2K

2K is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California, and was founded in January 2005 as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. The company emerged from Take-Two's acquisition of Visual Concepts and its Kush Games subsidiary, bringing with it the intellectual property for the 2K sports game series. 2K operates through several sub-labels, including 2K Games, 2K Sports, and 2K Play, each focusing on different gaming audiences and genres. The company publishes and develops interactive entertainment for various platforms, including video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Its portfolio features popular franchises such as NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM, WWE 2K, and PGA TOUR 2K. 2K targets a wide range of gamers, from hardcore fans to casual players, and is recognized for its commitment to community engagement through initiatives like 2K Foundations, which refurbishes basketball courts in underserved communities.