Software:Triple Play Baseball

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Short description: 2001 video game
Triple Play Baseball
Developer(s)Treyarch
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Platform(s)PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseWindows
  • NA: March 6, 2001
PlayStation, PlayStation 2
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Triple Play Baseball is a baseball sports game released for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in 2001. It would be the last game in the Triple Play series released for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows, but was the first game in the series to be released on the PlayStation 2. The game features Oakland Athletics first baseman Jason Giambi on the cover.

Triple Play Baseball was the first and only game in the triple play baseball series not to feature a year on the title. The new game featured a robust "create a player" option and Big League Challenge Mode. The players can play a single player game, a full season, playoffs, or Home Run Derby. Team selection and transfers come under player control. On the PS1 version, Jim Hughson and Buck Martinez provide the commentary, while on PS2 version it is Sean McDonough.

Singer Vitamin C provided motion capture for the video game, which featured her cover of The Waitresses' song "I Know What Boys Like".[2]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCPSPS2
AllGameStarStarStarStarHalf star[6]N/AStarStarStarHalf star[7]
CGSPStarHalf star[8]N/AN/A
CGWStarHalf star[9]N/AN/A
EGMN/A6.5/10[10][lower-alpha 1]7/10[11][lower-alpha 2]
Game InformerN/A7/10[15]7.75/10[16]
GameRevolutionN/AC+[17]N/A
GameSpot5.1/10[18]8.5/10[19]8.3/10[2]
GameSpy70%[20]N/A87%[21]
GameZone6.5/10[22]7.5/10[23]7.3/10[24]
IGN7.8/10[25]7.2/10[26]7.2/10[27]
Next GenerationN/AStarStar[28]StarStarStar[29]
OPM (US)N/AStarStarHalf star[30]StarStar[31]
PC Gamer (US)40%[32]N/AN/A
MaximN/AN/AStarStarStarStar[33]
PlayboyN/AN/A80%[34]
Aggregate score
Metacritic58/100[3]76/100[4]74/100[5]

The PlayStation version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PC and PS2 versions received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3][4][5] Rob Smolka of NextGen said of the former console version in its June 2001 issue: "EA Sports dropped the year from the title, but little else has changed for this final version for the original PlayStation."[28] Daniel Erickson later said in the magazine's July 2001 issue that the latter console version was "drop-dead gorgeous and fun at parties, but it'll disappoint sim fans to no end."[29] Glenn Rubestein of Extended Play gave the same console version all five stars and said it was "the game to own this season. Its graphical prowess and full range of features make it the most complete title on the market. EA Sports' commitment to quality really shines through, offering one of the best baseball games ever seen on any home console system."[35]

Air Hendrix of GamePro said of the PlayStation version, "If you've already played Triple Play 2001 to death, that means there's no reason to upgrade unless you're a consummate fan. But if you haven't bought a new PlayStation baseball game in a while, this is the real deal, delivering the fast-paced, action-filled baseball that is Triple Play's trademark."[36][lower-alpha 3] However, he also said, "The PS2 pennant race is still on, but Triple Play sure isn't one of the contenders."[37][lower-alpha 4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation version each a score of 7.5/10, 7/10, and 5/10.
  2. ↑ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the PlayStation 2 version, one critic gave it 6/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 7.5/10.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation version two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4/5 scores for control and fun factor.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version 4/5 for graphics, 4.5/5 for sound, and two 3/5 scores for control and fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ Zdyrko, David (January 26, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (Preview)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/01/27/triple-play-baseball-6. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 MacDonald, Ryan (March 21, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball Review (PS2) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/triple-play-baseball-review/1900-2699768/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Triple Play Baseball critic reviews (PC)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/triple-play-baseball/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Triple Play Baseball critic reviews (PS)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/triple-play-baseball/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Triple Play Baseball critic reviews (PS2)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/triple-play-baseball/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. 
  6. ↑ Nicholls, Shawn. "Triple Play Baseball (PC) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=33338&tab=review. 
  7. ↑ Carroll, Tom. "Triple Play Baseball (PS2) - Review". All Media Network. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=31436&tab=review. 
  8. ↑ Brakke, Todd (March 22, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball". Strategy Plus, Inc.. http://www.cdmag.com/articles/032/046/tripplaybb-01.html. 
  9. ↑ Jones, George (June 2001). "Triple Play Baseball". Computer Gaming World (Ziff Davis) (203): 98. https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_203.pdf. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Kujawa, Kraig; Hager, Dean; Leahy, Dan (May 2001). "Triple Play 2001 [sic (PS)"]. Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (142): 107. https://retrocdn.net/images/0/0d/EGM_US_142.pdf. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  11. ↑ Leahy, Dan; Kujawa, Kraig; Hager, Dean (June 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (143): 109. https://retrocdn.net/images/0/01/EGM_US_143.pdf. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  12. ↑ Zimmerman, Chris (April 26, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=5647&full=1. 
  13. ↑ Zimmerman, Chris (April 23, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PSX)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=5602&full=1. 
  14. ↑ Zimmerman, Chris (May 3, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=5717&full=1. 
  15. ↑ Reiner, Andrew (April 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (96): 74. https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-96-april-2001/page/74/mode/2up. Retrieved February 13, 2025. 
  16. ↑ Kato, Matthew (May 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (97): 77. https://archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-97-may-2001/page/76/mode/2up. Retrieved February 13, 2025. 
  17. ↑ Joe (March 2001). "Triple Play Baseball Review (PS)". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/34220-triple-play-baseball-review. 
  18. ↑ Todd, Brett (March 8, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball Review (PC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/triple-play-baseball-review/1900-2693433/. 
  19. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (March 7, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball Review (PS) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006""]. Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/triple-play-baseball-review/1900-2693390/. 
  20. ↑ Quigley, Shawn (March 16, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PC)". IGN Entertainment. http://www.sportplanet.com/features/reviews/tpbb/pc/. 
  21. ↑ Quigley, Shawn (March 26, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball". IGN Entertainment. http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2001/tripleplaybb/. 
  22. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (April 19, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PC)". http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17573.htm. 
  23. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (March 23, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PSX)". http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17573.htm. 
  24. ↑ Krause, Kevin (March 27, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball Review - PlayStation 2". http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r17573.htm. 
  25. ↑ Morrissey, Mike (March 16, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PC)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/17/triple-play-baseball. 
  26. ↑ Zdyrko, David (March 6, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/07/triple-play-baseball-4. 
  27. ↑ Zdyrko, David (March 13, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/03/14/triple-play-baseball-2. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Smolka, Rob (June 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (78): 87. https://archive.org/details/NextGen78Jun2001/page/n87/mode/2up. Retrieved July 2, 2020. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Erickson, Daniel (July 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (79): 82. https://archive.org/details/NextGen79Jul2001/page/n83/mode/2up. Retrieved July 2, 2020. 
  30. ↑ Zuniga, Todd (May 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS)". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (44): 103. https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-44-may-2001/page/102/mode/2up. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  31. ↑ Zuniga, Todd (June 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (45): 99. https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-45-june-2001/page/98/mode/2up. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  32. ↑ Smolka, Rob (June 2001). "Triple Play Baseball". PC Gamer (Imagine Media) 8 (6). http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/06/triple_play_bas.html. Retrieved July 3, 2020. 
  33. ↑ Boyce, Ryan (March 13, 2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Maxim (MaximNet, Inc.). http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=901. Retrieved July 3, 2020. 
  34. ↑ Kujawa, Kraig (2001). "Triple Play Baseball (PS2)". Playboy (Playboy Enterprises). http://www.playboy.com/sports/games/tripleplay/index.html. Retrieved July 3, 2020. 
  35. ↑ Rubenstein, Glenn (April 27, 2001). "PS2 Baseball Roundup". TechTV. http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3323980,00.html. 
  36. ↑ Air Hendrix (May 2001). "Triple Play Cranks Out a Strong PlayStation Finale". GamePro (IDG) (152): 82. https://retrocdn.net/images/c/cc/GamePro_US_152.pdf. Retrieved December 23, 2023. 
  37. ↑ Air Hendrix (May 2001). "Triple Play Stumbles Toward PS2's First Base". GamePro (IDG) (152): 81. http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/12584.shtml. Retrieved July 3, 2020. 
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See also

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

References

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  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. 
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