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Old 03-05-2008, 04:43 AM   #1
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2K Sports Announces Free Demo of Major League Baseball 2K8 now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

2K Sports Announces Free Demo of Major League
Baseball® 2K8 Now Available for Download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace

While dedicated fans eagerly await the launch of the highly anticipated title, Major League Baseball® 2K8, 2K Sports today announced a free demo is now available for download through Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. Players will be able to practice their skills at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park by playing three full innings as either the Colorado Rockies or Boston Red Sox.

The free game demo will also offer fans a chance to experience the new and exciting features that Major League Baseball 2K8 brings to the virtual diamond through retooled pitching, batting, fielding and baserunning gameplay mechanics. Fans will also get a sneak peek at the stunning realism and depth of gameplay in Major League Baseball 2K8 through new Signature Style™ animations and redesigned stadiums that showcase the detail and specific architecture of each city.

Major League Baseball 2K8, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, is now available in retail stores for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Wii™ home video game system.

For more information about Major League Baseball 2K8, please visit www.2Ksports.com.
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Re: YAAAAA! Demo is out

Yep, it's out.
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:48 AM   #3
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You do not own a PS 3 also do you? If so could you please check if it´s there too?

Might not be the case since PSN only updates on thursdays...
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Old 03-05-2008, 05:19 AM   #4
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Wonder if the demo has framerate issues too?
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Old 03-05-2008, 06:35 AM   #5
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Just been playing the demo a few games. I suck at hitting, but have always had trouble with the hit stick. But I love the new pitching. Can't imagine jumping into a game and playing with it and not going through the tutorial first though. The 5-10 mintues I spent in the tutorial has really helped make it fun. Most of the runs I am giving up are from honest hits or my terrible fielding since for some reason I keep wanting to press the right trigger to make my outfielder go faster. Too much playing my hockey game I guess.

Anyways, the demo is pretty fun.
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Old 03-05-2008, 07:12 AM   #6
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After playing a few demos games i can see both sides of the impressions. I dont know if this demo is very similiar to the retail version however.

I would say the graphics are not special at all, and the game did stutter somewhat on OF and transitions (like the batter coming to bat, etc). I think the batting swing stick is still pretty weak. Plus, i didn't swing at the first two pitches even once and only one was a one in the three innings.

On the plus side, i did like the pitching and new fielding throwing changes. The stutter wasn't horrible for that matter and the bat sounds didn't bother me.

If i didn't read any impressions and the 360 was my only option i think i would still be on the fense about this game where i would have gotten it for sure otherwise.
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What are the teams for the demo and how many innings can you play?

I definitely want to check the demo out after the impressions and reviews being mixed.
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Red Sox and Rockies in Fenway and you can play three innings. Plus the pitching tutorial is in the pause menu once you are in the game as well.
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