These screens are from WSB2K1. We'll post WSB2K2 screens as soon as possible. Yes, WSB2K2 will feature online play. That's right, you and your pen pal from New York will finally be able to duke it out into extra innings on SegaNet. While it isn't official, it is expected that the game will support up to two-players online and feature a number of network options.
Players can expect the game to include standard chat functions, user rankings, and roster updates.
If the network performance of NFL2K1 and NBA2K1 are any indication, Visual Concepts latest should be up and running with little slowdown or lag. Online play is a major turn-on, but for anyone who actually played WSB2K1, gameplay is a larger issue. Fortunately, it seems Visual Concepts has addressed all of these problems and has gone the extra mile for us gamers. WSB2K2 comes complete with superb fielder controls, so this time around you only have yourself to blame if you bobble that crucial pop fly. WSB2K2 will also include an impressive amount of modes including, exhibition, season, playoff, franchise, home run derby, and of course, network play.