I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

[bigfnjoe96]

I went to the DIGITALIFE EXPO here in NYC. 2KSPORTS had playable kiosk of their games. WS EDITON was 1 of those games. I didn't get real time in. Basically the game felt the same & played the same. For those who loved SEASON MODE they have scrapped that feature from the WS EDITION.

They did add a feature called Manager Situation. The same animations were still in the game.. I spoke to a rep from 2ksports & asked if the BUGS were fixed on the newer version. He had no clue, but said that KUSH did fix things within the game...

I personally was not excited from what I saw. Hopefully a full review of this game will change my mind...

BFJ

[jim416]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! No season mode? Is this game just supposed to be a kind of short playoff set up with different teams?

[epe039]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

I went to the DIGITALIFE EXPO here in NYC. 2KSPORTS had playable kiosk of their games. WS EDITON was 1 of those games. I didn't get real time in. Basically the game felt the same & played the same. For those who loved SEASON MODE they have scrapped that feature from the WS EDITION.

They did add a feature called Manager Situation. The same animations were still in the game.. I spoke to a rep from 2ksports & asked if the BUGS were fixed on the newer version. He had no clue, but said that KUSH did fix things within the game...

I personally was not excited from what I saw. Hopefully a full review of this game will change my mind...

BFJ

NO SEASON MODE!?!?! Do they still have Franchise/GM Career? If they don't I will never by another 2K Sports game again! This is a rip!

[TheLetterZ]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Sounds alright to me. Hopefully we'll see some previews before the game releases.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Sounds alright to me. Hopefully we'll see some previews before the game releases.

I highly doubt they'll show anything as they haven't thus far.

[jim416]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

I'm thinking this game might be a dirty little secret. I don't care if they fixed the bugs if we are just relegated to playing some type of playoff stuff. I guess we might find out that is truly where the World Series Edition gets its name.

Hopefully we'll see some previews before the game releases

Today is Saturday, tomorrow Sunday and the game is released on Tuesday. I don't think we can expect any last minute previews. Could be wrong, but you'd think they'd be out by now.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

I'm thinking this game might be a dirty little secret. I don't care if they fixed the bugs if we are just relegated to playing some type of playoff stuff. I guess we might find out that is truly where the World Series Edition gets its name.

Hopefully we'll see some previews before the game releases

Today is Saturday, tomorrow Sunday and the game is released on Tuesday. I don't think we can expect any last minute previews. Could be wrong, but you'd think they'd be out by now.

NEW FEATURES

Great World Series Moments - Re-live or re-write history as you take on 10 of the greatest moments in World Series History.

Pennant Fever Mode - 2 games out or 8 games out, take your favorite MLB franchise all the way to the World Series®. Team standings are locked in to match the real-life ’05 Pennant Race!

Updated Rosters - Updated team rosters and new rookies let you enjoy the late season excitement in all its glory.

Custom MLB DVD- Exclusive MLB produced DVD highlighting the World Series moments you can play in-game.



Plus all the features that make Major League Baseball 2K5 great!



On Command™ Baserunning - Own the basepaths by taking complete control of any baserunner with active picture-in-picture baserunning and utilize Maximum Sliding™ to hit the dirt utilizing multiple slide types with the flip of your right analog stick.

Maximum Fielding™ - Intuitive right analog stick controls make big defensive plays a reality with all new diving catches, sliding catches, wall climbs, robbed homers, and bang-bang double plays.

K Zone™ - On the mound, K Zone™ Pitching flawlessly captures the true essence of baseball with unmatched control over pitch accuracy and pitch velocity, while a new batting interface allows for control of swing location and swing type.

Best Franchise in the Business - Dive into the nuts and bolts of franchise management as you scout and track minor league talent, take on GM Mode and even compete multi-player as the best franchise mode in the business gives you all the options you need to create a big league powerhouse.

Presented by ESPN - New broadcast camera angles, chase cam, GameCast Live, and commentary featuring Jon Miller and Hall of Fame legend Joe Morgan dissecting the action with Karl Ravech delivering the in-studio analysis, all in the style of “The Worldwide Leader in Sports.”

The Skybox - Choose from multiple skybox layouts each with their own Hall of Fame wing, and deck them out with your favorite in-game action shots as you earn tokens to unlock classic teams, mini games, stadiums and more.

Your Game, Your Music - Just as the players select the songs that play as they stride to the plate, now you can customize the sounds of the game with your Xbox™ by using your own downloaded music to add some true stadium atmosphere.

Online Leagues - The standard-setting online quality that you have come to know from the 2K series now includes online leagues and tournaments, updates of other games in progress, and an advanced messaging system and a buddy list that lets you keep in touch with your opponents at any time.

[TheLetterZ]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Previews or reviews, take your pick.

[jim416]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Well, seen all this stuff a long time ago. BigJoe says no season play, but this says there's franchise mode? Is that right?


Pennant Fever Mode - 2 games out or 8 games out, take your favorite MLB franchise all the way to the World Series®. Team standings are locked in to match the real-life ’05 Pennant Race!

Somebody explain how this works? Take your favorite team all the way? From when? The beginning of the season? Don't really understand how this will work.


Best Franchise in the Business - Dive into the nuts and bolts of franchise management as you scout and track minor league talent, take on GM Mode and even compete multi-player as the best franchise mode in the business gives you all the options you need to create a big league powerhouse.

Took out season, but left in franchise? I can live with that, but I still want to see somebody independent take a look at this game before it's released, but I don't think that's going to happen. Maybe I'll be surprised Monday and will see a "hands on" posted somewheres.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Well, seen all this stuff a long time ago. BigJoe says no season play, but this says there's franchise mode? Is that right?


Pennant Fever Mode - 2 games out or 8 games out, take your favorite MLB franchise all the way to the World Series®. Team standings are locked in to match the real-life ’05 Pennant Race!

Somebody explain how this works? Take your favorite team all the way? From when? The beginning of the season? Don't really understand how this will work.


Best Franchise in the Business - Dive into the nuts and bolts of franchise management as you scout and track minor league talent, take on GM Mode and even compete multi-player as the best franchise mode in the business gives you all the options you need to create a big league powerhouse.

Took out season, but left in franchise? I can live with that, but I still want to see somebody independent take a look at this game before it's released, but I don't think that's going to happen. Maybe I'll be surprised Monday and will see a "hands on" posted somewheres.

Jim, I highly doubt it. We will get a more hands on preview or review from a fellow OSer before any sites do. VC has been keeping this underwraps. I have called EB Games and they get this game on Wednesday.

Gamestop and Gamecrzy aren't even going to carry this because I called them and they said that it's not in their computer.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

I went to the DIGITALIFE EXPO here in NYC. 2KSPORTS had playable kiosk of their games. WS EDITON was 1 of those games. I didn't get real time in. Basically the game felt the same & played the same. For those who loved SEASON MODE they have scrapped that feature from the WS EDITION.

They did add a feature called Manager Situation. The same animations were still in the game.. I spoke to a rep from 2ksports & asked if the BUGS were fixed on the newer version. He had no clue, but said that KUSH did fix things within the game...

I personally was not excited from what I saw. Hopefully a full review of this game will change my mind...

BFJ

Did they just replace everything ESPN with 2K Sports?

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Franchise mode is in the game. Pennant Fever Mode I didn't play it. World Series Mode takes about 20 WS moments from 1900 til present... & allows you the chance to re-create the game.

Again I didn't play to long. I just played a couple of innings in with my son. They did remove the ESPN logo's from the interface.

I'm on the fence with this-1 unless I hear a review that WOW's me.

I was really looking forward to this title.... Yesterday left me kind-of dissapointed

[magoo1967]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Franchise mode is in the game. Pennant Fever Mode I didn't play it. World Series Mode takes about 20 WS moments from 1900 til present... & allows you the chance to re-create the game.

Again I didn't play to long. I just played a couple of innings in with my son. They did remove the ESPN logo's from the interface.

I'm on the fence with this-1 unless I hear a review that WOW's me.

I was really looking forward to this title.... Yesterday left me kind-of dissapointed

Hey Bigfnjoe96, I was wondering what your overall impression of the Digital Life expo was (outside of getting to play World Series edition). Was the show worth checking out in your opinion? I have a ticket to go to the Digital Life expo in NYC today, but I'm not sure I feel like commuting to the city (I live in upstate NY so it's about a 90 minute train ride each way). I would love to try WSE myself, but I don't want to go just for that. The round trip train ticket would actually cost me more than just waiting until Tuesday and just buying the game in order to check it out. But since I am a bit of a tech-head, I am curious if it would be worth the trip anyway. Were you able to get any hands on with the XBOX 360? Also, I know you said that the ESPN logos are gone, but is Joe Morgan & John Miller's commentary still in the game? Any info on this is appreciated, thanks.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Hey Bigfnjoe96, I was wondering what your overall impression of the Digital Life expo was (outside of getting to play World Series edition). Was the show worth checking out in your opinion? I have a ticket to go to the Digital Life expo in NYC today, but I'm not sure I feel like commuting to the city (I live in upstate NY so it's about a 90 minute train ride each way). I would love to try WSE myself, but I don't want to go just for that. The round trip train ticket would actually cost me more than just waiting until Tuesday and just buying the game in order to check it out. But since I am a bit of a tech-head, I am curious if it would be worth the trip anyway. Were you able to get any hands on with the XBOX 360? Also, I know you said that the ESPN logos are gone, but is Joe Morgan & John Miller's commentary still in the game? Any info on this is appreciated, thanks.

I actually had a nice-time. They have many booths with different computer & electronic stuff. Microsoft is there with the xbox360. @ their booth they do presentations on the functionality of the 360. They also show some gameplay footage from Project Gotham Racing 3 & KAMEO.

Unfortunately there are no playable 360's @ the show, but I'll tell ya the 360 is an UNBELIEVABLE MACHINE.... I'm sold on it & will be picking-it up @ launch..

The show is not over-whelming in reference to OMG I have to go to this. It is a nice way to see some new stuff & you won't feel like you wasted your time if your into gadgets

Hopefully this is helpful..

[mjb2124]

Re: I played MLB 2K5 WS EDITION

Hmmm, don't think I'll be picking this one up. I didn't enjoy MLB2K5 and it doesn't sound like they changed much - as was expected. Hopefully they can make some strides on MLB 2K6 to shore up the gameplay for next year.