Of all the major sports, baseballmight just be theleast accessible as a gaming experience. Between 🌳obscure laws like the infield fly rule and knowing what pitch is best to thr💯ow 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 g♉ot some new details and screenshots to share with yo🍸u.

Above:Looks like they did a nice job onNomar Garciaparra's crooked nose. Definitely a good start

2K Sports promises a game that relies on "quick reflex timing and smart power-up strategies, with highlight reel moments on every play." We know what you're thinking -"Power-up strategies besides steroids and human growth hormones?" - but bear with us. The game is shirking traditional strategy by using a system where every pitch and swing can heavily affect the game's outcome. Players will make over-the-top, turbo-powered plays and ballparks have been caricaturized to exaggerate their trademarks - including Fenway Park's Green Monster being turned into an actual, well, monster.

The Bigs is slated to arrive on the 360, PS3, PSP and Wii ♑some time this summe♛r. To see the rest of ournew batch of screens,take a gander at the Images tab above.

April 24, 2007