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MLB Manager Online Announced, SEGA Partners with MLB Advanced Media and the MLBPA

01:05 AM - December 15, 2010 by Steve_OS

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SEGA Partners with MLB Advanced Media and the Major League Baseball Players Association

TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO - December 14, 2010 SEGA® Corporation and SEGA® of America, Inc. have announced that they will be launching the free-to-play sports simulation MLB Manager™ Online in March 2011, coinciding with the start of the 2011 Major League Baseball® season. Fully licensed by MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), MLB Manager™ Online is SEGA’s first Internet-based sports simulation game to be launched in the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea. Baseball fans can register online at http://mlbmanageronline.com for one of the limited spots in the closed beta period, which is scheduled to start on January 7, 2011.

MLB Manager™ Online will allow aspiring team managers to select from over 900 actual players from all 30 current US Major League Baseball teams. Gamers can check their players’ stats, profiles and past records, including detailed stats such as on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), to select their ideal team line-up. Gamers also will be able to trade players to create a championship-caliber team, ultimately using their skills as managers to represent their country in the World Champions Tournament of baseball.

The game will be free to play in the browser of any PC or Mac compatible with Adobe® Flash Player 10. MLB Manager™ Online will require no downloads or installation to play.

“MLB Manager Online represents an important step forward in SEGA’s goal of expanding into the digital gaming space and providing fans with exciting new ways to enjoy their favorite sport,” said Haruki Satomi, VP of Digital Business for SEGA of America. “We are thrilled to offer them free access to a fully licensed and engaging online baseball experience.”

“SEGA is a respected publisher in the games space, and we are excited to partner with them in their first foray into the realm of a full-scale browser and interactive media sports game in these territories. Sega’s interactive media MLB-focused game will provide MLB fans with an exciting platform via which they can enjoy America’s national pastime,” said Alex Pigeon, Vice President of International at MLBAM.

“Partnering with Sega to bring MLB Manager Online to baseball fans is an exciting prospect. SEGA has been successful in Europe with their Football Manager title and we hope to carry that success over to MLB Manager Online here with a solid and entertaining product." said Mike Amin, Director of Interactive Games, Internet and Business Partnerships at MLBPA.

MLB Manager™ Online is scheduled for a full product launch in March 2011 in the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea. Applications to participate in the closed beta are available now on the official website: http://mlbmanageronline.com.

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Member Comments

# 41 Cyphre @ 01/11/11 06:27 PM

This game sounds a lot like the Pro Yakyu Spirits' manager mode online......I really love that manager mode online......the biggest difference is probably that you can't (technically) trade your cards.....you have to sell them for the minimum SC (spirit coins) at no cost to you or sell them at the card bazaar for a higher amount costing you 50SC for every 1000 of your asking price.

Also, as a manager you develop players to their fullest potential, a lil RPG element in the game that makes it more interesting.

# 42 HustlinOwl @ 01/12/11 01:04 AM

just got interesting with start of season, now salary up to 91

# 43 wildinkc @ 01/12/11 05:57 AM

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	just got interesting with start of season, now salary up to 91

lol I know I was finally able to fit Felix Hernadez on my roster. Then of course I also win Justin Verlander. Dang limitations. So far this game has been pretty good.

# 44 HustlinOwl @ 01/12/11 11:59 AM

Ready to see my Joey Votto evolve after trading Lester

# 45 murph17 @ 01/12/11 01:44 PM

here's video of the "watch sim" game. mind you, this is all CPU controlled, no interaction during the games. they happen automatically on a schedule (1/hour). most of the time, i just quick sim, but i shot the video to show my friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWTSm_U6tjs

PS 4-1 on the season so far. the bump to 91 contract points was HUGE! Felix Hernandez in the lineup AND i got ARod too.

# 46 Matty86 @ 01/12/11 04:00 PM

Tried to stack my lineup, but apparently pitching is needed too.. I have 4 10's in my lineup lol Tulo, AGon, CGon, and Konerko (who is a bum)

# 47 murph17 @ 01/12/11 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty86


	Tried to stack my lineup, but apparently pitching is needed too.. I have 4 10's in my lineup lol Tulo, AGon, CGon, and Konerko (who is a bum)

lol. yes pitching is needed. i'm leading the league with a 1.14 ERA as of the 2p games

# 48 murph17 @ 01/12/11 05:31 PM

i beat all the MLB teams. took a while. Dodgers...at least 20 losses. Phillies...first try. go figure.

does anyone know how skills are unlocked? they sometimes unlock after the 3rd training session, but sometimes not. is it random? do i need to collect a certain amount of training points.

today's card shop special - the high grade pack - BUY IT! all level 2 and 3 training sessions.

the game needs some official forums to discuss things with players and devs. i emailed support about what ports the game uses (80, 10070, 10080) but it took 2 days for a reply. really annoying that they are using 2 non-standard ports. i wanna play at work!

good thing for laptops and USB 3G cards.

got a John Lester card today. as a Yankee fan, i promptly traded him for CC Sabathia

# 49 HustlinOwl @ 01/12/11 05:32 PM

currently 7-2 riding 6 game win streak today, hopefully we get some kind of bonus for having player of the day

# 50 Matty86 @ 01/12/11 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by murph17


	i beat all the MLB teams. took a while. Dodgers...at least 20 losses. Phillies...first try. go figure. does anyone know how skills are unlocked? they sometimes unlock after the 3rd training session, but sometimes not. is it random? do i need to collect a certain amount of training points. today's card shop special - the high grade pack - BUY IT! all level 2 and 3 training sessions. the game needs some official forums to discuss things with players and devs. i emailed support about what ports the game uses (80, 10070, 10080) but it took 2 days for a reply. really annoying that they are using 2 non-standard ports. i wanna play at work! good thing for laptops and USB 3G cards. got a John Lester card today. as a Yankee fan, i promptly traded him for CC Sabathia

Skills are unlocked by scratching the training cards and getting at least 2 of the same skill upgraded (as far as I have seen at least..)

Also I did just stumble upon forums over on the sega site for the game.. I imagine those are the official forums, but it seems like just 3 or 4 guys over there so far haha

# 51 murph17 @ 01/12/11 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HustlinOwl


	currently 7-2 riding 6 game win streak today, hopefully we get some kind of bonus for having player of the day

7-2 as well. lost my first, won 6, lost to the first place team (8-1), won again after that.

# 52 HustlinOwl @ 01/12/11 06:00 PM

The Dusty Bunch over there, lol on all the time

# 53 wildinkc @ 01/13/11 04:16 AM

Has anyone figured out what is the point in your hometown and does the growth of your hometown help you in any way.

# 54 murph17 @ 01/13/11 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wildinkc


	Has anyone figured out what is the point in your hometown and does the growth of your hometown help you in any way.

not that i can tell...other than bonus points/coins.

13-2 yesterday. 1st place after day 1. woot!

# 55 wildinkc @ 01/13/11 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wildinkc


	Has anyone figured out what is the point in your hometown and does the growth of your hometown help you in any way.

I think I just answered my own question it looks like the more growth you get you win cards.

Man, when we were in the training period I could not lose a game. But now that we started the season I am having a hard time just winning a game.

# 56 HustlinOwl @ 01/20/11 08:50 AM

Get in on this fellas

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Sign-up for the first MLB Manager Online Tournament!

Please join us in the first ever MLB Manager Online Tournament to be held on Saturday January 22, 2011 9:30pm EST. The tournament is free and the top 16 winners will win points.
Sign up by Saturday January 22, 2011 9:30pm EST for your chance to win.
See below for tournament details.

Fees:

Free. You will acquire pts if you are placed in the top 16.

Entry Starts from:

Friday January 21, 2011 11pm EST

Tournament begins:

Saturday January 22, 2011 9:30pm EST

Announcement of Results:

Monday January 24, 2011 4am EST

Prize:

1st place	5000pts
2nd place	3000pts
Top 4	2000pts
Top 8	1000pts
Top 16	500pts

Go to the link below for more details regarding participation, confirming results, and more.
Tournament

Please Note

* Your regular season team will be entered into the tournament with the first pitcher in your rotation starting in the first game.
* Teams cannot pull out the tournament after the entry process is completed.
* Tournament results and points will only be available on the Announcement of Results date, January 24, 2011.
* To see the results and receive points, enter the game, scroll over the Exhibition tab and select Tournaments. You must confirm on January 24, 2011 to receive your points.
* Tournaments may be canceled due to low participation or emergency maintenance.

We look forward to see you in the tournament!

# 57 Cyphre @ 01/21/11 03:38 PM

Can you sell players? How? This trade business is slooooooooooowwwwwwwww!!!

# 58 HustlinOwl @ 03/01/11 01:35 PM

Get in now!!!

http://mlbmanageronline.com/en/

# 59 murph17 @ 03/01/11 03:03 PM

Closed Beta Test Thank You Campaign! | The Official Site of MLB Manager Online
http://mlbmanageronline.com/en/news/?mode=view&id=29

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	Thank you for participating in the Open Service for MLB Manager Online. MLB Manager Online Operation Team are sending out gifts to all Open Service participants that played in the Closed Beta Test that was held from January 7th to February 4th. Condition To receive the gift, you must fulfill the conditions below: 1. Players that were chosen to participate in the MLB Manager Online Closed Beta test, and have created a team for the Open Service during the campaign 2. Player that have used the same email address for the Closed Beta test and the Open Service ID registration. Schedule Tuesday March 1, 2011 12 am to Thursday March 24, 2011 (until regular maintenance starts) Overview Cost 8 Scout Ticket are given to all players as a gift! Gifts Gifts will be given out around the beginning of April. We look forward to your participation in the Open Service! Thank you for your support!

# 60 murph17 @ 03/02/11 02:53 PM

username: murph
team: Bronx Bluntrollers

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