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Major League Baseball 2K8

(2008, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo Wii)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Innovative baseball title with choppy action.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    It's a good tool for learning baseball strategies.

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Any profanity would be heard online by fellow gamers. None exists within the title itself.

  • Consumerism:

    Quite a few ads are scattered throughout stadiums, including Chevy and Majestic.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Major League Baseball 2K8

Parents need to know that this is a straightforward simulation of Major League Baseball. None of the baseball controversies dominating recent headlines are present. The game is playable online, so kids playing online could hear language that might not be appropriate. Common Sense Media recommends that children under the age of 12 not play online without supervision.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the new game mechanics affect this year's title. Do these make the game too complicated? Is it better to simplify the controls to incorporate less experienced players?
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    a very fun game.

    this game is a very fun baseball simulation.

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