I just picked up MVP Baseball 2004 for the Gamecube a few days ago, and i'll have to say it is a better game than last years version. This year, in the franchise mode, you not only have to manage your major league team, but you also have to manage your minor league operations, and even though you don't get quite in depth as you do in the MLB, it certainly adds a little more value into an already value-packed game. Also new is the EA Sports Pure Swing System, basically by moving the control stick in a certain direction you can pretty much place the ball anywhere on the field. For Instance if you want to hit a ground between first and second, you have to keep the control stick moving down, while tilting towards that gap on the diamond. If you want to hit a homerun, you just lift the stick higher, and depending on the batter you can hit one out on the right or left side. This new Swing System really makes batting that much more fun. Most everything else is the same, even though i know i'm ommiting something, this is a very fun game and i encourage that you pick it up regardeless of what platform your working off of.
MVP Baseball is quite possibly the best baseball franchise in video games history. The Gameplay is great, and there are options for everything you can do, such as how hard you throw to a base or to another player. The gr... Read Full Review
I must say at the outset, to be fair, that I am a huge fan of the EASports banner. I love Tiger Woods, College Football, Madden, etc. However, this is the first year I have purchased the EA baseball offering. As everyone... Read Full Review
