Flaming Lips, Strokes, PB&J, Cure, more set for MLB2K8

A partnership between video gamers 2K Sports and Pitchfork has resulted in one of the cooler video game soundtracks in recent years. 2K recruited P4K to select half of the music to be featured in Major League Baseball 2K8, available this Spring. A mix of older artists, new artists and older artists with new stuff make this a pleasing collection of music that will surely enhance the gaming experience.

The line-up includes such veterans and well-known artists as Dinosaur Jr, The Cure, The Cars, The Strokes, The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse.

On the newer side are artists such as Chicago hip-hop duo and self-proclaimed “black Beastie Boys” The Cool Kids, with their song “88.” Memphis punk rocker Jay Reatard is featured as well, along with Blitzen Trapper. Other featured artists include The Hold Steady, Battles, LCD Soundsystem, Peter Bjorn & John and Kasabian.

In addition to a killer soundtrack, the game boasts an enhanced MLB virtual experience with brand new tools in pitching, fielding and baserunning controls. Not to mention touch-ups in “style,” including improved player walk-ups, batting stances, waggles, home run celebrations, step-ins and step-outs.

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