As the longest-running, officially-licensed baseball franchise on PlayStation and already widely considered the most authentic baseball simulation available, MLB 2006: The Show picks up where last year's game left off and provides fans with numerous gameplay enhancements. An all-new Rivalry Mode allows those with a competitive nature to set up and maintain rivalries between multiple players and track the stats for the life of the rivalries. The all-new Career Spotlight underscores Career Mode highs and lows, and the refined Franchise Mode features more intuitive functionality. Bringing more depth to Franchise and Season Modes, the all-new Game Time Decisions presents scenarios within the game that may have a direct effect on the outcome. For gamers seeking to get in a little BP or looking to work on painting the corners of the plate, an innovative mini-game, King of the Diamond, showcases the ultimate pitcher/batter duel in a timed, point-based challenge. ...