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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33223

    #1

    Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

    We have just posted some impressions from our beta copy of Major League Baseball 2K8.
    "Yes, these quick blurb impressions are all over the place, as I just typed some things down over the days I played the game.

    I'm not working w/ retail here, just beta. I'm not sure how "complete" it is. But there are times where the game doesn't run 60FPS. During pitching/hitting, no problems, but there are occasional hiccups when throwing across the diamond. A few herky jerky animations here and there as well. Again, these may just be issues w/ my Beta."
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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33223

    #2
    I'll try to answer a few questions before going to bed, but will be replying from the home page. If you don't have a mini-avatar, I won't bother responding.

    Get yours setup here.
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    • SportsTop
      The Few. The Proud.
      • Jul 2003
      • 6716

      #3
      I really like the fact that players react on the bench to hits. Cool feature!
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      • Chad Rogers
        Banned
        • Jan 2008
        • 140

        #4
        Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

        My question is regarding the pitching and walks etc. I am hoping it will be a struggle to throw strikes with pitchers w/poor control. Any comments?

        Thanks,

        Chad

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        • roadman
          *ll St*r
          • Aug 2003
          • 26431

          #5
          Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

          Does the computer AI toss walks if you are patient?

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          • nemesis04
            RIP Ty My Buddy
            • Feb 2004
            • 13548

            #6
            With regards to bat sounds, are you able to differentiate from solid contact and weak contact? The sound is important because it sets up your depth perception on where you think you have to focus on the field just after the ball is hit.
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            • PVarck31
              Moderator
              • Jan 2003
              • 16978

              #7
              Hey Steve, thanks for the impressions. So as an overall experience how much better is it than 2k7, and how different does it feel?

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              • SkinsBoYee
                Pro
                • Feb 2003
                • 794

                #8
                Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

                Steve, one question....in either a franchise or season...do you have the ability to play any game you want on the schedule, not matter what team you are or choose? In other words, could we play every single game of every single team, and control their rosters as well.

                Seems to be a questions danced around...much appreciated in advance.
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                • Steve_OS
                  Editor-in-Chief
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 33223

                  #9
                  You guys need to setup your mini-avatar.
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                  • SPTO
                    binging
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 68062

                    #10
                    Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

                    My only question: does it still rain in domed stadiums?
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                    • SkinsBoYee
                      Pro
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 794

                      #11
                      Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

                      How is that?
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                      • vernond
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 1272

                        #12
                        Any problems with the computer lineups?

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                        • Steve_OS
                          Editor-in-Chief
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 33223

                          #13
                          Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

                          Originally posted by nemesis04
                          With regards to bat sounds, are you able to differentiate from solid contact and weak contact? The sound is important because it sets up your depth perception on where you think you have to focus on the field just after the ball is hit.
                          They are a bit similar, but you can tell the difference. It's better than last year, anyways.
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                          • bigfnjoe96
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Feb 2004
                            • 11413

                            #14
                            Thanks for the quick write-up Steve. Question, how does the NEW Lighting Engine look? Does it seem more tone-down than last years

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                            • Steve_OS
                              Editor-in-Chief
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 33223

                              #15
                              Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

                              Originally posted by SPTO
                              My only question: does it still rain in domed stadiums?
                              I can't find the option in an exhibition game to change the weather. I haven't seen it rain in dome stadiums, but I don't know if it's supposed to be or not. But so far, no rain in domes.
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