You would think that lack of MLB licensed games would be bad for competition, for a game that pretty much rules the roost. Fact is, that EA Sports and 2K Sports could make a baseball game and it will not be up to par with this year's installment of The Show. The presentation is top notch. You really feel a part of the action. One thing that struck me about the sounds of the game, is the difference between playing in a minor league stadium versus the Big Leagues. You can visually see the lack of attendance at MiLB games. Big games calls for big crowds at the MLB level. And along with it, the claps, cheers, and PA. Adding your own entrance music and walk-up music adds to the engagement you partake in, making the game your own. The controls take getting used to, however there are a number of preset controls to choose from. From the initial loading of the game, you get to tweak these here, and play with them a bit before proceeding and deciding what fits you best. That way you don't have to go through the Settings later to try to find them. I recommend the game to any baseball fan, whether you are new to the series and picking it up for the first time, or a seasoned veteran.

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