I have a lot of confidence in this game.

[Stroehms]

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I think this gen has maybe 3-5 years left in it before we see another system hit the market. With that said if I don't see things change for the better this year for the 2k brand I just don't see how they can't scrap it and start over.

What really blows my mind about the 2k series is they keep adding new features when the features they have now don't work. Try and fix what is wrong with it before you add new things.

I know im in the minority here but i'll take 2k8 graphics and all if they just fix everything and make them work as they should. One things I do know for sure is with VC behind the game I think we will see a game that atleast captures the feel of being at a MLB game.

Good post. I agree especially with the last paragraph.

[ARMORALLL]

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Well after playing the PS3 demo of 2K8 I actually felt sorry for 360 baseball fans. The biggest problem is that there is so much worng with the game that really shouldn't be a problem at all on these super gaming machines. They cant even get the sound of the ball hitting the bat right! The crowd sounds awful and the commentary is boring even though they have the best announcers in baseball. They better have there hands full if gamers are going to be able to play through 162 games!

[nemesis04]

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I do not know what to expect or what level of confidence I have in this upcoming version. If they can get back to the core elements of the game of baseball we should be at least going in the right direction.

[baa7]

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They cant even get the sound of the ball hitting the bat right!

If MLB players used a bamboo stick instead of a bat, and smacked asses instead of baseballs, then 2K got the sound perfect.

[Tomba]

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Kush should get some of your 'love' too

;o)

I know right? I'm a fantastic roster and editor of games so they WOULD benefit

[Tomba]

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Im with Tomba on this one I feel better knowing Brinkmans not involved, as for the EA/2k thing I hear you 2k team is to blame but at the same time the EA TEAM is thank for there games not Ben Brinkman. However Brinkman was really put on the spot to help mold the 2k franchise and took it on with open arms and failed miserably. He wouldnt be so criticized if he didnt say half the things he promised people.
but just my opinon

that's what i meant. As a producer he could have NOT said as much as he did PRE release of the game but he didn't . he touted it that it was better than 2k7 he touted it better on 360 AND PS3 as far as framerate consistency. if he kept quiet. i wouldn't know who to blame and would let it go, but because HE was the one to say those things HE is the one going to get blamed for it.simple.

[Tomba]

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If MLB players used a bamboo stick instead of a bat, and smacked asses instead of baseballs, then 2K got the sound perfect.

[Rob_NYY]

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I have absolutely no confidence in 2K9. I loved 2K7, I played that game to death. But last year I was never even able to complete a full 9 inning game in 2K8. The fact that I was also enjoying The Show so much had a little to do with me not playing 2K8 very much, but still. I mostly didnt play it because it was so terrible. The framerate studdering, the stupid meatball junk, the "cool new" pitching with the sticks gimmick, the hitting, the announcing, the horrendous presentation, ugh. It was terrible. How they went from a very solid 2K7 to total garbage boggles the mind.

I'll give 2K9 a rent this year, but I certainly won't buy it unless it's, not just an improvement on the horrendously bad 2K8, but also better than 2K7 as well.

[jim416]

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I have absolutely no confidence in 2K9. I loved 2K7, I played that game to death. But last year I was never even able to complete a full 9 inning game in 2K8. The fact that I was also enjoying The Show so much had a little to do with me not playing 2K8 very much, but still. I mostly didnt play it because it was so terrible. The framerate studdering, the stupid meatball junk, the "cool new" pitching with the sticks gimmick, the hitting, the announcing, the horrendous presentation, ugh. It was terrible. How they went from a very solid 2K7 to total garbage boggles the mind.

I'll give 2K9 a rent this year, but I certainly won't buy it unless it's, not just an improvement on the horrendously bad 2K8, but also better than 2K7 as well.

Sadly, I agree. The game last year seemed like a repeat of 2007, but fifty steps backwards. It actually felt like a game that would have been released in 2006 not 2008, if you know what I mean.

I would love to be blown away by this game as I really do need a "winter ball" game (as I only play The Show for a season and then need something else until spring).

I think the first video releases will be the decider for guys here. I think we'll be able to decide if the game has, in fact, taken some steps forward, or not.

[BadKermit]

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I went back and played a game of MVP NCAA 2006 over the weekend. It breaks my heart that EA stopped making baseball games when I go back and remember how great that hitting mechanic is. I sure hope 2K9 is fantastic, and I love the optimism, but I'm still extremely cautious.

[Trevytrev11]

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It breaks my heart that EA stopped making baseball games when I go back and remember how great that hitting mechanic is.

Yep! While the premise (back and forward on the stick) is the same, the responsiveness of the system on the first NCAA game (the only one I played) is unparalleled. Instead of the forward motion just kick starting the bat, they pretty much moved together. Check swings were perfect and you had control over whether you did or did not check your swing, instead of the flat out randomness of 2K8. Everything was just mapped so much better, there was a total sense of control with the bat.

[BadKermit]

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Yep! While the premise (back and forward on the stick) is the same, the responsiveness of the system on the first NCAA game (the only one I played) is unparalleled. Instead of the forward motion just kick starting the bat, they pretty much moved together. Check swings were perfect and you had control over whether you did or did not check your swing, instead of the flat out randomness of 2K8. Everything was just mapped so much better, there was a total sense of control with the bat.

Not only that, but they somehow managed to have a "power swing" and a "contact swing" without making it feel cheesy and arcadey. I'd use the power swing on appropriate "air it out" counts. If my three hitter had a 2-0 or a 3-1 count on him, I'd let it rip. If my leadoff guy was down 1-2, I'd use the contact swing to try to slap the ball into the outfield or just to stay alive. Man, that game is great.

[dp68]

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6th xbox??? wow kudoo's to you for hanging in there, youre crazy for not dropping the 360 along time ago. I reccomend changing sides, wether or not 2k is any good, thats just nuts. I dont want to start a war or derail the thread, just I gave up after mine died once I couldnt imagine 6! and still being with it.

I agree. My Xbox360 died after only 2 months. Microsoft fixed it for free, but I vowed if it went down again I'd not replace it. My PS3 has run problem free for over a year, and I use it much more than the 360. I'll never purchase an Xbox again.

[JoeDog10]

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This thread kind of reminds me of the eternal optimism that fans of every team have during Spring Training. Hell, even Kansas City Royals fans have a reason to believe that they could have a good team this year. Then, the games start, and you know how that turns out...

I really, really hope that 2K9 will be a realistic, fun, FLUID game of baseball - but after the last couple of years, I really have my doubts. Even if VC is taking over things this year, it's really hard to polish a turd.

Right now I'm heavily debating getting a PS3 just for that other game, but I'm hoping that when the early previews of 2K9 come out, I will stop thinking that way.