I'm going to say up front that I'm working on this title, but I feel it's newsworthy (and fun) enough to post here.
The PC hasn't exactly been the platform of choice for sports games. Consoles have been the go-to platform for all the
major American sports, and that won't change. What may change is the character of PC sports games.
Ultimate Baseball Online promises to be the first massively multiplayer online sports game. Build your character,
manage a team, join a quick pick-up game for some xp, or play in a league game. It's an ambitious project and so far it
seems stable and fun. Standing on the field, waiting for the ball to come to you while you talk trash to the base
runner is as much fun as being up at bat. But the real appealing part of the game to me is that superstars will be
built. Those who play the most will be recognized for it, taking the premise of cyber-athlete into a new
direction.
UBO is in beta right now, and anyone can join. Just click on the "Read" link. You'll have to become an ESPN.com
member, which is also free.
