Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bucksin06

have you played at miller park? if so, how does it look? because it sucked on 2k7

Haven't played there, but there is a screenshot of it, in the screenshots section of the game on the homepage. Or, simply click the link to the article and then click the screenshot image on the right.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Gamer

... and can you take practice swings during an at bat to get the timing down. Thanks again.

No practice swings.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by soxnut1018

Just realized I did not have a mini avatar. So I will ask my question again. With the new swing stick how easy is it to hit a sac fly when you need to. Thanks

As answered by baa7.

The answer according to Kushgamer (in a post a couple of weeks ago) is that sac flies, and your ability to hit them, are entirely dependent on the batter's ratings and the pitch location. It has nothing to do pushing the stick to signal your intention to hit a sac fly ala button hitting. You can use the R stick to direct the ball left or right, but not to hit a fly ball or ground ball.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian_OS

Sorry about the Cowboy comment, but hey I'm a Niner fan. I have not seen a decent football game in years and I have toi throw rocks at somebody I do have a question. Can you see the spalsh down in the bay during HR bombs?(I know your a Gaints fan!) 2k has always let us down with homerun ball tracking.

Yeah, figured as much.

Nope, haven't seen a splash down yet, and I've had a few, so I'm guessing it's not in the game.

[Steve_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bat9th

Sorry if this has been answered before. Are there practice swings and can we turn off the 7th inning highlight show with Jeanne Zelasko? I know I will get tired of that fast.. I hope we can turn it off. Thanks.

No practice swings and I'm not sure if you can turn off the highlight show, but pressing any button skips it entirely.

[SeaNNyT]

Ugh at the crappy crowds.

[dkrause1971]

1) do the retro players have the signiture stances

2) Are there alot of fouls balls? and/or are your team pitch counts over 100-125?

thank you

[The GOAT34]

How about check swings. In 2k7 I found it very difficult to check swing. I hope its a little easier in 2K8.