MLB 2K11 Developer Diary #2 - 2K10 vs 2K11 Side-by-Side Comparison

[foofighter2455]

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I'm hoping that the lighting makes playing day games and late afternoon games more visually pleasing. If they aren't, I'll still settle for the gameplay improvements for THIS year's game. I did think parks like Citizens Bank/AT&T/Yankee Stadium/Tropicana or whatever it's called... were too cartoony in day/afternoon/night games and hopefully the shadows make them look more lifelike.

The next insight has to be on something important because the million-dollar contest and graphical improvements have already been covered... here's hoping the next one details gameplay(probably the new fielding controls and system in action).

[mwjr]

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I may be in the minority here, but I've never really understood why people complain about graphics in up-close images. We get those, what, 10% of the time during a game?

Yeah, it's not frame-worthy art, but I like it thus far.

Bottom line, for me anyway, is how does the game play and how is the franchise mode? Frankly, you could take 2K10 and add a franchise mode that functions and closely reflects what goes on in real-life MLB, and I'd be very happy.

Just my 2 cents...

[Greene_Flash03]

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That is not Mark Buhrle, that's Chan Ho Park! (2k10)

[bonannogiovanni]

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I like the new crowds models, very Show-like, however I wonder if they still turn bidimensional once in fielding view......

[rudyjuly2]

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The details on the jerseys are more apparent and the facial details are looking about a billion times better, so no complaints there. I really don't see that much of a difference in the overall models (body shape, etc), but some of the improvements they are touting (the fixed depth pop-in, etc) need the game to be in motion to really appreciate.

I just wish they'd stop with the pics and comparisons. Show us the game in motion. If comparisons are to be made, give us video comparisons. Animations make or break the look of a game more than facial details IMO.

I agree with this. The player faces look better but most of the rest of the stuff looks very similar.

[duke776]

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Along with all these body types, we made sure that the players kept the right shape as the camera moved further away from them and they become smaller on the screen. This way, when the camera pans out to see your player run the bases, he’ll maintain his shape rather then popping back to an average size body, as was the case in 2K10.

Thank you. That was so ugly when players just instantly got smaller as the camera panned out, and had hats on that were 20 sizes to big for their five inch wide face.

And those faces are certainly improved, very nice.

[Miguelito Kache305]

Wats Up With 2k.. Every body wares the Same Gloves... Thats Not Realistic...what about adding in a way for managers to argue certain calls?
What about during season/career/franchise name yourself coach, coach/player, hire and fire hitting coaches, etc...?
what about a way to "charge the mound" after being beaned?

[Amazing808s]

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Why is it that the crowd in 2K10 are more supportive looking with uniforms on and in 2K11 screen of the crowd in AT&T park only one of the fans (and it's copies) are the only one's with jerseys?

You would think coming off a WS victory the fans in SF would be more supportive of their world champions.

[Blzer]

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Why is it that the crowd in 2K10 are more supportive looking with uniforms on and in 2K11 screen of the crowd in AT&T park only one of the fans (and it's copies) are the only one's with jerseys?

You would think coming off a WS victory the fans in SF would be more supportive of their world champions.

Yeah, they seem to have gone backwards with this. World Series Baseball 2K3 had this kind of crowd with a bunch of green shirts and not that many whites or team colors. It wasn't until MLB 2K6 when this was turned around again I believe. I don't know about you, but it really makes it hard to believe that road Halladay shot is of Great American Ballpark when I can't see any red in the seats.

[Cycloniac]

No night game screen shots? Night games to me are what looked the worst.

[Pared]

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The images certainly look better than 2k10.

Quite honestly, I don't think 2k10 should be their measuring stick. That's part of the problem IMO.

But with less than a year to work on the game... and the size of the dev team being so small... at least they put the necessary work in.

[LastActionHero]

The images certainly look better than 2k10.

Quite honestly, I don't think 2k10 should be their measuring stick. That's part of the problem IMO.

Totally agree. While the faces in 11 look way better you shouldn't go out from a game where everyone has a zombie look

And why does 2k always bashes the game they made last year. On what will they talk down about 11 when 12 rolls around next year? Doesn't really makes me believe them this time again...

[Scottdau]

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You have to start somewhere. All you can ask for is it to be better than 2K10, which it is. Also what game has ever had a big jump in player models or faces the next year? I like what I am seeing from this game. I hope the animation is smooth.

[DJ]

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Totally agree. While the faces in 11 look way better you shouldn't go out from a game where everyone has a zombie look

And why does 2k always bashes the game they made last year. On what will they talk down about 11 when 12 rolls around next year? Doesn't really makes me believe them this time again...

It's not just 2K; pretty much every game developer does this when hyping up their new releases.

[Pared]

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It's not just 2K; pretty much every game developer does this when hyping up their new releases.

You bring up a good point - but at the same time, looking at the source material... is this the best example to show your fanbase "we are trying!" of sorts?

It's obvious they are trying but comparing it to last year's game was a bit of a stretch. It's like comparing an average chick to a fat chick - yeah, it's better but she could still hit the gym.