The Bigs

IGN reports that The Bigs ...is now available at retail. The title sports pick up and play mechanics for minimal downtime and maximum style. IGN previously reviewed The Bigs as an 8.0 (PS3) and 8.3 (360). Batter up!

The BIGS for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, lithe PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Nintendo's Wii has gone gold. The BIGS showcases larger-than-life ballparks, fast-paced, action-packed gameplay, spectacular power-ups, striking special effects, and a completely unique career mode setting this MLB® experience apart from anything ever seen before. Gamers will experience spectacular plays their first time up to bat with the pick-up-and-play action of The BIGS

Of all the major sports, baseball might just be the least accessible as a gaming experience. Between obscure laws like the infield fly rule and knowing what pitch is best to throw in a 2-1 count, it's just not that easy to pick up and play. That's probably what 2K Sports and Visual Concepts were thinking when they thought up The Bigs, a new baseball title that aims to be an accessible, arcade-style experience. Now we've got some new details and screenshots to share with

2K Sports sends over some details about the upcoming The BIGS game for the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PSP, Xbox 360 and Wii. With The BIGS, we want to take the baseball genre to new heights and redefine what a baseball video game can be, said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. The BIGS has the fast learning curve of an arcade game coupled with deep play mechanics, amazing visuals, and hero-like presentation of real MLB players that will keep gamers coming back for more. The BIGS will showcase dramatic highlight reel moments at every at-bat, creating a truly epic baseball title.