MLB 2K9 First Hands-On (Gamespot)

[JayhawkerStL]

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Yeah, it sucks.

I never was a fan of the pay off pitch though.Your starter would start throwing 98+ mph by the 7th inning.I just press B so that when I hit the spot, theres no ratings boost.

The Angels starting rotation is filthy, so I don't need no boost!

Well, I forced myself to use it and not just avoid it after I got my guy's ratings up. I was playing solo, so I wanted provide the right kind of challenge for myself. Knowing i coud lose it just added that extra big of adrenaline which would just increase the chance I would screw up a pitch at some point.

It would be awfully hard to follow my home rules when playing online, though.

And let's just say that the Cardinals rotation needed some boosting.

[brendanrfoley]

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My hope is, considering the reduced timing aspect of the pitching meter, players are able to reduce pitcher accuracy. I do not want to spend the entire game throwing exactly where I want to.

[MJeter02]

I'm a little worried because of the new screenshots, the Lincecum ones were amazing...now we get these. If you go to this link youll see a jose reyes screenshot from 2k8 and it looks about 10 times better than the new one.... http://2ksports.com/screens/new/all/534 if starting from the ground up means the game is gonna look terrible, im not a fan. lets hope these new screen shots are just early and there is work to be done in the next month...

[Stroehms]

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Well, I forced myself to use it and not just avoid it after I got my guy's ratings up. I was playing solo, so I wanted provide the right kind of challenge for myself. Knowing i coud lose it just added that extra big of adrenaline which would just increase the chance I would screw up a pitch at some point.

It would be awfully hard to follow my home rules when playing online, though.

And let's just say that the Cardinals rotation needed some boosting.

Amen to that bro. lol.

[dorismary]

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Call me crazy but it seems like 2k/vc is trying to cookie cut all their sports games off of NBA2k series which isnt a bad thing compared to what they have been doing .
They did it with NHL 2k9 and it wasnt too bad except for poor player models (short development cycle).
We Will see soon wouldnt mind 2k/VC making games like they used to last gen

[dorismary]

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I'm thrilled at the ability to control all 30 teams in franchise. No more players sitting on the bench or in the minors when they should be in the lineup/rotation

I love this and real living rosters would mean daily updates thats at least how I understand it .
Love the batting , back to the basics and away from kid gimmics .
This game is now becoming a serious possible 1st day buy with the show ?
Love my Baseball !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dorismary]

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That doesn't even look like Jose Reyes :-/

Same exact as 2k7 , kinda od sad for a former coverboy but not to bad IMO
Im a sucker for Vintage 2k/vc games !

[dorismary]

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[quote=HK-47;2039122826]They've dumbed down the controlls for the lame pick up and play users.

In NHL2k9 they called it bring FUN and SIM back into the game and I like it Glad they lessened all the kid gimmic swing and pitch junk .
Sorry for the multiple posts but man they even put back CONTROL ALL TEAMS , I have been fighting to bring this back for Years , Plus a PLAYOFF Mode equals alot of offline replay value which 2k/Vc was known for WOW ! But it will be hard to match the More Polished SHOW .

[ExtremeGamer]

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It's starting to sound impressive. Love controlling all 30 teams, haven't done that since ASB 2004.

[dorismary]

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It's starting to sound impressive. Love controlling all 30 teams, haven't done that since ASB 2004.

Yep and then they took it out in ASB05
Couldnt keep real rosters what a waste of a great game and series.
Why do they do this and act like its a brand new feature ?
Options are GOOD

[bigjake62505]

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I like what I am hearing so far. At least there is hope for us 360 owners. I really liked hearing that the consumer issues are being addressed. Just from the screen shots it looks like a upgrade from last year. I want to rent the game before I buy it to test it out.

[dorismary]

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[quote=bigjake62505;2039123060]I like what I am hearing so far. At least there is hope for us 360 owners. I really liked hearing that the consumer issues are being addressed. Just from the screen shots it looks like a upgrade from last year. I want to rent the game before I buy it to test it out.

I had to switch to Ps3/The Show 2 years ago but Im proud it looks like 2k sports VC not just MLB series is getting back to the basics and using NBA series as a guide and losing the kid gimmics ! Its BASEBAll keep it simple 2k

[bigjake62505]

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[quote=dorismary;2039123067]

I like what I am hearing so far. At least there is hope for us 360 owners. I really liked hearing that the consumer issues are being addressed. Just from the screen shots it looks like a upgrade from last year. I want to rent the game before I buy it to test it out.

I had to switch to Ps3/The Show 2 years ago but Im proud it looks like 2k sports VC not just MLB series is getting back to the basics and using NBA series as a guide and losing the kid gimmics ! Its BASEBAll keep it simple 2k

I hope to save up enough to get a PS3 this year if I do I can't wait to get the Show. I have waited to get a PS# and when the price drops that puts me even closer.

[HK-47]

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[quote=dorismary;2039123009]

They've dumbed down the controlls for the lame pick up and play users.

In NHL2k9 they called it bring FUN and SIM back into the game and I like it Glad they lessened all the kid gimmic swing and pitch junk.

How is swing stick and total controll pitching a "kid gimmic"?

2k8 had more hit variety than any 2k baseball game I've played.I could finally pull the ball down the line or go the other way, unlike past 2k games where all the hits were either a single up the middle or a homerun to left/right field.


I pray to God that 2k doesn't go back to the nintendo button smashing "so easy a cave man can do it" controlls.

[dorismary]

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[quote=HK-47;2039123097]

How is swing stick and total controll pitching a "kid gimmic"?

2k8 had more hit variety than any 2k baseball game I've played.I could finally pull the ball down the line or go the other way, unlike past 2k games where all the hits were either a single up the middle or a homerun to left/right field.


I pray to God that 2k doesn't go back to the nintendo button smashing "so easy a cave man can do it" controlls.

Hi Howie Its not Rocket Science , Its basics it what got the MLB and NHl 2k series in trouble !
Its also the reason the show wont go the KIDDY route , not my opinion just a fact .
Change or options are good but if the dont work properly why bother and 2k / vc now knows this .
Cant wait for solid FUN and SIM games
Stay heathly and you gotta draw more walks this year, Patience !:wink: