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  • TimLawNYC
    Rookie
    • Mar 2009
    • 340

    #1

    GameInformer Review Is Up

    GameInformer's review of 2K10 is on their website.



    Nothing really new for those who kept up on Reiner's live blog over the past couple of weeks, but definitely more insightful than IGN.
    Last edited by TimLawNYC; 03-02-2010, 01:57 PM.
  • seasprite
    Phenom
    • Jul 2008
    • 8984

    #2
    Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

    Originally posted by TimLawNYC
    GameInformer's review of 2K10 is on their website.

    http://gameinformer.com/games/mlb_2k10/b/xbox360/archive/2010/03/02/mlb-2k10-review.aspx

    Nothing really new for those who kept up on Reiner's live blog over the past couple of weeks, but definitely more insightful than IGN.
    I cant pull it up at work, mind posting what the bottom line score was? Thanks






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    • TimLawNYC
      Rookie
      • Mar 2009
      • 340

      #3
      Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

      Originally posted by seasprite
      I cant pull it up at work, mind posting what the bottom line score was? Thanks

      Sorry, I think the link I posted was bad. It should be fixed now.

      It got a 7.75, and the caption is "Still Can't Catch a Ball, But It Can Role Play With The Best of Them."

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      • seasprite
        Phenom
        • Jul 2008
        • 8984

        #4
        Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

        Thanks a bunch, there was nothing wrong with your link, I just cant access it here at work. I am on a government computer and they block alot of "gaming" sites. Thanks for giving me the condensed version.






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        • DirtyJerz32
          All Star
          • Aug 2007
          • 7617

          #5
          Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

          Here's the review.



          MLB 2K10

          Still Can’t Catch A Ball, But It Can Role-Play With The Best Of Them

          Review

          by Andrew Reiner on March 02, 2010 at 08:00 AM
          1,976 Views



          Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer and baseball ambassador Ernie Banks famously said, “It’s a great day for a ballgame; let’s play two!” This quote sprang to mind as I recorded the final out in my MLB 2K10 debut. For some of you, this quote may fall into the category of “well, duh, who doesn’t play two games in a row?”. For those of you who spent time with MLB 2K9 – a game that helped increase the sales numbers of rival product MLB: The Show – this quote brings hope back to a series that was in danger of becoming an unintentional parody of the sport…like Roger Clemens.
          In Visual Concepts’ second year of development with this series, a firm foundation is established in both the feature set and gameplay. The biggest addition, which happens to be my favorite aspect of this game, is a new mode called My Player. While My Player draws heavy inspiration from MLB: The Show (I’m talking Pablo Sandoval heavy), player development isn’t a guided tour like it is in the competition’s game. Your player doesn’t have to complete goals that work against his true strengths. Rewarding different experience points for pitching, batting, fielding, and baserunning allows gamers to sculpt a player’s attributes the way they want. This is a subtle difference between the two games, but My Player’s approach speeds up player growth and rewards the gamer with a great sense of ownership over the experience.
          I should point out that My Player manager logic needs serious work. Most of my pitcher’s appearances ended in complete games (even with 130-plus pitches). In one outing, the faulty logic led to my pitcher being sent to the plate during a ninth inning tie with two runners on and only one out recorded. Other than this, My Player shines.
          Franchise mode incorporates 40-man rosters and Minor League play into the mix, but still struggles with simulated statistics. Every pitcher has a bloated WHIP, and every batter ridiculously high stolen base and home run totals. Regardless, I did enjoy injecting prospects into my season play.
          That brings us to gameplay. Visual Concepts has done a phenomenal job capturing both pitching and batting. The additions of a defensive swing and batter’s eye allow players to work counts, and if they use them to their fullest extent, actually draw walks in a video game. The refinements made to the series’ trademark gesture-based pitching translate to a higher level of finesse (and hardly any meatballs).
          Fielding remains a major sore spot. The AI has problems recognizing what plays to make – instead of turning an inning-ending double play, they’ll throw the ball home to get one out. The game also does too much fielding work for the player. Whether it’s a soft grounder or a popped up bunt, your player is always in position or breaking to make the play before you give him input. In most cases, I just threw the ball. While many of the animations are lifelike, most games bring hilarious moments where a player initiates a flashy move in an ordinary situation. Derek Jeter’s leaping sidearm toss is seen just as frequently as a standard throw.
          MLB 2K10 is heading in the right direction, but it’s not quite where it needs to be yet. If you only have an Xbox 360, don’t hold back from diving into My Player. I had a blast with this mode. Since the focus is just on one player, the fielding annoyances are rarely seen. If the system doesn’t matter, and your interest lies solely with gameplay, The Show is still the way to go.


          GI Rating 7.75

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          • Concept:Visual Concepts’ slugger makes progress, but is still playing .500 ball
          • Graphics:The new lighting effects change the conditions of play. Transitional animations don’t always line up, which can sometimes turn a beautiful slow-motion replay into a comedic moment
          • Sound:John Kruk is the god of stats. The other commentators could learn a thing or two from him. It still sounds like you are hitting the ball with balsa wood
          • Playability:Fielding is still weak. Pitching and batting are excellent
          • Entertainment:My Player is the attraction. Problems with fielding hold the gameplay back from its true potential
          • Replay:High
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          • StormJH1
            MVP
            • Jul 2007
            • 1250

            #6
            Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

            That title about "still can't catch a ball" scared me, but then the review said nothing about problems catching balls. The animation concerns are valid and I'm sure the A.I. is average at best, but I haven't heard anything like the problems we had last year, where you literally COULD NOT MAKE OUTS in certain situations.

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            • Juiceman
              Rookie
              • Sep 2008
              • 155

              #7
              Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

              Anyone else find it weird that not everyone is complaining about fielding? You'd think it would be an all or none deal if fielding is bad ala "still can't catch a ball". In the impressions thread I'm seeing people having fun and people complaining about fielding. Baffled on how it's not the same conclusion from all.

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              • thornie
                08 Mets! One Year Older!
                • Mar 2007
                • 344

                #8
                Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                Originally posted by Juiceman
                Anyone else find it weird that not everyone is complaining about fielding? You'd think it would be an all or none deal if fielding is bad ala "still can't catch a ball". In the impressions thread I'm seeing people having fun and people complaining about fielding. Baffled on how it's not the same conclusion from all.
                The people complaining about fielding are not complaining about not catching the ball (that glitch has been fixed for 2k10 as seen in the comparison video 2K put out), they are complaining that the fielding feels to "scripted", and does not offer enough user control. Some people like myself, understand that in order to have quality animations the fielding HAS to be somewhat scripted when approaching a ball in play. It's a non issue for me and many others (The Show does the same thing), thus they are enjoying the game and having a lot of fun with it.
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                • Bondsfan
                  MVP
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 1275

                  #9
                  Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                  Same reviewer gave the Show a 9.5 and said it raises the bar for every other sports game out there, not just baseball games. I really thought the 2K game was going to be a competitor this year, I really did. I went back and forth, back and forth, as to whether to get a PS3 and the Show, or just stick with 2K. But after reading these reviews, and the absolute trouncing of a review that IGN gave 2k, I'm glad I bought a PS3.

                  I still think 2K's going in the right direction though, which is why I'm still following this game and why I'll still follow 2k11 before release. But something tells me this years game may have been their last stand unless this game does really, really well. I hope it does. Competition always drives improvements.

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                  • ChampIsHere42
                    Pro
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 548

                    #10
                    Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                    This game should be ATLEAST an 8, if not an 8.5. I stopped playing the 2k series after 2k8 because it was so horrible. I just bought 2k10 today and it is great so far.

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                    • jake44np
                      Post Like a Champion!
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 9563

                      #11
                      Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                      Originally posted by Bondsfan
                      Same reviewer gave the Show a 9.5 and said it raises the bar for every other sports game out there, not just baseball games. I really thought the 2K game was going to be a competitor this year, I really did. I went back and forth, back and forth, as to whether to get a PS3 and the Show, or just stick with 2K. But after reading these reviews, and the absolute trouncing of a review that IGN gave 2k, I'm glad I bought a PS3.

                      I still think 2K's going in the right direction though, which is why I'm still following this game and why I'll still follow 2k11 before release. But something tells me this years game may have been their last stand unless this game does really, really well. I hope it does. Competition always drives improvements.
                      Please do not base your decisions on a review that IGN does for a sports game.
                      There reviews have been horrible for years.
                      ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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                      • Bondsfan
                        MVP
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 1275

                        #12
                        Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                        I was mostly talking about the GI review, which is why I posted this in here. I don't really put a ton of stake in any one review score from anyone really. We've all played games we like that reviewers give lower scores. For me, Velvet Assassin and the Sabateur come to mind recently.

                        I do like to look at trends of multiple reviews, from places like metacritic. Although, there's not many reviews of either game up yet, just a few of each.

                        As I said, I do think 2k will be better this year, but after playing the demo, I didn't think it warranted going back to it again this year, so I went in another direction. I do hope though they continue to improve it.

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                        • DirtyJerz32
                          All Star
                          • Aug 2007
                          • 7617

                          #13
                          Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                          Originally posted by jake44np
                          Please do not base your decisions on a review that IGN does for a sports game.
                          There reviews have been horrible for years.
                          This^^^

                          Don't let someone be your reason why you buy or don't buy a game. And definitely not IGN. Just my .02 though...
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                          • jake44np
                            Post Like a Champion!
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 9563

                            #14
                            Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                            Originally posted by Bondsfan
                            I was mostly talking about the GI review, which is why I posted this in here. I don't really put a ton of stake in any one review score from anyone really. We've all played games we like that reviewers give lower scores. For me, Velvet Assassin and the Sabateur come to mind recently.

                            I do like to look at trends of multiple reviews, from places like metacritic. Although, there's not many reviews of either game up yet, just a few of each.

                            As I said, I do think 2k will be better this year, but after playing the demo, I didn't think it warranted going back to it again this year, so I went in another direction. I do hope though they continue to improve it.
                            Well I prefer to read the great members of OS impressions over a websites review anyday.
                            And after reading the impressions on here all day(while I am at work) I am running to Walmart after work to pick up MLB 2K10!
                            ND Season Ticket Holder since '72.

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                            • Bondsfan
                              MVP
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 1275

                              #15
                              Re: GameInformer Review Is Up

                              I don't think you'll be disappointed. Seems like people are enjoying 2k10. I think the general consensus here is that the game is good, not great, but good. A solid 3/5 or 8/10 kind of game. That's all 360 owners could ask for after last years debacle. I may pick it up later on down the road if the price drops and if The Show starts getting stale at any point.

                              Next year I'll probably be torn between the Show and 2K again, although 2k is going to have to add another option for hitting (zone) to get me to consider buying their game on release day over the show in 2011. That was the breaking point for me this year.

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