Earlier this year, 2K Games revealed that 'Unnamed Games Based on MLB License' would be released in fall 2006. Well, the fall has come and gone, but 2K has made good on their promise by announcing The Bigs will be coming to the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and PSP next summer.The Bigs is your standard arcade action slugfest in the vein of.
Midway's MLB Slugfest. The game will include 'outrageous visuals and intuitive gameplay mechanics' along with 'spectacular power-ups with outrageous special effects' to create a new baseball experience.The game will be developed by Blue Castle Games, a new development studio that is stocked with former members of EA's MVP Baseball team.'
Aug 27, 2007 The Bigs, while fully licensed by the MLB and its Player’s association, is not your standard baseball affair. Rather, 2K decided to lead off the Wii’s baseball lineup with an arcade style game.
The Bigs is sure to turn a few heads as it pioneers a completely different way of playing an MLB video game,' stated Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. '2K Sports is always looking to deliver the most innovative and eye-catching sports video games to fans and The Bigs is one of 2K Sports' most dynamic titles to date.' The Bigs will also sport four-player online gaming and next-gen graphics with 'fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding animations.' We'll have more on The Bigs soon.
. Twitch gameplay: From the moment you take your first swing of the bat or field your first ball, The BIGSdeparts from the traditional simulation gameplay model and brings fast-paced, powered-up gameplay action to the virtual diamond. Larger than life: Stadiums, on-field action, player looks and player attributes have all been amplified to deliver a heroic MLB experience.
Pick up and play action: Gamers will experience fantastic gameplay their first time out in The BIGS. A fast learning curve coupled with deep capabilities keeps gamers coming back for more. Career mode: From zero to hero, The BIGS Career Mode places your 'rookie' on the field in his first MLB game. Traveling from city to city, it is up to you to gain a name for yourself, improve upon your skill set, and ultimately win the MVP of the World Series. Mini-games: Unique mini-games provide an avenue to improve your skills and increase your abilities at the plate, around the bases, and on the field.