2K Sports Announces Free Demo of Major League Baseball 2K8 now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

[Pared]

It pisses me off in some way. I wanted to pick this up for the 360 despite the system being a ticking time-bomb to get some play over XBL.

Then I read all this garbage, how there aren't online sliders and so forth and I can't even consider this a purchase now. No idea when I'll get the chance to rent it, either.

Ugh.

Now, according to Flax, the demo isn't even a true representation of how the game plays.

I'd like to know what happened from the "glowing" previews from the guys here at OS to the result we have now.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

I respect your opinion, but I don't feel like I have to "convince" myself to like this game. I bought it and told myself if I didn't like it, I was trading it in for the Show. I really didn't expect much from it at all after reading impressions here, but I have found this game to be outstanding. Sure, it's all a matter of opinion, but I really haven't found myself trying to "convince" myself of anything.

That's cool that you're enjoying it but I'm sure there are others who are in the scenario I'm referring to from the impressions thread.

I've even had 2 guys tell me similar through PM's. Some Vets don't even want to post in the impressions thread to continue with the negativity. I don't blame them.

[chris68pj]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

I honestly feel bad for the guys convincing themselves the game is somewhat enjoyable just so they don't feel like they just wasted $60. Obviously guys are genuinely liking the game... but I'm sure there are a few making lemonade out of those lemons. Terrible, just terrible.

I have to disagree here. I have played every baseball videogame the last 10+ years and I can get games relatively cheap, so I'm not trying to convince myself of anything. With that being said, this game is a breath of fresh air and does so many things really, really well.

It's really sad that people are so quick to pass judgement on the game and think it's trash when it's actually really impressive.

Is it perfect? No. Is it the Show? No. But it immerses you in playing baseball like no other game can.

[SoMiss2000]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

That's absolutely a crock of ****. Reading this guy saying over and over "MS has the demo it's in their hands now." Give me a freakin' break. Anyone with half a brain know what went on here. I honestly feel bad for the guys convincing themselves the game is somewhat enjoyable just so they don't feel like they just wasted $60. Obviously guys are genuinely liking the game... but I'm sure there are a few making lemonade out of those lemons. Terrible, just terrible.

I was never a fan of 2K baseball. It was forced upon me when they decided to eliminate MVP Baseball. It makes me smile a little inside to see that this game has major issues. At least EA can make a half decent football title with their exclusive rights. I don't have to deal with 2k baseball with my PS3 now! Every game they release, we have to wait a month or so for a patch so that it plays decently. Yes, The Show has a few issues but it still is impressive right out of the mother****ing box!

[mjb2124]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brophog

Think what you want, but it hardly makes sense. They know we're going to nitpick it to death. Its not like the game was going to sell 3 million copies on the first day and then they'd pull the wool over our eyes and yell out "gotcha".

It certainly makes sense for them. It's just shady business. If they knew they were putting out a quality product, they could release a demo early and get people excited. Instead, they knew the product had issues, held back the demo to get those extra sales and then released afterwards. This is all my opinion of course.

The unfortunate part of all of this is that the Xbox 360 consumer who loves baseball and only has once choice, gets hurt (unless they enjoy the game).

[born_bad]

Pretty sad that it's becoming normal for companies to release unfinished games, charge $60 for them, and then promise to fix the issues next year. If it's a 3-year plan to get the game to be good, don't expect me to dish out money for the games in between that are a work in progress.

This series went down hill for me when I was excited to play some 360 baseball, boughtt 2k6 on release day and the disc didn't even work until they released a patch! This isn't too surprising to hear this game has some unfinished-type issues with it.

[Pared]

Just played the demo... and it's no wonder they had it held back.

I'll have to leave it at that as to not upset the sensitive individuals in this forum.

I honestly think they could have done more. Seems like it could be a passable video game, but an attempt at simulation baseball?

....

[pdawg17]

So is it true the demo runs smoother than the retail game? If so, I guess I'll pass this year...the demo wasn't bad but it was STILL a bit choppy at times...

[gosensgo101]

I'm downloading it now, but I'm prolly buying the game either way unless the demo completely turns me off because I didn't notice the framerate issues last year so it shouldn't bother me this year.