I'm actually finding that the more I watch these vids the more I am not too excited for this game...they really had something going with 2K7...if they would just take the presentation from 2K9 and plug it into 2K7 then we would have a gem...as it is, I'm not too confident with 2K baseball going forward...
Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
I'm actually finding that the more I watch these vids the more I am not too excited for this game...they really had something going with 2K7...if they would just take the presentation from 2K9 and plug it into 2K7 then we would have a gem...as it is, I'm not too confident with 2K baseball going forward... -
Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
Positives:
-Presentation is much better. Nice commentary and camera angles
-Nice hit variety
Negatives:
-The game looks very washed out and bland.
-Homerun bat sounds are laughable
-Organ music, dear God the organ music!
-Still seeing those WTF? 2k moments that kill the game.
That Soriano play was just bad all around. I'll blame the user for not catching the ball, but there was a runner on 2nd at the time. Ball goes to the wall, relay comes in to 2nd base where Pujols is safe. Than the Cubs throw home where the CPU runner from 2nd is just now getting there and proceeds to attempt a hook slide straight through the catcher and is called out. No part of that play looked/felt realistic.Good job! Good effort!Comment
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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
In the Yankees vs. Red Sox video, on Damon's HR, I watched the crowd, and loved they way they all stood up slightly staggered as it started to go deep. Great little touch.Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Its actually very simple...all they need to do is get someone to take the time to photoshop the caps of all the players that switched teams..Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
On my list of priorities, that's just below having vendors calling out "popcorn! peanuts!"
I'd rather they work on, say, making it easier to draw walks vs. the AI.Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Yes, because game makers are one dimensional, and cant work on "little things" that in the grand scheme of things, add up to huge presentation bonuses. Especially when you buy a 3rd party license.
I always hate these comments. Same in The Show forums when they say, "but you put mascots in but not this". Game companies are made up of different departments. So the intern that is photo-shopping proper logo's etc, chances are, is not working on the AI side of things.
Anyhow, I still agree on the walks thing though. This game will not be as sim as some will have hoped I fear.Ⓥ Boston Red Sox | Miami DolphinsComment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Seriously. You actually come off as a paid 2k Shill half the time man.
On topic, it looks to play as well as 2k8. with both better comentary and better atmosphere and from the looks of things no framerate issues. Which giving its VC's first year with baseball thats alright with me. Its still not The Show but they can get there if they really want to. Looking forward to giving it a whirl via gamefly next month.Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Just remember, there is sliders that can fix the lack of walks.Yes, because game makers are one dimensional, and cant work on "little things" that in the grand scheme of things, add up to huge presentation bonuses. Especially when you buy a 3rd party license.
I always hate these comments. Same in The Show forums when they say, "but you put mascots in but not this". Game companies are made up of different departments. So the intern that is photo-shopping proper logo's etc, chances are, is not working on the AI side of things.
Anyhow, I still agree on the walks thing though. This game will not be as sim as some will have hoped I fear.Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Lets hope.
I find that sliders just don't do enough, or just do too much when the core game has it's flaws.
I also hope they dont get lazy on the "game out of the box" because of the "slider crutch", due to what I mentioned in the previous sentence.Ⓥ Boston Red Sox | Miami DolphinsComment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
Yeah...looks like the same horrible swings they've had for awhile now. It's a shame too because at times it can kill the otherwise awesome immersion of their signature styles.
I know simballer said that animations are a big thing for them and they plan on that continuing as a focus, but they just couldn't get them all this year. Understandable to a degree and VC does have a pretty good rep for animations, so that's hopeful for the long term.Comment
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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
If you haven't yet...check out the video on gamespot with the Nationals vs Royals. The guy playing it seems to have a clue, and isn't just grooving it down the middle. Seems like it's played on a higher difficulty because the AI pitcher isn't grooving it either. The result is a pretty good game...had me wishing for another inning.Steam: BahnzoComment
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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
Flyball, flyball, flyball, flyball, smoked liner, flyball... For the love of Tinker to Evers to Chance, where are the groundballs and softly hit balls in this game? This is football without running plays. Hockey with no neutral zone action.Comment
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Re: Gamespot Video: Another Cardinals vs Cubs
My dream? Get the player faces "good" enough to where player pictures are generated based off the player model.Comment
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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Video (Gamespot)
Forget next year. The time is now, this game looks very very good.Originally posted by jim416You are the 2k Police. :)Comment

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