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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2004
Page
28
Associated Press previews five popular video baseball games with broad appeal across ages. The articles note graphics and smooth gameplay, online components, and E rating. Scouting reports cover top titles and their pros and cons for test audiences.
ESPN Baseball for Xbox and PS2 uses sharp graphics and ESPN style visuals to create a convincing game atmosphere. It adds features like first person viewing and The Duel mode, though commentary by Rex Hudler can feel overbearing. the effort and confidence meters add strategic depth but may irritate some players.
A quick phone survey found five video baseball games available at Metro stores with nearly identical pricing. MVP Baseball $50 MLB 2005 $40 M ESPN Baseball $40 (available next week) All-Star Baseball 2005 $40 Backyard Baseball $30
The MVP Baseball game for PlayStation 2 Xbox PC and Nintendo GameCube delivers strong gameplay with natural hitting pitching and fielding. A big play control via the right stick lets players rob home runs slide through tags or crash a catcher. It includes a home run derby missing Barry Bonds and adds a pitching competition and minor league teams. Rating three and a half stars.
A 2005 PlayStation 2 baseball title showcases Scully and Campbell in play by play and color roles. It emphasizes realistic ball trajectories and fielding distances, with four large on-screen indicators tracking where a ball will land. Players note proportional movement to ballpark dimensions and enjoy authentic play variety.
A dense list of spring and early summer events across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, and surrounding towns. Includes baseball, basketball, softball, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and track with dates from May through June. Notable items: joint events in Cedar Rapids and Marion, regional and sectional qualifiers, prices from free to $225, and several contact numbers for registrations. The calendar showcases youth leagues, speed clinics, and coaching camps, with emphasis on ages 6 to 15 and multiple venues such as Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, and Lin-Mar/Davenport facilities.
The game shows sharp graphics and a bold Fielder Cam that shifts to the player nearest the ball. First person pitching perspective adds realism on the mound. This Week In Baseball Challenge replays historic moments. Includes virtual tours of current and classic parks and optional Spanish play-by-play. Thom Brennemann and Steve Lyons provide English commentary. Rating: three of four stars.
The feature highlights Backyard Baseballs kid friendly design with pint sized power ups and simplified play for youngsters. It notes versions for Atari PlayStation 2 GameCube and Nintendo and mentions top players and major league vibes while keeping play approachable for less experienced youngsters.
A compiled list of summer sports offerings across Cedar Rapids and nearby areas includes basketball leagues for varsity junior varsity and girls grades 9 10 11 12, Pass the Rock leagues for multiple age groups, Kennedy girl camps for grades 6 8, Linn Mar six week league for girls, ice hockey youth and adult leagues at CR Ice Arena, roller hockey CR Rec program, various softball leagues including adult fast and slow pitch, 16 inch classic, softball registrations, tee ball in Iowa City, baseball player coaching openings, and AAU Salvation Army programs with contact numbers and dates from June through July.
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