Major League Baseball 2K9 First Look Preview

[asu666]

I want the camera system changed to User/CPU instead of the Home/Away system. Home/Away changes and it's a pain to keep flipping the cameras around.

[Trevytrev11]

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I cant see how this will be better than The Show.

I think most are just hoping that it closes the gap.

[DubTrey1]

Sadly, I think that more and more people are going with the Show. Even those who may not have made the plunge - will - once the PS3 price drops occurs as it has been rumored to be....

[Checmate101]

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They need to hustle up...I want to know something.

[Flaxseed Oil]

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This series has so much potential, but i have a feeling it will end up being a AAAA player in the end.

I love that it has all 3 minor league levels...but the system is broken.

I love the player models..but the gameplay is broken.

I love the custom music and stadium music...but it doesnt sound right.

I love the right analog pitching system, but they made it too hard.

I love the swing stick, but they screwed up the ball physics and there are too many homeruns.

I love the signature styles, but the faces looked jacked.


I love all the sliders, but I hate how I fight with them all the time to get a decent game (been doing this since 2k5).


I am not going to get this series again until this board is impressed with it again.

[mdiggitydawg]

i am so tired of waiting with bated breath only to have the wind knocked out of me year after year when it comes to this game. yes i love to play baseball and yes i pray this will be a good release because we have no other choices, but seriously why so hard to make a decent baseball game? Also the lack of any mention to franchise and multiple seasons can not be a good sign. Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised but the sad reality of the sports side to video games has been utter and complete disappointment thus waiting for a patch or as cubs fans like to say "next year"

[ckarlic]

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I'm taking a completely cool and unattached approach to this game. Last year's was ok but it wasn't what it should've been.

I do like some of the presentation aspects that seem to be coming our way though.

Yeah. Im not too worried since I have a PS3 and have the luxury of trying both games. If I didnt then I might be a little bit worried.

[magoo1967]

I'm confused, wasn't Visual Concepts always involved with making this game since the 2K series first appeared on the Sega Dreamcast?

[NAFBUC]

2k did not release a demo early last year and you have to wonder about the lack of promo again this year.

[Padgoi]

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I love the right analog pitching system, but they made it too hard.

I love the swing stick, but they screwed up the ball physics and there are too many homeruns.

I love all the sliders, but I hate how I fight with them all the time to get a decent game (been doing this since 2k5).

I am not going to get this series again until this board is impressed with it again.

See, it's posts like this that really frustrate me to no end.

1. The right analog pitching was NOT too hard. If you thought it was, drop down a level. It's posts like this that make companies dumb down the AI and make the game easy. I want the higher levels to be difficult. The only thing off about the analog pitching was there were too many meatballs.

2. I understand the swing stick is your opinion, but is it bad that they're going back to zone hitting? People have been asking for this back since the days of High Heat.

3. Users asked for sliders. Companies provided them. It's our own fault for having bad sliders. The game should play better out of the box though.

[jeffy777]

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1. The right analog pitching was NOT too hard. If you thought it was, drop down a level. It's posts like this that make companies dumb down the AI and make the game easy. I want the higher levels to be difficult. The only thing off about the analog pitching was there were too many meatballs.

Agreed. 2K8's pitching was not hard. After a few games, it was simple, and I ended up liking it quite a bit.

[funky_chicken]

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Any truth to the rumor that Major League Baseball 2k9 will only be available for purchase at Circuit City.










































In all seriousness I am hoping the game is good. I am a baseball fanatic and baseball videogames are my favorite to play. It is always nice when consumers have choices.

[HK-47]

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See, it's posts like this that really frustrate me to no end.

1. The right analog pitching was NOT too hard. If you thought it was, drop down a level. It's posts like this that make companies dumb down the AI and make the game easy. I want the higher levels to be difficult. The only thing off about the analog pitching was there were too many meatballs.

Yeah, I never understood why so many had trouble with the new pitching controlls...I pretty much had it mastered in about 5-10 minutes of practice.

Just keep the "Total Controll Pitching" slider at 80 or lower and you should be fine.

[bubba4]

Now that Visual Concepts is involved, I am less worried about the direction of baseball from 2K than I would have been if the change was not made. I never understood why they never had their A-Team leading the way of such a high profile game for the company. These guys from VC know football, they know basketball, and now they have come to baseball. The best sports game maker of all time is working on a baseball.
I am not worried at all.
I'm excited!
Bubba4

[NAFBUC]

I would not get overly excited about the game until 2k can show us they can release a good game of baseball.