Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

[Steve_OS]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

Ok Steve, I set up my mini avatar. Now how about an answer to that question! "Do players have weight to them when they run etc or are they still 100% nimble little cutouts?"

When running the bases, I'd say they all looks the same, besides the obvious speed differences. Same when playing the field.

[Bwnarrow3]

How about sliders? Have you messed with them at all? If so, are they more sensitive this year?

[paysworld]

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Has Scenario Mode change at all ? After last year's demo of the the Mets, Cardinal NL Championship series, I was hoping they would implement a much more robust scenario mode, similar to ASB 05.

[AngelsRock02]

Well, yeah I just wanted to know if the controls were more responsive than last year.And I recall that an out fielder had a 3-5 second delay to actually throw the ball into the outfield.

[TwinsTerritory]

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Do the players run weird?

Last year it seemed like they all ran with their arms flailing and their heads down...

[bowlerguy92]

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Ok, thanks Steve!

[RedLine]

Steve, can you confirm if the Base Burner mode is still in the game? I didn't see any controls listed for it in the screenshots you posted. Thanks.

[Steve_OS]

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How about sliders? Have you messed with them at all? If so, are they more sensitive this year?

Still playing w/ them. Only adjust foul balls and balls. Not quite there yet...but they seem to be more effective this year, at least.

[tribeking]

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Steve,

I would REALLY appreciate it if you can answer this...

Please play a game at the Jake and let me know just 3 things....

1.) If you do go deep- do you in fact hear a siren? Ben did not know this.

2.) How does John sound in the stands with the famous drum?

3.) How many " real " players are on the Buffalo AAA team?

Steve~ thank you so much for taking the time to answer us on these questions! This is truly the best forum there is on the net!

Tribeking

[Steve_OS]

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Has Scenario Mode change at all ? After last year's demo of the the Mets, Cardinal NL Championship series, I was hoping they would implement a much more robust scenario mode, similar to ASB 05.

Nope, it's the same. Basic situation setups.

[brendanrfoley]

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Steve,

Forgive me if this is too general a question, but here it goes... does it play an overall solid, realistic, and fun brand of baseball? In otherwords... can you see someone enjoying a full 162 game season without throwing their hands up in frustration with game 'issues' 40 games in?

[gleditts]

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Do the retractable roofs work like Minute Maid Park?

[Steve_OS]

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Well, yeah I just wanted to know if the controls were more responsive than last year.And I recall that an out fielder had a 3-5 second delay to actually throw the ball into the outfield.

I'm guessing you meant OF's throwing into the IF...Not seeing that at all. You throw, when you want to throw.

[Steve_OS]

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Do the players run weird?

Last year it seemed like they all ran with their arms flailing and their heads down...

LOL, they run fine to me.

[The Gamer]

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with the new throwing mechanics, it seems you can only throw to the bases. Can you still throw directly to the cut off man or do you have to hit something while the ball is on its way in from the outfield. Thanks again