MLB 06: The Show

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2006
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  • Summary: MLB' 06: The Show reports to camp with the new Game Time Decisions feature, bringing more depth to Franchise and Season Modes by providing scenarios in which users will need to take full control of their team and decide which players to place in the line up at critical times. Additionally,MLB' 06: The Show reports to camp with the new Game Time Decisions feature, bringing more depth to Franchise and Season Modes by providing scenarios in which users will need to take full control of their team and decide which players to place in the line up at critical times. Additionally, the new 40-Man Roster feature offers the ability to take full control of a team's roster and manage all 40 players for each and every game. For a complete package of online options, MLB'06: The Show now offers head-to-head gameplay for both King of the Diamond and Rivalry Mode to go along with 32-team tournaments, live sports tickers, downloadable rosters, instant messaging and more. Additionally, the implementation of a new online news service provides users with MLB updates on news and events from around the league or their favorite team. Returning gameplay favorites include, Release Point Pitching, the Pitching Confidence Meter, Guess Pitch, EyeToy functionality, and Career Mode with the all-new Career Spotlight feature that underscores accomplishments and showcases them in the limelight. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Operation Sports
    100
    The greatest baseball game of this console generation.
  2. WHAM! Gaming
    90
    More than any other release in the past, 'The Show' captures all of the intricacies and the essence of the great game itself.
  3. GamerFeed
    90
    The online component's enjoyable, King of the Diamond is fantastic, and the game's various bells and whistles, including the commentary which I absolutely love, are superb.
  4. GameZone
    85
    The Show is THE baseball game to get. It's got the best batting and pitching controls, the most entertaining mini-games, and the most replay value.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    84
    It's tied tightly to last year's game with a digital umbilical cord, trying desperately to rectify the mistakes of the past with little regard for the future. It could have been so much more.
  6. IGN
    80
    A good baseball game, but not great... Apart from a new mini-game and the inclusion of Rivalry mode, MLB 06: The Show doesn't really do anything revolutionary to the game system except fix a number of bugs that plagued "MLB 2005."
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    This franchise desperately needs to spice up - and after this year, clean up - the gameplay. [Apr 2006, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Megster
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    The best sport simulation by far. Yes there are some mistakes. But it is a videogame!!! No other can be compared with the Show. What a greatThe best sport simulation by far. Yes there are some mistakes. But it is a videogame!!! No other can be compared with the Show. What a great simulation!!! The only thing that I miss in this game is...Mike Piazza. Or Sammy Sosa or Roger Clmenes. I am really sorry for Mike.
    But...I would like to congratulate the developers. If you ask me they can put the same game out there next year with updated lineups! Thanks again!    … Expand
  2. EricM.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    great game that had good contorls and hrd and kotd are great.
  4. MaxwellS.
    Apr 10, 2006
    9
    The best baseball game I have ever played. The movements of the players and their faces, which are their actual faces are outstanding and The best baseball game I have ever played. The movements of the players and their faces, which are their actual faces are outstanding and sometimes I feel like I am watching an actual game. I love how the players are so real. The only flaws I see are that it is the baserunning which can be tricky and sometimes the players walk through each other but this occurs rarely.… Expand
  5. JasonD.
    Jul 2, 2006
    9
    good game,a few glitches here and there,for example:the first baseman throwing the ball to shortstop after an assisted out.Another letdown is good game,a few glitches here and there,for example:the first baseman throwing the ball to shortstop after an assisted out.Another letdown is the baserunning when u get into the pickles. Overall, it is a pretty good game.… Expand
  6. DrewF.
    Mar 8, 2006
    8
    It's been YEARS since i've played a baseball game where i could actually stomach playing 9 innings at a time (normally i have to It's been YEARS since i've played a baseball game where i could actually stomach playing 9 innings at a time (normally i have to set games to be 7 innings in length to prevent boredom from setting in). "The Show" is just a fun game to play, both on offense and on defense. Most fun i've had with a ballgame since Hardball 3 for the PC.… Expand
  7. JeffO.
    May 12, 2006
    8
    Solid game, although the interface needs a bit more help. The way to unlock jerseys for the game is very inconsistent.
  8. MichaelC.
    Mar 1, 2006
    2
    After playing MVP for the past few years it isn't until now, after I just played two games of The Show, that i have realized I have been After playing MVP for the past few years it isn't until now, after I just played two games of The Show, that i have realized I have been so so so very spoiled...Third at bat of my first game I popped up to the pitcher...as the the pitcher camps out under the ball...the next thing I know it is caught by the center fielder in deep center...ughh what was that all about...the pitching, batting, and fielding are average...NCAA though it isn't theMLB is light years ahead of this...hell MVP 04 was more advanced then this game whic was released two years later...I feel very foolish for getting so excited for this game...I am listing it on ebay as we speak...… Expand

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#16 Best PS2 Game of 2006