14 DAY TRIAL // 2K Sports (of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc) and Konami Digital Entertainment have just gone public announcing a new Major League Baseball game. It's called MLB Power Pros. Konami is doing the developing part, while 2K Sports will be doing the publishing of MLB Power Pros in North America. The game is set for launch in Fall 2007.
"For years, Konami's Power Pro Baseball has been Japan's No. 1 baseball game, in sales and fan ratings," said Kazumi Kitaue, Chairman and CEO of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Now, in an excellent partnership with 2K Sports, it is with great pleasure that we bring Power Pro Baseball to the North American market as MLB Power Pros, where this great sport was born."
Basically, every MLB player will be represented in the "Power Pro" character style - a miniature toy-like figurine model. The official report also reveals that gamers will recognize their favorite baseball stars through comic usage of facial expressions, facial hair, and hair styles. Every MLB ballpark has been faithfully replicated with their respective famous landmarks, bringing astounding authenticity to every game. This visual combination is certain to delight baseball fans of all ages.
The gameplay features and responsive controls provide a solid baseball experience, while the game's easy mechanics in both pitching and batting allow for instant fun. Featuring over a dozen different game modes, MLB Power Pros offers great long-term playability highlighted by the detailed Season Mode and popular Success Mode.
And here's where it gets interesting: Success Mode combines traditional RPG elements with baseball scenarios to create one of the most unique and compelling game modes in any sports title. This story-based mode puts the user in the role of a college baseball player with the goal of becoming a Major League player - gamers will train the player in numerous games while dealing with real-world situations of academics, part-time jobs, and other social situations.
MLB Power Pros launches in Fall for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. Until then, stick around for updates.