Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

[Blzer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I wouldn't say it's wasted space. Raise the camera and the upper half of it is looking at the sky.

Oh, I didn't say to "pan" the camera upward, but position it higher if that makes sense.

Plus I'm sure they need to worry about support for SDTV.

Interesting. Does 4:3 cut off information on the top and bottom on the screen? I figured it was just the sides, but I'm actually not sure now.

Just a couple of reasons. They still might be able to tweak it in the future. It's not a bad take on it though, and some have already said they actually like it. I'll reserve judgment but I don't like the look. But I also felt that way about other views until I tried them.

No doubt. What I was going after in my previous post was more on the lines of the default options possibly turning people away from the game. It surprises me how many of my friends play games without tweaking any options (except maybe difficulty level). They won't touch any such sliders or presentation settings, yet I am the biggest stickler and work it until I find perfection, even down to how the public address announcer comes out of the rear speakers.

With that being said, there are are others that do tweak a couple of these settings, but if they haven't been keeping up with information and if the demo comes with no options (like 2K9 before it and NBA 2K10), then they may turn away from the game because they feel the default settings aren't up to snuff. Others will understand that there will be more options, but until they get a good hands on with it, they may not appreciate how they see the game as is.

I'm just worried with the decision that 2K made to default with this stuff, and for people to not give the game a solid chance because of it.

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Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I'm excited that I didn't see any dust clouds in that video... Those were just ridiculous last year, especially when playing in a dome.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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The thing that bothers me about it is that it shows way too much dirt, and less grass so to speak. And the pitcher looks unnaturally far away. Looks more like a catcher view than a hitting one. And does not capture the feel of a big dominant pitcher being on top of you from his elevated mound and height.

More like being fed balls from a pitching machine.

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Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

The thing that bothers me about it is that it shows way too much dirt, and less grass so to speak. And the pitcher looks unnaturally far away. Looks more like a catcher view than a hitting one. And does not capture the feel of a big dominant pitcher being on top of you from his elevated mound and height.

More like being fed balls from a pitching machine.

I am sure you can change that though, with height levels and zoom ratio... I wouldn't get too upset over the camera view in the video as I am sure it can be tweaked.

[Blzer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

The thing that bothers me about it is that it shows way too much dirt, and less grass so to speak. And the pitcher looks unnaturally far away. Looks more like a catcher view than a hitting one. And does not capture the feel of a big dominant pitcher being on top of you from his elevated mound and height.

More like being fed balls from a pitching machine.

Totally understand that feeling, which is why I won't even give this camera angle a chance and I'll change it instantly.

I have an idea for a different kind of camera view that I want to give insight on, but it may not make much sense. Perhaps down the road I'll present my idea, but until then I need to make sure that even I know what I'm talking about lol.

[PVarck31]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I love this view. Maybe even zoom it in a click or two.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I am sure you can change that though, with height levels and zoom ratio... I wouldn't get too upset over the camera view in the video as I am sure it can be tweaked.

Oh I am sure you can and I will, but being that they (2K) are rallying this view to their pitch reading system when hitting, I wonder how that will alter how the pitches look as they come to the plate in other views. Easier? Harder? Since they appear almost too slow already, which may be a side effect from the pitcher being so far away visually.

I love this view. Maybe even zoom it in a click or two.

Agreed, zoomed some it would look much better. You have to feel a part of the action, not like you are watching it from a distance IMO.

[Pared]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I am sure you can change that though, with height levels and zoom ratio... I wouldn't get too upset over the camera view in the video as I am sure it can be tweaked.

Correct. The user has options. It is up to them if they want to use them.

[Eski33]

Like the sound, presentation and the view when hitting. The most negative thing I found was the inaccurate font of the last names on the back of the jerseys and the odd jersey numbers, especially for the Cubs....

The sound of the ball hitting the bat was more natural....I also noticed lots of lag unless that was the video...

[johnnyg83]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I love this view. Maybe even zoom it in a click or two.

Yeah, much much better.

[findinghomer]

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I also noticed lots of lag unless that was the video...

its the video..

gotta give it to 2k, they always find a way to be innovative. this true "widescreen" angle is beautiful. the stats overlay, the fielding angle, the hitters eye.... also noticed no more jerkey animations....this is just my initial thoughts right off the bat. game is looking really promising. i might end up having to get this.! i would love to be able to use my xbox again.
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[Blzer]

Re: Mets vs. Cubs *1st Gamplay video Discussion (GameInformer)

By the way, I just wanted to point out... this game is a clear example of how there can be a slight delay after contact with the behind-the-pitcher camera. This is just to the naysayers out there that think otherwise.

[Padgoi]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I love this view. Maybe even zoom it in a click or two.

I agree. I think this new camera angle makes hitting easier, allows us to increase the pitch speed for added realism, and gives us a beautiful view of each stadium.

[Bahnzo]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I think one thing with the numbers is this....

They are so obviously incorrect and out of proportion, that it makes me scratch my head as to how this was overlooked and not corrected. And if something that obvious can make thru to the final release, then what else could've been missed?

[Blzer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K10 Gameplay Video (Mets @ Cubs)

I think one thing with the numbers is this....

They are so obviously incorrect and out of proportion, that it makes me scratch my head as to how this was overlooked and not corrected. And if something that obvious can make thru to the final release, then what else could've been missed?

Check swings.