The Bigs 2 Impressions Thread

[ExtremeGamer]

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Sorry, I'm sure it's not actually "more sim" than MLB 2K9, just that my first game was a 3-1 loss to the Yankees. While it had crazy catches and what not, the game felt more "real" in score, how they subbed pitchers, etc.

I only played one actual game so far, my other 2-3 hours were with HR Pinball, which I truly can't get enough of. The mode was awesome last time, it's just off the charts this time. Love the different cities to try it out in.

[elTodd]

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I've come to the conclusion that either:

a) I suck at mashing buttons

OR

b) The CPU cheats

Seriously though, I've had two plays at the plate, one on defense and one on offense. Both times I got absolutely destroyed. I was playing as the Cardinals at the Brewers. Yadier Molina is my catcher, one of the best in the game. I was prompted with the button tapping, and immediately started tapping X (PS3) as fast as I possibly could. There was no struggle, the marker went completely to the side of the runner.

The same happened when I was the runner, even though the catcher hadn't caught the ball yet. This time though, the marker moved at a much fast pace.

I'm sure there are quite a few factors that go into the plays at the plate, but I didn't feel like I had any control over the outcome, which is never good in any video game.

[dragon4ever]

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Can anyone that has the game answer a few questions about season mode for me?

1. Are there multiple seasons or is it just one season?
2. Can you do trades in season mode?
3. Are there injuries in season mode?

Thanks in advance.

[travis a.d.]

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Can you make games longer than just 5 innings? I thought I heard somewhere that 5 is the default game length, hope you can change this in season mode.

Also, are there any alternate uniforms?

Thanks

[bighurt27]

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Are there roster updates on live? I cant seem to sign in.

[bighurt27]

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Can you make games longer than just 5 innings? I thought I heard somewhere that 5 is the default game length, hope you can change this in season mode.

Also, are there any alternate uniforms?

Thanks

Yes (3,5,9) and yes (throwback unis).

[jagger972]

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I have the game for the PS3 and was very suprised at home much I like this game. I love The Show 09, so I thought the arcade feel would be too much for me, but it wasn't.

Even though it's an "arcade" game, the scores do not get crazy. I've played 8 games into a season and the scores have been very realistic.

It is a strategy game, but not like The Show. Instead of worrying about working counts and taking pitches, now I'm trying to save up turbos and points, etc...

Very solid game

[ExtremeGamer]

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I have the game for the PS3 and was very suprised at home much I like this game. I love The Show 09, so I thought the arcade feel would be too much for me, but it wasn't.

Even though it's an "arcade" game, the scores do not get crazy. I've played 8 games into a season and the scores have been very realistic.

It is a strategy game, but not like The Show. Instead of worrying about working counts and taking pitches, now I'm trying to save up turbos and points, etc...

Very solid game

Agreed, while arcade, it still does the little things right for a baseball game.

Scores aren't 45-37 or anything, they really nailed the pacing and baseball feel.

[rmcguire]

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first off, I love the game, graphics kill 2k9...but is there no way to play season games other than the team you select?

thanks...good job 2k

[falcons2003]

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Yes (3,5,9) and yes (throwback unis).

Sweet, didn't know that about the throwback uni's. How do you unlock them?

[Fatalah]

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More impressions guys! We actually have a good 360 baseball game for once, and I can't get enough of positive impressions!!!

[Fiddy]

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this may have been answered before, but can you adjust the camera?

[goh]

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Are there roster updates on live? I cant seem to sign in.

I was wondering the same thing. If there is silver can't get them this time.
To answer someone else's question,I believe you have to export your player to use them in other game modes.

Though I was against it in the middle of the season I ended up buying it after it not being there to rent again and having 0 faith 2K10 will be any good or Sony will reconize the YLOD and do something about it.

So far boo no roster updates for silver and boo no trading a position player for a pitcher or the other way around. It also resets rosters upon entering season mode. Apprently there's trade mini-games (there's an option for it) and a trade power meter. The instruction book is useless so I don't know what they're about and you start with no power so I couldn't see what the mini-game was and the in game guide makes no mention of what it is. Can't edit players either.

This puts 2K9 to shame in every way possible. Except the soundtrack and commentary wich I think is fantastic in both games. Still seems to a little dumb AI base running but nowhere near as bad as in 2K9. I like how the stadium itself feels like an extra player sometimes,especially in Boston,that wall was more useful for the offense than Varitek!

[bluengold34_OS]

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this may have been answered before, but can you adjust the camera?

No Fiddy...only the default cam, and thats it.

[auburntigersfan]

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Just played my first game and won 1-0. I was the Dodgers and played the Giants.

There was some offense, they had 10 hits, I had 8, just none of it ended up in runs scored. I was playing a 5 inning game, and it went to 7, I won with a walk off by Matt Kemp using the Big Hit power up.

I really like this game and am glad I bought it.