They duck into the dugout as mere mortals, cleated, capped and humming with anticipation. But as the National Anthem echoes across the stadium, the lights blaze into life and the umpire squats behind the plate, something changes. Players become legends, the embodiments of what it means to seek glory. Baseball is not just a pastime — it's the epic saga that holds all of America in its grasp. Do you have what it takes to step up to the plate and claim your stake in baseball history?Each year, only one MLB team earns the title of a champion. And each year, only one sports game scores the highest ratings in the world. That game is The Show. Calling you off the bench with ultrarealistic gameplay, intense season-long campaigns and the nitty-gritty details of the MLB experience, the highest-rated sports video game has forever revolutionized the way you see America's pastime — and it's about to do it again. Immerse yourself in gameplay that goes deeper than ever before in MLB 12: The Show. The latest generation of the gaming phenomenon takes you the closest you can get to real-life, game-day action, with innovative new features never before seen in a sports game. Pair up the game with your PlayStation Move, and feel the intensity of every crack of the bat and reach for the catch like you're truly in the stadium. Continue your Season, Franchise and Road to the Show at home — or on the go — with Cross-Platform Saves between your PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. Jump into a massive multiplayer online experience, and create a custom team, collect and play with MLB players or use Dynasty cards in the all-new Diamond Dynasty mode, where you can put your managerial skills on display. Get up off the bench — The Show is back on.

SynopsisThe manager calls your name as you sit at the end of the dugout. You hop up and rush up to him. "You're going in," he says as he pats you on the back. Grabbing your bat and helmet, you walk up the steps and your heart starts to race. The crowd is loud and the stadium is shaking. Trying to remain calm, you take a few swings of the bat to warm up. Bottom of the ninth, runners on second and third, two outs and down by one — you are the last hope. You barely have time to get comfortable in the box when a fastball smokes past you and into the catcher's mitt. Strike one. You take a breath, flex your hands on the bat and peer into the pitcher. He winds up and hurls the ball toward the plate. Seeing the tiny red dot of the stitches coming toward you, you realize this is a fastball. The crack of the bat echoes throughout the stadium as you watch the ball sail through the air and over the fence for a home run. Not bad for your first at-bat in The Show.Do you think you have what it takes to be a legendary five-tool player in the major leagues? Put your skills to the test in MLB 11: The Show. By taking advantage of the DualShock 3's analog sticks, The Show puts the bat and ball in your hand for the first time ever with all-new pitching and hitting controls. Will you be able to rise to the big leagues and make it all the way to Cooperstown, or will you become a minor-league hero? The improved Road to the Show mode lets you see if you have the bat speed to keep up with the boys of summer. Take on the Challenge of the Week online for your weekly baseball fix and earn a chance to win big-time prizes. Choose your lumber carefully as you step into the box for the Home Run Derby, and feel the crack of the bat with support for PlayStation Move. Take on other teams throughout the major leagues with up to three other friends in co-op mode, or go online for exciting two-on-two multiplayer action. The highest-rated baseball franchise is back — it's up to you to drive in the winning run.

SynopsisThe snow falls over Pittsburgh's Heinz Field. You feel a rush of adrenaline as more than 70,000 rabid fans cheer you on and inspire you to play your hardest — even if it means smashing a few opponents. It's New Year's Day and you wear your Winter Classic gear with pride. All season you've worked hard to propel your team to greatness. You've endured bone-crushing hits, glass-shattering collisions and bruising checks along the boards. But today you get to play in the league's premier outdoor hockey event. Does it get any better than this?Create your own pro to play and lead your team to victory in NHL 12 as you strive for the ultimate goal — winning the Stanley Cup. The full-contact physics engine brings the game to life like never before, from shattered glass to knocking players over the boards and onto the bench. Simulate the action to your next shift so you're always on the ice as you advance your career. All-new dynamic goalie interaction allows you to produce awe-inspiring saves from every possible angle. When things get heated, it's time for your goalie to drop his gloves and throw a few punches to send a message to the other team. Bring the NHL to life with the newest addition of the NHL Winter Classic. Are you ready to earn every shift on the ice with stellar play, big hits and spectacular goals?

SynopsisFor decades, one name has defined NFL gaming and authentic football immersion. Rich with the strategy, emotion and raw aggression that encapsulates the NFL, that name is Madden. No matter what colors they paint their faces on game day, all of the fans know where to turn for intricate playbooks, accurately rendered players, intense rivalry matchups and everything else they see on Sunday. Lower your shoulder and prepare to experience bone-crunching hits, the scramble for a loose ball and the pulse-pounding rush of fighting for every yard. Feel the inexplicable high of bursting through the line for a 40-yard dash, or intercepting a pass before it gets to the star receiver. Get ready to immerse yourself in the exciting NFL action when you step under center in Madden NFL 12, and experience the grit and immediacy that you've come to expect from this revolutionary series. Now, lace up for a new season and prove that your team can rise to gridiron glory in Madden NFL 12.Break the huddle with purpose, read the field at the line of scrimmage and dominate your opponents as you get ready for a gritty, uncompromising pro football experience that's better than ever. Get closer to NFL action than ever before in the latest, most game-authentic Madden yet. Boasting a completely overhauled presentation, including 32 NFL team-specific run outs with cheerleaders and mascots, more than 500 dynamic broadcast cameras that are authentic to each stadium, on-field cameras shot by expert NFL Films cameramen and a new network-inspired broadcast graphics package, Madden NFL 12 lets you experience game day like never before. Maintain full control of players up to the point of impact and feel the most realistic hits in franchise history with the all-new Collision System which uses a player's momentum and more than 100 tackle animations, including gang tackles, to deliver authentic hits, tackles and collisions. Prepare for the smartest Madden defense ever that features more than 100 defensive AI enhancements allowing players to read and react to plays on the fly. Know your players and their roles on the field as you prepare for the fourth quarter. The all-new Dynamic Player Performance shows that no player's performance is the same at the end of the game as it is at kickoff. Players can become indispensable after stringing together a series of big plays or completely lose their confidence after a dropped pass or fumble. With all 32 NFL teams, stadiums and your favorite players, Madden NFL 12 is true to the game.