Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[bowlerguy92]

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WOOOOOO walkoff bomb for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I win against the Birds playing as the Redsox 6-5. Youk had 2 homers, Ortiz had 1, and Varitek had the game winning walkoff in the bottom of the 9th. They had 2 homers, both of which were just horrid pitches thrown by me. Overall a very fun and exciting game. There were a lot of bombs hit but none of them seemed "off". No one spun around and one hand swung at it and knocked the ball out like in 2K7. These were all pitches that could and should be hit out by major leaguers. So I don't feel as though they were much of an issue.

[Fatalah]

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I'm cracking guys, I'm really cracking.

I'm sick of this game. I've tried my hardest to like it, but there are just too many flaws. I can't believe 2K is the only option for 360 owners, thanks a lot Take Two.

This is the third year I've had to deal with a sub-bar baseball game. Not having a good baseball game to play is the only reason I regret owning a 360. I can't believe this. The game's overall presentation is so discombobulated. I don't understand why there has to be a dive "button" rather than using the right analog stick. Batting is just plain unfair--is it possible to hit a ground ball or to pull or push a ball without aiming?

Just like NHL2K8, MLB2K8 turned into a mess of ideas executed with no precision at all. I feel like I'm playing a work-in-progress. I can't believe we're paying 60 bucks for audio from 2005.

As baseball fans, we NEED EA to buyout Take-Two. Brinkman has not done enough. Either that or Blue Castle should take-over.

I'm really frustrated guys. I'm not a *****, I've just had enough of being screwed out of good game.

[albsur2003]

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I understand people are tired of the comparison between 2k8 and The Show but this is not a malicious post towards either game. Just something I thought might be useful for anyone in my situation. I've played only the Show (except for 15 minutes of MLB 2k7s demo last year) for the past 2 years. I picked up 2K8 after work today (only have a 360) and i've been playing it for a couple hours.

I will say that for the first hour, I absolutely couldn't stand the game. IMO, the new controls for hitting and pitching are way too pretentious. There's a difference between, new and innovative, and just plain gimmicky. I think the swing stick and pitching are too gimmicky. I almost got pissed (hahaha). So luckily, 2k, being the user-friendly producer they are, included an option to switch to classic style hitting and pitching. And I must say for the last hour, I've been very impressed with this game. The hitting and pitching is great with classic, albeit, a little easy, so I'm going to configure the difficulty so it's tougher on me. The graphics are pretty cool (I don't really know how the retail version of last year's game looked). I really don't see a huge frame rate game killer that everyone else is seeing. I'm playing on 720P and I think the game plays well for the most part outside of some little infield hiccups here and there. But it's nothing to return the game over. I noticed a lot of homers when I was throwing meatballs with the new pitching but now that I've switched things have been a lot better. I know myself, and I would have never got used to that analog hitting and pitching, so I'm glad that the classic is in there. I kept the new fielding though because it's pretty cool. I almost died when I read that IGN review but I don't think that the presentation is that bad. If you've even been to a baseball game, it feels authentic. I do think that the crowd could be louder though. I wonder if they can fix that with a patch of some sort. I'm about to start franchise stuff so for anyone switching over from The Show; if you're frustrated with the controls change over to classic for a while so it doesn't sour your experience with the game. Learn the differences and later on maybe jump back into learning the new system. Personally, I probably will give pitching a try later on. The game is a solid 8 so far for me.

[Pared]

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I'd like to hear what's so groundbreaking about the fielding controls in 2k8? Seems like most of it has been done before as well with NCAA MVP.

I like the call off in the outfield. Nice touch. Aside from that...

[lived]

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Wow, really feeling jealous of these impressions. Dying till tomorrow morning. Good to hear all these realistic scores.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I'd like to hear what's so groundbreaking about the fielding controls in 2k8? Seems like most of it has been done before as well with NCAA MVP.

I like the call off in the outfield. Nice touch. Aside from that...

I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me, Also I played a day at shea and the game just looked so dark, I didn't understand it.

[Heelfan71]

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I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me, Also I played a day at shea and the game just looked so dark, I didn't understand it.

all the games look dark, even the day games. Looks like they are playing in the shade.

[Pared]

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I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me, Also I played a day at shea and the game just looked so dark, I didn't understand it.

Did it look worse than last year?

[merff11]

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Some real quick things for me that I saw:

Frame rate issue - same as it was in 2k7 (at least for me- not present in any other part of the game, other than long throws.)

Realistic fouls - battling the pitcher this year pretty cool

My brain is still trying to think how to throw in the field, which is cool. Just a matter of time before it is second nature but I like it.

Pitching is awesome! Didn't read the tutorial too much, but from what I saw, the meatball, not an issue. If the cpu recognizes the gesture, it will not be meatball, if you are horribly off on timing bad location is your punishment, but no meatball. Mess the gesture up with perfect timing, meatball.

Walked a cpu player completely by accident because i didn't get the timing of both rings and minor gesture problems. Was nice to just be off that at bat.

Played vs another human on all-star, and I have to admit-homerun fiesta! Left and right the ball couldn't get out fast enough. Of course the other player wasn't making very good pitches or trying to get me out per say, just testing the power level.

Flip side, played cpu on all star level, lowered batter power by about 7 clicks and I didn't get a hit of Beckett for the first 4 innings. Don't know how to explain that other than Beckett wanted me out, my buddy didn't.

Overall I am enjoying the game. Haven't paid much attention to the broadcasters, just used to drowning them out. Picking up pitches seems to be a touch easier. Low curves still tough for me to lay off.

Signature moves are sick! I love em. reactions on pop outs, movement after fouling a pitch off, all cool.

I am going to try and start a franchise tomorrow. Practice tonight a bit more and jump right in.

[dreh man]

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I'm horribly disappointed in this game. I picked it up this morning and have tried for hours to enjoy it, but I can't. Animations are very rigid and not fluid at all. The player models look worse than last year and I can't get into the new pitching.

This should have been a rental.

[MNOFSTEEL34]

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just got the game...will try it out as soon as i found out who won the primary in ohio....

[ehh]

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I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me

Prolly because your used to the "manual" fielding in The Show. I don't think the fielding is jerky at all anymore. Again, if you don't think it's improved - put 2K7 back in and play a game. The difference is quite large, IMO.

[jim416]

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WOW, did I just shelled by the Tigers.. I'm really gonna have to get use to this NEW Total Control ANALOG Stuff. I can't pitch, I sux in the outfield & the funny part about it is I FREAKING LUV-IT....

You should play for the Marlins then.

[ehh]

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Batting is just plain unfair--is it possible to hit a ground ball or to pull or push a ball without aiming?

I'm seeing very good hit variety, it feels almost as good as 2K3. I think I aimed once and I got a great variety.

[dtigers63]

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Just got it from my local Gamestop, played an Indians-Tigers game.

Fielding is improved, presentation and graphics are basically the same though.

I like the new pitching engine, I think it's harder to pinpoint pitches (which is a good thing for sim baseball).

The hitting seems a bit easier, and I noticed that homers seem to be down (granted, I only played 4 innings because I was getting worked over, but still).

I also noticed that you can control all CPU rosters in franchise mode (a definite thumbs up).

Just a normal gamer's quick thoughts.

Gotigers, does this mean you can call up and send down CPU players?