Major League Baseball 2K9 First Look Preview

[brendanrfoley]

I expect to see screens of 2K9 this week.

Otherwise, count me among those who are concerned. We do, however, know a good deal about 2K9 (more so than we did this time last year).

Between the features list and what the former 2K employee (totally blanking on the name right now, sorry) told us before leaving the company, here's what we know:

-New announcing duo
-Presentation a "major" focus
-New stadium guy was redoing parks before 2K8 shipped
-No more "loading" cutscenes to tax the game engine
-Zone hitting
-Increased hit variety
-Streamlined pitching
-New fielding options

From everything I've read, Visual Concepts knew it was taking over MLB well before 2K8 shippped, and that 2K9 was in pre-production before 2K8 was in our hands. They've likely had longer to work on 2K9 than most teams get to work on a yearly sports release; that has me hopeful we'll all get something we can enjoy.

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by brendanrfoley

I expect to see screens of 2K9 this week. Otherwise, count me among those who are concerned. We do, however, know a good deal about 2K9 (more so than we did this time last year). Between the features list and what the former 2K employee (totally blanking on the name right now, sorry) told us before leaving the company, here's what we know: -New announcing duo -Presentation a "major" focus -New stadium guy was redoing parks before 2K8 shipped -No more "loading" cutscenes to tax the game engine -Zone hitting -Increased hit variety -Streamlined pitching -New fielding options From everything I've read, Visual Concepts knew it was taking over MLB well before 2K8 shippped, and that 2K9 was in pre-production before 2K8 was in our hands. They've likely had longer to work on 2K9 than most teams get to work on a yearly sports release; that has me hopeful we'll all get something we can enjoy.

The thing that bugs me about 2k is their lack of marketing when (at least it seems to me) they aren't confident about a title.. (see MLB 2k8, NHL 2k9)

Like everyone here though.. I'm crossing my fingers they come through this year. The game doesn't have to be the end all.. just bring us a fun, out of the box experience.

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

According to 2K's forum: "MLB screens are on the horizon so expect some good stuff to drop within the next couple of weeks."

Yeah, like the game.


Well, most likely minus the "good" part.

[King Gro23]

I would like to see screens of the New Stadiums that have been designed. I'm anxious, I'm really not concerned about the lack of media
honestly its nothing new with any 2K game. NBA 2K rarely has screens and its a great game if you fix one or two problems and problems are caused by the User.

To get the feel I popped in MLB 2k7 that games graphics as well all know were astonishing
MLB 2K8 just felt cheesy like they gave up on the game. It had graphics of backyard baseball for the gamecube. With VC with 2K MLB I have more confidence in their game

[SFGiantsFan22]

Yes we'll see..hope for the best.

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[CubFan23]

I am hoping as is everyone with a 360 that 2k9 will come through this year. The lack of press for it is no big deal, actually it is making me more curious and a little more optimistic as the release date draws near. As far as the Show goes, last years game was far from perfect, it had a long list of bugs and glitches as well. Both games need to step it up so ALL baseball fans can have a great game for whatever system.

[Crash Davis]

Quote: Originally Posted by CubFan23

I am hoping as is everyone with a 360 that 2k9 will come through this year. The lack of press for it is no big deal, actually it is making me more curious and a little more optimistic as the release date draws near. As far as the Show goes, last years game was far from perfect, it had a long list of bugs and glitches as well. Both games need to step it up so ALL baseball fans can have a great game for whatever system.

xboxer in denial,

[dorismary]

[quote=Crash Davis;2039097303]xboxer in denial

You said it Crash ! I just think at best they will go the way of NHL 2k9 solid play good to build off of but how can player models get worse each year ?
Many thought NHL 2k9 was not new (built from the ground up as 2k claimed )but a rehash of a earlier game that VC did ?
They really just go in circles each year , add and lose functions.
I hope they lose the gimmic stuff and focus on the basics , gameplay , Presentation and new gen Graphics.