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Following the success of last year's historic $1 million contest for pitching a "perfect game" on MLB 2K10, 2K Sports announced Friday (January 7) that it will once again award a $1 million cash price to the first person to pitch a verified perfect game in its upcoming, next installment of their MLB 2K series.
The race to be the first to pitch a "perfect game", in the video game world, will commence on Major League Baseball's Opening Day, April 1, 2011, giving gamers nearly a month to practice with the game before embarking on a quest that only 20 pitchers in baseball history have accomplished.
Refined pitching mechanics and an expanded entry pool make this year's competition even more challenging, as the contest will be open for participants aged 13 and older.
The MLB 2K11 "Perfect Game Challenge" looks to crown a successor to last year's perfect game champion, Wade McGilberry of Semmes, Alabama.
"It was an incredible feeling when 2K Sports showed up at my doorstep," said Wade McGilberry, who won the contest using the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets. "I never thought I'd actually get paid for playing Major League Baseball 2K10, or any video game. It really can happen to you – winning one million dollars changed my life forever."
"2K Sports made video game history last year by giving away $1 million in the 'Perfect Game Challenge,' " added Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at 2K Sports. "We're thrilled to be giving our fans -- from skilled players to novices -- another shot at the prize money with Major League Baseball 2K11.
Following the success of last year's historic $1 million contest for pitching a "perfect game" on MLB 2K10, 2K Sports announced Friday (January 7) that it will once again award a $1 million cash price to the first person to pitch a verified perfect game in its upcoming, next installment of their MLB 2K series.
The race to be the first to pitch a "perfect game", in the video game world, will commence on Major League Baseball's Opening Day, April 1, 2011, giving gamers nearly a month to practice with the game before embarking on a quest that only 20 pitchers in baseball history have accomplished.
Refined pitching mechanics and an expanded entry pool make this year's competition even more challenging, as the contest will be open for participants aged 13 and older.
The MLB 2K11 "Perfect Game Challenge" looks to crown a successor to last year's perfect game champion, Wade McGilberry of Semmes, Alabama.
"It was an incredible feeling when 2K Sports showed up at my doorstep," said Wade McGilberry, who won the contest using the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets. "I never thought I'd actually get paid for playing Major League Baseball 2K10, or any video game. It really can happen to you – winning one million dollars changed my life forever."
"2K Sports made video game history last year by giving away $1 million in the 'Perfect Game Challenge,' " added Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at 2K Sports. "We're thrilled to be giving our fans -- from skilled players to novices -- another shot at the prize money with Major League Baseball 2K11.
This year's cover athlete is Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies, one of the rare pitchers to have thrown a perfect game in real life.
"We think that it's only fitting that he'll be inspiring gamers to step onto the mound for their chance at perfection," Argent continued, referring to Halladay.
Right now, if you'd like to warm-up for the competition, 2K has reducded the price of MLB 2K10 to $29.99. Cop one at Amazon.com now. Or, you can wait until March 8th, when 2K11 hits stores ... it's available for pre-order now, also at Amazon.com.
The race to be the first to pitch a "perfect game", in the video game world, will commence on Major League Baseball's Opening Day, April 1, 2011, giving gamers nearly a month to practice with the game before embarking on a quest that only 20 pitchers in baseball history have accomplished.
Refined pitching mechanics and an expanded entry pool make this year's competition even more challenging, as the contest will be open for participants aged 13 and older.
The MLB 2K11 "Perfect Game Challenge" looks to crown a successor to last year's perfect game champion, Wade McGilberry of Semmes, Alabama.
"It was an incredible feeling when 2K Sports showed up at my doorstep," said Wade McGilberry, who won the contest using the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets. "I never thought I'd actually get paid for playing Major League Baseball 2K10, or any video game. It really can happen to you – winning one million dollars changed my life forever."
"2K Sports made video game history last year by giving away $1 million in the 'Perfect Game Challenge,' " added Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at 2K Sports. "We're thrilled to be giving our fans -- from skilled players to novices -- another shot at the prize money with Major League Baseball 2K11.
Following the success of last year's historic $1 million contest for pitching a "perfect game" on MLB 2K10, 2K Sports announced Friday (January 7) that it will once again award a $1 million cash price to the first person to pitch a verified perfect game in its upcoming, next installment of their MLB 2K series.
The race to be the first to pitch a "perfect game", in the video game world, will commence on Major League Baseball's Opening Day, April 1, 2011, giving gamers nearly a month to practice with the game before embarking on a quest that only 20 pitchers in baseball history have accomplished.
Refined pitching mechanics and an expanded entry pool make this year's competition even more challenging, as the contest will be open for participants aged 13 and older.
The MLB 2K11 "Perfect Game Challenge" looks to crown a successor to last year's perfect game champion, Wade McGilberry of Semmes, Alabama.
"It was an incredible feeling when 2K Sports showed up at my doorstep," said Wade McGilberry, who won the contest using the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets. "I never thought I'd actually get paid for playing Major League Baseball 2K10, or any video game. It really can happen to you – winning one million dollars changed my life forever."
"2K Sports made video game history last year by giving away $1 million in the 'Perfect Game Challenge,' " added Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at 2K Sports. "We're thrilled to be giving our fans -- from skilled players to novices -- another shot at the prize money with Major League Baseball 2K11.
This year's cover athlete is Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies, one of the rare pitchers to have thrown a perfect game in real life.
"We think that it's only fitting that he'll be inspiring gamers to step onto the mound for their chance at perfection," Argent continued, referring to Halladay.
Right now, if you'd like to warm-up for the competition, 2K has reducded the price of MLB 2K10 to $29.99. Cop one at Amazon.com now. Or, you can wait until March 8th, when 2K11 hits stores ... it's available for pre-order now, also at Amazon.com.