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Release date: March 6, 2012
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS and PC
ESRB Rating: E (Expected)

The Perfect Game Challenge: The Perfect Game Challenge is back and better than ever. The new format will utilize a dynamic and universal leaderboard that ranks the top eight perfect games thrown in MLB 2K12, based on pitcher rating and the opponent faced. At the end of the competition, the top eight competitors will face each other in a live $1 million tournament!

MLB Today Season Mode: An all-new mode that lets you complete an entire season at the same pace as your favorite MLB team. Using the powerful MLB Today engine, players can track and compare their stats and record to their real-life counterparts. Go through your team’s real schedule, one game a day, and see if you can turn that cellar dweller into a title contender.

Enhanced My Player: Create a role-specific experience for the My Player character you want to develop. Do you want to create a homerun slugger, play it safe with a contact hitter, or create a speedster for outfield saves and base stealing? Depending on the role you choose, you’ll be less proficient in some areas but the new stat system will blow out your abilities focused on your character’s expertise.

Dynamic Tendencies System: The battle between pitcher and hitter has never been more realistic. Did you just hang a slider to Evan Longoria? That pitch will decrease in effectiveness against him. Players must approach each at-bat differently, and can hit or pitch themselves into a good game.

Revamped Throwing System: MLB 2K12’s new throwing system gives players more decisions to make in the field. Queuing up throws will result in a smaller sweet spot and higher risk of error, while stopping to set your feet will usually result in a larger sweet spot and more accurate throw.

New Hit Distribution System: More varied and realistic hits, from line drives in the gap to slow tappers down the line. Based on the physics of the game, including pitch location & speed and swing timing & accuracy.

Improved AI: The game just got a little smarter, with improved CPU AI both on the field and in the dugout.

New & Improved Commentary: Over 80 hours of new commentary featuring Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips & John Kruk. For the first time, MLB Today games will feature dynamic commentary that updates AS THE GAME UNFOLDS.

Improved Gameplay: MLB 2K12’s new blending system allows for improved graphics and lighting, along with more seamless gameplay. Catcher animations have been completely re-shot, and new animations have been added for power swings, throws and base-running.

Unmatched Online Experience: Taking your game online? MLB 2K12’s online play is unmatched, and will mimic the offline experience. Swing input, pitcher meters and throw meters are in real-time and will not be affected by lag during online play.

True to Real Life: No game shows off Major League Baseball quite like this. MLB 2K12 includes new and updated logos and uniforms, as well as the Miami Marlins’ brand new stadium.

Game: Major League Baseball 2K12 Reader Score: 6.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes for game: 12 - View All
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Member Comments
# 21 LONGOBEASTT @ 02/25/12 12:40 AM
I'm glad they fixed the gloves so far the game looks good, hopefully we get some gameplay soon!!!!
 
# 22 johnnyg713 @ 02/25/12 01:42 AM
........impressed
 
# 23 rudyjuly2 @ 02/25/12 06:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlbonfox
Hey Steve,

I just was told that there will be a MLB 2K12 Developer Diary #2

out this coming Monday. Also the demo the audio has been removed due to the file size. MLB TODAY audio is gigantic.
The audio has been removed because they didn't want to spend the time to do the demo right imo. 2K had audio in MLB 2K9's demo so they CAN do it (funny how file size wasn't an issue then) but they generally haven't released audio in their demo for basketball or baseball the last two years which is incredibly dumb imo. The commentary in MLB 2K is fantastic and is a big selling point. Even if you have to strip down some of it or compress the audio you still have to include it.

File size is not an issue - laziness and bad marketing are. Some demos have been released at 3 GB before. This demo will probably be around 1 GB or so. You mean to tell me they couldn't get the audio to be less than 1 GB? Not buying it. Virtually every other sports game includes commentary in their demos. No excuses.
 
# 24 seriousluboy83 @ 02/25/12 12:38 PM
Man that Chris Carpenter screen is a real BEAuty
 
# 25 DetroitStyle @ 02/25/12 12:56 PM
"Unmatched Online Experience: Taking your game online? MLB 2K12’s online play is unmatched, and will mimic the offline experience. Swing input, pitcher meters and throw meters are in real-time and will not be affected by lag during online play."

For a PC user this makes me very nervous. NBA 2K is nothing short of a disaster online. Yet, if this is such a huge improvement and online play is flawless why isn't this touted or advertised exclusively? You would think this would THE top selling point.
 
# 26 Dazraz @ 02/25/12 01:32 PM
The last 2 years I've preordered both MLb 2K & The Show but 2K just ended up gathering dust. This year I've only ordered The Show. Maybe if 2K's effort gets solid reviews I might pick it up later on.
 
# 27 jeffy777 @ 02/25/12 01:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DetroitStyle
"Unmatched Online Experience: Taking your game online? MLB 2K12’s online play is unmatched, and will mimic the offline experience. Swing input, pitcher meters and throw meters are in real-time and will not be affected by lag during online play."

For a PC user this makes me very nervous. NBA 2K is nothing short of a disaster online. Yet, if this is such a huge improvement and online play is flawless why isn't this touted or advertised exclusively? You would think this would THE top selling point.
MLB 2K11 online plays very smooth on PC (and 360 as well), and they didn't advertise that at all last year either, so it was a nice surprise.
 
# 28 SkillzKillz719 @ 02/25/12 02:41 PM
Can't wait
 
# 29 ghm125 @ 02/25/12 04:26 PM
Yeah they do look good when I seen that they had exclusive shots of mlb show...so I looked and its 2k,very nice!!!!!!
 
# 30 AndyP @ 02/26/12 02:15 PM
With MLB Today, is it anything more than just being able to play a game on the same day as the real schedule? Does it track wins and losses and adjust real standings accordingly based on the result?
 
# 31 XBox_Roughneck @ 02/26/12 03:25 PM
You had me at "80 hours of new commentary".

PC version of this am bought. Getting the Show for my PS3, but i'll be gaming on my PC more over the next six months and I ain't complainin'.
 
# 32 DetroitStyle @ 02/26/12 03:54 PM
They really do a great job with the PC version. They're even fairly competent at releasing a patch unlike NBA 2K.
 
# 33 shadia147 @ 02/26/12 06:33 PM
I admit I'm not a 2K Baseball guy. But to me, the pictures I see are (How can I say this?) a little bit too perfect. Too clean etc.
To me, the biggest improvement will be the commentary. 2K has always done such a perfect job with commentary anyways. The other points seem a little vague because I thought most of those features were either already there, or in The Show. Not knocking 2K.
 
# 34 disguyman @ 02/27/12 12:29 AM
It's not about the graphics but about the gameplay. How is the gameplay?!
 
# 35 Randiesel75 @ 02/27/12 10:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP
With MLB Today, is it anything more than just being able to play a game on the same day as the real schedule? Does it track wins and losses and adjust real standings accordingly based on the result?
This is the part I am most curious about. When I read this I was hoping for something along the lines of Live Season mode in FIFA.
 
# 36 jhols1nger @ 02/28/12 03:55 AM
Screenshots look great, demo should be available soon.
 

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