MLB 2K9 First Hands-On (Gamespot)

[brendanrfoley]

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Is there any word if/when OS will get its hands on 2K9?

[ronnyballgame]

Loving the sound of it, I am getting more and more excited for this game!

[dtigers63]

Re: MLB 2K9 First Hands-On (Gamespot)

Why does it matter to PS3ers if MLB 2k sucks? You have a great game in The Show. For us 360ers, all we got is 2k (which is why I haven't bought a baseball game since MVP 2005).

Why do 360 users constantly use this as an excuse for the game not playing the same on both consoles? Yes, the Show is a great game, but what does that have to do with a game that is developed for multiple systems, not playing the same on multiple systems. If your not going to make the effort to have the same results for the PS3 as you do for the 360, than you shouldn't be producing the game for both formats. I agree 360 users should get a much better product than they have from 2K over the past couple of years, but not at the expense of a half a**** job on the PS3.

Now that being said, I have a pretty good feeling so far that VC is going to be more committed to putting out a decent game for us PS3 owners. I still have some uestions about franchise that I'm a little concerned about but hopefully they'll be answered soon enough. (Are there still real minor league stadiums? Can you still play AAA - A games in franchise?)

[bakesalee]

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So glad they're keeping all the sticks. Hey, why don't they have us push up on the left thumbstick to move the baserunners left leg 1-step, and the same thing for the R-stick. To move a baserunner from base to base, it'll look a little something like this:

R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick up, R-stick up, L-stick u

Totally realistic! They need to concentrate more on removing fun and adding monotonous realistic play.

[brunnoce]

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this worries me:
"and while fielding remains virtually unchanged"

[Fatalah]

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I'm not in the camp that has fond memories of MLB2K7. The only thing I remember from that game is that it played like glue--- just like every MLB game from 2K this generation.

What I'm big on is animation, and you all should be too. Animation is king in videogames, check out an old Aki game for reference. Player models need to move swiftly and fluidly when you're running down a ball in the outfield.

I am VERY weary that Gamespot experienced graphical bugs at this point in development. I do enjoy the clean look of the graphics, but framerate issues means this game is not worth my time (again).

[JBucc]

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this worries me:
"and while fielding remains virtually unchanged"

I think he just means the controls are the same. I hope.

[CMH]

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Being able to control all 30 teams just pushed my hopes up high for this title.

I really do hope there is zone hitting. I am not a fan of MVP's hitting system. Hold up and in to hit a homerun? No thank you.

Not sure how I'm going to feel about that just yet.

[mdiggitydawg]

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as mentioned above...the fielding comment scares me, i thought they were working on making the double play better, improving the outfield throws and working out how to better steal bases. i want to believe, but am like an abused puppy scared in the corner waiting for the next disappointment.

[7stringking]

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They removed step-influence. How is that "not changed"? Step influence is 50% of WHAT MADE hitting last year, and why it was so difficult to master.

That sucks!...Step influence was a realistic aspect of their hitting...They didn't need to change hitting except for tuning it, and perhaps giving the player a better visual somehow

[VG31]

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I didn't see anything about it, but does anyone know if there will be some sort of superstar mode?

[BadKermit]

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I didn't see anything about it, but does anyone know if there will be some sort of superstar mode?

I highly doubt it. I'm sure they'd be hyping the heck out of it if there was one.

[DickDalewood]

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Why does it matter to PS3ers if MLB 2k sucks? You have a great game in The Show. For us 360ers, all we got is 2k (which is why I haven't bought a baseball game since MVP 2005).

So basically, since Sony puts forth the effort to make their own baseball game, and Microsoft doesn't, the PS3 users shouldn't be allowed two solid offerings?

Haha, what a ridiculous sentiment.

[SoxFan01605]

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So basically, since Sony puts forth the effort to make their own baseball game, and Microsoft doesn't, the PS3 users shouldn't be allowed two solid offerings?

Haha, what a ridiculous sentiment.

You know what sucks is that MS has a perfectly good baseball franchise to work with if they wanted to put the effort into making a baseball title (didn't they purchase the High Heat series?).

I would love to see that game given some new life

It would likely push 2K to make a solid product even more. Win-Win-Win...lol.

[dtigers63]

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You know what sucks is that MS has a perfectly good baseball franchise to work with if they wanted to put the effort into making a baseball title (didn't they purchase the High Heat series?).

I would love to see that game given some new life

It would likely push 2K to make a solid product even more. Win-Win-Win...lol.

I agree, the more the merrier. From what I've heard a re-birth of High Heat would really get some peoples interest peaked. (never played the game myself but have heard really good things).