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MLB the show last year was a really impressive game, and this years game only adds on to its success. This years game is by far the most realistic game in the series, there is plenty of emotion expressed through out the game. With the beautiful visuals, you get great cut scenes of the pitcher throwing his glove if you just blew the game in the dieing moments of the game. The games does provide great presentation, but the commentary could use a lot of work, there is a lot of repetitive phrases that you will hear through out the same game, these guys really sound like robots and not that good kind either. Maybe they will fix this next year. The gameplay is pretty much the same from last years game, but do have some minor additions. The batting mechanics remain almost the same, but they have made it much more easier and simpler depending on the difficulty you have set it to. The pitching has remained the same as well, but this year they incorporated fatigue, and it plays a huge factor at the end of the game, providing a realistic feel. Another great mechanic they've added is how you attempt a pick off. But this years game has a lot of issues with the AI, there are many bugs with how the computer reacts. The runners are to aggressive, the ball is over thrown and many more problems. This year they have brought back the home run derby, finally took them long enough. MLB the show still has franchise mode, Road to the Show, and Rivals and Manager mode.  But for the most part they remain the same. The franchise mode still offers a lot of depth, more customizable rules. and now offers a helpful transaction handbook for newbs who don't know the rules to the game. But more AI problems occur in this game mode, the computer makes many questionable trades and decisions. Also the Road to the show remains the same but this year you have the ability to call the game as the catcher, the mechanics are very similar to the pitching, and very fun to play. Also Sony has added more catching and pitching drills, and these are very beneficial since it offer many more experience points to help your character develop. Overall this game is very similar to last years, but has a lot of content to offer and a few minor tweaks. The mechanics are awesome, making this game very enjoyable. I rate this game 8.5/10.

8.5/10 "Superb"