How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

[Son of Sam99]

Re: How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

EA can have the license..but let's see what anyone can do in one year. Unless EA has been secretly at work on a game, they will have huge challenges in just one year.

I've always been curious as to why EA doesn't go out and buy the license for MLB. I supposed they figure not enough people will buy it or its not worth battling with The Show.

Either way if EA did make MLB 13 it would be super hyped up for months then release and fans would commence bashing the hell out of it on this forum until another version comes out in a year and the cycle renews again just like NCAA Football, Fifa, & Madden.

[Money99]

Re: How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

I've always been curious as to why EA doesn't go out and buy the license for MLB. I supposed they figure not enough people will buy it or its not worth battling with The Show.

Either way if EA did make MLB 13 it would be super hyped up for months then release and fans would commence bashing the hell out of it on this forum until another version comes out in a year and the cycle renews again just like NCAA Football, Fifa, & Madden.

EA didn't buy the last 3rd-party exclusive deal because they said there was no way to make money on it.
2K knew this as well, but since they lost the NFL license, they wanted a big label like MLB to help promote their sports line.

I have a feeling the license will be a lot more reasonable after this year so perhaps EA can get back in the business on the next-gen consoles.
I'm hoping 2K stays in the business too. Having 3 games to choose from would be awesome.

[therizing02]

Re: How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

Up to 2k11 it was in there........and then it was gone.

So, the infield fly rule was in 2k11? Wasn't 2k11 the one where there were no errors? Was 2k9 or 10 the one where there were no stolen base attempts by the CPU? Which year was it that the CPU yanked the starters too early? Every year has had just horrid roster management by the CPU..

Let's just hope that 2k13 has ALL of "their bases covered".

[mkharsh33]

Re: How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

You must not be an Atlanta Braves fan

Hence renamed the "outfield fly" rule...

[CrazyKitchenGuy]

Re: How can MLB 2k13 be better than 2k12...without a major overhaul

A few things that I feel would make it a better game than 2K12 is:

1) Fix the colour schemes so that teams have the correct colours
2) Pony up a bit of money and get some real advertisers in the game. They had Pepsi for a few years, and I thought it was a nice addition, especially at Comerica with the Pepsi Porch.
3) Re-add in the Top and Bottom inning indicator. Not sure why it was removed.
4) Bring back some of the cameras that were available in 2K9 and 2K10. I can't remember specifics, but there were a few great ones IMO.
5) Ensure that MLB Today and MLB Today Season will actually run for the entire season, and not cause the freezing issues there were present in 2K12

Just my 2 cents.