Re: Show vs 2K

[Tommyklaid]

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You mean like stirrup sock posts?

Hmmm....okay, got me there! LOL

...I am just doing my pleading hoping they are listening....can't hurt a man for tryin' (stirrup / Anthony Reyes socks)

[jim416]

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I'm pretty sure that if they haven't made it into the game to this point, they aren't in. I'd think you'd already know the answer by now.

[SoxChamp]

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Man, theres an a$$ ton of bias here. But it is the show thread so go figure. Me I enjoy both extremely. 2k kills in graphics and gameplay was crap last year but from what I see posted it is gonna be a whole heck of a lot better. 2k has always been great about putting in the little things like wind rain and so on thats why in brinkmans first year he took a game that blew and turned in a 7+ game. Had not been for the FPS maybe an 8. The show is very good with gameplay and all the little things as well. Last years game was good from a gameplay point PERIOD. RTTS was meh because of the player creator and such. No HR derby and equipment depth sucked out loud but overall it was good. I wish the show would greatly step up in the graphics department though, man if they did then then my post would not be here! Graphics and HR derby and this would be the killer franchise. We already one isnt gonna be there. 2k is very authentic though in terms of being at the ballpark. Graphics wise and sound wise. Gameplay is what kills it. Ok I am done, bring on the bashing.

I understand what you're saying. Some people just have different opinions about what makes a "good" baseball game. On the PS3, The Show's graphics were GOOD ENOUGH because the gameplay was so good. I realize The Show lacks some features like HR derby and equipment customization and all that, but some people don't give a rats patooty about that junk. I'll never EVER touch RTTS because I find it to be nothing more than a gimmicky role playing mode, which is not what I want in a baseball game. It's all about GAMEPLAY for this baseball fan, and The Show made 2K7 look laughable. This is, of course, just my opinion. Everyone is entitled to their own.

[jim416]

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Agree with you 100%. Difference in wanting a video game or a baseball game. I go for the baseball game. Haven't used the gimmicks either. Don't want homerun derby. Never see it unless it's the All Star game anyway. Want a true to life feel of baseball. Wouldn't play it otherwise.

[Jackdog]

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Agree with you 100%. Difference in wanting a video game or a baseball game. I go for the baseball game. Haven't used the gimmicks either. Don't want homerun derby. Never see it unless it's the All Star game anyway. Want a true to life feel of baseball. Wouldn't play it otherwise.

Ditto. That's why I am addicted to "The Show". Give me gameplay over fluff anyday.

[K_GUN]

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2k'er here....Brinkman comes from good stock (MVP series) so i think 2k8 narrows the gameplay gap considerably (much like the show did for gfx this year)

[countryboy]

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The Show's actual gameplay and "baseball" feel is tons better than 2K. When I play The Show I feel I'm in a baseball game. When I play 2K I feel like I'm playing a video game. That's about the best way I can say it.

I really don't know that it can be said any better.

This is exactlywhy I choose The Show over 2k.

[flute_316]

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For its time I still have to say High Heat PC version was still the best for me.It was cool the way people would edit the ballparks for realism and I like the fact you had total control of everything. Too bad it does not exist 2day.From what I am gathering it sounds like 2K has better graphics but to much like an arcade game.I personally could notstand MVP..I got the game in Iraq and was all hyped to play it..Well I had more fun in the streets of Baghdad then I did in the FOB playing MVP.

[sportsdude]

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I've always preferred 2k baseball over any competition and I'll openly admit that I'm one of the biggest MLB2K fanboys out there, but the Show is incredible. It actually has crossed my mind to trade in my 360 just for a ps3 for The Show, but the 2k series is good enough and improving enough to prevent me to do so.

I had the show for ps2 a couple summers ago and played it on my brother's ps2 and the thing is, there's just nothing to complain about. It's solid all the way through.

[SoxChamp]

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2k'er here....Brinkman comes from good stock (MVP series) so i think 2k8 narrows the gameplay gap considerably (much like the show did for gfx this year)

Yeah, and that's what all the 2K people said last year too. Brinkman, Brinkman, Brinkman. Then, the game is released and most people were up in arms over how bad the gameplay was. Sure, I realize he didn't have alot of time to work with last years' version, but I certainly wouldn't expect noticeable improvement. One man can't make miracles, and as I see it, it would take nothing short of an act of God to turn 2K's gameplay into anything close to what The Show has to offer. Just my opinion.

Besides, I kinda giggle when people talk about Brinkman's "good stock". He came from the MVP series. While I realize it was a HUGELY successful and popular title, I wouldn't exactly call anything EA puts out an "authentic" experience. If any company should lay claim to inventing the term "arcade sports", then EA would be it.

[wookie48]

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Yeah, and that's what all the 2K people said last year too. Brinkman, Brinkman, Brinkman. Then, the game is released and most people were up in arms over how bad the gameplay was. Sure, I realize he didn't have alot of time to work with last years' version, but I certainly wouldn't expect noticeable improvement. One man can't make miracles, and as I see it, it would take nothing short of an act of God to turn 2K's gameplay into anything close to what The Show has to offer. Just my opinion.

Besides, I kinda giggle when people talk about Brinkman's "good stock". He came from the MVP series. While I realize it was a HUGELY successful and popular title, I wouldn't exactly call anything EA puts out an "authentic" experience. If any company should lay claim to inventing the term "arcade sports", then EA would be it.

I kinda agree but for the time he had with 2k he couldnt really do a whole overhaul and have an bad a$$ game by launch time. Look at scea, they have been developing the show now for what 3 years? Same thing every year with few tweaks. Great game no doubt but year one brinkman AND his staff completely ressurected a flat out gay game MLB2k6! So to say what everyone saying is kinda premature. Tell you guys what, remember this post, march 7 when we all buy both games to see whats what then we will know for sure whos the real deal and whos been phony. My bet is on 2k but then again SCEA always puts out phenominal games even though the graphics and engine have been the same for what seems like forever.

[Artman22]

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Yeah, and that's what all the 2K people said last year too. Brinkman, Brinkman, Brinkman. Then, the game is released and most people were up in arms over how bad the gameplay was. Sure, I realize he didn't have alot of time to work with last years' version, but I certainly wouldn't expect noticeable improvement. One man can't make miracles, and as I see it, it would take nothing short of an act of God to turn 2K's gameplay into anything close to what The Show has to offer. Just my opinion.

Besides, I kinda giggle when people talk about Brinkman's "good stock". He came from the MVP series. While I realize it was a HUGELY successful and popular title, I wouldn't exactly call anything EA puts out an "authentic" experience. If any company should lay claim to inventing the term "arcade sports", then EA would be it.

first of all ur post shows how biased u are. Also how can u honestly expect the 2k series to turn the game around in one year ? Last year was trying to fix 2k6 which was horible. 2k7 was a decent game overall and I had alot of fun with it. The framerate were a major issue in 2k7 and now the game is at 60fps which is going to be smooth. Everybody in there right mind knows that MVP was the best baseball game. The show has taken many ideas from mvp. If u honestly think 2k8 is going to be garbage it shows how much of a fanboy u are of the show. Brinkman never said 2k7 was great even though he produced it but he said 2k8 will be. Gameplay is not everything. Graphics are also important and that's something the show lacks.

[BIG CAROLINA]

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first of all ur post shows how biased u are. Also how can u honestly expect the 2k series to turn the game around in one year ? Last year was trying to fix 2k6 which was horible. 2k7 was a decent game overall and I had alot of fun with it. The framerate were a major issue in 2k7 and now the game is at 60fps which is going to be smooth. Everybody in there right mind knows that MVP was the best baseball game. The show has taken many ideas from mvp. If u honestly think 2k8 is going to be garbage it shows how much of a fanboy u are of the show. Brinkman never said 2k7 was great even though he produced it but he said 2k8 will be. Gameplay is not everything. Graphics are also important and that's something the show lacks.

this is the show forum, so I expect biased opinions. This is a copy cat world, so why not take ideas from a great product and add them to yours if it will improve your product.
I guess we will see how great 2K8 is (I hope that it is), but I think it is eaiser to improve upon grahics more so than game play.

Gameplay is everything to me, most if not all of us in here want as close to a true to life experience as possible. If we could have both in one package then great, but until then give me gameplay.

In the end I hope that they are both great beacause we the consumer wins if that is the case, because all that I that I care about is playing the best current baseball game regardless of who makes it.

[K_GUN]

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Yeah, and that's what all the 2K people said last year too. Brinkman, Brinkman, Brinkman. Then, the game is released and most people were up in arms over how bad the gameplay was. Sure, I realize he didn't have alot of time to work with last years' version, but I certainly wouldn't expect noticeable improvement. One man can't make miracles, and as I see it, it would take nothing short of an act of God to turn 2K's gameplay into anything close to what The Show has to offer. Just my opinion.

Besides, I kinda giggle when people talk about Brinkman's "good stock". He came from the MVP series. While I realize it was a HUGELY successful and popular title, I wouldn't exactly call anything EA puts out an "authentic" experience. If any company should lay claim to inventing the term "arcade sports", then EA would be it.

pop in 2k6 and you'll understand the 'brinkman bro-mance'....the diff is AMAZING


FOR ME....a balance of gameplay, GFX, presentation is what i expect in next gen gaming

just my opinion......respect it & i'll do the same for yours...OK?

[SoxChamp]

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Everybody in there right mind knows that MVP was the best baseball game.

Everybody? Wow, what an incredibly broad and ignorant assumption.

I know of mounds of people from various forums that couldn't stand MVP for it's arcade gameplay. I'll respect your opinion if you feel MVP was the King of Kings in terms of baseball, but it is horribly inaccurate to lump everyone into that same category.

And for the record, alot of people believe High Heat 2002 for the PC was the best baseball game. So I guess all HH fans weren't "in their right mind", eh?

Give me a break.

By the way, I'm not a "fanboy" of any company or product. Drop the adolescent terminology. Most of us are adults here, and I don't have time to be a "fanboy" of anything. I'll play any game by any company. However, I choose to purchase the best product, and the 2K series is not the best baseball video game product on the market.