Archive for the ‘Baseball’ Category
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EA Sports Launches World Series Superstars on Facebook
EA Sports has launched the MLB licensed Facebook game that was rumored to be in the works just in time for opening day. Access the free-to-play microtransaction supported app here. World Series Superstars appears to be very similar to the other EA Sports games on the platform (Madden and FIFA Superstars) in terms layout and features though with a few of its own unique elements. The games play out on-screen and can be managed to a limited extent on a batter-to-batter basis or outright simu...
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MLB 11 League Restrictions Being Removed
The article yesterday regarding online league restrictions finally prompted action from SCEA as they will be removing league restrictions in MLB 11: The Show on Monday. That it took such exposure to get a response is distressing in itself. Consumers have rights and should not be ignored just because their voice doesn't reach tens of thousands of readers, and features need to be delivered completely as advertised. While the decision to remove the various restrictions will be appreciated it...
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Multiple Barriers Obstruct The Use of Online Leagues in MLB 11: The Show
Think the $60 paid for MLB 11: The Show meant the advertised features would be available? Think again. SCEA has made a concerted effort to prevent the use of online leagues. Many gamers have been outraged to find that the product they purchased includes numerous blocks to utilizing the feature as the company remains unapologetic and less than forthright. (update) Due to the exposure brought by the article SCEA will be removing league restrictions on Monday. More on the handling and decis...
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MLB 2011 Player Face Comparison Results
Over 38,000 votes were cast in the MLB 2K11 vs MLB 11: The Show player face comparison polls. It was The Show that came out on top 14-6, which considering the graphical differences between the two games isn't a surprise. The community proved though that the voting wouldn't just go down the line for the favored game and instead cast for the better player representation in each individual match-up. The general consensus though is that both games have quite a bit of room for improvement.Ã...
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EA Sports Developing Baseball Game for Facebook
While EA Sports still has at least one more year to wait through before being able to bring back MVP Baseball to the consoles the company is reportedly working on a MLB licensed Facebook game. That would add to the company's current offerings on the social platform which includes Madden NFL Superstars, FIFA Superstars, and PGA Tour Golf Challenge. Though no launch time frame is stated in the article it would seem to reason that a targeted live date would be opening day of the regular season ...
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MLB 11: The Show Patch #1 Details
Earlier today SCEA released the first patch for MLB 11: The Show intended to fix issues that were discovered with the game post-release. The two week turnaround time is right about the same as last year, as Sony has the benefit of pushing their own game through the patch approval process ahead of others. Unfortunately the patch does not address the free agency problem a few years into Franchise mode or attempt to improve online play performance. Another more comprehensive one is in the wo...
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Player Face Comparisons Part Two: MLB 2K11 vs MLB 11 The Show
Here are the next 10 player comparisons from MLB 2K11 going up against MLB 11: The Show. If you haven't already then make sure to vote on the first set as well. All images were captured using the same software in daytime conditions, so any differences in visuals are from the games themselves. 2K11 images are on the left with The Show on the right. The wrap-up article with results and analysis will come early in the week. Continue on for the 10 comparisons, vote in the polls, and leave ...
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Player Face Comparisons Part One: MLB 2K11 vs MLB 11 The Show
Having become an annual feature it is now time to take a look at player representations in the competing baseball titles. All images were captured using the same software in daytime conditions, so any differences in visuals are from the games themselves. This first set of 10 player face comparisons will be followed by another 10 tomorrow or Monday, and later a wrap-up revealing and analyzing the results. MLB 2K11 images are on the left, MLB 11: The Show on the right. Continue on for the 1...
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