Is the MLB Power Pro Series Dead?

[Tomahawk]

According to this post at MLBPPWorld, it looks like there won't be a U.S. release for MLB Power Pro this year.

"Dear MLBPPWORLD,

We thank you for supporting our title: Major League Baseball Power Pros. It means a lot to us that we have fans who devote their time to getting others to play the game... we appreciate your effort and the effort of every other fan of this series in the world...

However, we have a lot on our plate this year, metaphorically speaking. We have just released MLB Front Office Manager, The Bigs 2 and MLB 2k9. Each of these games require determination and long hours -- sadly -- some games need to be cut to make time. Power Pros has been a good seller for us, but we are unable to meet the demand this year. That's why, it was cut.

Sincerely,

Ronald D. Jean,
2k Representative"

Hate to hear this and hope it isn't true because I've really enjoyed the first two editions of this game. I had started to wonder about it though since last year the game came out in July and there has been no news so far about it this year.

Anyone else heard anything about the future of Power Pros?

[ComfortablyLomb]

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Horrible. What day and country do we live in when I'm more than willing to give this company $50 and they won't sell me their product.

This reminds me of how I literally cannot buy proper Coca Cola (made with cane sugar, not HFCS) unless I buy it from some shaddy Mexican bottling plant or stock up on the Kosher stuff during passover.

[Tomahawk]

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They have already made the Japanese version of the game for this year. I don't see why they wouldn't change the words into English and sell it here. How hard could it be to do it?

[bkrich83]

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LOL, no MLBPP but we get the Bigs 2?

Ughh, 2k you really know how to alienate baseball fans.

[jvalverde88]

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That sucks because the new MLB PP was going to have a World Baseball Classic mode. Stupid move by 2K from a fan's POV but it makes business sense since The Bigs out sold MLB PP but I still rather play MLB PP. I guess I'm going to have to import.

[ComfortablyLomb]

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That sucks because the new MLB PP was going to have a World Baseball Classic mode. Stupid move by 2K from a fan's POV but it makes business sense since The Bigs out sold MLB PP but I still rather play MLB PP. I guess I'm going to have to import.

I don't really see how it makes sense from a business perspective. I'm not going to buy The Bigs because Power Pros isn't available. Maybe some might but really how many? The two games couldn't be more different from each other except for both being baseball games. Some suit probably said "why are we distributing a game we didn't make when we have one we did" and that's how it's going down. Well at least I have 2008 but these just aren't happy years for gamers.

[Kane182]

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I don't have any sales figures from last year, but I'm willing to bet Power Pros did not do that well. I went to a Gamestop on release day just outside of Boston and they received 1. At the time of release there were similar reports all across the country about stores getting 1 or 2 on release day.

It sucks, but we are in the minority. There just doesn't seem to be a big enough market for Power Pros. I really have no reason to keep my PS2 around now.

[Sno]

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Oh man i dont want to believe it. I mena i just got the 2008 ver. and im already looking forward to 09 and the basball classic mode. well ive got rosetta stone for japanese. Sounds like I might hafta start brushin up! =/

Oh I had a few Qs on mlb life mode if someone can help me out.

1. Is it true you can only enter free agency after your 5th or 6th season with a team?

2. how do you propose to a lady?

Thanks and GL to all.

[Kane182]

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2. how do you propose to a lady?

It's been awhile, but I believe you need to buy the ring at The Shop and then take her to the park or one of those places and give it to her.

[Blzer]

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I honestly won't be looking forward to another one until they put it on PS3, but this is a shame regardless. Such a great series.

[ComfortablyLomb]

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If it comes back in 2010 (when The Bigs isn't up against it LOL) this isn't all bad. I can last with 2008 until then considering how I'm always whining that sports games should be coming out every other year anyway.

[LingeringRegime]

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LOL, no MLBPP but we get the Bigs 2?

Ughh, 2k you really know how to alienate baseball fans.

So true. I mean among TRUE baseball fans who would want Power Pros over such a "stupendous simulation" in The Bigs.

Personally, no one on my friend list even had the first Bigs. 2K Sports is really going downhill and fast.

[duke776]

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Overall I've really loved this series, and am sad to see it go. There was a point where I thought it was too easy, but had forgotten about the pitch speed option(), and after turning it up to fast I had a much better challenge.

1. Is it true you can only enter free agency after your 5th or 6th season with a team?

This is true, you are under team control for 5 years, after the fifth year you can go to free agency.

2. how do you propose to a lady?

I guess I'll put it in spoilers for people who don't want to know...

Spoiler

There are a few requirements, though I'm not sure if they're the same for all girls...
Single Family House
Family type sudan
Engagement ring

The for actually proposing, I'll explain how I did it. You have to be steady with a girl, and have the ring in one of your 4 item spots. Before a night game(so during the free time in the day) bring her out to her favorite restaraunt, and she'll propose a bet. If you do well in the game, you can ask her whatever you want, and if you don't do well in the game she gets to pick the restaraunt you guys go to(after the game). If you do good in the game, it will give you the option to propose to her.

This may not be the same for every girl though, I had this happen with Emily.

Hope that helps.

[asu666]

They cut the one game that wasn't garbage? Wow! I don't know what to say. It's amazing that they are even still in business.

[ComfortablyLomb]

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They cut the one game that wasn't garbage? Wow! I don't know what to say. It's amazing that they are even still in business.

They're working on it. The thing about a downhill slope is the higher you start the longer it takes to get to the absolute bottom.