Game details
- Game:
- MLB '08: The Show
- AKA
- Genre:
- Sports
- Sub Genre:
- Baseball
- Release Date (US):
- March 3rd, 2008
- Release Date (UK):
- March 4th, 2008
- Players:
- 1-2
- Online Players:
- 2
- Developers:
- SCEA Studios San Diego
- Publisher:
- SCEA
- Rating:
- E [Everyone]
- PSU Rank:
- 170 of 1184 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 152 of 536 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on PS2 and PSP
About MLB '08: The Show
Reflecting on the history of the franchise, the longest-running officially licensed baseball title on PlayStation(R) platforms, the SCEA San Diego Studios development team went into this season looking to build upon the history and success of the franchise, by raising the level of authenticity and realism, and creating the perfect blend of features and unique gameplay opportunities.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 9.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 8.5
Summary
The Show is a fantastic one-of-a-kind experience that is unrivaled in sports gaming. Astounding authenticity is present in all aspects of the title. It is a must own for anyone who loves baseball and for the casual fan at heart as well.
We like
- Very fluid gameplay
- Realistic hitting experience
- Fantastic Road to the Show improvements
We dislike
- Online is a bit buggy
- Poor collision detection
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
The one thing in the world that can push Disney into the backseat come March is baseball’s Spring Training. It's that time of the year again when the pitchers and catchers are coming out of hibernation and preparing to eradicate the rust from their joints and give us another classic baseball season. With the release of MLB 08: The Show, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better representation of that anywhere else in...
- Posted Mar 9th 2008
- 14 Comments
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MLB '08: The Show News
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North American PSN update; February 14, 2008
Nothing too exciting is hitting the PS Store this week outside of the MLB 08: The Show demo. Here's what today's lineup looks like. Add-on Game Content Rock Band Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. (Arguably) Punk Pack 2 includes all three songs. For song cr...
- Posted Feb 14th 2008
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New details for MLB 08: The Show
The Show can arguably be considered the best baseball franchise since MVP Baseball 2005. It offers a realistic baseball experience unlike any other game offered. Last year’s PlayStation 3 version however was a bit underwhelming. Though it was a great title in general, it seemed to lack any of ...
- Posted Jan 31st 2008
- 14 Comments
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MLB 08: The Show cover athlete announced
If you’re like us, you love baseball as much as we do. Especially when it comes to the #1 franchise available for the PlayStation 2 and 3, and PSP, obviously, we’re talking about MLB 08: The Show. Earlier today, SCEA finally announced that Ryan Howard will be gracing the c...
- Posted Jan 9th 2008
- 18 Comments
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MLB 08 The Show Officially Announced
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced earlier today that MLB 08 THE SHOW will available in Spring of 2008. It set to be an exclusive, obviously, and will be available for the PS3, PS2, and PSP. According to SCEA, the upcoming title is expecting to provide the most realistic baseball experien...
- Posted Dec 11th 2007
- 10 Comments
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