Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

**SoxFan01605** · 02-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by CarryTheWeight

I'm lost...how do meters actually look arcadey? They're meters for God's sake...

I get what he means, I think. They seem to have this bubbled effect to them and take up too much of the screen. Many people here (myself included) like a clean screen as much as possible. Let the baseball itself be the focus, not the meters.

Not saying it's the end of the world, but I could see where it would bother people.

**jeffy777** · 02-12-2009, 06:58 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by SoxFan01605

I get what he means, I think. They seem to have this bubbled effect to them and take up too much of the screen. Many people here (myself included) like a clean screen as much as possible. Let the baseball itself be the focus, not the meters.

Not saying it's the end of the world, but I could see where it would bother people.

I remember reading in one of the articles that you can hide those meters, so that will be a good option if that is indeed true.

**bigfnjoe96** · 02-12-2009, 06:58 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by CarryTheWeight

I'm lost...how do meters actually look arcadey? They're meters for God's sake...

CTW, do you expect any less.. These types of post are only found when a new thread is created on new info for this game. Kill others enthusiasm by nit-picking when ever possible

**Blzer** · 02-12-2009, 06:59 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

This is really small, but I didn't see any options to turn off the meter (visually) or to turn off the names under the players.

**EnigmaNemesis** · 02-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by bigfnjoe96

If you would take your blinders OFF, you would know these screens are from the OS Beta Copy taken by Steve of the game & not from 2k directly.

Just because it says "Beta" doesnt mean it gets a "get out of jail free card". Take your blinders OFF, and stop acting like things cant be critiqued.

Originally posted by bigfnjoe96

CTW, do you expect any less.. These types of post are only found when a new thread is created on new info for this game. Kill others enthusiasm by nit-picking when ever possible

Yeah, that is it.

Blame 2K and their doctored early shots, then these come out and the game is NIGHT AND DAY different in terms of graphics. Sorry if I expect honest things, and not to have the wool, once again, pulled over my eyes.

As far as arcady, sorry if I think the confidence meters look like a racing game or some volt-meter on some old nuclear sub. That is my opinion.

But since I dont drink the kool-aid, must be some "alterior motive".

Most on here know me as wanting this to succeed. I am a baseball fan, even before a Red Sox fan. Take the blinders off for one minute, and understand the world does not always see through the same rose tinted glasses.

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.

Lets hope it doesnt come to that.

**Artman22** · 02-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by CarryTheWeight

I'm lost...how do meters actually look arcadey? They're meters for God's sake...

This is the same thing i said to myself. Theres nothing wrong with the meters and they remind me of MVP. Hopefully they will not be animation based like the other game.

**SoxFan01605** · 02-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by jeffy777

I remember reading in one of the articles that you can hide those meters, so that will be a good option if that is indeed true.

I hope so. didn't see any in the screen, but we'll see.

Originally posted by bigfnjoe96

CTW, do you expect any less.. These types of post are only found when a new thread is created on new info for this game. Kill others enthusiasm by nit-picking when ever possible

Come on bud, it's as legit a gripe as anything else. HALF THE SCREEN was taken up with those clunky meters...lol. Again, not the end of the world, but it's a bit surprising you would begrudge someone their opinion on that.

There is plenty to like about what OS showed, but that doesn't mean we all have to like everything about the game. No offense, but the way your responses sway, I would think you react more on emotion than rationale. Not saying that's definitely the case, mind you, but it does come across that way at times.

**mwjr** · 02-12-2009, 07:15 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

OK, those are some good looking shots.

As a child of 41 years *ahem* I especially like the fact that I might be able to finally read the menus.

**duke776** · 02-12-2009, 07:16 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

I want to thank Steve for taking the time to take all of these pictures!

Originally posted by Shakedowncapo

That yellow stickman looks tacky as hell...hahahaha.

Oh, I totally agree. I seriously laughed when I saw it, it's no big deal but it looks so funny/weird.

While the graphics aren't top notch, personally I'll be able to live with them(even though I do hope they were better) becasue I still play the show on the ps2 so I don't NEED amazing graphics even though I want them. This game is still a rent, but I could possibly have 2 awesome games this year and I'm excited about that because I like to change it up from time to time.

**bigfnjoe96** · 02-12-2009, 07:19 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by EnigmaNemesis

Just because it says "Beta" doesnt mean it gets a "get out of jail free card". Take your blinders OFF, and stop acting like things cant be critiqued.

Yeah, that is it.

Blame 2K and their doctored early shots, then these come out and the game is NIGHT AND DAY different in terms of graphics. Sorry if I expect honest things, and not to have the wool, once again, pulled over my eyes.

As far as arcady, sorry if I think the confidence meters look like a racing game or some volt-meter on some old nuclear sub. That is my opinion.

But since I dont drink the kool-aid, must be some "alterior motive".

Most on here know me as wanting this to succeed. I am a baseball fan, even before a Red Sox fan. Take the blinders off for one minute, and understand the world does not always see through the same rose tinted glasses.

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.

Lets hope it doesnt come to that.

Dude please stop with the "Doctored Shots". All developers doctor screen shots.

Secondly every post you've made has been nothing but negative, then you try & followed it up with I want the game to succeed.

We all know what flavored kool-aid your drinking & it's NOT the flavor this game is providing...

**mwjr** · 02-12-2009, 07:21 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

One thing that stood out: the way the catcher's holding his mitt in the screen shots of the pitcher view. He's got it right in front of his place, like he's playing peek-a-boo with the pitcher.

**Blzer** · 02-12-2009, 07:22 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by EnigmaNemesis

As far as arcady, sorry if I think the confidence meters look like a racing game or some volt-meter on some old nuclear sub. That is my opinion.

I'm not seeing much difference between these meters and the pitching meter in The Show.

As for things being critiqued, I learned that I can't even offer constructive criticism in The Show forum without the fanboyists jumping on me. I mean for goodness sakes, I'm buying the game... I'm just trying to find ways for next year's game to be even better.

I'm not saying that it's you, I'm just saying that they exist, and it's much worse than here. It could be because the developers are floating around there all of the time and they're defending them, I'm not sure.

**SoxFan01605** · 02-12-2009, 07:23 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by duke776

I want to thank Steve for taking the time to take all of these pictures!

Oh, I totally agree. I seriously laughed when I saw it, it's no big deal but it looks so funny/weird.

While the graphics aren't top notch, personally I'll be able to live with them(even though I do hope they were better) becasue I still play the show on the ps2 so I don't NEED amazing graphics even though I want them. This game is still a rent, but I could possibly have 2 awesome games this year and I'm excited about that because I like to change it up from time to time.

I agree with that. Many here know I have voiced my gripes with the graphics plenty(

), but if it plays well and presents itself as well as it potentially could, I can certainly overlook them. One thing that 2K has always been deep on is the options, sliders, ratings, etc.

If they are all realistically tuned this year, we should have a pretty solid game on our hands here. Add in the player and contract editing options, and it becomes very intriguing.

It's obviously impossible to know for sure, of course, but things are seemingly looking up. I find it to be a BIG positive that they are going the way of NBA 2K9 in terms of development strategy.

Hopefully it translates into a great game. We'll see soon.

**bigfnjoe96** · 02-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by SoxFan01605

Come on bud, it's as legit a gripe as anything else. HALF THE SCREEN was taken up with those clunky meters...lol. Again, not the end of the world, but it's a bit surprising you would begrudge someone their opinion on that.

There is plenty to like about what OS showed, but that doesn't mean we all have to like everything about the game. No offense, but the way your responses sway, I would think you react more on emotion than rationale. Not saying that's definitely the case, mind you, but it does come across that way at times.

The bottom line is dude always has something negative to say about anything posted about this game. It's tiring. There are things I don't like about the other game, but do I insert my opinion about it in every thread created over there NO.

Why because I'm not a big fan of The Show. It's obvious dude prefers the other game, so if that's your preference why come here & nit-pick every screen/thread posted about this game..

**EnigmaNemesis** · 02-12-2009, 07:26 PM

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

Originally posted by bigfnjoe96

Dude please stop with the "Doctored Shots". All developers doctor screen shots.

Secondly every post you've made has been nothing but negative, then you try & followed it up with I want the game to succeed.

We all know what flavored kool-aid your drinking & it's NOT the flavor this game is providing...

No, not ALL DOCTOR SHOTS. That is the same cliche people use when they try to support and make amends to the fact that a certain company does it.

But 2K takes it to the next level. They are night and day different. And get people deceptively excited, just to have them crash and burn when they see the "real shots"

Every post I made, is from my personal critique. I am entitled to my opinion as much as the one salivating over them. Give it a rest will yea. The world is not so black and white.

And who cares what Kool-Aide, I or the majority of baseball gamers drink? How does that make my opinion any less valid? Am I not supposed to critique the graphics? Take everything for what it is, and not in hopes have my comments read, for them to *gasp* improve on them?

Give it a rest, the same can be said for you... pot meet kettle.

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