Major League Baseball 2K9 Beta Screenshots (2-12-09)

[Artman22]

Quote: Originally Posted by CarryTheWeight

I'm lost...how do meters actually look arcadey? They're meters for God's sake...

This is the same thing i said to myself. Theres nothing wrong with the meters and they remind me of MVP. Hopefully they will not be animation based like the other game.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

I remember reading in one of the articles that you can hide those meters, so that will be a good option if that is indeed true.

I hope so. didn't see any in the screen, but we'll see.

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

CTW, do you expect any less.. These types of post are only found when a new thread is created on new info for this game. Kill others enthusiasm by nit-picking when ever possible

Come on bud, it's as legit a gripe as anything else. HALF THE SCREEN was taken up with those clunky meters...lol. Again, not the end of the world, but it's a bit surprising you would begrudge someone their opinion on that.

There is plenty to like about what OS showed, but that doesn't mean we all have to like everything about the game. No offense, but the way your responses sway, I would think you react more on emotion than rationale. Not saying that's definitely the case, mind you, but it does come across that way at times.

[mwjr]

OK, those are some good looking shots.

As a child of 41 years *ahem* I especially like the fact that I might be able to finally read the menus.

[duke776]

I want to thank Steve for taking the time to take all of these pictures!

Quote: Originally Posted by Shakedowncapo

That yellow stickman looks tacky as hell...hahahaha.

Oh, I totally agree. I seriously laughed when I saw it, it's no big deal but it looks so funny/weird.

While the graphics aren't top notch, personally I'll be able to live with them(even though I do hope they were better) becasue I still play the show on the ps2 so I don't NEED amazing graphics even though I want them. This game is still a rent, but I could possibly have 2 awesome games this year and I'm excited about that because I like to change it up from time to time.

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

Just because it says "Beta" doesnt mean it gets a "get out of jail free card". Take your blinders OFF, and stop acting like things cant be critiqued. Yeah, that is it. Blame 2K and their doctored early shots, then these come out and the game is NIGHT AND DAY different in terms of graphics. Sorry if I expect honest things, and not to have the wool, once again, pulled over my eyes. As far as arcady, sorry if I think the confidence meters look like a racing game or some volt-meter on some old nuclear sub. That is my opinion. But since I dont drink the kool-aid, must be some "alterior motive". Most on here know me as wanting this to succeed. I am a baseball fan, even before a Red Sox fan. Take the blinders off for one minute, and understand the world does not always see through the same rose tinted glasses. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. Lets hope it doesnt come to that.

Dude please stop with the "Doctored Shots". All developers doctor screen shots.

Secondly every post you've made has been nothing but negative, then you try & followed it up with I want the game to succeed.

We all know what flavored kool-aid your drinking & it's NOT the flavor this game is providing...

[mwjr]

One thing that stood out: the way the catcher's holding his mitt in the screen shots of the pitcher view. He's got it right in front of his place, like he's playing peek-a-boo with the pitcher.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

As far as arcady, sorry if I think the confidence meters look like a racing game or some volt-meter on some old nuclear sub. That is my opinion.

I'm not seeing much difference between these meters and the pitching meter in The Show.

As for things being critiqued, I learned that I can't even offer constructive criticism in The Show forum without the fanboyists jumping on me. I mean for goodness sakes, I'm buying the game... I'm just trying to find ways for next year's game to be even better.

I'm not saying that it's you, I'm just saying that they exist, and it's much worse than here. It could be because the developers are floating around there all of the time and they're defending them, I'm not sure.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by duke776

I want to thank Steve for taking the time to take all of these pictures! Oh, I totally agree. I seriously laughed when I saw it, it's no big deal but it looks so funny/weird. While the graphics aren't top notch, personally I'll be able to live with them(even though I do hope they were better) becasue I still play the show on the ps2 so I don't NEED amazing graphics even though I want them. This game is still a rent, but I could possibly have 2 awesome games this year and I'm excited about that because I like to change it up from time to time.

I agree with that. Many here know I have voiced my gripes with the graphics plenty(), but if it plays well and presents itself as well as it potentially could, I can certainly overlook them. One thing that 2K has always been deep on is the options, sliders, ratings, etc.

If they are all realistically tuned this year, we should have a pretty solid game on our hands here. Add in the player and contract editing options, and it becomes very intriguing.

It's obviously impossible to know for sure, of course, but things are seemingly looking up. I find it to be a BIG positive that they are going the way of NBA 2K9 in terms of development strategy.

Hopefully it translates into a great game. We'll see soon.