MLB 2006 is much more than a baseball game. It's a true baseball simulation, offering total control over every aspect of America's classic sport. The game comes to life in all its glory with animated crowds and umpires, real-time real-time JumboTrons and scoreboards, and true-to-life animations and stadiums. The new Branch Point Technology provides smoother transition animations in fielding, base running, and slides for a more realistic game than ever. Manage your franchise properly, as the Player Morale System tells you how your choices affect players' day-to-day performance. In Career Mode you'll see the big show from the player's perspective and control the fate of their career. It all adds up to one of the best baseball experiences you'll ever have. Compete online with incredible 32-man tournaments for true major-league baseball action