2K Sports today announced that a free demo of Major League Baseball 2K10 is now available for download for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft through the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network, and will be available on Thursday, March 4 for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system through the PlayStation Network. The demo will offer fans an opportunity to relive the excitement of the 2009 World Series and play a 3-inning game as either the Philadelphia Phillies or New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
The demo also gives gamers a chance to perfect their pitching for a chance to win $1,000,000. This year, 2K Sports will give away this unprecedented cash prize to the first person who throws a verified perfect game in Major League Baseball 2K10. This special contest, sponsored by 2K Sports, is available for Xbox 360 through Xbox LIVE* and the PlayStation 3 system through the PlayStation Network**. For more information about the $1,000,000 Major League Baseball 2K10 contest, please visit: www.2ksports.com/perfectgame.
Major League Baseball 2K10 celebrates baseball's core battle: pitchers vs. hitters. Improved pitching mechanics and right-stick swing controls let you pound the strike zone and rake like a pro, along with a totally revamped fielding system, hundreds of new signature animations and a star player rating system that brings the action to life like never before. New game modes such as My Player and MLB Today will join franchise staples such as Franchise and Home Run Derby to provide the game with an incredible amount of depth. Get ready to battle.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, Major League Baseball 2K10 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available on March 2, 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC. For more information about Major League Baseball 2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2k10.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
* Microsoft takes no responsibility for this offer
** Sony Computer Entertainment America takes no responsibility for this offer.
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