MLB 2K12 Preview (ESPN The Gamer)

[mkharsh33]

We have a couple threads running on this, but I'm excited about what I'm seeing.

one thing not mentioned here that I'm VERY happy to hear: animations for the outfielders!!!! This is HUGE because those animations are key to baserunning and outfielder throwing strength sliders.

Maybe this is the year they finally nail this game?? I'm hopeful....

[dodgerblue]

I'm hoping the upgrades in graphics is huge. Looking at that Verlander pic reminds me of that. It looks like a 2D cutout; needs better lighting, shadows, shading something! Day games looked great last year but as soon as the sun went down, bleh!

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by dodgerblue

I'm hoping the upgrades in graphics is huge. Looking at that Verlander pic reminds me of that. It looks like a 2D cutout; needs better lighting, shadows, shading something! Day games looked great last year but as soon as the sun went down, bleh!

Graphics will never be a strong point of this title. Here's hoping the tweaks spoken about bring a little life to game.

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[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by dodgerblue

I'm hoping the upgrades in graphics is huge. Looking at that Verlander pic reminds me of that. It looks like a 2D cutout; needs better lighting, shadows, shading something! Day games looked great last year but as soon as the sun went down, bleh!

I agree, it's missing some "depth" caused by the bland lighting... which I hope is caused primarily by the overcast shadows.

Nevertheless, this was the exact problem for night games as well. I wonder if they worked on what needed to be worked on to take away the "flat" look that's given off when there isn't proper lighting applied to the players.

[metsfan4life1]

Wow.. ALL this time and they have yet to improve big time on at least some aspects of the graphics. Verlander looks awful there, it looks like this is some animated cartoon game. The stadium looks flat and, as you can see in the upper deck, the fans are flat.. It's been like that in MLB 2k since 2009. Disappointing.

[bosnian19]

you guys do realize the verlander pic is from 2k11?

the price pic is only from 2k12..

[peigone]

Quote: Originally Posted by bosnian19

you guys do realize the verlander pic is from 2k11?

Why would they show a pic of their cover athlete using last year's game when promoting this year's game? That makes no sense.

[metsfan4life1]

Quote: Originally Posted by peigone

Why would they show a pic of their cover athlete using last year's game when promoting this year's game? That makes no sense.

Well Jays batting gloves look new this year, in terms of style. The Verlander picture has to be from this year, if its not, thats just lame and very like the MLB 2k series; bad.