The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

**Fiddy** · 05-28-2010, 04:45 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

Originally posted by rudyjuly2

It's not just pitch speed. That was one factor. As I said, the commentary, pitching and batting angles and analog controls all make 2K10 more fun for me. I have stated many times (and I did earlier as well) that the Show is clearly more polished and is a better sim but it's stale right now for me. I'm bored with the pitching system in the Show and the fun factor just isn't there anymore.

this.

i have found myself asking, what is missing from the show? its the fun factor. it has become so good, but so stale at the same time. i find myself getting bored lol. maybe im just losing my luster for baseball and football games but i just find them stale. i rented 2k 10 from gamefly and while fun for a bit just wasnt my cup of tea either.

**rp71284** · 05-30-2010, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by Fiddy

this.

i have found myself asking, what is missing from the show? its the fun factor. it has become so good, but so stale at the same time. i find myself getting bored lol. maybe im just losing my luster for baseball and football games but i just find them stale. i rented 2k 10 from gamefly and while fun for a bit just wasnt my cup of tea either.

I think The Show can be fun if you let it be fun.

Me personally, I couldn't stand playing 2k10 much at all. I might just be slow, but I could never get down the pitch movements. Heck, I know how to do a fireball in Street Fighter, but I can't throw a curveball! And the analog swinging was hit & miss too. Maybe it's just me.

The Show I think is getting to the point the last 3 years where to somebody who is just starting with the franchise will think it's amazing, but if you've been there all 3 years, you're going to be asking for more. Remember when Madden on PS2 was pretty solid, and we all wanted more? Personally, I'm still waiting for the "more" from that game. I really don't want The Show to add a few features, but in the same time losing its core qualities.

**rudyjuly2** · 05-30-2010, 06:31 AM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

Originally posted by rp71284

I really don't want The Show to add a few features, but in the same time losing its core qualities.

I read that a lot from Show supporters. I'm not sure why everyone is so scared that adding analog controls as an option would somehow ruin other parts of the game. They are completely independent imo.

**Reaman** · 05-31-2010, 01:22 PM

I didn't even know that a MLB Grudge Match existed between these two games.

**MLB01** · 05-31-2010, 07:38 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

I'd love to see MLB 11 have a hitting method like Pro Baseball Spirits has.

**jollyfatman** · 06-03-2010, 03:55 PM

I'm a little confused. Both reviewers seem to prefer the hitting AND pitching of 2K (which are the fundamental aspects of baseball, and any baseball game IMO), but end up siding with The Show. Do the atmosphere and visuals of The Show really make up for what seems to be slightly worse gameplay?
I have only played The Show. Love it, but definitely see the shortcomings (agree with the batting camera angle issue). Should I try 2K?

**Buckeye** · 06-03-2010, 11:28 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

2k10

**rudyjuly2** · 06-04-2010, 05:21 AM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

Originally posted by jollyfatman

I'm a little confused. Both reviewers seem to prefer the hitting AND pitching of 2K (which are the fundamental aspects of baseball, and any baseball game IMO), but end up siding with The Show. Do the atmosphere and visuals of The Show really make up for what seems to be slightly worse gameplay?
I have only played The Show. Love it, but definitely see the shortcomings (agree with the batting camera angle issue). Should I try 2K?

The games are different. They have a different feel. The Show is a lot more polished and the AI is better. It's just some of the options and gameplay elements of 2K10 make the game fun. That might work for you. If you love the Show then I would say rent 2K10 just to check it out. 2K10 is not for everyone.

**daley7199** · 06-09-2010, 04:01 PM

Trying to compare MLB2k with the show is like comparing a Civic to a Porsche. Yes they are both cars but there is just no comparison. Same here. 2k is the single A eqivalent to the shows major league.

All you Xbox fanboys, since you are the only ones buying this garbage, ask yourself one question. If the show were available on the xbox which game would you buy..........................NUFF SAID.

Its sad that you fanboys are so desparate for a baseball game that you would buy 2k's garbage and even more sad that you are buying it again after the debacle in 2k9.

**rudyjuly2** · 06-10-2010, 08:00 AM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

Originally posted by daley7199

All you Xbox fanboys, since you are the only ones buying this garbage, ask yourself one question. If the show were available on the xbox which game would you buy..........................NUFF SAID.

I chose MLB 2K10 over the Show 10 this year on my PS3. Respect other people's opinions.

**tKlausEffect** · 06-11-2010, 11:33 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

I own The Show for PS3 and 2K10 for my 360. Guess what? When I have time to sit down and play a game of baseball I pop in 2K10 99% of the time. "XBox fanboys" are not the only ones supporting 2K10. The Show sure looks pretty, but the MLB Today features and overall announcing and presentation in 2K10 DESTROYS The Show...not to mention the amazing camera angle for batting.

**trick02** · 06-12-2010, 09:40 PM

How can you say MLB is much improved and go as far as recommending it? Sure they fixed some of the things that made it unplayable and it runs smoother then normal now but it still lacks all the features and characteristic of a real baseball game.

**rudyjuly2** · 06-13-2010, 05:16 AM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

I think it would be a lot easier for the Show to add things that 2K10 does better than for MLB 2K10 to fix the things the Show does a lot better. But at the same time, I don't think the Show will add those things (analog controls, camera options, new announcers, slower pitch speed or at least fix that slider to make it more responsive). I hope SCEA proves me wrong but with them dominating in sales there is little incentive to add this stuff and the Show fans seem happy with the way things are. Many argue against adding analog controls for fear it might screw something up. I completely disagree with that argument.

**wrigleyville33** · 06-13-2010, 12:35 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

I bought my ps3 just for the show last year before mlb 09 came out. I played it to death to September. However, this year is different. I saw only a couple real upgrades, and some little things here and there. Don't get me wrong, the show is a great game of baseball, but it is missing a fun factor now. Matty V's voice is horrific to listen too, as is the other commentary. The player models really need to be upgraded, and analogue controls need to added. I played my friend's 2k10, and it's actually kind of fun, even though I wouldn't drop 60 on it. But the show, after only playing it for a year and a half, already feels stale to me.

**MLB01** · 06-13-2010, 04:30 PM

Re: The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

Originally posted by tKlausEffect

The Show sure looks pretty, but the MLB Today features and overall announcing and presentation in 2K10 DESTROYS The Show...not to mention the amazing camera angle for batting.

Overall, The Show destroys MLB 2K

I don't think The Show just looks pretty. The gameplay is awesome too. It's close to real baseball.

The Show vs. 2K: MLB Grudge Match

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