| 2k Sports launch Major League Baseball $1,000,000 contest |
Posted by AndyP on 03/02 at 15:05 in Baseball |
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| In a press release issued today to coincide with the release date of MLB 2k10, 2k Sports included some further details regarding their million dollar perfect game contest. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2K Sports Takes the Field with Major League Baseball® 2K10
Launch of the game marks the start of $1,000,000 contest to pitch a perfect game
New York, NY - March 2, 2010 - 2K Sports announced today that Major League Baseball® 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball® 2K series, is now available in retail stores nationwide. Marking the 10th anniversary of the franchise and featuring cover athlete and All-Star third baseman, Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball 2K10 will highlight the intense battle between pitchers and hitters like never before.
"We have supreme confidence in the vast improvement of Major League Baseball 2K10 this season," said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. "With the all-new My Player career mode and integration of MLB Today, along with our retooled pitching and hitting mechanics, we aren't holding anything back. We're also incredibly excited about rewarding one lucky fan with a million dollars for pitching a perfect game."
From the mound to the plate, Major League Baseball 2K10 will give fans the ability to paint the corners with Total Control Pitching, and to work the count with Total Control Hitting, featuring an all-new defensive swing mechanic to foul off pitches. With the integration of MLB Today, gamers will now be delivered real-time results, standings, news and stats to ensure timely commentary that reflects what's actually going on in Major League Baseball. Fans can also become a living legend with the all-new My Player career mode by creating a player, choosing a team and playing their way from a Double-A Minor LeagueTM team into the Hall of Fame®. Additionally, popular baseball analyst John Kruk will join the team to provide more in-depth commentary, giving Major League Baseball 2K10 the first ever three-man broadcast booth in a baseball video game.
2K Sports will also offer fans the thrilling opportunity this season to win an unprecedented cash prize in the amount of $1,000,000 for being the first person to throw a verified perfect game in Major League Baseball 2K10. In order to accomplish this rare feat, contestants will need to master all facets of this year's improved pitching and hitting controls, while documenting the action. Fans will be able to participate in the contest beginning on March 2, 2010 at 12:01 AM PST and ending on May 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM PDT. This special contest, sponsored by 2K Sports, is available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft through the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network* and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system through the PlayStation®Network*. For more information about the $1,000,000 Major League Baseball 2K10 contest, please visit: www.2ksports.com/perfectgame.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, Major League Baseball 2K10 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is now available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM. Major League Baseball 2K10 will be available for Windows PC on March 9. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2k10.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
* Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment America take no responsibility for this offer
Abbreviated Rules
Game must be played on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (D.C.), who are 18 or older (excluding residents of AZ, CT, MD, ND, and VT). Void in AZ, CT, MD, ND, VT and where prohibited. Begins on 3/2/2010 at 12:01 AM PST and ends at 11:59 PM PDT on 5/1/2010. Contest subject to, and entrants agree to be bound by, the official rules published at www.2ksports.com/perfectgame. Grand prize is subject to winner verification. Grand prize will be awarded only if an entrant throws a perfect game by 5/2/2010 in accordance with the official rules. Official Rules will be posted prior to contest start.
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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, iPhoneTM and iPod® touch. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.
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| When, where, how ? |
Posted by AndyP on 03/01 at 15:53 in Baseball |
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| This week is one of those rare occasions when two high profile sports videogames are released. MLB 2k10 and MLB 10 The Show both hit store shelves tomorrow. Keep us posted on where and when you are able to get your hands on these eagerly anticipated games by using the comments section of this post. |
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| MLB 2k10 hands on impressions |
Posted by AndyP on 02/27 at 12:22 in Baseball |
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OS forum moderator MillenniumOS recently had some hands on playing time with MLB 2k10. Here are his impressions.
"My first impression is that this is not the same 2K baseball game that became a punch line during the past couple of years. Now, it is not a perfect game either, but it seems to finally be a step in the right direction" |
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| MLB 10 The Show commercial |
Posted by AndyP on 02/27 at 12:17 in Baseball |
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| Here is a commercial advertising the upcoming MLB 10 The Show videogame from Sony, due for release the week beginning March 1st. |
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| Road to the Show Enhancements |
Posted by AndyP on 02/27 at 12:15 in Baseball |
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In possibly their final blog update before the game is released, the official PlayStation blog has posted a preview from Designer Aaron Luke where he talks about the many enhancements that the SCEA developers have squeezed into the "Road to the Show" mode of MLB 10 The Show.
"Not only have we included the new Catcher Calling the Game mode to RTTS, or the new Pitching/Fielding trainings (post coming soon), but also we've put a big emphasis on a lot of little things that have a big impact on the mode. As stated in a previous post, the All-Star Futures Game and Home Run Derby also find their way into RTTS. We’re very excited about this year's offering, and hope you are as well. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I wish you all the best of luck on your Road To The Show." |
 There are a ton of options in the "Create a Player" section |
 Spend some time in batting practice - it should make you a better player |
 There is no shortage of stat tracking in this sports game |
 Progressing in Road To The Show is all about meeting goals |
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| Realism of MLB 10 The Show |
Posted by AndyP on 02/23 at 16:27 in Baseball |
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Realism is one of the characteristics of the MLB The Show series from SCEA that makes it a shining example to other sports games of how to implement the fine details of a sport in a videogame. The latest iteration, due for release shortly, aims to build on what has gone before. In their latest PlayStation blog update, Greg Batalucco explains how they have set about achieving that.
"Beginning with last year's version of The Show, we wanted to make the game even more accurate. In MLB 10: The Show, we have taken it further and added more to your gaming experience. New for this year's edition are real-time players in the dugouts and bullpens, fireworks, rally towels, thundersticks, working digital and analog clocks, and much more. All these realistic enhancements to the game make MLB 10: The Show feel and sound like you are actually at the ballpark. Throughout this post we will focus on the stadium enchantments and how they make The Show come alive!" |
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| MLB 2k10 demo : now on Xbox Live Marketplace |
Posted by AndyP on 02/23 at 16:10 in Baseball |
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| The MLB 2k10 demo is now available for download exclusively for Xbox Live Gold Members. PlayStation 3 owners will have to wait until March 4th to be able to get their hands on the demo - this isn't unusual for items released on the PlayStation Network and represents a significant amount of time to wait given that the game is due for release a week from now. |
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| My Player, Part II |
Posted by AndyP on 02/21 at 09:21 in Baseball |
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2k Sports recently posted a blog talking about their new "My Player" mode as your created athlete works through baseball's minor league system. Part 2 is very much focussed on what happens when you reach the major leagues.
"You will see two very cool things that happen right away once you are in the Majors: Key Games and Clutch Moments. If you are simming on the Schedule, we will drop you into the important games and the clutch moments that you are involved in. This way, you can play through your full 15 year career without having to feel like you might miss any of the vital events of your player’s career in simmed games. As an added bonus, skill points earned in Key Games and Clutch Moments will be worth more than skill points earned in regular games." |
 Alerts inform you about the "Key Games" and drop you right into the action |
 In "clutch moments" you will get high leverage goals to progress your player |
 You need to achieve your goals to have any chance of making it in the pro's |
 If you played NBA 2k10 or NHL 2k10 you will be familiar with this menu screen |
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| MLB 10: The Show - Sounds of the Show |
Posted by AndyP on 02/21 at 08:54 in Baseball |
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Last year the "MLB The Show" development team down in San Diego introduced a new feature called "Sounds of the Show" and on the MLB 10 community blog the developers have revealed details of the feature in this years game.
"In MLB 09 The Show, we gave you the ability to add your own music and attach that music to specific players for things like batter walk-ups, home runs, and relief pitcher entrances. In MLB 10 The Show, we have added an Edit Teams option, so you can add music to your favorite team and hear it in various game situations. So, say if you're nostalgic for your favorite Cubs announcer from your childhood singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in the middle of the 7th, you can add it directly to the game and remember the good ole days.... sniff, sniff.
In Set Team Audio, you can add your own music to a variety of events such as:
Home Run Music
Strike Out Music
Drawing a Walk
Stolen Base
Away Team Error
Team Wins (Generic, Pennant, Division, and World Series)
Team Loses
Clutch Out Recorded
Relief Pitcher Entrance
In between Innings Music" |
 Trim the music to find the part that you want to play |
 Attach specific music to individual players |
 Record your own voice and add it to the game as a fan yell or crowd chant for any team or player. |
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| MLB 10: The Show All-Star Week Features |
Posted by AndyP on 02/19 at 16:37 in Baseball |
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A PlayStation blog update reveals details of a new addition to the game this year focussed on the All Star celebrations.
"When we set out at the beginning of the year, one area we knew needed to be addressed was the addition of the Home Run Derby. As we began to dive into the feature, we thought rather than just offering it as a stand-alone feature (which it is), why not include it into all season-based modes' MLB All-Star Week festivities. Now when you're playing in Season, Franchise or Road To The Show, you'll have the opportunity to play in the Home Run Derby." |
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| MLB 2k10 demo is coming soon |
Posted by AndyP on 02/19 at 16:26 in Baseball |
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According to a post by 2k Sports community rep Ronnie2K, we can expect to see the MLB 2k10 demo very soon. 4 days soon on the Xbox 360 to be exact. The PS3 MLB 2k fans will have to wait a bit longer.
"MLB 2K10 XBOX 360 Demo to be Released 2/23, PS3 3/4. Wanted to get that PS3 demo earlier but not on us as we got 360 ready!" |
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| MLB 2k10 Franchise Mode |
Posted by AndyP on 02/19 at 07:26 in Baseball |
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From the latest "Developers Blog" over on the 2k Sports website, it's clear that 2k has committed some time to improving franchise mode this year. That's always welcome in my opinion.
"This year we added 40 Man Rosters/September Call-Ups, Compensation Picks, Spring Training, Trade Finder, Player Finder, Super Sim, Franchise Blogs, Variable Contracts and MLB Today presentation (we’ll also have a lot more about this in an upcoming Insight). I’ll go into a few of these new features in more depth later on in this write-up."
Read the full report here. |
 Super Sim |
 40 man rosters !! Yesssss ! |
 Anyone know where Johnny Damon will play this year ? |
 Minor League Ballpark |
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| MLB 2k10 gameplay video |
Posted by AndyP on 02/19 at 07:20 in Baseball |
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| The first gameplay video of MLB 2k10 has arrived at last. This Game Informer exclusive features an inning of baseball between the Cubs and Mets. |
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| Baseball Soundtracks |
Posted by AndyP on 02/18 at 08:37 in Baseball |
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It seems like soundtracks are a huge part of any sports videogame these days. Great publicity for the bands and artists concerned while adding some modern cultural value to the playing experience. Here are the just announced soundtracks to both of the upcoming MLB titles, MLB2k10 and MLB 10 The Show.
MLB 10 The Show
Band of Skulls "I Know What I Am"
Baroness "Swollen and Halo"
The Grouch & Eligh "All In (Feat. Gift of Gab & Pigeon John)"
Night Horse "Come Down Halo"
Scarlet Symphony "Your Blood Is Mine"
Silversun Pickups "It’s Nice to Know You Work Alone"
The Budos Band "The Proposition"
The Heavy "How You Like Me Now (Beats Mix)"
The New Regime "Haunt My Mind"
The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Babel On"
We Are Scientists "Rules"
Zodiac Death Valley "Look Alive!"
MLB 2k10
Black Crowes "Go Faster"
Black Keys "Your Touch"
Black Sheep "The Choice is Yours"
Boss Martians "Hey Hey Yeah Yeah"
Cage the Elephant "Judas"
Daughtry "Every Time You Turn Around"
Hotel St. George "It’s the Blues"
Iggy Pop "Lust for Life"
Jet "Start the Show"
LCD Soundsystem "Time to Get Away"
Pearl Jam "The Fixer"
Phoenix "Lisztomania"
Ryan Adams "Magick"
Social Distortion "Bad Luck"
Tantric "Down and Out"
The Sugarhill Gang "Rappers Delight" |
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| Catcher Calling the Game ! |
Posted by AndyP on 02/17 at 11:37 in Baseball |
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For the 2010 version of the MLB The Show, the development team have made a bunch of very welcome additions to their popular "Road to the Show" mode. One of them is that you can now, finally, play the position of catcher and assume the unique responsibilities of that role. Last year, if you chose to play that position you had the same options and choices as a player at any other position.
"This year, we have added “calling pitch selection” and “calling pitch location” to your RttS catcher’s responsibilities. When you are in the game defensively as a catcher, you will be responsible to select the pitch that you want thrown. The system works just like it does for selecting pitches as the pitcher does. The pitcher might shake you off, or he might accept that pitch. If he does shake you off, you choose a pitch again. If you choose the same pitch, he will figure it’s really what you want and will accept it, at this point. Once you have selected the pitch, you will be responsible to select where you want the ball thrown. You can choose any of the nine zones within the strike zone, or you can choose eight areas outside of the zone if you want the ball off the plate (four outside edges and four outside corners). Now just like in real life, this doesn’t mean the pitcher will hit his spot. It just means this is where he is aiming. The better the pitcher you have throwing to you, the more effective your location calling will be."
For more on this story hit the PlayStation Blog. |
 Tell the pitcher your choice of pitch location |
 The catcher will position himself based on where he wants the pitch thrown |
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