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"NBA Courtside 2 Featuring Kobe Bryant" is a basketball simulation video game released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 console, and it stands as the sequel to "Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside." Developed by Left Field Productions, the game featured the late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant on its cover, capitalizing on his growing popularity at the time. "NBA Courtside 2" strives to offer an authentic NBA experience, with full licensing from the NBA, thereby including all the real NBA teams and players from the 1998-1999 NBA season. Gamers could play a full 82-game season, or jump into the playoff mode, set up exhibition games, or engage in the three-point shootout.

The gameplay in "NBA Courtside 2 Featuring Kobe Bryant" was notable for its depth and the control it offered to players. It introduced new features such as create-a-player mode, allowing players to craft a customized basketball player, adjusting attributes like height, weight, and skill levels, which was a significant progression at the time. Additionally, the game included advanced AI mechanics and real-time physics to deliver a more realistic basketball experience. The controls allowed intricate moves like spin dribbles, pump fakes, and variable jump shots. This level of detail, combined with the game's smooth animations and responsive control scheme, made it one of the more engaging basketball titles on the N64 platform during its release, contributing notably to the era's sports gaming landscape.

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