"Producing this soundtrack was like making a mix tape for a friend, especially considering the profile of the artists and the quality of the songs," said Tim Rosa, 2K Sports Director of Brand and Lifestyle Marketing. "We always seek to provide the sports gaming community with a soundtrack that makes sense for the game they are playing, while also showcasing great artists above and below the fringe. We achieved that goal with Major League Baseball 2K7, so I'm really proud of this one."

Marking the first appearance on a video game soundtrack is Sublime's "Summertime," with the band joining other rock royalty such as Nirvana, The Pixies, The Specials and The Stooges. Also featured is a slew of burgeoning indie rock artists, including XL Records' Tapes 'n Tapes, who will be headlining the 2K Sports Hit-n-Run Tour that kicks off on April 16 to promote Major League Baseball 2K7.

Track Listing for Major League Baseball 2K7:

• 311 "Down"
• Bishop Allen "Middle Management"
• Cities in Dust "Emergency"
• Death From Above 1979 "Little Girl"
• Dixie Witch "Set the Speed"
• Editors "Munich"
• Five Horse Johnson "I Can't Shake It"
• Greatdayforup "Man's Ruin"
• Les Savy Fav "Hold On To Your Genre"
• Nerf Herder "High Five Anxiety"
• Nirvana "Breed"
• Sublime "Summertime"
• Tapes 'n Tapes "Insistor"
• The Jealous Sound "Naive"
• The M's "Plan Of The Man"
• The Pixies "Mr. Grieves"
• The Specials "A Message to you Rudy"
• The Stooges "I Feel Alright"
• The Thermals "A Passing Feeling"
• The Walkmen "The Rat"
• Wolfmother "Woman"

The soundtrack will be available exclusively in the game and streaming online at www.2ksports.com/mlb2k7.

Features:

• Player-specific batting stances, waggles, home run celebrations, step-ins, step-outs, windups and deliveries bring each player to life like never before.
• Fielder positioning, relay and cutoff A.I. has been redesigned allow for better, more authentic Major League defensive play. Defensive alignments are now based on who is at the plate.
• Responsive throwing mechanics coupled with unique animations for infield, outfield and situational throws brings your command of the ball to a new level.
• Updated for the 2007 season, Inside Edge™ data is now tied into USER control at the plate. Playing into your pitcher's or hitter's strengths will now reward you with a boost in hitting power.
• 2K7 player models are brought to life with exquisite accuracy. Now body type, player faces, accessories, uniforms and hats match their real-world counterparts down to the minutest details.
• Team news, attendance, ticket prices and fan “buzz” will all play a key role in the success of your franchise. Each of these elements can affect your seasonal profit or deficit, affecting budgets for subsequent seasons.
• All-Star duo Jon Miller and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan returns to the broadcast booth to deliver the best commentary in the business.
• Seamless camera work, new crowd audio and stunning replays keep you in the moment through the duration of a game.
• Go head-to-head and compete in leagues and tournaments against the best players on the planet.
• Nirvana, Sublime, The Stooges, Pixies, 311, Wolfmother, Stone Temple Pilots, The Specials, Tapes & Tapes, DFA 1979, Thermals And more.

Major League Baseball 2K7, rated "E" for Everyone, will be in stores on February 27, 2007 for the X360, Xbox, PS3, PS2, and PSP. MLB2K7 will be available for NDS and GBA this spring.

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