MLB 2K12 Preview and Screenshots

[Steve_OS]

Official Xbox Magazine has posted their MLB 2K12 preview. Not a whole lot of info here, with a few screenshots mixed in.

For instance, batters will round first base after hitting a clean single rather than running through the bag. Gloves have been given detailed stitching and an appropriately leathery texture. And an outfielder who catches a flyout to end an inning will carry the ball in with him or flip it to the fans in the seats instead of throwing it to second base. Best of all, fielders with plenty of time to throw out a runner on an easy grounder will casually flip the ball over to first rather than always rifle it over as if the World Series depended on it.

As for more important improvements? Last year, we cited a lack of hit variety, repetitive play-by-play commentary, and lack of home runs as persistent annoyances in 2K11. Visual Concepts is directly addressing those issues with revamped ball physics (meaning far fewer soft lineouts to infielders) and an additional 80 hours of new audio commentary on top of what’s already there.

[RedLine]

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I noticed "MULTIPLAYER: Up to 4 players on same screen or Xbox Live "

Could this mean they added co-op play this year? That would be a nice addition.

[bosnian19]

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can't wait till next month

[xBravesx]

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I really hope they focused AND correctly implemented the little things that make baseball great. I believe this is going to be a great game. Intentions of making a great game are good, but results are better. I enjoyed playing 2k11 for the most part, although at times it seemed redundant. Maybe the new addition of variable pitch ratings based on a player's previous at-bats will add to the enjoyment.

[UofO Ducks]

Wow, that's a pretty LAME acticle. It had the same screenshots that have been out for a month, and it did't even say anything new. I bought mlb 11 the show last year just like i did the prevoius 2 years and i got bored with mlb 11 so i went down and bought mlb 2k11 and it was funner than mlb 11. The gameplay and there franchise mode were better IMO. There were things that really pissed me off about mlb 2k11 just as mlb 11 did but mlb 12 the show has done so much to there game that 2k doesn't stand a chance. Hopefully this is 2k's last year so maybe EA can have a shot at baseball again.

[bcruise]

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Both games are playing up their ball physics adjustments this year, it seems...

[mpgm]

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before screenshot.
The it is insufficient with only review

[SkillzKillz719]

This is making me feel better and better about skipping 2k11. Because 2k12 is going to be a giant polish job basically. Which I can stand.

[rudyjuly2]

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These lame previews are getting annoying. The game releases in 4 weeks and both baseball games have probably gone gold by now (or very shortly). What's the hold up on some actual decent info and videos?

As for that preview I don't understand the focus on repetitive commentary. It is true for player specific commentary as you would hear a lot of that every game in franchise mode but overall the commentary was outstanding imo. Lack of HRs? Did the previewer not play with sliders? It certainly wasn't an issue for the user. The only issue the game had with a lack of HRs was with the cpu as they use the contact swing too often which has far too little pop. Crank the cpu power up and that issue was gone. I thought hit variety was pretty decent last year too. Again, very tired of the lame previews.

[peigone]

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can't wait till next month

Can't wait til next month after all the reviews are out to decide if I'll be picking up this year's game.

[peigone]

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What's the hold up on some actual decent info and videos?

From the two tiny clips we've seen already, the game looks the same, looks like it plays about the same, plus they've released their list of improvements and features. What's left to know besides sitting down and playing it?

[rudyjuly2]

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From the two tiny clips we've seen already, the game looks the same, looks like it plays about the same, plus they've released their list of improvements and features. What's left to know besides sitting down and playing it?

That's my fear. That they haven't done much and it will play the same. I'm looking for real improvement in specific areas and bugs. Playing the demo and game will be the final judge but I would like some info and videos to bring some optimism for me. So far nothing. 2K has always been fun but also had a laundry list of problems. Funny commercials don't fix that.

[bosnian19]

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Can't wait til next month after all the reviews are out to decide if I'll be picking up this year's game.

may i ask why don't you just go get the show when you like to trash 2k for controls and nearly everything?

[peigone]

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That's my fear. That they haven't done much and it will play the same.

That's what I'm saying. The game looks the same, so for me the only way to know if it's worth purchasing will be to sit down and play it -- to see if zone hitting was added, if hit variety was improved (more groundballs and dribblers, less line drives and fly balls), etc.

[bosnian19]

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The graphics when you watch the gameplay on that tv looks good...but towards the end if you look at A-Rod for example he looks like some randomly created player