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  • Artman22
    MVP
    • Jul 2006
    • 4985

    #151
    Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

    Im really excited after hearing this interview. I appreciate OS for doing this and I love the direction OS is going as it seems to appeal to more people. I'm very happy to hear that the bat sounds from the trailer is in this game. That was one of my complaints for years. I'm glad BB is on board. I like the direction this game is going. I feel that they should get rid of john and joe. They have become boring to listen to. I really appreciate that 2k focused alot on gameplay this year.
    NBA2K is the standard of sports games period.

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    • chisoxmofo
      Rookie
      • Jan 2003
      • 414

      #152
      Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

      Originally posted by Slizeezyc
      5:33 -- Question about how ball breaks on pitches and balls to the OF: New cameras in the game should help in terms of fielding and batting and having better depth perception. Should get better sense of speed and trajectory.
      Very happy to read this part, i had a hell of a time picking up breaks on pitches last year, i cant wait to play the demo and see this for myself!

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      • HealyMonster
        Titans Era has begun.
        • Aug 2002
        • 5992

        #153
        Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

        Originally posted by sask3m
        3rd party sim engine, why not skip that and just tweak the old hh engine , i'm sure they could aquire that for a song, in fact seem to remember that 2k might even have the rights, them or microsoft can't remember for sure.

        microsoft bought the rights

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        • ChaseB
          #BringBackFaceuary
          • Oct 2003
          • 9844

          #154
          Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

          Originally posted by chisoxmofo
          Very happy to read this part, i had a hell of a time picking up breaks on pitches last year, i cant wait to play the demo and see this for myself!
          Yea that and the more frames around the plate in terms of a window to swing should certainly help. I know I struck out a hell of a lot last year.
          I won't ask for Christmas or birthday gifts if you subscribe to the Operation Sports Newsletter (Not Just Another Roster Update). I write it, and it hits your inbox every Friday morning (for freeeeeee). We also have an official OS Discord you can now join.

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          • metal134
            MVP
            • Feb 2004
            • 1420

            #155
            Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

            The fact that they will use a 3rd party sim engine starting next year is great, but it leaves me concerned that the simmed stats for this year will still be crap. I don't know what they were like for 2k7, but I know that in 2K6, they were doodoo.
            A screaming comes across the sky...

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            • ChaseB
              #BringBackFaceuary
              • Oct 2003
              • 9844

              #156
              Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

              Originally posted by metal134
              The fact that they will use a 3rd party sim engine starting next year is great, but it leaves me concerned that the simmed stats for this year will still be crap. I don't know what they were like for 2k7, but I know that in 2K6, they were doodoo.
              Whoa whoa whoa I never said they were implementing a 3rd party sim engine next year, an Brinkman never said that either in the call. Let's not pull out the jump to conclusions mat.

              And yes he did tip toe a bit around the simulation stuff from what I was hearing so that worry could be warranted.
              I won't ask for Christmas or birthday gifts if you subscribe to the Operation Sports Newsletter (Not Just Another Roster Update). I write it, and it hits your inbox every Friday morning (for freeeeeee). We also have an official OS Discord you can now join.

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              • StatMan79
                Rookie
                • Jun 2003
                • 235

                #157
                Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

                I'm disappointed that there's no 2KShare in this game - that has to be one of the best additions they've made as a company to their games.

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                • ChaseB
                  #BringBackFaceuary
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 9844

                  #158
                  Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

                  Originally posted by StatMan79
                  I'm disappointed that there's no 2KShare in this game - that has to be one of the best additions they've made as a company to their games.
                  Yea I really hope it becomes a standard in all sports games, since really it only makes sense. If the game companies want to not give us rosters and all that constantly then this is the next best thing -- the only issue still comes from online play and not being able to use the saved rosters there.
                  I won't ask for Christmas or birthday gifts if you subscribe to the Operation Sports Newsletter (Not Just Another Roster Update). I write it, and it hits your inbox every Friday morning (for freeeeeee). We also have an official OS Discord you can now join.

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                  • lendog691
                    Rookie
                    • Dec 2002
                    • 413

                    #159
                    Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Ended

                    Well guys it seems no one is 100% for sure weather there is total roster control? Alot of people are saying yes you can but maybe not in franchise mode. I guess will save for a PS3 but hopefully they'll have it in the game and i won't have to go spend $400 to play just a baseball game.

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                    • astronut
                      Rookie
                      • May 2004
                      • 440

                      #160
                      Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                      Originally posted by ryan720
                      they can't use their name if they havent played a major league game... therefore if a prospect came up even for 1 game maybe in late september for the 40 mans, they can use his name.. otherwise, i'd imagine they'd they him under a someone hinting alias IE Daisuke Matsuzaka as Dennis Miles in 2k7.


                      I realize the rule about a player having to play a game; I'm just saying I hope they again include players like dennis miles (aka daisuke matsuzaka) again since we are going to have playable minors. It would be good if they would add even more prospects under false names than last year. Renaming the players is a whole lot simpler than giving ratings to them.

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                      • astronut
                        Rookie
                        • May 2004
                        • 440

                        #161
                        Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                        Originally posted by ryan720
                        they can't use their name if they havent played a major league game... therefore if a prospect came up even for 1 game maybe in late september for the 40 mans, they can use his name.. otherwise, i'd imagine they'd they him under a someone hinting alias IE Daisuke Matsuzaka as Dennis Miles in 2k7.


                        I realize the rule about a player having to play a game; I'm just saying I hope they again include players like dennis miles (aka daisuke matsuzaka) again since we are going to have playable minors. It would be good if they would add even more prospects under false names than last year. Renaming the players is a whole lot simpler than giving ratings to them.

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                        • astronut
                          Rookie
                          • May 2004
                          • 440

                          #162
                          Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                          Originally posted by ryan720
                          they can't use their name if they havent played a major league game... therefore if a prospect came up even for 1 game maybe in late september for the 40 mans, they can use his name.. otherwise, i'd imagine they'd they him under a someone hinting alias IE Daisuke Matsuzaka as Dennis Miles in 2k7.


                          I realize the rule about a player having to play a game; I'm just saying I hope they again include players like dennis miles (aka daisuke matsuzaka) again since we are going to have playable minors. It would be good if they would add even more prospects under false names than last year. Renaming the players is a whole lot simpler than giving ratings to them.

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                          • DannyMac910
                            Banned
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 301

                            #163
                            Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                            Woah, what's with the triple post?

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                            • ChaseB
                              #BringBackFaceuary
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 9844

                              #164
                              Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                              Originally posted by DannyMac910
                              Woah, what's with the triple post?
                              He's talented like that.
                              I won't ask for Christmas or birthday gifts if you subscribe to the Operation Sports Newsletter (Not Just Another Roster Update). I write it, and it hits your inbox every Friday morning (for freeeeeee). We also have an official OS Discord you can now join.

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                              • michaeldu
                                Banned
                                • Feb 2004
                                • 762

                                #165
                                Re: Ben Brinkman (MLB2K8) Conference Call Live Blog -- 5 PM EST Start...Call Just End

                                Originally posted by bigfnjoe96
                                Joe, that's classic. I love it. Made me laugh this morning.

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