Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[PVarck31]

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There's a difference in being disappointed something isn't in the game you wanted and posting with some intelligence vs posting that 2k sucks and what not... you get what I mean.

After the game comes out, I'm sure we'll see plenty of negativity... happens every year no matter the title, but some people are not even giving 2k8 a chance, that's all I'm saying.

Maybe I'm bias on producers like Brinkman and those who are generally concerned with their product, see SCEA as well.

my thoughts exactly.

[jim416]

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There's a difference in being disappointed something isn't in the game you wanted and posting with some intelligence vs posting that 2k sucks and what not... you get what I mean.

After the game comes out, I'm sure we'll see plenty of negativity... happens every year no matter the title, but some people are not even giving 2k8 a chance, that's all I'm saying.

Maybe I'm bias on producers like Brinkman and those who are generally concerned with their product, see SCEA as well.

What is "their" product. Many of "The Show" guys buy both games, but get jumped as soon as there might be a comparison. The fanboys here are just as bad as someone who mentions The Show, gasp. A bunch of arguing back and forth and jumping on one another.
Not even fun to post here, and it should be.

So you want just "praising"? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I b#tched so much about The Show not having full roster control (even got into with the Devs in PM), but it made it into the game. It's my $60, and I'll complain about stuff I see. Not my fault that this game hasn't gotten out more info for the fans.

[MizzouRah]

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What is "their" product. Many of "The Show" guys buy both games, but get jumped as soon as there might be a comparison. The fanboys here are just as bad as someone who mentions The Show, gasp. A bunch of arguing back and forth and jumping on one another.
Not even fun to post here, and it should be.

So you want just "praising"? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I b#tched so much about The Show not having full roster control (even got into with the Devs in PM), but it made it into the game. It's my $60, and I'll complain about stuff I see. Not my fault that this game hasn't gotten out more info for the fans.

Can you read? I'm talking about PRODUCERS of games like MLB 2k and The Show. You can tell both care about their title. Same as EA Canada and the NHL series.

People get tired of hearing about the show in the MLB 2k8 forum, and vice-versa for The Show forum. If I want information on The Show, I visit that forum.

NO I don't want just "praising", but bitching about things like how the CPU AI controls its rosters is pure speculation until the game is released. You want to bitch about not being able to adjust cpu lineups, then say so, but say so with some intelligence.

I know you gripe and praise both games, but you do it in a way that doesn't make some of us want to hit the power button on our pc's.

[jim416]

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Can you read?

Uh, that's enough from you man. I'm not some punk off the street. Nice you can sit behind a computer monitor and post crap like that, and your "idiot" comment. Make you feel brave? You've proven my point.

Later.

[MizzouRah]

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Uh, that's enough from you man. I'm not some punk off the street. Nice you can sit behind a computer monitor and post crap like that, and your "idiot" comment. Make you feel brave? You've proven my point.

Later.

..and neither am I. You misunderstood my post and honestly I'm a bit tired of explaining myself to you.

Later.

[Skyboxer]

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Well seeing how this thread has gone to poop...I'm bailing out.
I'm one of the people that will also buy both. When there's competition the natural thing to do is compare the games. Comparing The Show with 2K isn't being a fanboy of either especially when the poster (like me) will be buying both. It's trying to get things we like in each game into the other game.
It's fine saying 2K is on a 3 year plan but when year 3 gets here and there are still issues how many people will get all huffy when someone posts a negative about something that should have been fixed by then.
I've made some complaints in The Show threads and it's never got this bad in regards to retaliatory posts and "fanboy" statements.

[MizzouRah]

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Well seeing how this thread has gone to poop...I'm bailing out.
I'm one of the people that will also buy both. When there's competition the natural thing to do is compare the games. Comparing The Show with 2K isn't being a fanboy of either especially when the poster (like me) will be buying both. It's trying to get things we like in each game into the other game.
It's fine saying 2K is on a 3 year plan but when year 3 gets here and there are still issues how many people will get all huffy when someone posts a negative about something that should have been fixed by then.
I've made some complaints in The Show threads and it's never got this bad in regards to retaliatory posts and "fanboy" statements.

Definitely didn't mean to make you or anyone feel this way. You are someone I would like to hear comparisons from, since you'll be playing both.

I'm done getting huffy... I always tell myself to think before posting and sometimes I don't listen to myself. My fault.

[phillyfan23]

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Uh, that's enough from you man. I'm not some punk off the street. Nice you can sit behind a computer monitor and post crap like that, and your "idiot" comment. Make you feel brave? You've proven my point.

Later.

What I found is the most defensive posters about baseball games are 360 owners. Coz they are "forced" to own 2k8 for a baseball game. The Ps3 owners are generally much more open minded....why? because they can own BOTH games. I'm sure there are ps3 trolls running around....but it seems like 360 exclusive owners get so defensive when others criticize their ONLY baseball choice.

so mizzourah.....I'm guessing you don't own a ps3

ps.- there were a couple of exclusive 360 owners last year, who basically found reasons to say 2k7>> show 07.....this year they bought a ps3....and suddenly the show series is the best since sliced bread and won't even look at the 2k series....I'm afraid you might be the third when 2009 rolls around

[JT30]

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Macho Grande!

[Motown]

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What I found is the most defensive posters about baseball games are 360 owners. Coz they are "forced" to own 2k8 for a baseball game. The Ps3 owners are generally much more open minded....why? because they can own BOTH games. I'm sure there are ps3 trolls running around....but it seems like 360 exclusive owners get so defensive when others criticize their ONLY baseball choice.

so mizzourah.....I'm guessing you don't own a ps3

ps.- there were a couple of exclusive 360 owners last year, who basically found reasons to say 2k7>> show 07.....this year they bought a ps3....and suddenly the show series is the best since sliced bread and won't even look at the 2k series....I'm afraid you might be the third when 2009 rolls around

Spot On!

[BadKermit]

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What I found is the most defensive posters about baseball games are 360 owners. Coz they are "forced" to own 2k8 for a baseball game. The Ps3 owners are generally much more open minded....why? because they can own BOTH games. I'm sure there are ps3 trolls running around....but it seems like 360 exclusive owners get so defensive when others criticize their ONLY baseball choice.

so mizzourah.....I'm guessing you don't own a ps3

ps.- there were a couple of exclusive 360 owners last year, who basically found reasons to say 2k7>> show 07.....this year they bought a ps3....and suddenly the show series is the best since sliced bread and won't even look at the 2k series....I'm afraid you might be the third when 2009 rolls around

I'm sure passive-aggressively calling the 360-only guys close-minded will solve everything. I don't have a PS3, but I do have Comcast cable. Aren't I enlightened enough?

[Pared]

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What I found is the most defensive posters about baseball games are 360 owners. Coz they are "forced" to own 2k8 for a baseball game. The Ps3 owners are generally much more open minded....why? because they can own BOTH games. I'm sure there are ps3 trolls running around....but it seems like 360 exclusive owners get so defensive when others criticize their ONLY baseball choice.

so mizzourah.....I'm guessing you don't own a ps3

ps.- there were a couple of exclusive 360 owners last year, who basically found reasons to say 2k7>> show 07.....this year they bought a ps3....and suddenly the show series is the best since sliced bread and won't even look at the 2k series....I'm afraid you might be the third when 2009 rolls around

Good post.

Sadly though, it's just the effect these licensing agreements have had. It's only going to continue this way.

As much as people joke about the "fanboy wars" back when there were 3 games of the same sport... I actually miss those days.

[MizzouRah]

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What I found is the most defensive posters about baseball games are 360 owners. Coz they are "forced" to own 2k8 for a baseball game. The Ps3 owners are generally much more open minded....why? because they can own BOTH games. I'm sure there are ps3 trolls running around....but it seems like 360 exclusive owners get so defensive when others criticize their ONLY baseball choice.

so mizzourah.....I'm guessing you don't own a ps3

ps.- there were a couple of exclusive 360 owners last year, who basically found reasons to say 2k7>> show 07.....this year they bought a ps3....and suddenly the show series is the best since sliced bread and won't even look at the 2k series....I'm afraid you might be the third when 2009 rolls around

I own a ps2, wii, and 360. I could buy a ps3 if I wanted to, but I'm being honest when I say I played MLB 2k7 to death, warts and all. What I'm saying is, MLB 2k7 wasn't bad enough to make me jones for a ps3... and I don't think MLB 2k8 will either.

I've griped about many things in 2k7 last year and I'm sure some things will annoy me with 2k8, but I'm at least going to play the game.

[phillyfan23]

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I sometimes don't blame these fanboys though. I wouldn't know how to react if my ONLY baseball game was getting criticized fairly or unfairly. That's why I am fortunate to be able to afford both systems so I'll never be on the outside looking in.

That said,

I am going to root for 2k no matter what....i am a fan of BASEBALL games, I am not a fan of SCEA. I like SCEA right now coz their baseball game is pretty tight. But, I hope that 2k comes out with a really good solid effort in 2008....we will see thru the demo.

From my experience with the show my personal rating for the game is 8.5/10. I base that on the things I have seen and felt and I use my own criteria to determine this.

Realism of hitting
Good stats ( Aproppriate HR, doubles/triples numbers, errors)
WALKS WALKS WALKS (user/cpu)
Graphics
Animations
Stadiums
Little things
Ambiance ( 2k wins on day to night progression hands down, crowd atmosphere is the show's forte)

I don't give a hoot about franchise options (supposedly the show is better here)
Don't care about minor leagues one iota (supposedly 2k takes the cake with more real players/stadiums)

So, In my ideal world I am hoping that 2k8 will get either a 9 or an 8. DOesn't matter which.

If it's a 9=....i'm ben brinkman's biggest fan, the scea guys will come out stronger next year

If it's an 8= will take the show this year, but i am glad kolbe/chris and the team from scea are sweating a bit due to 2k8 closing the gap.

in this ideal case, who WINS?? WE DO!!! both games will bust their behinds next year to outdo one another.

So even if I am leaning towards the show this year coz i tried the demo already, I am definitely rooting for 2k8 to outdo the show or at LEAST close the margin of the show's lead.

Some show fans will be happy if 2k8 gets a 4/10 rating? I don't understand why.....if that happens, the show guys MIGHT get complacent for next year's effort....who knows?

Anyways, let us all be civilized, coz we're out there looking for the best game to play.

Take care

[roadman]

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Good post.

Sadly though, it's just the effect these licensing agreements have had. It's only going to continue this way.

As much as people joke about the "fanboy wars" back when there were 3 games of the same sport... I actually miss those days.

People tend to forget the good ole days, don't they.

Oh HH has lousy graphics, ASB isn't realistic enough , WSB isn't that deep, AAA with their Lobster Cola and Can of Corn HR fest.

To borrow a phrase from an old song, "If you can't be , with the one(game) you love, love the one(game) your with. Don't be angry, don't be sad, etc.................