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 |
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| 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
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features:
| Band | Song |
|---|---|
| A Good Fight | "Rips Like A Motor" |
| Anberlin | "Someone Anyone" |
| Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland | "Mama Told Me" |
| Blink 182 | "Heart's All Gone" |
| Bombay Bicycle Club | "Shuffle" |
| Dispatch | "Not Messin'" |
| Fenix TX | "Spooky Action at A Distance" |
| Imagine Dragons | "Radioactive" |
| Soundgarden | "Non-State Actor" |
| The Mowgli's | "Slowly, Slowly" |
| The Rolling Stones | "Doom and Gloom (Jeff Bhasker Mix)" |
| The Royal Concept | "World on Fire" |
| Youngblood Hawke | "Rootless" |
| ZZ Top | "I Gotsta Get Paid" |
Reception
MLB 13: The Show received generally positive reviews.
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References
- ↑ "PS3 review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "MLB 13: The Show for PlayStation Vita". GameRankings.com. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ↑ "MLB 13: The Show PS3 review at Metacritic.com". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "MLB 13: The Show for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "GameSpot Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "GameZone MLB 13: The Show Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "IGN Game Review". Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Sports Illustrated Game Review". Retrieved March 8, 2013.
External links
| Preceded by MLB 12: The Show |
MLB 13: The Show 2013 |
Succeeded by MLB 14: The Show |
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