2K Sports Announces Major League Baseball 2K6 for GCN

February 16, 2006, 10:29 am EST
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The 2K Sports series returns to the GameCube with a new MLB game.

2K SPORTS Announces Unique New Features for Major League Baseball(R) 2K6; Swing Stick(TM), New Pitching Features and All-Star Commentary Round the Bases of the Most Impressive Baseball Video Game This Year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), announced today new standard-setting features for Major League Baseball(R) 2K6. With innovative Swing Stick(TM) technology, astounding Pure Motion Physics and the distinguished vocal talents of play-by-play broadcaster Jon Miller and National Baseball Hall of Fame(R) legend Joe Morgan, Major League Baseball(R) 2K6 is the only baseball video game that matters on any console.

"The development team has worked extremely hard on creating unique and exciting features to appeal to every fan of the game," stated Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "All these new features - the innovations in the batting system, the new pitching mechanics, Artificial Intelligence tendencies driven by Inside Edge(TM), the new Pure Motion Physics movement system and so much more - combine together seamlessly to create an authentic and thrilling MLB(R) video game."

New, exciting features for Major League Baseball 2K6 include:

Swing Stick(TM)- Using the design and functionality of other top-selling 2K6 games, the Swing Stick mechanic brings a new level of intuitive control, allowing players to use the Right Analog Stick to control the swing of the bat. Timing, guessing the location of the pitch and swing choice are key to successful execution.

Payoff Pitching(TM)- Introducing a new philosophy to pitching in Major League Baseball video games, pitchers must spot their pitches correctly, taking into account pitch type and break as they throw to a target area.

Catcher Mechanics- For the first time in any Major League Baseball video game, catchers can call the game, giving gamers playing as pitchers an idea of where and what to pitch.

All-Star Commentary- The most entertaining Big League commentary returns to Major League Baseball 2K6 as veteran announcer Jon Miller delivers all the play-by-plays and Hall of Fame Legend Joe Morgan calls the on-field action. Additionally, Jeanne Zelasko and Steve Physioc join the team, previewing the team matchups during the season and provide analysis during the playoffs.

As the exclusive and only officially licensed Major League Baseball video game to appear on every major gaming console, Major League Baseball 2K6 will be available for the Xbox 360(TM) and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system. Major League Baseball 2K6 is slated for release in spring 2006.

Talkback

The OmenFebruary 16, 2006

The only reason the 2K series is back is because it's the only MLB game in town. Kind of sad they wouldn't be on GC if there were competition.

joeposhFebruary 16, 2006

If this means we get NBA 2k7, then this is fantastic news in my view. It's just too bad the ESPN football series got cut short, or this would be great news for "Cube only" gamers.

edgeblade69February 16, 2006

Where's the football love? Oh wait...EA whored the NFL so it doesn't matter...

FamicomFebruary 16, 2006

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Originally posted by: The Omen
The only reason the 2K series is back is because it's the only MLB game in town. Kind of sad they wouldn't be on GC if there were competition.

With it being this late in the game for the GC, I kinda doubt we'll see NBA2k7 on it. And I would expect the series to be on the Rev anyway considering the sport franchises always are at the start of a new gen.

antman100February 16, 2006

This is definitely good news. A lot of people (who shall remain nameless) believe that Nintendo and sports games are mutually exclusive. They don't need to be. Just because you like sports games doesn't mean you don't like Zelda, Metroid, etc. You shouldn't HAVE to buy a second console to get the best of all worlds. And I really enjoyed Pennant Chase Baseball....uh....nevermind.

KDR_11kFebruary 16, 2006

edgeblade: Pro Evo is doing well despite not having an official license, why would American Football 2007 do any worse?

RennyFebruary 16, 2006

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
edgeblade: Pro Evo is doing well despite not having an official license, why would American Football 2007 do any worse?

Straight up.

The OmenFebruary 16, 2006

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This is definitely good news. A lot of people (who shall remain nameless) believe that Nintendo and sports games are mutually exclusive. They don't need to be. Just because you like sports games doesn't mean you don't like Zelda, Metroid, etc.

You're preaching to the choir, my man.