Notre Dame's Eck Stadium is featured in fine detail as part of the newly-released EA Sports home video game MVP 06 NCAA Baseball.

Irish Baseball Team - And Eck Stadium - Featured In Popular New EA Sports Video Game

Feb. 6, 2006

The Notre Dame baseball program – and Eck Stadium – are prominent elements in the newly-relesed EA Sports home video game MVP 06 NCAA Baseball. The revolutionary game features Notre Dame and 127 other Division I teams while Eck Stadium is one of 19 stadiums featured in the popular new release.

(Note: for complete information on MVP 06 NCAA Baseball, see the official EA Sports website at: http://www.easports.com/mvp06/index.jsp).

EA Sports – the makers of the highest-rated and top-selling baseball game of the past three years – has created a completely new baseball experience: MVPTM 06 NCAA® Baseball. Inspired by the spirit and emotion of collegiate athletics, MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is the first-ever college baseball game.

College baseball is an offensive-minded game and the new Load and Fire Batting System reflects this style. With the aid of the right stick and all-new swing types, players can take complete control of their swing – protect the plate with the mentality of a contact hitter or swing for the fences like a slugger. Featuring the top universities and conferences, gamers can battle their way to the NCAA College World Series in Omaha and enjoy the game like a kid again.

Key Features
* EA SPORTSTM Load and Fire Batting System – Take full command of your swing using the right stick. With Load and Fire Batting, you load your backswing as the ball accelerates towards you and at the right moment fire your swing through the zone towards the incoming pitch. Featuring multiple new swing types, it’s as close as you can get to the game without actually putting on a uniform.

* The Road to Omaha – MVP 06 NCAA Baseball features an exclusive NCAA Baseball license with 128 universities, the top conferences, plus 19 authentic ballparks including Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the NCAA College World Series in Omaha.

* ESPN Integration – MVP 06 NCAA Baseball is the first game in the EA SPORTS portfolio to integrate ESPN in a way that will completely redefine the gaming experience. Featuring a live ESPN ticker recognizable from TV broadcasts, ESPN Radio Sportscenter updates every 20 minutes and news from ESPN.com, you’ll stay completely up-to-date in the world of sports while you play. Powering this ESPN Integration is Online Everywhere, an all-new feature that allows users to be online* all the time regardless of where they are in the game. This new MVP technology offers instant access to features such as ESPN content, EA Messenger and more.

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The lifelike action of MVP 06 NCAA Baseball includes Notre Dame among the 128 Division I teams.

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* Precision Throw Control – Gun down runners at home or make an easy toss to first as you control the power and accuracy of your throws using the right stick. You may take aim at your target but where the ball ultimately ends up is dependant on how well you execute the throw.

* Deeper Dynasty ModeTM – Build an authentic college dynasty with year-round recruiting, stat tracking and NCAA Challenges that reward your performance with new authentic gear that not only looks cool, but also increases your on-field performance. With the right gameplan, you can work your way up in the NCAA ranks and travel on the Road to Omaha.

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MVP 06 NCAA Baseball features several revolutionary elements in various aspects of the game.

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* Creation Zone – Customization is the name of the game with the enhanced Creation Zone, where users can completely personalize their own experience and build a college program from the ground up. Assemble your favorite team using Create-a-Team, morph your players’ appearances in Create-a-Player and tweak the heights and distances of the stadium walls with the overhauled Custom Ballpark feature – MVP 06 NCAA Baseball gives the user endless possibilities.

* Broadcast Style Presentation – See MVP Baseball like never before with new visual enhancements, television-style presentation, top ESPN announcers Mike Patrick and three-time All-America pitcher Kyle Peterson calling the action and more.