gen counterpart, of course, but the Nintendo port offered a near-full-fat experience with the added bonus of portability. Those were the days, eh? Anyone who picked up NBA 2K24 will have realised this is no longer...
Review NBA 2K24 - A Step Back That Fumbles The Ball On Switch
Ramshaqle
Note: NBA 2K24 does not allow you to take in-game screenshots on Switch. The images throughout this review were taken from the game's page on Nintendo's website. Whenever September rolls around, you can expect a new entry in 2K's NBA series to bounce onto the court. These games aren't usually all that revolutionary, with a handful of new...
Review LEGO 2K Drive (Switch) - A Fun, Colourful Racer But Not Quite Open-World Mario Kart
Follow the yellow brick road
Note. As of May 2026, this game is delisted from the Switch eShop and cannot be downloaded unless you bought it beforehand. The trouble with kart racers on Nintendo Switch is, well, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It's the best one, and it's not close. The challenge for developers, then, is not to create clones
Review NBA 2K23 (Switch) - Michael Jordan Challenge Is A Slam Dunk In Another Solid Switch Port
A 'Magic' season for Switch b-ball
It's once again reached that time of year when another entry in the NBA 2K franchise slam-dunks onto our consoles. Yes, it's sometimes difficult to muster much excitement for these annual instalments, and it's easy to dismiss them as just another incremental update that looks and plays almost identically to the...
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Friday15th May 2026
News LEGO 2K Drive Is Being Delisted From Digital Storefronts Next Week
Just three years after release
LEGO 2K Drive is a fun little racer — perhaps not as open as we expected, but it's creative, bright, and a great to play with the kids. But as of next week, it looks like you won't be able to buy the game from digital storefronts like the eShop anymore. Spotted by Delisted Games, a disclaimer for Visual Concept's...
Tuesday23rd Sep 2025
News WWE 2K25 Online Shutdown Date Revealed Just Months After Switch 2 Release
The Nintendo version launched in July of this year
Just months after the release of WWE 2K25 on the Switch 2, 2K Games has now revealed the title's server shutdown date. As of 14th March 2027, all online features and services will end for the title. Offline services like Play Now, Showcase MyRISE, MyGM and Universe will continue to be playable...
Sunday27th Jul 2025
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Blast Corps
Hardcorps
Welcome back to the Brawl, my friends! Last week, North America and Europe duked it out over Weaponlord on the Super NES, with NA giving their EU PALs a good wholloping and taking home 85% of the vote. Today, we're looking back at Rare's Blast Corps, a delightful piece of nonsense from Twycross' 64-bit masters which saw you destroying...
Sunday20th Jul 2025
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Weaponlord (SNES)
Oh lord
Greetings – welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey and Donald on the GBA, and it was a surprisingly close battle. In the end, Japan won with 42% of the vote. Europe came in second place with 30%, and North America bagged 27%. This time, we're going back to the SNES to...
Wednesday7th Feb 2024
News LEGO 2K Drive & NBA 2K Dev Visual Concepts Austin Hit By Layoffs
2K & Take-Two make cuts
The video game industry continues to suffer from layoffs, with Visual Concepts Austin becoming the latest studio hit with cuts, Game Developer reports (via Eurogamer). The 2K Games and Take-Two division based in Austin, Texas already reportedly
Thursday23rd Mar 2023
Hands On LEGO 2K Drive Is A Wild Ride, But Will It Prove Too Much For Switch?
Building a new LEGOcy
If you cast your mind back to February 2022, you might remember word of a brand new partnership between 2K and LEGO, with the potential for a number of brick-built sports games on the horizon. Those with a good memory (or those who have quickly googled it since reading the last sentence) might recall rumours of a Lego-themed...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News NBA 2K23's Cover Star Is Michael Jordan, Scores September Release On Switch
There's a Michael Jordan Edition, too
Can you have too much Michael Jordan in your life if you're a basketball fan? 2K don't think so! Yesterday, the sports game publisher announced a release date for the next NBA title, NBA 2K23, and it's exactly when you think it is — September! On 9th September, you'll be able to shoot as many hoops as you...
Monday18th May 2020
News Grab NBA 2K20 On Sale For Just £2.49 On The European Switch eShop
Slam dunk
If you're a basketball fan who's been sitting on the fence (or should that be bench?) about the most recent entry in 2K's sim series, now might be the time to finally get yourself on the court. NBA 2K20 is available right now on the European eShop for a very tidy £2.49 / 2,99€ - that's a whopping 95% off the normal retail price of...
Thursday22nd Aug 2019
News NBA 2K20 Developer Is Dedicated To A Quality Switch Version
"I think when the demand is there... you take advantage of it"
We've discussed our disappointment with EA's approach to Switch at length before. The company's unwillingness to invest in Nintendo's hit console by giving us a FIFA in line with versions on other platforms feels counter-productive, and for every glimmer of hope we get that things migh
