PS3 Previews: The Bigs 2

Although there will be differing opinions, it is our stance that MLB 09: The Show represents the best baseball simulator on the market, and for the second straight year, the MLB 2K franchise ranks second to Sony’s unbelievably authentic series. Therefore, if you’d like to support the efforts of the talented 2K Sports team, we suggest turning to The Bigs 2 this summer. It’s basically on the exact opposite end of the spectrum; it’s a flashy, slam-bang arcade-style baseball game that focuses on the crowd-pleasing aspects of the sport. Those who are familiar with the original title – a solid effort, although lacking in certain areas – will know all about this style, and if you enjoyed it, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll enjoy the sequel. It introduces new gameplay mechanics, several new game modes, and thankfully, the emergence of a Full Season Mode! It was mysteriously missing from the first game and although we don’t need the crazy depth of a typical Franchise Mode, we still want the chance to go through a 162-game season.

PS3 Previews: The Bigs 2