MLB 2k7: Pure Baseball?

[MizzouRah]

http://sports.ign.com/articles/737/737995p1.html

Thanks to another site for this link... I can only hope this translates into a truely next gen baseball game as I know I'll be trying to avoid the ps3 when MLB The Show comes out for it. :)


Ben Brinkman, the lead gameplay designer from EA's MVP series has jumped teams, signing with Kush Games to help re-create, re-shape, and re-think the MLB (http://sports.ign.com/articles/737/737995p1.html#) 2K franchise, beginning with 2K7.


We'll see...

[SackAttack]

Dude.

I just hope Brinkman was a major part of what made MVP so great.

[SackAttack]

Look at 2K7 basketball, that's why people love it, it plays a real good game of basketball. Same with hockey. That's what we're trying to do. Those are our models. We're looking at those and seeing what they do, and it's simple stuff, play a good game of baseball.

That's the kind of thing I like to hear.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, not sure what the 3 year plan means for year 1, but this series definitly needs some help.

[MizzouRah]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=16186&type=wmv&pl=game

Some media of the game in action.

[CleBrownsfan]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=16186&type=wmv&pl=game

Some media of the game in action.

What's up with the backround sound?! :eek:

I want to love console baseball games but for some reason I can never get in to them...

[Icy]

MizzouRah do you know if the "career rpg" mode has been enhanced? That would be the best selling point for me.

[DanGarion]

What's up with the backround sound?! :eek:

I want to love console baseball games but for some reason I can never get in to them...

That isn't the sound from the game.

Wow that game is so amazingly beautiful. Wow.

[CleBrownsfan]

I sort of figured that wasn't the in game music just making a point... the game does look freaken sweet

[Terps]

Can already see the MVP influence in the batter/pitcher interface. With the slightly angled camera angle.

[MizzouRah]

MizzouRah do you know if the "career rpg" mode has been enhanced? That would be the best selling point for me.

Not sure yet Icy.


http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/news.html?sid=6163669&tag=gumballs;img;0

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156314 (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3156314)

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/video_player/popup.php?sid=6163914&pid=936391

[sooner333]

I really hope this game is pretty good...if not, I hope they make MVP Baseball playable on the 360, because that game was the best baseball game ever made.

[MizzouRah]

MVP was great, but I still think last year's MLB: The Show, was better.

[sooner333]

MVP was great, but I still think last year's MLB: The Show, was better.

Well, I never played it as I didn't have a ps2...I wish that could have been a multi-platform game.

[Icy]

Found what i was looking for, a preview of how will be the career mode in MLB07.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/gamespace/updates.php?pid=937278&sid=6163792&tag=topslot;title;2&om_act=convert&click=topslot

The best addition to this mode is the now you only control your player on defense instead of the whole team. This is huge for me, in 06 i just fast simmed until my next at bat as I didn't want to control my full team but this year i'll play also in defense. The only thing that dosn't sound so good is that you only play in defense when a ball is going your direction, so when the game loads you as defender, you know already that the ball is going to you. While not perrect I'm sure I'll enjoy playing defense with only my player.

Too bad this won't be in the 360 as I'm not sure how will I enjoy it in my old ps2 with the outdated graphics.

[MizzouRah]

I just want a good baseball game for the 360 that's fun.

[Eaglesfan27]

I just want a good baseball game for the 360 that's fun.


Me too.

[MizzouRah]

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/858/858986/vid_1782261.html


I will say, if the gameplay is good, this game looks incredible. WOW, kleenex please...

[Icy]

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/858/858986/vid_1782261.html


I will say, if the gameplay is good, this game looks incredible. WOW, kleenex please...

Too bad the stupids at 2K don't want to release this game outside USA and ever worse, they make it region coded so we Europeans can't even buy it imported.

It seems that they enjoy loosing money, take a look at their official forums at all the Europeans asking them to release their baseball game and College Hoops region free so we can buy them imported as it's not for sale here.

[MizzouRah]

Too bad the stupids at 2K don't want to release this game outside USA and ever worse, they make it region coded so we Europeans can't even buy it imported.

It seems that they enjoy loosing money, take a look at their official forums at all the Europeans asking them to release their baseball game and College Hoops region free so we can buy them imported as it's not for sale here.

I wonder why they are doing it that way? Seems like they could sales where ever they can get them.

[Icy]

I wonder why they are doing it that way? Seems like they could sales where ever they can get them.

I could understand their policy for games like NBA2k7 that are released both in USA and Europe as probably they make different deals with the distribution channel and the European distributors won't like us Europeans importing the game from USA skipping them. But for games like MLB and College Hoops that are not released in Europe, what do they lose making them region free so we can buy them imported? It's not that we are stealing sales to the European distributors as they don't bring here the games anyway. In fact it's the opposite, letting us to import the games, they are spreading their games here without any distribution cost and maybe open the future market for those distributors to end bringing here all the games.

[cougarfreak]

Will it have a graphic manage only mode?

[MizzouRah]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/screenindex.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gsimage

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/017/reviews/936391_20070118_screen006.jpg

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I'm probably going to end up passing on this one. 'The Show' for PS3 is looking absolutely incredible and it was a great game last year.

I saw a European poster that was unhappy about the region issues on the 360. That's one of the reasons they expect the PS3 to sell well in Europe. No region coding allows for American sports games in Europe and great European soccer games in America. I'm a big sports gamer, so I'm really excited about that.

[Icy]

I saw a European poster that was unhappy about the region issues on the 360. That's one of the reasons they expect the PS3 to sell well in Europe. No region coding allows for American sports games in Europe and great European soccer games in America. I'm a big sports gamer, so I'm really excited about that.

And that is exactly why I might end selling my Xbox360 even when i love it and will purchase a PS3 once is out in Spain (end of March), just because it's region free and I'll be able to import and play USA games like "the show" or "college hoops".

[DanGarion]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/screenindex.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gsimage

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/017/reviews/936391_20070118_screen006.jpg

My god, that is one of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen from a game... :eek:

[wade moore]

I'm probably going to end up passing on this one. 'The Show' for PS3 is looking absolutely incredible and it was a great game last year.

I saw a European poster that was unhappy about the region issues on the 360. That's one of the reasons they expect the PS3 to sell well in Europe. No region coding allows for American sports games in Europe and great European soccer games in America. I'm a big sports gamer, so I'm really excited about that.

I'm digging around for screenshots of The Show and can't find any...

Got any links?

[DanGarion]

I'm probably going to end up passing on this one. 'The Show' for PS3 is looking absolutely incredible and it was a great game last year.

I saw a European poster that was unhappy about the region issues on the 360. That's one of the reasons they expect the PS3 to sell well in Europe. No region coding allows for American sports games in Europe and great European soccer games in America. I'm a big sports gamer, so I'm really excited about that.

Do you have information on this? My understanding is that the game manufactures still decide if a game is region locked or not...

I see lots of articles from mid last year saying it was going to be, but nothing about it since the release.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Here's the factsheet info. I'll try to track down some pics, though it may be tough to get to some sites here at work.......

As you may have heard, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) officially announced this week that MLB 07 The Show™ will be available in Spring 2007, on the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™).

Already widely considered the most authentic baseball simulation available, the franchise now introduces the all-new Road to The Show mode, enabling gamers to play both offense and defense from the created player’s perspective. Providing an even more realistic experience from the mound, the all-new New Pitch Command System (PCS) delivers unsurpassed strategy to pitch selection, as a pitcher’s “pitch comfort” will be predetermined based on a best to worst pitch scenario. It is up the gamer to decide if he/she should try to “work on a pitch” or just go with what is working. Additionally, with the Adaptive Pitching Intelligence (API) feature, catchers will call the game based on the individual strengths and weaknesses of each pitcher as well as analyze tendencies of batters. Gamers will now have the ability to either trust the pitches called by the catcher or shake them off.

As more and more gamers are seeking quality online competition and content, MLB 07 The Show adds to its already robust online feature set and delivers Online League Play, which offers the ability to set up customizable leagues with up to 30 teams, complete with full stat tracking, point benefits and rewards. Additionally, the My Sliders feature allows users to create their perfect game settings and upload them to the MLB 07 The Show server for others to try out.

Due to hit stores this spring as the only officially licensed first party videogame exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, MLB 07 The Show is set to deliver an unrivaled experience for baseball fans.

Road to The Show – Along with Classic Career Mode, MLB 07 The Show introduces an innovative new option. Road to The Show enables gamers to play offense and defense from the created player’s perspective for they plays in which they are involved. The game will automatically fast forward to the next user-integrated sequence with some events occasionally triggering situational goals form coaches or managers.

Always Online – With the PS3, players will have the option to be “Always Online” allowing elements such as MLB Score Ticker, Instant Messaging, Buddy Invites and more to occur at any point. Gamers could be playing an exhibition game and receive an message from a buddy to get into a different game room and go head-to-head. No scoring update in the MLB will be missed, as the MLB.com powered ticker can be seen during any off or online game.

Online League Play – MLB 07 The Show provides today’s sports fanatics with the ability to set up leagues with anywhere from 6-30 teams with full stat tracking, point benefits and rewards. Gamers can customize the league including choosing players, teams, length of schedule and much more. (Note: There are no cross platform leagues available.)

Online News Service / MLB.com Headline News – Sports fanatics can receive all the current happenings in sports today. Information will be updated a few times each hour with news, trades and events from 31 different feeds, each containing 25 unique items. Users can select general MLB® headlines or updates from all 30 teams instantly. New for 07, MLB 07 The Show offers an enhanced Live MLB Ticker, which shows live status of all MLB games going on around the league – with updates several times a minute. This new view will be complete with who is on base, pitching, batting, on-deck and full inning-by-inning box scores.

Rivalry Mode – For those with a competitive nature, Rivalry Mode allows baseball fans to set up and maintain multi-game rivalries between multiple gamers or versus the Artificial Intelligence (AI), and keeps track of the stats throughout the rivalry.

Franchise Mode – Extending the experience of running a team, performance and player morale are tracked on virtually every level – salary, playing time, batting slot, team performance, and much more.

Career Mode – The Career Spotlight underscores all of the accomplishments and failures during a career and showcases them in the limelight. Gamers still need to call the shots, but now the ramifications of actions are documented.

Season Mode – Grind out the162 game season and deal with day-to-day match-ups, refining the lineup and play for the championship just like the pros.

All-Star Game – Lets gamers take the virtual road trip to San Francisco early to see who prevails for home field advantage in the 2007 Fall Classic.

Adaptive Pitching Intelligence (API) – Catchers will call the game based on individual strengths and weaknesses of each pitcher and analyze tendencies of batters. Gamers will have the ability to trust the pitches called by the catcher or shake them off. (The catcher’s recommendations are based off of thousands of actual MLB® stats.)

Pitch Command System (PCS) – Delivering unsurpassed authenticity and strategy to pitch selection, a pitcher’s “pitch comfort” will be predetermined based on a best to worst pitch scenario. It’s up the gamer to decide if they should try to “work on a pitch” or just go with what’s working. The more a player works on a pitch, the better it becomes, and the more a gamer neglects a pitch, the harder it becomes to work the zone.

KEY FEATURES

PlayMaker Fielding – The fielding interface brings the player attributes together with the user’s skill level. With the Fielding Zone Marker, the fielder’s fielding attribute rating will determine the size of the zone that surrounds the ball and its eventual landing location. With highly ranked fielders, the ball marker will be displayed sooner and smaller, making it easier to judge fly balls.

Multi-Branch Fielding – Branch Point Technology goes to a new level as gamers you can now take full control of fielders and break out of any animation in the process. Change a fielding decision and branch out of any animation after the first branch point. With Branch Point Technology, MLB 07 The Show provides unbelievably smooth, fluid transitions for seamless double plays and relays.

Release Point Pitching – Taking video game pitching to a whole new level, gamers must utilize a timing mechanism to learn and realize each pitchers pace and release point, which varies from pitcher to pitcher.

Pitching Confidence Meter – The ultimate pitcher/batter interface returns. Additionally, Pitcher Confidence plays a role in a gamer’s ability to hit release points in the all-new pitch meter, while frequency of mistakes will impact the confidence level of a gamer’s hurler, making it more difficult to paint the corners of the strike zone.

Guess Pitch – Baseball fans can attempt to master the ability to knock one out or hit the grounder to advance the runner by checking the pitch history and correctly guessing which pitch and the location that the pitcher will throw next. If the correct pitch is selected, the power attribute is increased in attempts to leave the yard in a hurry.

Pitch Grips – Gamers will be able to detail the different pitch grips and arm angles that a pitcher has when throwing each pitch. Showing these details in Replay Mode shows what to look for in release point and pitch arm angle from 15 different pitches.

40-Man Roster – Provides the ability to take full control of a team’s roster and manage all 40 players for each and every game.

My Sliders (Up/Downloadable) – The My Sliders option gives users the ability to create their perfect game settings offline by adjusting game sliders. Gamers can then save these adjustments to memory and, when online, upload to them to the MLB 07 The Show server for other users to try and let the online community be the judge on finding the perfect game.

MLB® Player Motion Captures – MLB 07 The Show features dozens of professional athletes including David Wright, David Ortiz, Eric Chavez, Roger Clemens, Shawn Green, Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman, Tim Hudson, Darryl Hamilton, Troy Percival, Brett Tomko, Mo Vaughn and more.

Thousands of Personalized Animations – Authenticity: featuring personalized player animations for everything from walk-ups, rituals, stances and swings and even emotions.

New Umpire Personalities – Providing even more realism to the diamond, MLB 07 The Show features umpires with unique tendencies and animations. Each umpire will have his own definition of the strike zone, and it’s up to the gamer to figure out if the umpire is calling the zone high, low, or giving the corners.

Managers / Coaches – MLB® managers and coaches will be on the field calling the shots.

KEY FEATURES

MLB Authenticity, Subtleties & Nuances – MLB 07 The Show features drag bunts, wild pitches, broken bats, check swings, off-line throws and much more.

Crowd Interaction – Gamers will see a vast array of new ambient elements including: fans coming, going and reaching for foul balls, vendors, 7th inning stretch, the wave, standing ovations and much, much more. These new subtleties make MLB 07 The Show truly feel like a day at the ballpark.

Wind Effects – MLB 07 The Show features a wind display showing wind speed and direction. Depending upon the severity of the wind, the ball will drift according to the speed and direction. Wind effects will force the player to take the proper route to the ball and make adjustments on the fly.

3-Man Booth & Progressive Commentary – Rex Hudler, Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell provide the most comprehensive commentary heard in any baseball videogame. MLB 07 The Show sets the bar high with the Progressive Commentary that changes as the user progresses throughout the game by adapting to current actions and situations.

[wade moore]

I've been able to find info, just not screenies..

But thanks for that!

[Icy]

Do you have information on this? My understanding is that the game manufactures still decide if a game is region locked or not...

I see lots of articles from mid last year saying it was going to be, but nothing about it since the release.

I'm checking in play-asia.com that sells games worlwide and they show all the PS3 games as no region locked (while most of the Xbox360 are).

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Well, I couldn't get to some of the sites where screen shots may be located. But I did find this one screen shot on Sony's unofficial blog. Nothing earth-shattering though, as it is a screen shot from even earlier than this linked post. I think this screen shot was released in October.

http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=222

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow. That is a nice screen shot. Can't wait to read reviews.

[dervack]

Well, I couldn't get to some of the sites where screen shots may be located. But I did find this one screen shot on Sony's unofficial blog. Nothing earth-shattering though, as it is a screen shot from even earlier than this linked post. I think this screen shot was released in October.

http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=222
I hope the game looks better than that screenshot does.

[Yellow5]

My god, that is one of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen from a game... :eek:

Yeah the graphics look slick, I just hope they fix everything that was wrong with the game last year. Yesterday Gamespot posted a new summary giving impressions from a hands-on play session they had with the game. Not a lot of new changes, looks like the developers are going to focus on fixing all of last years flaws and improving on things that worked well.

As much as I would love to have this the day it comes out, I'm gonna wait for reviews before I spend my money on it.

[Eaglesfan27]

As much as I would love to have this the day it comes out, I'm gonna wait for reviews before I spend my money on it.


After last year's problems, I'm in 100% agreement.

[MizzouRah]

I'm probably going to end up passing on this one. 'The Show' for PS3 is looking absolutely incredible and it was a great game last year.

I saw a European poster that was unhappy about the region issues on the 360. That's one of the reasons they expect the PS3 to sell well in Europe. No region coding allows for American sports games in Europe and great European soccer games in America. I'm a big sports gamer, so I'm really excited about that.

Why do you have to "pimp" your ps3 all the time? Funny, you only turned up one screen shot and it doesn't even compare to what MLB 07 looks like thus far. :rolleyes: Where is the looking absolutely incredible screen shots at? :rolleyes:

I'm not getting a ps3 nor do I care that you're passing on this game to get the one exclusive game the 360 won't have.

[MizzouRah]

If that scoreboard in that screen shot updates itself while the other games are playing, that would be incredible!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Here's a preview of MLB 2K7 for the PS3.......

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/757/757057p1.html

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Why do you have to "pimp" your ps3 all the time? Funny, you only turned up one screen shot and it doesn't even compare to what MLB 07 looks like thus far. :rolleyes: Where is the screen shots at? :rolleyes:

I'm not getting a ps3 nor do I care that you're passing on this game to get the one exclusive game the 360 won't have.

I found the screenshots but I'll post them in another thread. I apologize that I upset you. All I was stating was that my preference would be 'The Show'. Obviously, I'm going to have to mention PS3 somewhere along those lines because it is available only for the PS3, so that's obviously not a choice for you. In your position, MLB 2K7 definitely looks like the best alternative. I'm sure there will be plenty to like about the game.

[MizzouRah]

I found the screenshots but I'll post them in another thread. I apologize that I upset you. All I was stating was that my preference would be 'The Show'. Obviously, I'm going to have to mention PS3 somewhere along those lines because it is available only for the PS3, so that's obviously not a choice for you. In your position, MLB 2K7 definitely looks like the best alternative. I'm sure there will be plenty to like about the game.

I think I'm just upset I'll have to play MLB The Show on our ps2 this year. :D

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I think I'm just upset I'll have to play MLB The Show on our ps2 this year. :D

I figured the fact that you're doing so well on your new dynasty might be putting you on edge too. I'm willing to take the heat if it helps you weather another day. ;)

[MizzouRah]

I figured the fact that you're doing so well on your new dynasty might be putting you on edge too. I'm willing to take the heat if it helps you weather another day. ;)

Yeah, dip rage is definitly on hand this weekend. :D

[MizzouRah]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=16557&type=mov&pl=game

HD Video interview. The jerseys blowing in the wind are a little over the top, but damn this game looks unreal. Talk about getting the baseball itch already.

[Eaglesfan27]

That looks amazing except I agree that the jerseys are moving too much. Hopefully, that is a game with a high amount of wind. I can't wait to read reviews on the actual gameplay.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, me too. If those were Cubs home jerseys maybe. :)

The game is really beautiful though.

[cougarfreak]

Honestly............games looking good are getting old when they don't play worth a crap. Wasn't that the problem with last years version??? I won't buy another console game w/o a rental anymore.

[Icy]

Yeah, me too. If those were Cubs home jerseys maybe. :)

The game is really beautiful though.

Mizzou, are you talking about PS2 or PS3 graphics? I guess that you, like me, will get that game for our PS2.

[dervack]

Mizzou, are you talking about PS2 or PS3 graphics? I guess that you, like me, will get that game for our PS2.
I think he's getting it for the 360.

[Icy]

I think he's getting it for the 360.

Oops, yes, i thought he was talking about the show.

[MizzouRah]

Yes, MLB 2k7 for the 360 if it gets good reviews, if not.. I'll get MLB The Show for the ps2.

[MizzouRah]

More from the 2k7 crew on the 360

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?r=1&type=wmv&id=16563 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?r=1&type=wmv&id=16563)
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?r=1&type=wmv&id=16569 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?r=1&type=wmv&id=16569)

[AgustusM]

damn - that is really the first game I have seen where I felt like the 360 version was so much better then the regular version.

[CraigSca]

I love the graphics, but there are already a few things that concern me:

As the guys on the sports blog said - what's with the wind blowing the uniforms at 100mph in every shot?!

Why is the 2nd baseman running all-out to attempt a catch of a fly ball that eventually short hops the right-center wall?

Is it bad when the producer mentions that in working with having crowd-specific cheers one of the cheers he specifically speaks of is, "C'mon Jeter, get another double!"

[Terps]

There have been videos where the jerseys haven't been blowing at all, maybe they changed the weather settings to show that off.

I saw the videos with random fielders running all over trying to catch fly balls, I think it's more likely that those are user controlled players that don't know what they're doing.

[MizzouRah]

http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=5827967

Great blog by the developer.

[MizzouRah]

I love the graphics, but there are already a few things that concern me:

As the guys on the sports blog said - what's with the wind blowing the uniforms at 100mph in every shot?!

Why is the 2nd baseman running all-out to attempt a catch of a fly ball that eventually short hops the right-center wall?

Is it bad when the producer mentions that in working with having crowd-specific cheers one of the cheers he specifically speaks of is, "C'mon Jeter, get another double!"

I'm taking a "wait and see" approach, but they have some time before release to tweak things.

[MizzouRah]

http://www.operationsports.com/movies/mlb2k7/mlb2k7.mov

[MizzouRah]

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...23690&t=445797 (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...23690&t=445797)

From a poster at OS. MLB 2k7 for $29.99 + another $10 off if you use google checkout.

Some are saying it's for the Xbox (could be) as the platform says Xbox, but the title and picture of the game says, Xbox 360.

I might take a chance on this - it's like $26 if you use the google checkout option. I've seen it for $60 everywhere else.

Even if it's total garbage, EB games will probably give you $30 for it. :)

[Eaglesfan27]

I'll be shocked if that isn't the Xbox version. 2k games for the current gen have all been reduced price this year.

[MizzouRah]

I'll be shocked if that isn't the Xbox version. 2k games for the current gen have all been reduced price this year.

It definitly could be and might be, BUT the box on the page is the 360 version, no doubt. A poster from OS says his order says, MLB 2k7: 360.

I see the page is down now.

[MizzouRah]

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2615704&cp=&sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&origkw=MLB+2k7&kw=mlb+2k7&parentPage=search

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[MizzouRah]

What the hell, I purchased it.

[Balldog]

What the hell, I purchased it.

Ditto, worst case scenario is the game sucks and I can trade it in for pretty close to the same amount!

[MizzouRah]

Call 1-800-TOYSRUS and cancel your order. I received an email stating the order had been changed to Xbox: MLB 2k7 instead of the 360 verison. I called and the lady told me it was a mistake, surprise! I immediately cancelled the order.

Oh well...

[MizzouRah]

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="90%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=quote>Interview up at OS...

http://features.operationsports.com/features.aspx?game=mlb2k7int (http://features.operationsports.com/features.aspx?game=mlb2k7int)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="90%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Quote:</TD></TR><TR><TD class=quote>Operation Sports: Will there be in game saves?

Jason Teirstein: Yes, both Exhibition and Franchise modes will allow you to save mid-game.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

YES!!!!!!!!!

[Terps]

Operation Sports: How will rain and weather affect gameplay? Will we see any rain delays? Will weather have any effect on whether the retractable roofs are open or closed during gameplay?
Jason Teirstein: There will be rain delays and rain outs. The weather will effect whether or not retractable roofs are open. On top of that, there are weather effects on batted balls.

Sounds good.

[Eaglesfan27]

Good news in those last two posts.

[Balldog]

Call 1-800-TOYSRUS and cancel your order. I received an email stating the order had been changed to Xbox: MLB 2k7 instead of the 360 verison. I called and the lady told me it was a mistake, surprise! I immediately cancelled the order.

Oh well...

This pisses me off, cause how can your item description be wrong?

[SackAttack]

So Gamenikki's going to have the opportunity to ask producer Ben Brinkman a few questions about the game on Thursday.

Is there something in particular any of you are dying to know?

[Icy]

So Gamenikki's going to have the opportunity to ask producer Ben Brinkman a few questions about the game on Thursday.

Is there something in particular any of you are dying to know?

Why do they keep releasing their Baseball games region locked for Xbox360 when there is a good amount of fans from Europe, specially UK where baseball is followed with interest, asking for an European release or at least a region free release. 2k Sports is only punishing the 360 owners as the game is region free for the PS3 (all them are).

[MizzouRah]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/news.html?sid=6164397&q=MLB%202k7

I gave in and pre-ordered this game over the weekend. Rumor is it will be released on 02/26 and in stores on the 27th.

Can't wait for the demo!

[TroyF]

Will the 2K baseball game, for the first time ever, not suck?

Ask him if there is any plans to release future versions on the Wii with a control scheme to take advantage of the controller.

[MizzouRah]

Screw the Wii. ;)

[Terps]

Ask if the "Rocket Arms" are fixed, and if the CPU actually uses the cut-off man this year.

That would solve a lot of problems alone.

[MizzouRah]

Ask if the "Rocket Arms" are fixed, and if the CPU actually uses the cut-off man this year.

That would solve a lot of problems alone.

I've watched videos where both of these issues seem to be fixed.

[SackAttack]

Also, that question has been answered by the devs in other articles. I only get 5 or so, so I'd like to try to hit some stuff that either hasn't been asked, or is relevant without being obvious for the OTHER guys who're in on the call.

[Pumpy Tudors]

This question is probably too specific for your call with them, but I'm wondering if they've fixed the "squished" look of the game in widescreen. Frankly, the usage of screen space in last year's game was absolutely terrible.

[Terps]

How about if CPU lineup management in franchise mode has been fixed? Stuff like Jim Thome batting 9th and things like that.

Also, the runners on second diving back to the bag on ground balls to either side of the infield.

[MizzouRah]

how cpu ai?

[Terps]

too many pancakes in 2k6

[MizzouRah]

POTD: Cardinals vs Giants

http://sports.ign.com/articles/766/766529p1.html

[Icy]

The graphics are incredible, almost photo realistic. I'm really tempted to put my 360 for sale in ebay and to buy the PS3 for "the show" and this. The Ps3 will be for sale in Europe in 20 days or so.

[Eaglesfan27]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/news.html?sid=6164397&q=MLB%202k7

I gave in and pre-ordered this game over the weekend. Rumor is it will be released on 02/26 and in stores on the 27th.

Can't wait for the demo!


Per a new gamespot article, the game will officially be in stores on the 27th. Some good bands doing the soundtrack:


This season, 2K Sports is sticking with the indie music theme with selections from vets and new acts. The soundtrack, announced today, will include game soundtrack staples Wolfmother, buzz band Tapes 'n Tapes (who will also head up the 2K Sports Hit-n-Run tour), up-and-comers The M's, and established acts such as Nirvana, The Pixies, and The Stooges. The full soundtrack is listed below.

2K Sports also revealed that much like the glove of Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez, MLB 2K7 is golden. The game will be available on February 27 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. DS and Game Boy Advance versions will be released later this spring. For more information, read GameSpot's previous coverage (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/index.html).

Artist, Song Title
311 "Down"
Bishop Allen "Middle Management"
Cities in Dust "Emergency"
Death From Above 1979 "Little Girl"
Dixie Witch "Set the Speed"
Editors "Munich"
Five Horse Johnson "I Can’t Shake It"
Greatdayforup "Man’s Ruin"
Les Savy Fav "Hold On To Your Genre"
Nerf Herder "High Five Anxiety"
Nirvana "Breed"
Sublime "Summertime"
Tapes ‘n Tapes "Insistor"
The Jealous Sound "Naïve"
The M’s "Plan Of The Man"
The Pixies "Mr. Grieves"
The Specials "A Message to you Rudy"
The Stooges "I Feel Alright"
The Thermals "A Passing Feeling"
The Walkmen "The Rat"
Wolfmother "Woman"

[MizzouRah]

Per a new gamespot article, the game will officially be in stores on the 27th. Some good bands doing the soundtrack:


This season, 2K Sports is sticking with the indie music theme with selections from vets and new acts. The soundtrack, announced today, will include game soundtrack staples Wolfmother, buzz band Tapes 'n Tapes (who will also head up the 2K Sports Hit-n-Run tour), up-and-comers The M's, and established acts such as Nirvana, The Pixies, and The Stooges. The full soundtrack is listed below.

2K Sports also revealed that much like the glove of Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez, MLB 2K7 is golden. The game will be available on February 27 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. DS and Game Boy Advance versions will be released later this spring. For more information, read GameSpot's previous coverage (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k7/index.html).

Artist, Song Title
311 "Down"
Bishop Allen "Middle Management"
Cities in Dust "Emergency"
Death From Above 1979 "Little Girl"
Dixie Witch "Set the Speed"
Editors "Munich"
Five Horse Johnson "I Can’t Shake It"
Greatdayforup "Man’s Ruin"
Les Savy Fav "Hold On To Your Genre"
Nerf Herder "High Five Anxiety"
Nirvana "Breed"
Sublime "Summertime"
Tapes ‘n Tapes "Insistor"
The Jealous Sound "Naïve"
The M’s "Plan Of The Man"
The Pixies "Mr. Grieves"
The Specials "A Message to you Rudy"
The Stooges "I Feel Alright"
The Thermals "A Passing Feeling"
The Walkmen "The Rat"
Wolfmother "Woman"

"Woman" by Wolfmother is an excellent song!

[MizzouRah]

POTD: Yankees and Mets

http://media.sports.ign.com/articles/766/766886/vids_1.html

[Terps]

Vids look great for not being in HD. I wish they would show CPU vs. CPU though, because the guy playing as the Mets swings at everything and throws everything down the middle.

Lots of nice touches in the videos, and without even playing it yet can already tell it's a world of difference from 2K6.

I just wish the stupid demo would come out already.

[SackAttack]

So the conference call got pushed back from today to Monday, and will be twice as long.

So while the questions are already in, there may be time for extras.

[Terps]

Do you have a list of what questions you asked? Or, some main ones at least?

[Balldog]

Vids look great for not being in HD. I wish they would show CPU vs. CPU though, because the guy playing as the Mets swings at everything and throws everything down the middle.

Lots of nice touches in the videos, and without even playing it yet can already tell it's a world of difference from 2K6.

I just wish the stupid demo would come out already.

Yeah, unfortunately every video from IGN on a sports game means nothing to me...I'd like to see someone who knows something about sports play these games in their videos.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, unfortunately every video from IGN on a sports game means nothing to me...I'd like to see someone who knows something about sports play these games in their videos.

I don't think the game is going to be perfect in terms of gameplay, but I at least hope it's playable.

[BigMak]

http://www.5w-g.com/

[MizzouRah]

http://www.5w-g.com/

Read that writeup this morning and it's just what I was hoping in it's first year under Brinkman.

It's a definite purchase for me now, I'll be picking it up on Tuesday.

Another POTD:

http://media.sports.ign.com/articles...28/vids_1.html (http://media.sports.ign.com/articles/767/767428/vids_1.html)

[jbmagic]

It's a definite purchase for me now, I'll be picking it up on Tuesday.


No shit.

The way you been pimping this game to us, who would of thought differently. :)

[Joe Canadian]

When is this coming out? Amazon says 02/26, but everywhere else I look it says 03/05.

[samifan24]

When is this coming out? Amazon says 02/26, but everywhere else I look it says 03/05.

I believe the release date was pushed up from 3/5 to 2/26. It's coming out on Tuesday.

[MizzouRah]

Yep, 02/27 it will be in stores.

[MizzouRah]

Demo is up!

Too bad I'm at work. :(

[Pumpy Tudors]

Wow, are they really shipping on a Monday instead of a Tuesday? I'll check out some stores tomorrow. I've already bought two XBox 360 games in the past week (NBA Street Homecourt and Pro Evo Soccer), but I'm most excited about this baseball game. If I find it, it's coming home with me tomorrow night!

[MizzouRah]

Wow, are they really shipping on a Monday instead of a Tuesday? I'll check out some stores tomorrow. I've already bought two XBox 360 games in the past week (NBA Street Homecourt and Pro Evo Soccer), but I'm most excited about this baseball game. If I find it, it's coming home with me tomorrow night!

It should definitly be in stores tomorrow. I'm checking today.

[Icy]

I'll check the demo now... from the game i won't be able to play in the 360 :/

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow, are they really shipping on a Monday instead of a Tuesday? I'll check out some stores tomorrow. I've already bought two XBox 360 games in the past week (NBA Street Homecourt and Pro Evo Soccer), but I'm most excited about this baseball game. If I find it, it's coming home with me tomorrow night!


Not to threadjack, but how is Pro Evo Soccer? I've considered getting it, but read some things I didn't like in the review (less editing options for example.) As far as MLB 2k7, I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions (as well as Todd's and everyone elses.)

[Pumpy Tudors]

Not to threadjack, but how is Pro Evo Soccer? I've considered getting it, but read some things I didn't like in the review (less editing options for example.) As far as MLB 2k7, I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions (as well as Todd's and everyone elses.)
I'd love to answer this, but I haven't even opened the package yet. It's on the agenda for tonight or tomorrow. :)

[Icy]

Not to threadjack, but how is Pro Evo Soccer? I've considered getting it, but read some things I didn't like in the review (less editing options for example.) As far as MLB 2k7, I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions (as well as Todd's and everyone elses.)

Pro Evo Soccer 6 is the best soccer game ever for current gen, so realistic. The next gen version graphics are of course way better, but it seems that they were in a hurry to release it so they removed some features in the next gen release, like some editing options and the mode where you start with a crap team and need to signup players etc to make it competitive.

If you like to play with the default real teams, players etc you won't miss those features missed in the next gen version and the graphics are awesome.

[Eaglesfan27]

Pro Evo Soccer 6 is the best soccer game ever for current gen, so realistic. The next gen version graphics are of course way better, but it seems that they were in a hurry to release it so they removed some features in the next gen release, like some editing options and the mode where you start with a crap team and need to signup players etc to make it competitive.

If you like to play with the default real teams, players etc you won't miss those features missed in the next gen version and the graphics are awesome.


Thanks. I'll wait for next year's version on the 360, most likely. The editing options are important to me. The mode where you start with a crap team is even more important. I enjoyed building that team up in previous versions.

[Icy]

Thanks. I'll wait for next year's version on the 360, most likely. The editing options are important to me. The mode where you start with a crap team is even more important. I enjoyed building that team up in previous versions.

That is why i didn't buy it either for the 360 and why it has been criticized a lot, it seems next year it will be the real deal in next gen consoles.

[MizzouRah]

Get out of my MLB thread! ;)

Sucks you have to be a gold member to get this demo as I'm not much on online gaming. :(

[Terps]

My demo is taking forever to download, it took about 10 minutes to go from 38 to 39 percent... But, I will post impressions once it's done.

I know it's Mets/Cardinals, game 7 of the NLCS and you start in the 7th inning.

[MizzouRah]

I can imagine how hard XBL is getting hammered right now.

GO CARDINALS!!

[Terps]

Well, an hour later now and I'm at 55%. Ugh. This feels like having dial-up.

[Eaglesfan27]

Well, an hour later now and I'm at 55%. Ugh. This feels like having dial-up.


Hopefully, it is less slow when I attempt to download tonight. I'm looking forward to trying to get a few "games" in tonight.

[Joe Canadian]

Hopefully some reviews and impressions get posted tonight in various places. I'm buying a game tomorrow and it's either this or Gears. If I hear good things about this before tomorrow I'll get 2k7, if not, it's gonna have to wait.

[Pumpy Tudors]

To bring the threadjack back for a moment, I was under the impression that the Master League mode was in Pro Evo for the 360, just without the editing options. Now I'm scared to open the package.

[dj_morton]

I hate being stationed in the UK! AAEFES never has games on release date. Hopefully the game will be here in a week or 2.

[jbmagic]

Get out of my MLB thread! ;)

Sucks you have to be a gold member to get this demo as I'm not much on online gaming. :(


Then remove your Xbox 360 Gamertag from the post here.. Its very misleading :)

[Terps]

At 70% now. The game will be out by the time this is done downloading.

[Joe Canadian]

I'm at 78% after only 2 hours.

[SackAttack]

Almost conference call time.

I hope my typing skills are bringing their A-game today.

[Icy]

To bring the threadjack back for a moment, I was under the impression that the Master League mode was in Pro Evo for the 360, just without the editing options. Now I'm scared to open the package.

Oopps, my bad, i just double checked and only the Online Master League in the 360 has been removed, but not the single player one. Sorry for the confusion.

[DanGarion]

I just walked my wife through downloading the demo for me so I can check it out when I get home. Kick ass!

[dj_morton]

I'm at 57% in about 30 min..pretty quick I'd say...

Still no reviews? C'mon people!

[MizzouRah]

I'm at 57% in about 30 min..pretty quick I'd say...

Still no reviews? C'mon people!

I'll be off work in 15 mins. :D

[Joe Canadian]

Just finished my first "game" with the demo...as someone who has never played a 2K baseball game the fielding is no where near as good as with the MVP games.

[dj_morton]

Kind of a let down..I sat around for a hour downloading the game only to play 3 innings! The graphics were great, and I did like the fielding. Green even robbed me of a HR. Replay was pretty cool. I'm buying it ASAP :)

[MizzouRah]

I've read the fielding is the worst part so far. I'll see for myself soon.

[Joe Canadian]

As far as the graphics go... the players look great. The fans and stadiums leave a lot to be desired.

[Joe Canadian]

Kind of a let down..I sat around for a hour downloading the game only to play 3 innings! The graphics were great, and I did like the fielding. Green even robbed me of a HR. Replay was pretty cool. I'm buying it ASAP :)

People are saying that there are too many robbed HR's just in the demo... I've played twice hit 4 HR's and have been waiting for it to happen, nothing yet.

[Terps]

I'm in the 12th inning of my first 'game.' One thing that needs to be toned down is guys robbing homers over the wall, I've hit two shots with Rolen now, one robbed by Shawn Green and another by Endy Chavez.

I like the lineup card when you hit the left bumper, looks handwritten like it would in real life. Tells you who is available, you can sub, pinch hit and warm pitchers up from this screen. Nice touch.

I beaned Floyd on purpose and Randolph came out to argue but neither he or Suppan got ejected.

I did injure Suppan going for a ground ball with Pujols and ran into him. Pujols' mannerisms are spot on.

Graphics are great on my 34" Widescreen HD WEGA. The sound is good, but I don't play sports games with announcers so I'll be turning those off.

The sliders are available in the demo, so if there's anything you don't like you can tweak the sliders to see if they work right or not. I noticed there are sliders for catcher, infielder, and outfielder arm strength now, those weren't there last year.

The fielding camera doesn't bother me, although I've read that people hate it. I turned off the option 'Keep Fielder In View' so maybe that has to do with it.

A lot of hit variety so far. I don't use the Swing Stick, as I like classic timing based hitting. But a good variety of grounders, deep fly balls, bloopers, hits to the gaps and the like. It seems like it's all dependent on location of the pitch and the timing of your swing, not just random hit locations.

I hate behind the pitcher cameras and I'm trying to find a way to pitch from the hitting view.

Beltran just made an amazing diving catch to rob me of what would have been a double to the gap by Encarnacion.

Wagner just intentionally walked Rolen (because he hit those 2 deep shots that were robbed his last 2 AB's?) after I hit a double with Edmonds. I then hit a ground rule double on the very next pitch with Yadier Molina to make it 2-1. Wagner then intentionally walked Miles to pitch to the 9th hitter. I ended up putting the side down in order in the bottom of the 13th to win 2-1.

The batter/pitcher interface is still my favorite since High Heat.

So, that's just random things I figured I would type up as I was playing, if you have any questions that can be answered in a 3 inning demo, let me know.

[Terps]

Started a new one right after using the Mets this time. Pitching with Chad Bradford, they brought in a pinch hitter for the pitcher who lined the ball right back at Bradford and nailed him right in the head. He went down immediately and was holding his head and now he's out of the game with a concussion.

[Joe Canadian]

I do really like the pitching interface where the catcher picks the pitches and then you can wave them off. For those who've played this series in the past, is there a rating given to catchers to determine how good they are at picking this stuff or is it simply a cosmetic thing?

[Terps]

That's new for this year (pitchers calling every pitch), but there's a rating so for example Pudge Rodriguez will have a higher call game rating than say Paul Bako.

[Terps]

I hit a 2 run homer with David Wright in the bottom of the 8th in this past game I played to win 3-2.

I brought Wagner in in the 9th and on the last batter I got a strikeout but a passed ball and threw the batter out at 1st to end the game.

[MizzouRah]

I'm up to like 43% on the download. Thanks for the impressions!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow. It just downloaded for me in under 30 minutes while I was watching the last Office episode. If possible, I'm going to try playing with auto fielding on (which is usually how I prefer to play baseball games.) I like how player ratings are done as letters rather than pure numbers (assuming not all B's perform the same.) I want to see players on auto fielding play differently based on ratings.

[Terps]

I don't think there is auto fielding in the demo or retail copy EF27.

[Eaglesfan27]

Terps, under "Control Settings" there is an option to change the pitching camera to behind the batter. That is also where the option is to switch the pitching interface, pitchpoint, and batting interface (I'm going with Classic Control.)

[Eaglesfan27]

I don't think there is auto fielding in the demo or retail copy EF27.


I can't find it in the demo, but I'm hoping to hear from one of you guys tomorrow that it is in the retail copy.

[Terps]

Yeah, I think I read in previews it's not there at all. But it will move your fielder towards the ball a bit if you don't move him as a bit of a auto assist.

[Joe Canadian]

I don't think there is auto fielding in the demo or retail copy EF27.

How can a game not have that feature?

[Terps]

I don't remember it being there last year either.

[INDalltheway]

Awesome.. This game has just been fun to play so far. I have played as both teams, and I have just had a blast. The biggest thing for me is that it feels like an actual playoff game. The way the announcers are calling the game, and my favorite part is the 'nerve' rating. I just brought Adam Wainwright into the game in the bottom of the 9th to close out the game and his pitching cursor is going all over the place. I can't control one bit where he will be throwing the ball. So I had to have a mound visit to somewhat settle him down and have a better chance at locating pitches. Like I said, it just feels like playoff baseball.

[Eaglesfan27]

How can a game not have that feature?


Yeah, I don't get that. That might be enough of a reason for me not to buy if it isn't in the retail version.

[Terps]

For those that are registered over on Operation Sports, there's a huge demo impressions thread and there is a Q&A thread for both the 360 and PS3 versions of 2 admins that have the game.

[Terps]

In the Q&A thread he says that he doesn't see auto fielding in the options.

[Eaglesfan27]

I do love the pitching interface (even though I suck at pitching.) The ability to see ratings, what percentage of each pitch you have thrown, and how the pitches break is very slick.


Edited to add: I'm not sure because I've only played as the Cardinals, but they nicely emulate Eckstein's weak arm (which just cost me a run.)

[Terps]

I'm not sure how willing you are to delve into franchise play, but I was wondering if even in exhibition play there is a varied attendance based on who you play and where you play?

I dont know about exhibition but its definetly varies in season. Opening day Camden Yards was sold out for me. In July when my o's were 7 games under .500 there was about 20,000 fans there. I love that part.


I've wanted that back in a baseball game for the longest time.<!-- / message -->

[samifan24]

Is anyone else planning on picking up the Xbox (original) version of this game if it gets good reviews? I can't afford an X-box 360!

[MizzouRah]

No auto fielding, but for some reason it hasn't been an issue for me. I turned the option to keep the fielder on the screen off and that has helped me.

The pitching interface might be the best I've played so far in my baseball gaming life, wow it's fun!

I like the "classic" hitting as I suck at the swing stick right now. I also love the commentating of the game as I'm so used to these two calling games.

So far, color me impressed. I REALLY want to play at Busch in the daytime to see the dynamic lighting. Graphics don't appear to be as good in this demo as I've watched on some of the HD videos, but I think it's that ugly park. :P

The pace of the game is perfect, imho. Overall - and this is only a 3 inning demo, it's better than I expected for the first year of Brinkman and 2k's plans to overhaul the game. Will DEFINITLY be picking up the retail version tomorrow.

Oh yeah, typical 2k presentation, which really immerses me into the game.

[Terps]

I'm going to go to WalMart at midnight to see if they have it for sale yet.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm going to give the demo another try tomorrow, but I think the lack of auto fielding might be a deal breaker for me. I've already given up an inside the park homer and a triple because of having trouble with the fielding/fielding camera. It's also hurting me in the infield, but not as much. It seems to be frustrating the mod on OS who is answering questions re: the retail version as well. If this game had auto fielding, I'd be going to pick it up tomorrow.

[MizzouRah]

I'm going to give the demo another try tomorrow, but I think the lack of auto fielding might be a deal breaker for me. I've already given up an inside the park homer and a triple because of having trouble with the fielding/fielding camera. It's also hurting me in the infield, but not as much. It seems to be frustrating the mod on OS who is answering questions re: the retail version as well. If this game had auto fielding, I'd be going to pick it up tomorrow.

There's no doubt you'll see more fielding options nexy year, I just think they ran out of time as they concentrated on other things in year 1 of the Brinkman era.

I still have a ps2 and I know The Show is going to be another excellent game, but I'm going to get MLB for now and keep an open mind.

I really don't have much of an issue with fielding so far. Yes I've missed a fly ball last game, but I'm getting used to it (your fielder will start moving towards the ball).

[jbergey22]

Can anyone confirm or deny if this will be at Walmart at midnight? I called the store and they didnt seem to have much of an answer for me.

[MizzouRah]

So far, the show isn't getting glaring talk right now.. something about lag after hitting a ball and bad CPU decisions like not pinch hitting for a pitcher in the late innings while trailing. Same thing that bugged me in an overall stellar game.

[Joe Canadian]

Can anyone confirm or deny if this will be at Walmart at midnight? I called the store and they didnt seem to have much of an answer for me.

Calling Walmart about video games is a complete waste of time, actually calling them about anything is a waste of time unless you have the UPC code and get a helpful associate that will grab a price gun and check if it's in stock. Most of the time they'll just glance at the game cabinet and if they don't see it then they don't have it.

[Joe Canadian]

dola,

Still torn about getting this tomorrow, I'll check out OS tomorrow to see if there are anymore retail impressions then make a decision. It's either this or Gears tomorrow, and right now I'm leaning towards Gears.

Like Eagles said, the lack of an auto-fielding option is hurting the chances I pick this up. I don't even remember the last time I played a baseball video game where this wasn't an option, I've never played the 2K games but I always remember this in MVP & Triple Play.

[Terps]

Just had another great game playing as the Cards vs. the Mets. Nothing much happened until after it was in extra innings, where I hit a solo HR with Pujols to make it 2-1 in the 11th. The Mets struck right back scraping together a few hits and a sac fly to tie it at 2.

Fast forward to the bottom of the 12th, with one out Jose Reyes TRIPLES. The very next batter Reyes breaks for home as the pitch is leaving my hand and LoDuca lays down a perfect bunt down the 1st base line, by the time it's fielded Reyes had already scored a few seconds prior.

Mets win 3-2.

[SackAttack]

Gonna have the highlights of the Brinkman interview up later tonight.

[Balldog]

I'm throwing a lot of wild pitches, what am I doing wrong? I'm aiming at the mit and I've released the pitch at different times and seem to get a random amount of WP.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm throwing a lot of wild pitches, what am I doing wrong? I'm aiming at the mit and I've released the pitch at different times and seem to get a random amount of WP.


Are you pressing the pitch button again after you release? It took me a game to figure out as well (via reading the tips), but once you release the pitch button that sets the power. You then need to press the pitch button again as the crosshairs snap back to the pitch location (which is hard for me to time.) If you don't press the button at all after release, you will either throw a meatball or a wild pitch.

[Balldog]

Are you pressing the pitch button again after you release? It took me a game to figure out as well (via reading the tips), but once you release the pitch button that sets the power. You then need to press the pitch button again as the crosshairs snap back to the pitch location (which is hard for me to time.) If you don't press the button at all after release, you will either throw a meatball or a wild pitch.

Haha! Well that explains it! I'll try that.

[MizzouRah]

If you hit the right or left thumbstick, you can shake off the catcher's call.

[Icy]

Ok, just put my xbox360 premium for sale, i'm sick of the region locks. I'll buy a PS3 to play this, College Hoops, NCAA Football and MLB The Show 07 plus future games that are not available to Europeans Xbox360 owners. I'll miss Live but anyway i'm more a solo than online player.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Ok, just put my xbox360 premium for sale, i'm sick of the region locks. I'll buy a PS3 to play this, College Hoops, NCAA Football and MLB The Show 07 plus future games that are not available to Europeans Xbox360 owners. I'll miss Live but anyway i'm more a solo than online player.
It's a shame that these region locks are causing you do to this, but I completely understand.

[MizzouRah]

Yeah, that sucks Icy.

[Markus Heinsohn]

Ok, just put my xbox360 premium for sale, i'm sick of the region locks. I'll buy a PS3 to play this, College Hoops, NCAA Football and MLB The Show 07 plus future games that are not available to Europeans Xbox360 owners. I'll miss Live but anyway i'm more a solo than online player.

I'll do the same. I just ordered MLB 2K7 for the PS3, although I'll have to wait until March 23rd to play it (PS3 release in Europe).

Wait a minute, that's the OOTP 2007 release date.

Make that March 24th then :mad:

[SackAttack]

Gonna have the highlights of the Brinkman interview up later tonight.

Took a little longer than planned because the screenshot downloads kept timing out, but here it is, in all its 30-question glory:

http://www.gamenikki.com/g3/features/Josh.php?id=11

Icy, still waiting to hear back from 2K Sports on what's going to happen this year or in future years for Europeans, but from the sound of things that may not matter for you much longer.

[MizzouRah]

Took a little longer than planned because the screenshot downloads kept timing out, but here it is, in all its 30-question glory:

http://www.gamenikki.com/g3/features/Josh.php?id=11

Icy, still waiting to hear back from 2K Sports on what's going to happen this year or in future years for Europeans, but from the sound of things that may not matter for you much longer.

Well done as usual SA!

Thanks for this!!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

I rented this one just to give it a try on the PS3. Really disappointed with the lack of auto-fielding. That's a deal breaker for me. Have to play other games to hold me over until The Show comes out.