What is MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) Video Games RBI Baseball 2014?

MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) Video Games: R.B.I. Baseball 2014

Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) is the digital media and internet branch of Major League Baseball. MLB Advanced Media created R.B.I. Baseball 2014, an arcade-style video game that was released in April 2014. The game was their first foray back into console video games after a 20-year hiatus.

R.B.I. Baseball 2014 is the reboot of the 1980s classic video game R.B.I. Baseball and is available on multiple platforms, including the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, and Android devices. The game was developed by a team of about 20 people at MLBAM using Unreal Engine 3.

The game's key feature was its arcade-style gameplay that is easy to learn and fun to play. It has simplistic two-button controls for batting and pitching, and the graphics are simple, clean, and colorful, reminiscent of the game's arcade roots. The game has all 30 MLB teams and their associated rosters and stadiums at launch, but it lacked advanced features such as online multiplayer.

The game received mixed reviews, with critics praising its arcade-style gameplay and nostalgic value, but criticizing its lack of depth and advanced features. Despite this, the game was successful enough to justify a sequel, R.B.I. Baseball 15, which was released the following year with improved features, such as online multiplayer.

In conclusion, MLB Advanced Media's R.B.I. Baseball 2014 was a successful arcade-style video game that successfully revived a classic game franchise and signaled MLB's return to the video game industry after a long hiatus. While the game's simplicity and lack of advanced features may not appeal to everyone, it was still a solid and fun game that delivered on its promises.