2K Sports announced that The BIGS is now available on retail shelves everywhere. The game focuses on the big action parts of a baseball game and delivers highlight reel plays more often. The BIGS also utilizes the power-ups and a n all new turbo system. See the complete details in the release below:
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From the release:
2K Sports Announces The BIGS(tm) Now Available
New York, NY - June 26th, 2007 - 2K Sports, the sports publishing label
of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), announced today
that The BIGS, 2K Sports innovative, action-packed MLBPA and MLB(r)
licensed video game, is now available in stores across North America for
the Xbox 360(tm) video game entertainment system from Microsoft, the
PLAYSTATION(r)3 and the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment systems,
the PSP(r) (PlayStation(r)Portable) system and Nintendo's Wii.(tm)
"With The BIGS we really wanted to put a whole new spin on BASEBALL(tm)l
while still staying true to the American pastime," states Greg Thomas,
President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "We took all the big
action plays intrinsic to the game and made them happen much more often
creating a hero-like presentation of the players and the sport. In The
BIGS gamers will see spectacular wall catches, dramatic diving grabs,
acrobatic double plays and many more dramatic highlight reel moments to
deliver a truly new exciting brand of baseball."
The BIGS allows for minimal downtime and a pick-up and play feel that
enables gamers to instantly enjoy the exhilarating gameplay and slick
visual style. Along with fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding
animations The BIGS features an all new turbo and power-up system that
adds a unique level of strategy to baseball video games. Careful use of
the turbo - whether at bat or on the field - and well-timed execution of
the power-up system can instantly turn the momentum of the game.
Go beyond a regular season game with The BIGS innovative Rookie
Challenge Mode and mini games! Create your own rookie start them in
spring training and build their skills through unique mini games. Then
take your rookie through a variety of challenges and scenarios as you
progress through the season all the way to playoffs leading your team to
the World Series(tm) championship.
The BIGS showcases heroic fast-paced gameplay with spectacular special
effects, larger than life exquisitely designed player models and
stadiums that give the game a personality all of its own.
Featuring the St. Louis Cardinals All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols,
The BIGS is rated "E" for Everyone and is available now for the Xbox
360(tm) and PLAYSTATION(r)3 for $59.99, for Nintendo's Wii(tm) for
$49.99, and for the PlayStation(r)2 and PSP(r) for $39.99.
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From the release:
2K Sports Announces The BIGS(tm) Now Available
New York, NY - June 26th, 2007 - 2K Sports, the sports publishing label
of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), announced today
that The BIGS, 2K Sports innovative, action-packed MLBPA and MLB(r)
licensed video game, is now available in stores across North America for
the Xbox 360(tm) video game entertainment system from Microsoft, the
PLAYSTATION(r)3 and the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment systems,
the PSP(r) (PlayStation(r)Portable) system and Nintendo's Wii.(tm)
"With The BIGS we really wanted to put a whole new spin on BASEBALL(tm)l
while still staying true to the American pastime," states Greg Thomas,
President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. "We took all the big
action plays intrinsic to the game and made them happen much more often
creating a hero-like presentation of the players and the sport. In The
BIGS gamers will see spectacular wall catches, dramatic diving grabs,
acrobatic double plays and many more dramatic highlight reel moments to
deliver a truly new exciting brand of baseball."
The BIGS allows for minimal downtime and a pick-up and play feel that
enables gamers to instantly enjoy the exhilarating gameplay and slick
visual style. Along with fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding
animations The BIGS features an all new turbo and power-up system that
adds a unique level of strategy to baseball video games. Careful use of
the turbo - whether at bat or on the field - and well-timed execution of
the power-up system can instantly turn the momentum of the game.
Go beyond a regular season game with The BIGS innovative Rookie
Challenge Mode and mini games! Create your own rookie start them in
spring training and build their skills through unique mini games. Then
take your rookie through a variety of challenges and scenarios as you
progress through the season all the way to playoffs leading your team to
the World Series(tm) championship.
The BIGS showcases heroic fast-paced gameplay with spectacular special
effects, larger than life exquisitely designed player models and
stadiums that give the game a personality all of its own.
Featuring the St. Louis Cardinals All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols,
The BIGS is rated "E" for Everyone and is available now for the Xbox
360(tm) and PLAYSTATION(r)3 for $59.99, for Nintendo's Wii(tm) for
$49.99, and for the PlayStation(r)2 and PSP(r) for $39.99.
