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[DMczaf]

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=210720

Own the plate with an unprecedented offensive toolbox. The all-new Owner Mode gives you an opportunity to run a franchise directly from the owner’s box. On the field, make your run for the pennant beginning in a fully featured Spring Training mode. With all-new unlockable legends, classic stadiums and uniforms, MVP Baseball 2005 is the most fun, polished, innovative, and authentic baseball simulation ever created.

* Own the Plate—Move in the batter’s box to adjust to where the pitcher is working you, or keep the defense honest by laying down a drag bunt.

* Precision Pitching—Paint the corners and send a message with the all-new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control.

* Enhanced Big Play Control—Make user-controlled stretches and dives, and beat pickoff throws with the all new manual leadoff control.

* Build an Empire— From setting ticket and concession prices to throwing promotional days, control every aspect of your organization in all-new Owner mode.

* All-New Create Ballpark Feature—Build a pitcher’s paradise or a hitter’s dream. Will you spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or to sign that cherished key free agent?

* The Minor Leagues Expand—Advanced Single-A squads and additional stadiums have been added to round out the Minor Leagues.

* Spring Training— Create your lineup based on player progression during Spring Training and build player attributes in a variety of mini games.

 

[swoon]

oh man. i hope this game comes out bug free. or that some bug free game borrows their throw meters.

 

[DMczaf]

oh man. i hope this game comes out bug free. or that some bug free game borrows their throw meters.

It's a brand new developer behind this game, according to reports. We'll see if they can fix what the other guys left in the game last year.

 

[mumu]

I'm still wondering why they couldn't afford more than 10 different people in the audience.

 

[TigerKnee]

Players look... weird....

 

[Kintaro]

GIMME!

I loved the pitching interface in 04. Most fun I've had with baseball game since old school LaRussa games.

 

[Ramirez]

I just want smooth online play.

 

[Outcast2004]

For some reason the players look REALLY weird.

Almost Zombie like. why is it so hard for companies to make a good baseball game?

Fuck the haters, I LOVED all-star baseball on the Xbox last year. Had some GREAT pitchers duels and an expansion team that couldn't be stopped. Took me 3 years to build up a good enough team, but my Columbus Outlaws did it. Then they fell apart... dammit.

 

[theo]

why is it that of all the baseball games, the only one to have working scoreboards was ALL-STAR BASEBALL?!?!?!

 

[Ramirez]

Players look fine to me,and who gives a shit about a working scoreboard?

 

[Musashi Wins!]

oh man. i hope this game comes out bug free. or that some bug free game borrows their throw meters.

amen.

 

[DMczaf]

Players look fine to me,and who gives a shit about a working scoreboard?

No working scoreboard?! WELL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING! Sorry EA, you wont get my money this time!

 

[Ramirez]

Yea I think I'll pass too,fuck

 

[garrickk]

I want to see a screen shot of the weird bobble-head looking Randy Johnson from 2 (or 3?) years ago.

And I agree with the post above - we just need a very low bug count (including online play) and nice game balancing. They also need to smooth out the netcode/data flow while the pitch is in motion online.

Still, a lot of potential in the mechanics. I have hope but will wait for several reviews before I buy.

 

[Killkernal]

I hope they include an awesome new computer base stealing feature this year!

I'm in love with the pitching interface so I'll probably pick it up regardless.

 

[rareside]

why is it that of all the baseball games, the only one to have working scoreboards was ALL-STAR BASEBALL?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure MLB2005 had working scoreboads. MLB2005 rocked.. too bad you couldn't check swings though :lol