MLB 2K12 Developer Diary #1 - Gameplay (Part 1)

[peigone]

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but I guess if you want to aim a little gun site around the screen...

It's clear you really don't understand the difference in hitting systems. Zone hitting is more that aiming a "gun sight." Hit success is determined by how close you come to putting the greatest amount of wood on the ball. Just like real baseball in other words, and something that's completely missing from the game with 2K's timing-only system.

[queensbomber]

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I wonder if the hitting system applies to button as well, I cant and dont see myself using the stick to hit, ever.
So pulling the left stick left or right doesnt influence the hit at all?
Like pulling and inside pitch or smacking an outside pitch to the opposite field?
Just curious.

[Ollienyy]

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For me as well, am now busy checking prices for PS3's at Futureshop.ca...

If you get a PS3 does that mean we won't see your posts saying the same thing over and over in this forum?

[tvman]

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For me as well, am now busy checking prices for PS3's at Futureshop.ca...

One investment you won't regret.

[econoodle]

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fun read.
2k does the best blogs in the biz, hands down.
things like 85,000 words, and its part 1. lol

[Blitzburgh]

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Great read IMO... I really love the pitching in this game and it definitely sounds improved! I am really interested to see how the new hit variety looks as well. For me I love when I am early on a fast ball and pull it down the left field line therefore timing only is great for me. It gets too complicated and frustrating to use both sticks to hit IMO. I cant wait to play this game.

[SkillzKillz719]

I think the focus on mostly gameplay is really refreshing! I'm actually starting to believe there is a battle going on between pitcher and batter!

[elimack]

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I hope they also include a pitch history on a per batter basis. If Pujols is 3/3 off me, I'd like to know how I pitched him. I have no idea why 2K hasn't implemented this before, it's been in baseball games for 10+ years. The pitch track is a step in the right direction, but it's still not enough.

If I'm not mistaken it's been said in one of the hands on previews that history of each at bat will be available throughout the course of the game. Don't quote me on it though.

[bigfnjoe96]

I really want to see these ball physics in motion. As for Pitcher/Batter info I'm liking what I'm hearing. I'm also this means the Catcher Suggestions have been updated also. I love the concept, but sometimes what the catcher would suggest as a pitch was baffling



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[BigBlue]

Finally! Ejections for hitting batters. Nice read. I like what I read. I'm hoping that alot of these things can be toggled off for head to head games on the same box.

BigBlue

[Blzer]

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Nice read thanks for the link!

In regards to the pitching feedback, can that be turned off? I kind of like it tucked under the hood and figure it out for myself.

You couldn't the last two years. You'd think all games would allow these kinds of presentation options.

[tvman]

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You couldn't the last two years. You'd think all games would allow these kinds of presentation options.

What do you mean the last two years, this is something new.

[shogunofharlem3]

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I really want to see these ball physics in motion. As for Pitcher/Batter info I'm liking what I'm hearing. I'm also this means the Catcher Suggestions have been updated also. I love the concept, but sometimes what the catcher would suggest as a pitch was baffling



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Agreed. I want to Get to the Choppah!

Love the fact choppers are in the game. Very curious and very intrigued by this game. Damn, I have them all since 2k3, and even 2k1 on DC, damn that's alot of 2k baseball.

I swore I wasn't going to get this one but if the physics are good and there is coop, I am in!

[kpkpkp]

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Please for the love of all that is holy.. pleeease fix check swings.

A baseball game needs to have check swings. In 2K11 if you held up your swing on a ball outside the zone the Ump would call a "strike" anways.. 100% of the time. This effectively rendered check swings bugged and useless.

They muffed check swings in both 2K10 and 2K11.

Please please please have check swings that function properly. Its a baseball game. You should be able to check your swing.

If check swings dont work in the demo, Im all set wasting money on another 2K baseball game.

[jeffy777]

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Good to hear so much focus on gameplay. I may get the PC version again.....depends on the videos.