MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

[edkim23]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

Looked decent...I still have some gripes

This is an assumption, but from what I see on the passed ball, the catcher still doesn't take his mask off, which some can argue is a small detail, but it's a fundamental part of the game/playing the position!

2k11 played a decent-good game of baseball, but it has so many small things that ruin the whole immersion effect. I don't know if this is the proper post to whine/complain, so I'll keep it short.

Home plate plays are not exciting. Umps always look like they are kind of just standing around. The catcher never blocks the plate (another fundamental part of the position).

Similar note, outfield throws, with that stupid hop, look bad. Especially under a fly ball, and a runner is tagging from third, once your inside the circle, you can't adjust your player to move behind the ball to charge up the throw.

Small detail, but players often just stand around, coming in/out of transitions (end of play/inning, hitting->running, after throwing/catching ball) are often not smooth and make the players feel robotic.

There is just no life in the game, crowd noises, player reactions, etc.

Sorry to sound like a *****, I look forward to 2k12, I'm just tired (as with many other people I'm sure), of getting disappointed!

[SoxFan01605]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

yeah, if one were to make that comment in a different thread he would have been in big trouble.

Maybe the guys in different threads use this more:



Mods likely aren't spending near as much time in this forum simply because there is less of a reason to (i.e. less traffic, less new info, etc). So, sometimes they need to be alerted. They'll respond if it's legit.


Anyway, as for the trailer, I thought it looked very nice overall. Looks like the jerseys aren't quite as glued to the players as before, which will be nice if that's really the case.

The trouble is, 2K's trailers normally look better than the game in action, simply because the issues with 2K's animation are in the more mundane events (basic running, fielding, etc). Highlight plays hide the shortcomings somewhat due to not seeing the whole transition and only seeing the best of the game. I mean, that's the case with all games' trailers, of course, but it's more dramatic IMO with 2K baseball due to the lingering problems with basic movements that can't possibly be evaluated through a trailer.

Still, nice to see some footage.

[DubTrey1]

Game looks better in screen shots than it actually does in motion. Animations overall still seem stiff and not very fluid IMO. Running, some of the swings shown and non highlight type of plays seem very stiff. Guess it will eventually get there, but they just don't seem to be getting a handle on MLB like the have NBA.

[douggoud]

Albert struck out. Ha ha

Haha, we'll see who has the last laugh at the end of the year.

ANYWAYS, I'm I the only one that notice that the ball (still) stays in the players hand for too long when they throw? (It might of just been the video, but it sort of seemed like they still haven't fixed that, and the last MLB 2K game I played was 2k8 -_- )

[NINJAK2]

Looked decent...I still have some gripes

This is an assumption, but from what I see on the passed ball, the catcher still doesn't take his mask off, which some can argue is a small detail, but it's a fundamental part of the game/playing the position!

2k11 played a decent-good game of baseball, but it has so many small things that ruin the whole immersion effect. I don't know if this is the proper post to whine/complain, so I'll keep it short.

Home plate plays are not exciting. Umps always look like they are kind of just standing around. The catcher never blocks the plate (another fundamental part of the position).

Similar note, outfield throws, with that stupid hop, look bad. Especially under a fly ball, and a runner is tagging from third, once your inside the circle, you can't adjust your player to move behind the ball to charge up the throw.

Small detail, but players often just stand around, coming in/out of transitions (end of play/inning, hitting->running, after throwing/catching ball) are often not smooth and make the players feel robotic.

There is just no life in the game, crowd noises, player reactions, etc.

Sorry to sound like a *****, I look forward to 2k12, I'm just tired (as with many other people I'm sure), of getting disappointed!

If you are just going to assume things will be the same in 2k12 as they were in 2k11 it would seem to be a waste of time to even venture into any thread about 2k12. You are right the little details will ultimately decide this games fate.

Looks pretty good to me. Animations look good as well.

[Billy Beane]

Re: Official MLB 2K12 Trailer

Looks great actually, which isnt the norm for 2k baseball since 2k5. Figures they may actually get it right just as there liscense is expirering.

Owell hope for all the best.

[spacefunk]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

I'm impressed they used McCutchen for the last shot because I assume most baseball people forgot that the Pirates even exist. Is there a reason the whole trailer only showed day games?

[Charles Hustle]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

Looks like 2K11. And god are those Marlins jerseys horrific looking.

[Sparkles]

nice ps2 trailer, now wheres the 360/ps3?

[Bulls321974]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

nice ps2 trailer, now wheres the 360/ps3?

Just wanted to ask the same question

[bosnian19]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

Looks like 2K11. And god are those Marlins jerseys horrific looking.

the jerseys look good

[Bulls321974]

The team colors in this game are sometimes way off.

[bosnian19]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

david dejesus doesn't look good..

[Cavicchi]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

As long as the game plays without serious bugs, I'd be happy. I could have been satisfied with 2K11 if not for the game summary zero thing. As far as I'm concerned, 2k baseball is all about having fun--and getting hits!

I am buying both games, The Show and 2K12. First I play The Show and struggle to get any hits and strikeouts. Then, I play 2K baseball and get rid of all my frustration about hits when batting and strikeouts when pitching.

[bosnian19]

Re: MLB 2K12 Video - Official Trailer

As long as the game plays without serious bugs, I'd be happy. I could have been satisfied with 2K11 if not for the game summary zero thing. As far as I'm concerned, 2k baseball is all about having fun--and getting hits!

I am buying both games, The Show and 2K12. First I play The Show and struggle to get any hits and strikeouts. Then, I play 2K baseball and get rid of all my frustration about hits when batting and strikeouts when pitching.

that game is far easier to hit on but harder to pitch