MLB 13: The Show

MLB 13: The Show
United States cover with Andrew McCutchen.
Developer(s)	SCE San Diego Studio
Publisher(s)	Sony Computer Entertainment
Series	MLB: The Show
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita
Release date(s)	^NA March 5, 2013 ^EU March 6, 2013
Genre(s)	Sports (Baseball)
Mode(s)	Single-player Multiplayer

MLB 13: The Show is a Major League Baseball video game which was published by Sony Computer Entertainment and developed by Sony San Diego. The game was released on March 5, 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. It is the second installment of the series to be fully compatible with PlayStation Move. The play-by play is done once again by Matt Vasgersian and Eric Karros along with a new commentator, Steve Lyons.

The American cover features Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jose Bautista, of the Toronto Blue Jays is on the Canadian cover.

New Features

• Postseason mode, allowing players to play through a full MLB postseason, complete with realistic postseason atmosphere.
• New color commentator Steve Lyons joins broadcast booth, replacing Dave Campbell.
• Hitting enhancements, such as push/pull hitting trajectories engine
• Diamond Dynasty Improvements: new card types, designated hitter option
• Road To The Show (RTTS): new mode-specific presentation
• New player development and budgeting systems in Season and Franchise modes
• Fielding throwing meters

Online features

These features depended on the PlayStation Network

• Universal online profile
• Cross-platform online Home Run Derby
• The Show Live: allows players to play along with real-life MLB schedule with updated stats, rosters, and commentary.
• Online leagues overhaul: ability to play real schedule of all 30 MLB teams, and ability to control pace of league.
• Road To The Show (RTTS): new RTTS online leaderboards
• Challenge of the Week Real-time leaderboard

Reception

MLB 13: The Show received generally positive reviews.

Reception
Aggregate scores Aggregator Score GameRankings 84.00% (PS3)[1] 79.60% (PS Vita)[2] Metacritic 87/100 (PS3)[3] 75/100 (PS Vita)[4] Review scores Publication Score GameSpot (PS3)[5] (PS Vita)[5] GameZone (PS3)[6] IGN (PS3)[7] Sports Illustrated (PS3)[8]

References

1. "PS3 review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
2. "MLB 13: The Show for PlayStation Vita". GameRankings.com. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
3. "MLB 13: The Show PS3 review at Metacritic.com". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
4. "MLB 13: The Show for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
5. "GameSpot Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
6. "GameZone MLB 13: The Show Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
7. "IGN Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
8. "Sports Illustrated Game Review". Retrieved March 8, 2013.

External links

• Official site