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MLB '10: The Show is a sports video game published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) game console. MLB '10: The Show is set to be released on March 2, 2010. The game is set again to provide fans with a first-rate baseball experience via even more features and modes destined to quicken the heart, raise the stakes, and hurl you further into a true MLB baseball experience. The gameplay in The Show has been enhanced considerably with improved logic, animations and presentations resulting in a wider variety of hit types (including more choppers), improved ground ball friction, improved run down logic, and upgrades to the Throwing Meter, which will reflect each player’s arm strength based on attributes. Players can also expect top-shelf features such as SCOUT tracking for setting online preferences, Online League Play, MLB.com Headline News integration, pitching and batting and fielding play that is customized for each player based on their stats and habits, and a Player Creator function with an almost infinite amount of options.

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MLB '10: The Show game features:

Progressive Batting Performance: Reward players for superior performance and penalize them for hitting slumps. Specific to each individual batter, players are rewarded with contact bonuses for each batter that performs beyond his "natural ability while under user control. Conversely, the user will be punished with slight decreases in contact for each batter that performs below his natural ability.

Post Game/In Game Pitcher and Batter Analysis: Available both in-game, post-game, and throughout Road to The Show, the pitch analysis is a breakdown of all the pitches thrown during the current game being played.

Mascots: Every team mascot is available, performing signature moves during each game to pump up the crowd and rally the team.

Pitch Grips: MLB 10 details various pitch grips and arm angles that a pitcher has when throwing each pitch. 17 different pitch types including four fastballs, six breaking pitches, four change-ups, and three specialty pitches.

Roster Vault: The Roster Vault features gives users the ability to create their perfect roster offline. Users can then save this roster and then upload online to share with others allowing The Show community to share and judge any roster.

SCOUT: The "SportsConnect Online User Tracking" tool allows gamers to set their game preferences, stores them on the server, and then allows the system to look for a quick match with an opponent that fits their criteria.

In-Game MLB Live Scores: Gamers will get up-to-date reports on what is going on in the Majors including scores and notable status, such as HRs, complete games, etc.
•Online League Play: Create leagues with up to 30 teams with full stat tracking, point benefits and rewards.

MLB.com Headline News: Stay on top of news around the league and receive all current happenings in sports today.

Key Modes: Rivalry, Career, Season, and All-Star game are once again available to provide players a chance to challenge friends or the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a variety of settings.

Pitch Command System: The more a player works on a pitch, the better it becomes, and the more a gamer neglects a pitch, the harder it becomes to work the zone.

Release Point Pitching: Gamers must utilize a timing mechanism to learn and realize each pitchers pace and release point, which varies from pitcher to pitcher.

Guess Pitch: Baseball fans can attempt to master the ability to knock one out or hit the grounder to advance the runner by checking pitch history and correctly guessing which pitch and location that the pitcher will throw next.

PlayMaker Fielding: Based on fielding attributes, but it's ultimately up to each player to decide how to play to each team's strengths and weaknesses. Excellent fielders will track down the ball for you while sub-par fielders will require some concentration.

Unrivaled Player Creator: An infinite amount of options for creating players. You can also adjust your personal rituals, swings -- even emotions as you create Mini-You.

MLB Player Motion Captures: Authentically captured motions from dozens of professional athletes including Joe Mauer, Dustin Pedroia, David Wright, Ryan Howard, and more.

Umpire Personalities: Each umpire will have his own definition of the strike zone, and it's up to the gamer to figure out if the umpire is calling the zone high, low, or giving the corners.

3-Man Booth & Progressive Commentary: Rex Hudler, Matt Vasgersian, and Dave Campbell return to provide the most comprehensive commentary available.

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