Swing Into The Summer With MLB 2003

June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today that MLB 2003 from the 989 Sports development team is now available in stores, marking the availability of the only officially licensed Major League Baseball game for the PlayStation game console this year. The latest installment in the most popular baseball franchise for the PlayStation features detailed player and stadium graphics, updated rosters and statistics, and unrivaled gameplay delivering an exciting and an amazingly authentic baseball game experience.

With consultation from more than 20 MLB players, including this year's cover athlete and future Hall-of-Famer, Barry Bonds, MLB 2003 features an incredibly realistic Artificial Intelligence (AI). In arguably the greatest offensive season in Major League Baseball history last year, Bonds became the first ever four-time NL MVP and single season Home Run king as he set marks for Home Runs (73), slugging percentage (.863) and walks (177). The Sporting News "Player of the Decade" for the '90s, Barry Bonds represents the explosive power and tradition of excellence embodied in 989 Sports' MLB 2003.

"With the brilliant graphics, gameplay, and Artificial Intelligence, the launch of MLB 2003 continues the high standard set forth by the previous MLB titles," said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "Consultation from Barry Bonds, our cover athlete and one of the greatest players in baseball history, helps make this game so realistic, baseball enthusiasts will think they can actually smell the leather of the mitt and the fresh roasted peanuts in the stands as they take their shot at the World Series with the most complete baseball game ever available on PlayStation."

Eight modes of gameplay, including Spring Training, Season, and Franchise will allow everyone from the casual to the hardcore baseball fan an opportunity to enjoy all facets of America's National Pastime as players take their shot at official MLB trophies including the Cy Young, MVP, and the World Series championship. With Total Control Pitching, Fielding and Hitting, players can take charge of all aspects of the game from throwing the high heat to leaping over the fence to rob a home run to putting on the suicide squeeze. The TV-style presentation with new camera angles and updated commentary from Hall-of-Famer Vin Scully and sportscaster Dave Campbell will make players feel closer than ever to the action and keep them on the edge of their seat throughout the entire nine innings.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates MLB 2003 "E" for "Everyone." For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org/.

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