Super Mega Baseball 2 beta sign-ups open and online features revealed
Release of the eagerly anticipated Super Mega Baseball 2 still hasn't been narrowed down from the vague "spring" target (unfortunately it looks like it may be later rather than sooner in that March 20-June 21 window) but at least some movement has been made with announcements today. A closed beta will begin soon on Xbox One and the online features being introduced in the sequel to one of the best sports games of recent years have now been revealed.
The beta will launch within the next two...
Out of the Park Baseball 19 partners with EA for Origin distribution
Out of the Park Developments today announced that the upcoming OOTP Baseball 19 will be distributed through Origin on PC, joining both Steam and direct download from its own website as ways to purchase and play the game. Not only will OOTP now be available on Origin but due to the partnership with Electronic Arts the game will be included as part of the Origin Access subscription service which goes for $30 a year or $5 month-to-month.
This team-up appears to be beneficial to both parties....
Details on the release and features for Out of the Park Baseball 19
The next edition in the highly esteemed Out of the Park Baseball series was announced today. Releasing on March 22 the game will feature improved 3D presentation, new tournament modes, new scouting system and updated rosters along with an addition of a mode coming in summer known as Perfect Team. It can be pre-ordered now with a 10% discount making it $36 and providing early access to the game beginning on March 19. (more…)...
Super Mega Baseball 2 pushed to 2018
The last that was heard of Super Mega Baseball 2 was the announcement of a planned release date for September. The desire to get the game out while the sport was still well on the minds of fans was understandable, but it would be facing a murderers' row of sports titles that would almost certainly suffocate any chance it had of breaking out.
Today developer Metalhead Software announced that the game will be delayed into 2018. That means a likely spring release to coincide with the return ...
Art improvements showcased for Super Mega Baseball 2 and release month revealed
Metalhead Software today released a new video for Super Mega Baseball 2 with this one focusing on the improvements that have been made to stadiums, characters, and animations. Without licensing there's a certain creative freedom the developers can take but they're also responding to feedback received from consumers about the look of the first game.
SMB2 is the sequel to one of the biggest surprises of 2014, with the original finishing near the top of numerous Sports Game of the Year lists...
Xbox Game Pass subscription service has launched and includes some sports games
Microsoft today launched Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service that includes unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One and backwards compatible games. Xbox Game Pass is $10 a month and all those with Xbox Live Gold get to start with a free 14 day trial.
The sports games available through the service at launch are NBA 2K16, The Golf Club, and Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings. 2K17 could get added in the months ahead. Other high profile franchises like Gears of War, Bioshock, and Halo ...
MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2017 available now
For years now Tap Sports Baseball has been one of the best sports games for mobile devices, combining simple but satisfying gameplay with team-building and collecting, and all the while doing so without enjoyment solely relying on money spent which is the case with many other mobile games. The latest edition of TSB has just released (download for iOS here and Android here) and for the first time it features the complete package of MLB licensing.
The real teams and their respective l...
Out of the Park Baseball 18 available now
Today marks the official release of the PC management game Out of the Park Baseball 18. Among the new features added this year are a Challenge Mode and historical Negro League clubs. Those who missed out on the pre-order savings can still get the game at a discount as it's available for 10% off ($36) through March 31. (more…)...