Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Cardinals @ Cubs Bottom 1st

[Tomba]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Cardinals @ Cubs Bottom 1st

A lot of the gripes that users are addressing are pretty minor, which is good and should all be addressed in optimization or (God forbid) a patch. As long as there isn't anything gamekilling when we finally get our hands on the game, demo or retail, then we could be in for a treat this year. No game will be perfect, not even that "other" game.

Like someone already said, this reminds me of ESPN NFL Football (2K4). A solid base and a good effort to build on...but how does it play? That's one question that still needs to be answered.

Looks decent but not as good as 2k7 so it's step down 2 years later which ISN'T good. Looks to play better than 2k8 but seems to have the hiccup from 2k7 but not the hiccup from 2k8.

SO...If i had to start saying what's right about 2k9 it would be by breaking down the game this way.

It looks like....

Graphics - 2K8 (minus the better color palette and better advertisements)
Gameplay - 2K7
Framerate - 2k7
Commentary - 2K9
Presentation - 2K9

[Checmate101]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Cardinals @ Cubs Bottom 1st

fielder gloves still look comical. Same with player faces..

double play animation was terrible by te shortstop. He starts the animation but seems like it wasn't finished. Not only does he remain right on the bag with the runner barrelling down on him, but he manages somehow to flick his wrist only and release a bb to first..

odd

Khalil Green does have a strong arm though, so he could get it over there like that.

[jeffy777]

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Graphics - 2K8 (minus the better color palette and better advertisements)
Gameplay - 2K7
Framerate - 2k7
Commentary - 2K9
Presentation - 2K9

This looks quite a bit better than 2K8. For instance, the grass in 2K8 was basically painted on (and neon green), so this grass looks much more realistic. Also the rest of the stadium looks better too, as well as the players themselves.

[Blzer]

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Some issues:

1. Balls are getting to the outfielders (or vice versa) way too quickly. That first base hit is lined over the SS, hits the OF grass and then makes one bounce, sailing about 40 feet in the air to the OF.

This has been in the game since 2K5, and somehow it went right by me because it's one of my biggest concerns (that is, ball-grass physics as well as lack of air friction). I think it's because I'm so accustomed to it in these games that it just felt standard to me.

Definitely a big no-no. This is part of the reason that balls down the line are never automatic doubles, and is the excuse many people give for "rocket arms."

[Mark IV]

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VC certainly deserves a hand for fixing the game as much as they have in less than a years time. 2K8 was just awful in every way, 2K9 looks very much improved, which I'm sure is good news for any of the 360 only people out there.

The bat sounds are still exactly the same, I don't know why someone above said they were clearly different sounds, they're identical to last years.

Presentation looked really good, loved their replay angles overall and loved how the camera showed different things randomly during the batting/pitching. Very TV like.

For me though, the game fails in the gameplay department, it still has that 2K look to the gameplay, and that's NOT a good thing.

Nothing was going to have a chance of dragging me away from The Show, but this looks like it could be a good game for 360 only people to fill the video game baseball fix.

[bodhiball]

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man i love the new inflatable gloves!

[Hoos]

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It looks ok, I'll wait for the price to drop around 30 bucks or less. Matter of fact for the last 2 years I purchased this game they should release it at 30 bucks.

Agreed 100%!!!! After the mess called 2K8 and the 2K7 OTB problems as well, they need to throw us a bone here. I could live with a $40 price point, like NBA 2k9. Regardless of price, this is still a rent and see game for me.............with the previous disappointing games in the series driving that

[SoxFan01605]

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man i love the new inflatable gloves!

lol...

[Hoos]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Cardinals @ Cubs Bottom 1st

Graphics - 2K8 (minus the better color palette and better advertisements)
Gameplay - 2K7
Framerate - 2k7
Commentary - 2K9
Presentation - 2K9

Dude, are you serious............2K8's graphics better than 2K9?? Or am I just misreading this?? Maybe we played two different versions of 2K8.....LOL

I know everybody is entitled to their opinion but this comment is a real head scratcher for me

[Hoos]

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man i love the new inflatable gloves!

Those are quite tasty, are'nt they??

LMAO !!!

[bodhiball]

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Those are quite tasty, are'nt they??

LMAO !!!

must be Nike Air.

[alwayz0npoint]

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Very impressive so far so good, looks like this year is promessing

[Hoos]

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I can honestly say that all I really wanted was a fun game of baseball, the represented the sport well......and didn't have the problems that killed the last 3 years versions. While the game may not be perfect, it's looks like it might be perfect for me. I will have the Show also, and was really hoping for a really fun game to switch back and forth with.

The immersion is huge for me, and the "real world" looks like it is going to deliver on that aspect. As far as the bat sounds and other little quirks, it's just not an issue for me. Its a video game, and I just want to have fun playing it. I understand that these may be big for some, and I respect that, but they are just minor to me.

For the first time in 3 years, I feel like I will not have to defend or explain why I enjoy the 2k baseball game. Maybe if I only had a 360, I might have a different point of view, but for now, I am very happy with what I have seen from the small examples of what we have been shown.

Well said Bluengold!! I agree with you in that I want a decent playable game as a second option to The Show. Would be nice to mix it up some. Like you, I can look past the minor things in 2K9 as long as the game delivers a fun experience and has a problem free online component.

The "other game" has me really concerned in the area of online performance. I just dont have a lot of confidence that they have corrected the issues from last year. BUT I HOPE I'M WRONG ABOUT THAT!! Would be nice to get into a few online leagues this year (on both games)

[HK-47]

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Can somebody post the video here?For some reason I can't watch videos or enlarge pics on this site.

Is there another site where I can see the video?

[Pared]

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I am in LOVE. Game looks very playable. Certainly needs some work (you can see it already) but WOW... looks really damn cool.

Next year could be something special but the foundation seems to be there!

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the delay in camera change after the ball goes into the play. Freakin' fantastic.