MLB 13: The Show

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MLB 13: The Show
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United States cover with Andrew McCutchen.
Developer(s) SCE San Diego Studio
Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment
Series MLB: The Show
Platforms PlayStation 3
PlayStation Vita
Release date(s)
      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

      Reception

      MLB 13: The Show received generally positive reviews.

      Reception
      Aggregate scores
      Aggregator Score
      GameRankings 84.00% (PS3)[1]
      79.60% (PS Vita)[2]
      Metacritic 87/100 (PS3)[3]
      75/100 (PS Vita)[4]
      Review scores
      Publication Score
      GameSpot 8.5/10 stars(PS3)[5]
      7.5/10 stars (PS Vita)[5]
      GameZone 9.0/10 stars (PS3)[6]
      IGN 8.8/10 stars (PS3)[7]
      Sports Illustrated 9/10 stars (PS3)[8]

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      External links

      Preceded by MLB 13: The Show
      2013      		 Succeeded by
      MLB 14: The Show
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