MLB 2K9 Blamed for Take-Two Losses

[nemesis04]

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Its painfully obvious that this exclusive deal was to solely box out EA to get back at them for taking away their ability to make a NFL game. Unfortunately 2k was better at making football games than baseball games and it has cost them dearly! On the other hand I saw a lot more effort made with the Bigs so a good playable game should not be impossible.

[brendanrfoley]

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I have hope as well. MLB 2K9 is full of problems, but a relatively good foundation is there.

[Jistic]

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Good, the market is working. Put out a good game and gamers will come.

Bingo.

We always say if you don't like Madden, etc. VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET! After 2K9, this is a good thing. Maybe they'll actually make a good game this year.

[Trevytrev11]

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I have hope as well. MLB 2K9 is full of problems, but a relatively good foundation is there.

I agree, but I just think the problems were too numerous and touched all facets of the game that one year isn't enough to get to the majority of it and fix it.

[WazzuRC]

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MLB is not a popular sport anymore. Buying an exclusive license for it was beyond idiotic.

The MLB is dying a slow death. Not americas past time.

This is probably one of the most idiotic posts I've ever seen on OS. Is that why minor league attendance has increased yearly? Is that why, in this economy, MLB attendance has only declined 8% in two years after a record attendance in 2007. Yep, sure is a dying sport.

It's still one of the most popular sports in the world, I don't know how anyone can disagree. Of course it's not America's Pastime, it hasn't been for years. Football has seemingly been America's sport for 20 years or more.

[kcxiv]

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This is probably one of the most idiotic posts I've ever seen on OS. Is that why minor league attendance has increased yearly? Is that why, in this economy, MLB attendance has only declined 8% in two years after a record attendance in 2007. Yep, sure is a dying sport.

It's still one of the most popular sports in the world, I don't know how anyone can disagree. Of course it's not America's Pastime, it hasn't been for years. Football has seemingly been America's sport for 20 years or more.

i am going to agree with this. Its holding pretty good. Put out a good product not blasted by scandals (steroid usage) and its going to do ok. The sport isnt for everyone obviously, but as far as popularity, its doing fine. It will always do fine imo. There is just to much money to be made in the sport not too. WHat other sport is there where a playing can get a 250million dollar contract?

NOt even basketball can do that.

Football is the sport thats pissing me off. They are pussifying it so much, it just makes me shake my head.

[ehh]

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I'm glad this is happening, this series has been a disaster on this generation of consoles and 2K deserves what they're getting. As someone else said, the market is working.

It was my second favorite sports series on Xbox/PS2 after NCAA Football and then it fell off like crazy and its fall is the biggest reason why I switched from 360 to PS3 this generation.

[Artman22]

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MLB is not a popular sport anymore. Buying an exclusive license for it was beyond idiotic.

The MLB is dying a slow death. Not americas past time.

You really don't know what you're talking about. It's the sport with the second highest ratings. It's right after football. Some dudes on OS have no idea what the hell their talking about. MLB the show sells well and it's a Sony exclusive. Bad products will do bad, and that's the main problem with 2k baseball.

[SPTO]

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MLB is not a popular sport anymore. Buying an exclusive license for it was beyond idiotic.

The MLB is dying a slow death. Not americas past time.

I guess you haven't seen MLB's gate receipts and attendance figures lately. While they're slightly down (and really, that's not surprising given the climate we're in) it's still a money making machine and attendance levels are sky high.

MLB also is making a boatload of money off of their internet business being the one sports league that jumped into that early on and built a strong following for their online Extra Innings (or whatever it's called) package.

[Ckhoss29]

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6241967.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;5

Here is another article that just points to how the take 2 losses are directly related to paying such a high price for their exclusive deal. I just hope they put out a playable game this year.

[Jamin23]

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6241967...dlines;title;5

Here is another article that just points to how the take 2 losses are directly related to paying such a high price for their exclusive deal. I just hope they put out a playable game this year.

Me too.

[J.R. Locke]

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You guys do realize that the 2008 World Series was the lowest rated ever right? It went up with the Yankees back.

Baseball is a sport that is losing interest with the youth of America. It had been declining in TV ratings.

I watch baseball, love playing video game baseball but I clearly see baseball as a sport that is fading rather than gaining interest.

Attendance and whatever else you want to state is great but the vibe I get is baseball is losing interest with the youth of America. I can't think of the last time I or any of my friends got together to watch the world series....

[P2K]

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You guys do realize that the 2008 World Series was the lowest rated ever right? It went up with the Yankees back.

Baseball is a sport that is losing interest with the youth of America. It had been declining in TV ratings.

I watch baseball, love playing video game baseball but I clearly see baseball as a sport that is fading rather than gaining interest.

Attendance and whatever else you want to state is great but the vibe I get is baseball is losing interest with the youth of America. I can't think of the last time I or any of my friends got together to watch the world series....

Tampa Bay was in it. Duh.

Baseball is still going strong. You just said it yourself with this year's ratings. That wasn't just from Philadelphia and New York City.

[Jamin23]

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Most stadiums fill up on a nightly basis.

[brendanrfoley]

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Ratings don't tell the entire story, as well. Ratings for all of the major sports (with the exception of the NFL) are down this year. That doesn't mean NASCAR, MLB or NBA are "losing interest."

It just means people have more to chose from out there and are taking advantage. Baseball is healthy and doing well. Which is more than can be said for Take2.

Shareholders should have taken the EA offer a year and a half ago.