2K Sports and Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced the next iteration of the popular Power Pros baseball franchise, MLB Power Pros 2008, is now available on retail store shelves. With its comedic visual appeal of miniature Major League Baseball player models, MLB Power Pros 2008 has attracted a dedicated following through its easy-to-use controls and addictively fun gameplay experience. Now with over ten different exciting game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge, MLB Power Pros 2008 brings fans closer to the action than ever before.

"We’re proud to deliver another exciting baseball title for our dedicated fans to enjoy in an accessible and refreshing experience," said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development, 2K. "With miniature player models, pick-up-and-play controls and newly added features, MLB Power Pros 2008 provides pure entertainment and fun for all ages this season."

MLB Power Pros 2008 offers fans the unique opportunity to act as general manager and control the destiny of their own franchise in Season mode or engage in entertaining role-playing story modes such as Success and MLB Life. Gamers can also trade, sign free agents, coordinate practice schedules, purchase new equipment, call up and send down players from the Minor Leagues, along with other management options to bring in fans, win playoff games and, eventually, earn the title of World Series™ champion.

Fans will also enjoy easy, pick-up-and-play hitting and pitching controls, support of 40-man rosters, change of ball speed, adjustment of defensive shifts, and a real-time bullpen check functionality for substituting pitchers. Along with intuitive Wii™ functionality, MLB Power Pros 2008 provides the option for players to import their Wii-based characters, Miis™, from their Wii or Wii Remote (up to 10 Miis) to participate in the exciting fun!

MLB Power Pros 2008, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, is now available for Wii home video game system from Nintendo and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and will be available in August for the Nintendo DS.