MLB 2K13 Official Trailer

[Flaxseed Oil]

Re: MLB 2K13 Official Trailer

1. Colors appear fixed. Would be interested to know if they are ACTUALLY fixed or if they have been doctored for the trailer.
2. People say the crowd looks better...but it is exactly the same. You can see the 2-D effects of distant crowds going 'flat' in certain scenes.
3. Still generic face for Strasburg, and it appeared for Machado, too.
4. The baserunners appear to be fixed...watch Josh Hamilton run to first. He has his head down and he is digging in.

[icemann6]

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The insecurity of some people never ever ceases to amaze me. Its really kinda sad when you think about it.

[Picci]

Re: MLB 2K13 Official Trailer

If they would only show this much love in their game as they do in their trailers. Really hoping to hear good news from 2k enthusiasts this year. Love to get another baseball game which I haven't in a few years. Still skeptical though. I remember thinking last year that in the 2k12 trailer there was no image showing the "funky running animation", yet it made its way into the final product. Unfortunately, I just don't trust the makers of this game. If they don't care, I won't care.

[Blzer]

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Generic faces still look awful, as do most of the swing animations.

I also think one major difference between the MLB 2K and NBA 2K representations are from the camera angles. For whatever reason, the MLB 2K team likes to use a lot of wide angles in their trailers, and it just doesn't look that good. The few shots that are more broadcast-like (such as the shot when Sandoval steps on home plate with the crowd in front) tend to look much better, as do gameplay shots. Which reminds me, the fielding camera in this game the last two or three years has been pretty bad. Broadcast cameras for the win!

Just glad to see that changes have been made in this game, and I hope the commentary has been upped more and more as well! I'm definitely going to find somewhere to rent this, if not purchase it with NBA 2K13.

[Money99]

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I really hope the crowd has been worked on. There wasn't much atmosphere during playoff games or during a walk-off moment.
I hope that's been fixed.

Either way, I'll be getting the NBA/MLB combo pack.
If I'm really disappointed in the game, I'll just trade both in for the alternative.

But seeing as I really liked 2k11 and 2k12, I'm pretty sure '13 is going to be right up my ally.

[docholliday8706]

Small thing but they don't have a stand in for the Toyota sign that stands above the left field bleachers at Wrigley.

Question for the comments: If this is a re-skin of 2K12, and I didn't play 2K12 or any other recent ones, will it still be bad? Obivously it will pale compared to The Show but that isn't an option for me.

Props to using Gaslight Anthem in their trailer. Makes me excited for the game, even though I remember that it's probably **** after.

[TerryP]

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Really hard to tell for sure from their trailer, but it appeared some of the infielder animations were improved.

[Money99]

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Small thing but they don't have a stand in for the Toyota sign that stands above the left field bleachers at Wrigley.

Question for the comments: If this is a re-skin of 2K12, and I didn't play 2K12 or any other recent ones, will it still be bad? Obivously it will pale compared to The Show but that isn't an option for me.

Props to using Gaslight Anthem in their trailer. Makes me excited for the game, even though I remember that it's probably **** after.

Sir, don't let the naysayers and zealots fool you. 2K isn't a bad game.
Is it as polished or shiny as The Show? No.
But the things it does right, it does very well.
- Analog pitching. The most immersive and fun pitching mechanic of any baseball game.
It's also loaded with strategy. Hitters will get used to your tendencies forcing you to adjust.
There's also MLB data at your finger tips so you know what a hitter's tendencies are.
- Hitters Eye. Fantastic. Just like in the MVP series. I'm terrible at games, and yet I still feel like a stud when I'm using a top hitter in the game. Guys like Cabrera and Braun will be able to tell what pitch is coming with more frequency than a poor hitter.
- Commentary and Presentation. Best in the market.
- Franchise mode. Very deep. You really have to keep an eye on your players stamina and mix your lineup accordingly. And because every player is rated in every single defensive position, you have so many options at your finger tips.

The hitting mechanics are great too. I see a lot of variety of hits and you can definitely tell the difference between outfielders. Some can track way better than others.

I had always played The Show until one year my bro bought 2K11. After getting my hands on that, I couldn't go back to the other game. It was just more fun.

Obviously rent first if you're worried, but 2K12 was a great baseball experience.
If you listened to the naysayers, you would have thought you were playing an Atari game, but the truth is, while this game has it's flaws (which game doesn't?), it's still a solid baseball experience.

[Profit89]

Re: MLB 2K13 Official Trailer

Any word yet re PC version ?

[dubcity]

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Looks like Pablo Sandoval is still completely bald. I wouldn't care too much, but I see the guy on TV like every day out here. Looks like the all of the faces have been untouched. I'm gonna be kind of pissed if they're still using a generic one for Cespedes. If I can't play as my home team without looking at 90% generic faces, it kind of kills the experience.

[davis420]

I know this isn't the best baseball game on the market but if this is a cleaned up version of '12 with everything working right (Which sometimes is the problem) it is a decent choice for baseball on the 360. I know $60 is a lot for what could just be a roster update but I will rent 1st. The trailer shows some good stuff, tho.

[HustlinOwl]

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it is a decent choice for baseball on the 360.

lol what, its the only choice

[NINJAK2]

Looks good to me

[Cavicchi]

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Isn't it time they talked about improvements and changes to 2K12? I see the trailer but it doesn't tell me what if anything has been changed from last year's game.

[Money99]

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Isn't it time they talked about improvements and changes to 2K12? I see the trailer but it doesn't tell me what if anything has been changed from last year's game.

This is 2K marketing at it's best. The only game that gets any love is NBA.

Their NHL and tennis games never got any love either.