Software:MLB 11: The Show

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Short description: 2011 video game


MLB 11: The Show
PlayStation 3 cover art featuring Joe Mauer
Developer(s)San Diego Studio
Publisher(s)Sony Computer Entertainment
SeriesMLB: The Show
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
PlayStation 3
PlayStation Portable
Release
  • NA: March 8, 2011
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

MLB 11: The Show is a 2011 baseball video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. The game includes all 30 MLB teams, rosters, and stadiums from the 2011 season. This is the final installment in the series available for the PlayStation 2 and the PSP, and the first game in the series to be compatible with PlayStation Move for use with the PlayStation 3. It is also the final PlayStation 2 game to be released by Sony in North America.

New features

PlayStation 3

MLB 11: The Show features the Pure Analog Control System, which includes analog controls for hitting, pitching, and fielding. Pure Hitting allows the player to stride and swing using the Right Analog Stick, Pure Pitching functionality incorporates a new Pitch Meter when setting strength and location, and Pure Throwing can be used to make defensive throws by simply pointing the Right Analog Stick in the direction of the base, also allowing for fake throws to keep runners honest.

The Co-op Mode allows up to four-player offline or online cooperative play where players can split duties covering either the infield or outfield, while also switching off at the plate or choosing the specific batters they’d like to control. Users can play 1 vs. 2, 2 vs. 2, or 2 vs. CPU. There is also a Challenge of the Week online feature, which will include 2-3 minute single player online gameplay, which will be supported by leader boards and prizes awarded in three tiers.

The fifth generation of Road to The Show adds a new interactive slider set to the Create Player process, new training modes triggered by the Player Performance Evaluator, Minor League substitution logic improvements, advancement system improvements that now compares a player's stats to their competition in the organization, and the new No Assist Fielding option.

MLB 11: The Show also includes stereoscopic 3D functionality, a customizable camera editor, stadium specific broadcast camera angles for all 30 MLB teams, new weather elements, stadium specific Jumbotrons and fireworks, and PlayStation Move motion controller support for the Home Run Derby mode.

PlayStation 2

The PlayStation 2 version also featured co-op play and updated rosters, but did not receive the updated Road to the Show, analog control or the Challenge of the Week feature. The controls stay the same as MLB 10: The Show's and Road to the Show continues with the advancement goals and in-game goals. Also, Eric Karros did not replace Rex Hudler in the PlayStation 2 version. Some features have also notably been removed from the PlayStation 3 version despite being in the earlier PS2 installments, such as the bullpen meter that states whether or not a relief pitcher is warmed up.

PlayStation Portable

The PlayStation Portable version features tweaked artificial intelligence, the updated Road to the Show, revamped animation, and a Rivalry Mode, as well as updated rosters. This is the last game in the series to be produced for the PlayStation Portable.

Cover athlete

For the second year in a row, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is the cover athlete.[1] In 2012, he was replaced by Adrián González and José Bautista.[2][3]

Demo

A demo was released on February 22, featuring a minimum four inning day game rematch of 2010 World Series (game can go into extra innings), between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.[4]

Commentators

New to the MLB 11 The Show broadcast booth is former Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Eric Karros—replacing Rex Hudler—who joins franchise veterans Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell to complete the three man crew. However, Hudler is retained in the PS2 version.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS2PS3PSP
1Up.comN/AA−[5]A−[5]
DestructoidN/A8.5/10[6]N/A
Game InformerN/A9.25/10[7]N/A
GameProN/AStarStarStarStarStar[8]N/A
GameSpotN/A8/10[9]7/10[10]
GameTrailersN/A9/10[11]N/A
GameZoneN/A8.5/10[12]N/A
IGNN/A8/10[13]N/A
OPM (UK)N/A10/10[14]N/A
PSMN/A10/10[15]N/A
411ManiaN/A8.5/10[16]7/10[17]
Aggregate score
Metacritic75/100[18]90/100[19]77/100[20]

The PlayStation 3 version received "universal acclaim", while the PlayStation 2 and PSP versions received "generally favorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[18][19][20]

GameZone said of the PS3 version: "The barrier to entry may be a little high for newer baseball sim gamers, but with a little persistence and plenty of practice, you’ll find yourself in love with MLB 11: The Show."[12]

During the 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated MLB 11: The Show for "Sports Game of the Year".[21]

Soundtrack

Artist Song
311 Beautiful Disaster
Big Pun 100%
Cults Go Outside
Edgar Winter Group Free Ride
Funeral Party New York City Moves to the Sound of L.A.
Manchester Orchestra I've Got Friends
MGMT Congratulations (Erol Alkan Remix)
Passion Pit Little Secrets
The Rassle Wild Ones
The Scissors Let's Go
The Temper Trap Fader (Adam Freeland Remix)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Minnesota Twins Perennial All-Star Joe Mauer Returns as Cover Athlete for MLB® 11 The Show™, Exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™), PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), and PlayStation®2 Systems - Dec 16, 2010". http://sony.mediaroom.com/2010-12-16-Minnesota-Twins-Perennial-All-Star-Joe-Mauer-Returns-as-Cover-Athlete-for-MLB-11-The-Show-Exclusively-for-the-PlayStation-3-PS3-PSP-PlayStation-Portable-and-PlayStation-2-Systems. 
  2. ↑ Jackson, Scott (November 10, 2011). "Yo Adrian! You're on the cover of MLB the Show". Bleacher Bum Sports. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120115171234/http://bleacherbumsports.net/2011/11/10/yo-adrian-youre-on-the-cover-of-mlb-the-show/. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  3. ↑ "Jays' Bautista to grace "MLB 12 The Show" video game cover". TSN. January 30, 2012. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120202160205/http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=386416. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  4. ↑ "MLB® 11 The Show™ Demo". https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-NPUA70124_00-MLB11THESHOWDEMO. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Otero, Jose (March 11, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show Review (PS3, PSP)". Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120709125743/http://www.1up.com/reviews/mlb11-the-show-review. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  6. ↑ Sarkar, Samit (March 17, 2011). "Review: MLB 11 The Show (PS3)". https://www.destructoid.com/review-mlb-11-the-show-196641.phtml. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  7. ↑ Reiner, Andrew (April 2011). "MLB 11 The Show (PS3): The Closest You Can Come To Playing The Sport Without Sustaining Injury". Game Informer (216): 90. https://www.gameinformer.com/games/mlb_11_the_show/b/ps3/archive/2011/03/08/the-closest-you-can-come-to-playing-the-sport-without-sustaining-injury.aspx. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  8. ↑ Price, Tom (March 7, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show (PS3)". GamePro. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110311045343/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218410/mlb-11-the-show/. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  9. ↑ Todd, Brett (March 10, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show Review (PS3)". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-11-the-show-review/1900-6303326/. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  10. ↑ Todd, Brett (March 28, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show Review (PSP)". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-11-the-show-review/1900-6306225/. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  11. ↑ "MLB 11: The Show Review (PS3)". GameTrailers. March 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130309231916/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/io6xrf/mlb-11--the-show-review. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sanchez, David (March 15, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show Review (PS3)". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110629231716/http://ps3.gamezone.com/reviews/item/mlb_11_the_show. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  13. ↑ Goldstein, Hilary (March 8, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show Review (PS3)". http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/09/mlb-11-the-show-review. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  14. ↑ "MLB 11: The Show (PS3)". PlayStation Official Magazine – UK: 106. June 2011. 
  15. ↑ "Review: MLB 11: The Show (PS3)". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (44): 86. April 2011. 
  16. ↑ Salmela, Mark (March 23, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show (PS3) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110326183407/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/179178. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  17. ↑ Osorio, Vince (March 29, 2011). "MLB 11: The Show (PSP) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110402073022/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/180013. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "MLB 11: The Show for PlayStation 2 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-11-the-show/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "MLB 11: The Show for PlayStation 3 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-11-the-show/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "MLB 11: The Show for PSP Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mlb-11-the-show/critic-reviews/?platform=psp. Retrieved November 10, 2017. 
  21. ↑ "2012 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2012&idGameAwardType=126. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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