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Take-Two Cancels MLB 2K Franchise
MLB 2K12 will likely be the last Major League Baseball game produced by 2K Sports.
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Sports, told Kotaku that “MLB 2K12 is our last offering under that agreement. At this time, we have no further comment.”
The news comes as no surprise, with Take-Two’s exclusive contract with MLB set to expire in the next 12 months. 2K Sports has also struggled with the MLB 2K series, which has received negative reviews in recent years.
The cancellation of MLB 2K leaves NBA 2K as the only annual sports franchise for the company. The news also opens the door for other publishers to produce an MLB title, something I suggested in the latest episode of SGS.

Take-Two Cancels MLB 2K Franchise

MLB 2K12 will likely be the last Major League Baseball game produced by 2K Sports.

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Sports, told Kotaku that “MLB 2K12 is our last offering under that agreement. At this time, we have no further comment.”

The news comes as no surprise, with Take-Two’s exclusive contract with MLB set to expire in the next 12 months. 2K Sports has also struggled with the MLB 2K series, which has received negative reviews in recent years.

The cancellation of MLB 2K leaves NBA 2K as the only annual sports franchise for the company. The news also opens the door for other publishers to produce an MLB title, something I suggested in the latest episode of SGS.

2K Sports Crowns Winner of MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge
Amid controversy, a 21-year-old Florida native is one million dollars richer after winning the MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge.
Christopher Gilmore beat out 25-year-old Charles Bates of Conway, Ark. in the final round of the single-elimination tournament, 10-1.
Both finalists were part of the top-eight ranked individuals chosen from a dynamic leaderboard ranking the most perfect games thrown.
However, the system was criticized by some members of the media after Kotaku revealed that one of the finalists found an exploit that enabled him to alter the lineups before the start of a game.
2K Sports has yet to comment on the ordeal, only stating to Kotaku that the contest was “run fairly and consistently with the rules.”

2K Sports Crowns Winner of MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge

Amid controversy, a 21-year-old Florida native is one million dollars richer after winning the MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge.

Christopher Gilmore beat out 25-year-old Charles Bates of Conway, Ark. in the final round of the single-elimination tournament, 10-1.

Both finalists were part of the top-eight ranked individuals chosen from a dynamic leaderboard ranking the most perfect games thrown.

However, the system was criticized by some members of the media after Kotaku revealed that one of the finalists found an exploit that enabled him to alter the lineups before the start of a game.

2K Sports has yet to comment on the ordeal, only stating to Kotaku that the contest was “run fairly and consistently with the rules.”

SportsGamerShow - E3 Sports Video Game Predictions

E3 is the biggest video game trade show of the year and is often used as a place to showcase the latest titles.

With the event being a few weeks away, sports gamers are anxiously waiting for new information on some of their favorite titles and getting a first look at new games as well.

So what can gamers expect to see at this year’s E3? In this episode of SGS, I’ll give you my E3 sports video game predictions and take a stab at what I think will be announced at the event.

Cheating Accusations Tarnish MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge
Like the steroid era in Major League Baseball, this year’s MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge may be preceded with an asterisk.
Although the eight finalists have already been chosen, one of them has been accused of using an exploit to change the lineups of both teams before starting the game.
Kotaku broke the story and posted screenshots of text messages between accused cheater William Haff and Scott Young, who finished 10th in the competition.
According to the article, Haff claims he didn’t break any of the official rules. 2K Sports has yet to comment on the story.

Cheating Accusations Tarnish MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge

Like the steroid era in Major League Baseball, this year’s MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge may be preceded with an asterisk.

Although the eight finalists have already been chosen, one of them has been accused of using an exploit to change the lineups of both teams before starting the game.

Kotaku broke the story and posted screenshots of text messages between accused cheater William Haff and Scott Young, who finished 10th in the competition.

According to the article, Haff claims he didn’t break any of the official rules. 2K Sports has yet to comment on the story.

MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge Officially Begins
After nearly a month of waiting, the MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge kicks off today.
Eight finalists who throw a perfect game will be chosen to compete in a single elimination tournament in May to determine who wins the one million dollar prize.
The participants will be determined by a dynamic leaderboard ranking the ‘most perfect’ games thrown based on degree of difficulty and degree of perfection.
The new rules are designed to add a competitive element to the contest. When it was first introduced two years ago, the contest simply rewarded the first person who pitched a perfect game the million dollar prize.

MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge Officially Begins

After nearly a month of waiting, the MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge kicks off today.

Eight finalists who throw a perfect game will be chosen to compete in a single elimination tournament in May to determine who wins the one million dollar prize.

The participants will be determined by a dynamic leaderboard ranking the ‘most perfect’ games thrown based on degree of difficulty and degree of perfection.

The new rules are designed to add a competitive element to the contest. When it was first introduced two years ago, the contest simply rewarded the first person who pitched a perfect game the million dollar prize.

2K Sports Releases MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge Tutorial Video

A new video detailing the MLB 2K12 Perfect Game Challenge is out.

The tutorial is hosted by Ryan Spilborghs of the Cleveland Indians, who goes over the rules of the contest in a comedic fashion.

2K Sports also released the final MLB 2K12 Developer Insight, which provides a walkthrough of MLB Today Season Mode.

MLB 2K12 has received generally poor to average reviews since its release, with SGS giving it a 7/10.

SportsGamerShow - MLB 2K12 Review

The MLB 2K series has been a huge disappointment over the past few years, with the last few iterations being pretty much the same bug-filled game with a few new tweaks.

2K Sports hoped to change that with MLB 2K12, claiming that the problems that plagued past games are now non-existent.

Although a few of these issues were addressed in MLB 2K12 and the game offers a number of solid new features, many glitches still exist and for the most part it’s the same game as last year.