Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[jim416]

Duh, still confused.

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Thanks for the quick write-up Matt. Here's hoping KUSH/Blue Castle fixed the problem with the Line-ups, since we can't manually edit them ourselves.

Okay, prior to the beginning of a franchise game at the lineup screens for both teams.
You won't be able to edit the CPU teams lineup or who is pitching for the day. Correct?

That shouldn't be a problem IF....

You can edit all the roster lineups/pitching staffs during the season (when your not in game day mode). You can do that? Correct?

thanks

[GnarlyKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by boomhauertjs

Especially when it takes almost an hour to finish a game. Is there a quick-manage mode in Franchise and did you get to see it? I haven't played 2k baseball before, but is it like MVP's?

There was a mode very similar to MVP's manage mode in last year's game. Just like MVP, you could also jump between playing and managing any time.

[Mjphillips]

BAT SOUNDS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by jim416

Duh, still confused. Okay, prior to the beginning of a franchise game at the lineup screens for both teams. You won't be able to edit the CPU teams lineup or who is pitching for the day. Correct? That shouldn't be a problem IF.... You can edit all the roster lineups/pitching staffs during the season (when your not in game day mode). You can do that? Correct? thanks

Jim, even thought I acknowledge Matt around what he said, I'm still just as confused as you because on the Conference Call BB stated that the User would be able to control CPU lineups as blogged by 20pgaming. Actually here's the exact blog quote again:

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2:42 PM: CPU teams in franchise mode will go after their needs rather than stock piling talent. Added ability to pick which stadium you want to play in. Can control CPU’s lineup and change it if you’d like it. Experience tailored to player. Minors will be playable in franchise mode.YES GUY WITH CRAP PHONE LEFT. Mark this time down. 18 authentic minor league stadiums in the game. Will people really play the minor league? Seriously?

[BadKermit]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

We'll see on the actual game when it's in our hands. Sounds like he only played one inning and the rest was discussed. This happens every year, everyone gets all hyped for MLB 2K, and it's a huge disappointment. I hope I'm wrong, but it sounds like the team worked more on the playing card system than actually improving the gameplay.

Yeah, other than inventing an entirely new pitching system, adding a brand-new fielding throw mechanic, and totally re-writing the hitting code, those guys did NOTHING to improve the gameplay! Lazy buggers.

[DannyMac910]

Sounds good. I wonder if the pitching has as many meatballs this year.

[boomhauertjs]

Quote: Originally Posted by GnarlyKing

There was a mode very similar to MVP's manage mode in last year's game. Just like MVP, you could also jump between playing and managing any time.

Cool. Thanks.

[Scottdau]

You only played one inning? What gives 2k? Any ways thanks for the info. I like that the animation is smooth. I would have like it to have better presentation though.