Major League Baseball 2K10 Interview (ESPN)

[bigfnjoe96]

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I'm not sure why people keep saying Ben claims the best Feature in Franchise is Super-Sim. He was asked:

What's the biggest new addition to Franchise mode?
His answer was:

There are a lot of little things, but I think the biggest feature people will enjoy the most is SuperSim.

Not sure what's wrong with this statement. This is his opinion. For many people the addition of 40 man rosters & Call-Ups is the biggest NEW addition.

Am I missing something

[nemesis04]

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I'm not sure why people keep saying Ben claims the best Feature in Franchise is Super-Sim. He was asked:

What's the biggest new addition to Franchise mode?
His answer was:

There are a lot of little things, but I think the biggest feature people will enjoy the most is SuperSim.

Not sure what's wrong with this statement. This is his opinion. For many people the addition of 40 man rosters & Call-Ups is the biggest NEW addition.

Am I missing something

I think because people who enjoy franchise like to tinker and spend the time with it. He was touting a feature that kind of rushes you through it so to speak. Some are finding it ironic maybe.

[jerm21]

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Franchise Insight will be coming shortly. (from Ronnie's twitter)


That mean another week? haha no i'm pumped, should be coming out today!

[DaveDQ]

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One of the dilemmas that always pop up during these months before a game's release is jumpin to conclusions. With 2K's history of letting some down, I think maybe some tend to default to the negative.

This article is not supposed to be substance. You can't blame 2K for that. Blame Robinson for not digging into the guts of the issue. If he knew 2K9 had glitches, why not address some of those and ask what they did to resolve them? No, you can't do that. That would threaten the possibility of future interviews.

[nemesis04]

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One of the dilemmas that always pop up during these months before a game's release is jumpin to conclusions. With 2K's history of letting some down, I think maybe some tend to default to the negative.

This article is not supposed to be substance. You can't blame 2K for that. Blame Robinson for not digging into the guts of the issue. If he knew 2K9 had glitches, why not address some of those and ask what they did to resolve them? No, you can't do that. That would threaten the possibility of future interviews.

Marketing rules the roost!

[500Feet]

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One of the dilemmas that always pop up during these months before a game's release is jumpin to conclusions. With 2K's history of letting some down, I think maybe some tend to default to the negative.

I'd say most people lean towards the negative. Can you blame 'em ? I'm not tryin' to start anything with you. I'm seriously asking you that.

[SoxFan01605]

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I actually like the idea of a player's performance increasing the budget. What I gather from that is big plays creates buzz. Buzz sells tickets. Ticket sales increases the budget. I was pretty ticked off when I went to Fenway a couple years ago and Ortiz was out and Colone pitched. Not to mention they got shut out by the Mariners! At home!

Anyway, what's wrong with a up and coming guy generating buzz for the team?

You're missing my point. It's not the feature itself (although tying it to "clutch" moments rather than overall ability seems a stretch. Plus the fact that team budgets increasing isn't the same as increased revenue...but that's admittedly a nitpick) but the fact that it was talked about as though it is a big deal. Same as the whole supersim thing. I think it's a useful feature, but when I think of things I want to see improved in a franchise mode, skipping through games in more detail is not high on my list.



I think it's simply perspective. Clearly there are some who are optimistic about this game, so anything mentioned sounds like it could be a good addition. Then there are those of us who have danced this dance before and are a bit more skeptical. So you see a potentially useful feature, while I see potentially more evidence that they just don't get it. I'm not saying I'm down on the game, but it's hard to be high on it either, given the history and tangible info being virtually nil to this point.

[bigfnjoe96]

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I think because people who enjoy franchise like to tinker and spend the time with it. He was touting a feature that kind of rushes you through it so to speak. Some are finding it ironic maybe.

I agree Nem, but you also have those people who don't go all out in Franchise Mode (Play 162 games, FA Signing & all those things Franchise Heads Love) that will use-it & are probably happy it's been added.

This is always tricky for devs because you have 2 segments of the gaming community. Hardcore Sim Heads & The Casual Gamer who both want to be catered to some how

[nemesis04]

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I agree Nem, but you also have those people who don't go all out in Franchise Mode (Play 162 games, FA Signing & all those things Franchise Heads Love) that will use-it & are probably happy it's been added.

This is always tricky for devs because you have 2 segments of the gaming community. Hardcore Sim Heads & The Casual Gamer who both want to be catered to some how

I have no problem with the feature as it will be helpful for some. I just think if they have a beefy list of franchise improvements, I am not sure if that would be the one I would be focusing on. I think the majority of the franchise people enjoy spending the time with the feature.

[bigfnjoe96]

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I have no problem with the feature as it will be helpful for some. I just think if they have a beefy list of franchise improvements, I am not sure if that would be the one I would be focusing on. I think the majority of the franchise people enjoy spending the time with the feature.

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[EL_GABE]

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What's wrong with super sim? I think its usefull. I aim big franchise player. And I don't end up playing all 162 games ..I think is a good little addition but still wating 2 see the insight

[Knight165]

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Did they not have a sim option in last years franchise?

M.K.
Knight165

[SoxFan01605]

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What's wrong with super sim? I think its usefull. I aim big franchise player. And I don't end up playing all 162 games ..I think is a good little addition but still wating 2 see the insight

Nothing at all. Some of us are just hoping that it's not the key feature as the developer suggested. Like you said, we'll find out more with the insight.

Did they not have a sim option in last years franchise?

M.K.
Knight165

They did, although I believe it was just standard "sim to next game" stuff in 2K9. This is apparently more in-depth than previously though...more like sim with some MoM type functionality from the sounds of it.

[a walrus]

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[a walrus]

Being able to hold off on any type of swing is a larger part of real/sim baseball then being able to pre-determin a swing type.How many hitters in mid count can shortin up their swing by choking up on the bat & finding more sucess at the plate.Players who can do this well are in the HOF.I like the addition of a new swing type , however by removing a very essential part of batting ..we may see Manny become Tony. & Evan becom Paul or Adam become Wade.Boggs Gwynn & Molitor used a defensive approach every at bat for the most part.With check swings in , this defensive swing could add to the overall pitcher batter dual.With check swings out ,hitting becomes a very slippery slope.


Ok coach I can choose the type of swing I want , but I can't hold off on it.Sorry I struck out , sorry I can't strike out."well son , just hold off on the pitch......Coach I dont want to play anymore.