Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[PVarck31]

How is it compared to last year? Does it feel different? Hows the fielding?

[jorge380]

hows the collision detection when ball goes into stands?

[kiz5]

I think the fielding / pitching is going to take a few games before you really get it down. Until then, it's a learning curve that might make the opinion biased.

I like the idea of the throwing, and how it is ... once you get used to it, I think it'll really be a great addition.

I remember jumping into the game last year, and having success right away. This year, well, nothing near success! Lol.

[Damanjinx]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

- XBox 360 - Frame rates seem to be around 25 fps a lot of the time, I'm going to try playing down at 720p

This is a Big problem and i was worried about this, if this game runs that bad i will not be getting the game the low FPS in last years ruined it for me, if theres the ocassional hicup i wont mind but not running that low. Wasnt it in a interview that he said it would not dip below 50fps i mean 25fps is HUGE DROP. is it really that bad Kiz?

[lived]

Just to confirm, Ben said it would not drop below 30 fps.

[Damanjinx]

Quote: Originally Posted by lived

Just to confirm, Ben said it would not drop below 30 fps.

really? my god that is a huge drop how can you release a game like that if actual gameplay runs that bad.

[dmbfan1970]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

- XBox 360 - Frame rates seem to be around 25 fps a lot of the time, I'm going to try playing down at 720p - Still stutters on the intros to the stadiums - Batting intros are great -- saw an option for customization of them! - Something that I don't remember from 2K7, is signals are given from the catcher (ie. 1 - fastball, etc.) - Shirts can be unbuttoned, rather than always 'picture perfect' - Players throw the ball around after the play, like real life (Around The Horn -- has an option to be turned off) - Random camera flashes in the stands can be annoying! - Moving left, then right while fielding can sometimes give Madden-like movements, where physics doesn't look to be a part of how they move - Fielding ratings actually matter this year! - Pitching is hard, even on default settings. You mess up, and say good bye. I'm sure sliders will help out, as will experience with the pitching ways. - Stances seem fine. Those that I know, seemed right. I'm sure people will still have some issues with some, and will have them adjusted accordingly. - Graphics seem similar to last year. Nothing that has really had me say 'wow' yet. - Stadium sounds seem good enough, even though they'll be repetitive within a month. - Skydome looks exactly the same as last year as far as I can tell. I've still only played a bit of this game so far, but I'll answer anything and everything that I can.

I am glad you made the comment about fielding attributes matter this year! Thats good news.

If you have time can you check out the online features such as can you change your batting camera and maybe other options when you hit pause in a game? Also, have the online lobbies and navigation to get where you want improved?

Thanks!

[Motown]

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- Moving left, then right while fielding can sometimes give Madden-like movements, where physics doesn't look to be a part of how they move

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- Frame rates seem to be around 25 fps a lot of the time, I'm going to try playing down at 720p - Still stutters on the intros to the stadiums

wow...hope this runs better @ 720