Major League Baseball 2K9 Teaser Trailer #2

**bodhiball** · 02-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

so, I am always very critical of both games graphics, so I asked my girlfriend for an "outsiders" opinion of the vid...

"hmm
i kinda feel like
you know how they made a lego star wars video game?
with weird little lego characters...
if that's what they were going for, i'd be impressed"

Might be a bit harsh...but I get what she is saying. One problem I know I have is that I am comparing what they do to 2k7's player models and faces. That part of that game was just SICKLY good. You would think that 2 years later it would be AT LEAST that good, or better. And they just arent.

**Artman22** · 02-05-2009, 07:26 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by SoxFan01605

That's a good description. Their graphics kinda bug me.

It's nothing major, but the colors look "flat" and the uniforms look glued to the models in a lot of these views. Maybe the lighting will be better in the final build and in actual HD when you're playing (for example, The Show has the same uniform problem imo, but the lighting really masks it well).

Oh, and I agree with the earlier comments about the bat sounds. It seems the actual one (meaning when they cut out of the slow-mo presentation) still sounds like that bamboo

.

Now if only we could see the game in real-time, actual gameplay...

I think the graphics will definetly look better when the game is outdoors. I notice this with games like the show as well. The daytime games look way better then the night games. I want to see in game gameplay.

**Pirate** · 02-05-2009, 07:27 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by Blzer

If the commentary is really like that... wow!

He say's straight-away left field. How do you hit the ball straight-away to left? There is one straight away in baseball and it is in center.

**Artman22** · 02-05-2009, 07:30 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by Pirate

He say's straight-away left field. How do you hit the ball straight-away to left? There is one straight away in baseball and it is in center.

Here we go

**SoxFan01605** · 02-05-2009, 07:30 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by kcxiv

That looks pretty good.lol

Yeah, they do look "pretty good" but that's the issue...the don't look very good

They don't look bad by any means, but the catcher image is a good example of the plastic look they have this year. Nothing to make or break the game, mind you. Just pointing out the difference.

2K7 was (is) the pinnacle of player models (minus face scans) in sports gaming IMO. You take The Show's faces with 2K7's bodies and you wouldn't have to upgrade players for a LONG time...lol.

That's kind of a "shallow hal" approach to it though...lol, and the models aren't going to turn anyone away fom the game I don't think.

**SoxFan01605** · 02-05-2009, 07:34 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by Art1bk

I think the graphics will definetly look better when the game is outdoors. I notice this with games like the show as well. The daytime games look way better then the night games. I want to see in game gameplay.

Yeah, I pretty much agree. That's exactly what I meant when I referenced The Show having the same issue and said hopefully lighting will help mask it.

**kcxiv** · 02-05-2009, 07:35 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by SoxFan01605

Yeah, they do look "pretty good" but that's the issue...the don't look very good

They don't look bad by any means, but the catcher image is a good example of the plastic look they have this year. Nothing to make or break the game, mind you. Just pointing out the difference.

2K7 was (is) the pinnacle of player models (minus face scans) in sports gaming IMO. You take The Show's faces with 2K7's bodies and you wouldn't have to upgrade players for a LONG time...lol.

That's kind of a "shallow hal" approach to it though...lol, and the models aren't going to turn anyone away fom the game I don't think.

almost ever single video game i have played PC or Console players look like plastic. I even think they did in 2K7. I guess people will always find somethign to complain about no matter what, but i think it looks pretty damned good. Could it be better? it can always get better.

**baa7** · 02-05-2009, 07:39 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by Art1bk

Here we go

No kidding. People like to jump to conclusions. Thorne could have meant the ball went straight, and way into left field. Or it went straight away as in didn't lallygag or take its time. Whatever the heck he said, it was better than listening to Joe Morgan talk about why baseball was so much better in his day.

**baa7** · 02-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by kcxiv

I guess people will always find somethign to complain about no matter what

That phrase should be outlawed on OS. That, or I get a dollar everytime someone types it. I'd accept that compromise.

**bcruise** · 02-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by Pirate

He say's straight-away left field. How do you hit the ball straight-away to left? There is one straight away in baseball and it is in center.

That's just Gary Thorne for you, like him or hate him. I like that he still has his personality and isn't just saying canned lines.

Really liked the teaser. Not true gameplay, but still gave a sense of what it's going to look like.

**myghty** · 02-05-2009, 07:42 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

I agree with everyone, the graphics on the players have been toned down some. Probably to get it running at 60 FPS as the producer guarantees it will. Its a shame though but not a deal breaker for me. Fun is priority.

**baa7** · 02-05-2009, 07:43 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by bcruise

[Thorne] isn't just saying canned lines.

Unlike his booth buddy. Phillips sounds like a zombie.

**StatMan79** · 02-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

I certainly hope that's just preliminary build lettering on the back of the uniforms.

Other than that though, I'm cautiously optimistic. Just make it fun to play and I'm in.

**raptor25** · 02-05-2009, 07:46 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

I like a lot of it, but Ive got to be honest... we've seen 4 player likenesses in these vids and 3 of them have been awful.

**SoxFan01605** · 02-05-2009, 07:47 PM

Re: Tease 2 going live in minutes.

Originally posted by kcxiv

almost ever single video game i have played PC or Console players look like plastic. I even think they did in 2K7. I guess people will always find somethign to complain about no matter what, but i think it looks pretty damned good. Could it be better? it can always get better.

Oh lord

Calm down...lol. I wasn't complaining. I was saying by comparison to what's out there and been out there, they're a bit off. That's all. You act as though every comment made about the game is a personal slight. I assure you, it's not.

I even said it could be the video capture or something else and that it could likely be better in the final version. I know you're a fan and that's great. Why does every contrasting viewpoint need your rationalization though?

I'm not trying to be rude, but the "no game is perfect" thing is silly. We all know that. I'm not looking for that. I was just making an observation.

OVERALL...lol, the game looks good

. The difference in the models is just something I noticed...nothing more

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