MLB: The Show series has been ever so close to being spectacular for many years. The game has always had one or two elements that has kept it from moving even or ahead of the 2K competition. With that said, Sony has pulled out all the stops in attempts to pull ahead of MLB 2Kxx for the title of best ball game around. This year SCEA added a Home Run Derby and Catcher's Point of View to their library of neat add-ons to their ongoing baseball series. Would it be enough to pull ahead and steal second? Or will they simply be out at the plate? Let's play ball to find out.

More like LOLocoRoco, amirite?

It's not a secret that the SCEA version of an NBA game has struggled with critics for years.  Each year the team at SCEA seems to get a bit closer to something great, but sometimes just ends up being shorter than the competition.  People might have accused the dev team of being a bit short on flash or short on accuracy, but I'm not sure that's where they are shooting for.  As I have been playing this game for many days now, I've come to realize the good and the bad of the series.  What I have also realized is that they're trying to make this type of game more than a one-dimensional sports title.  They're trying to add more than just trophies and pats on backs.  They want to add two more needed dimensions to the game and maybe this is where critics are failing to appreciate it or see it for that.  NBA fans, time to open your ears.  There are fouls, but certainly nothing intentional The gameplay in NBA 09 The Inside is diverse to say the least. The main gameplay, which is the normal NBA game you're use to and love, is probably a little bit below the rest of the...