Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[Spanky]

Looks like I might have saved myself $60. I wish I was more patient last summer before I flushed $60 down the drain on NCAA Football. Just as well, College Hoops, NHL 08 and NBA 2k will keep me occupied through the summer.

[brendanrfoley]

I'm not sure if choppiness could be fixed in a patch. If there's an errant line of unoptimized code, then maybe. But if this is an inherent problem with 2K8's engine, I think we'll be out of luck.

I look forward to Kush's feedback once he posts his impressions.

If the problems are this prevalent, this also does not bode well for the series in general. There's word the MLB has already been frustrated with the quality of the product/series.

I wonder if the MLB has an "out" clause in the licensing contract?

[queens211]

Just got done playing a few innings. There is a definite downgrade in the graphics department this year. It's just not as sharp and the environments seem darker. Not as bright and lively as last years version.

The real problem is with the framerate. Everytime you get a hit the game stutters as it tracks the ball. It also does it when you make a throw. This is completely unacceptable. The 360 and PS3 have the capability of handling these tasks. 2K struck out this year. They had all year to work on this and to me, the framerate is worse than last years version.

So basically what we got this year for $60 is a downgrade in graphics, new pitching interface, updated menu system, new franchise mode, minor league teams, and horrible framerate problems.

Definitely a step back from last years version. This is what happens when game companies acquire licensing rights. I'm probably going to take this back. Hopefully EB will let me work something out.

[mcmagic13]

Exclusive contracts SUCK. Thats all i have to say right now. This isn't an awful game at all but there is nothing good about a lack of competition...

[boomhauertjs]

Quote: Originally Posted by pearljimkusz

when its not choppy the gameplay is very fun from what i've played so far..pitching is challenging, and the fielding/throwing is really fun...also the sig celebrations i've seen so far have been pretty sweet...manny's most noticeably

How often is it choppy? On every batted ball? Once an inning?

[Heelfan71]

Quote: Originally Posted by VikingFan4Ever

Sounds like MVP 2005 still is the best baseball game out there. How sad to say this in 2008 with next gen systems out there.

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Quote: Originally Posted by maddeninyoeye

couldnt have said it better myself.

Actually The Show 07 and 08 are better than MVP. MVP is the best for xbox.

My only big gripe so far is the fps. Game has a hard time keeping a constant frame rate. Lots of jerking around that can be annoying. It doesn't seem to affect game play. Plays better than last years so far. Really like the announcing and throwing meter. Graphics are bland.

[Ronoko]

Unbelievable......exclusive mlb license equals exclusive choppiness. PS3 here I come.

[ExtremeGamer]

Well, I went from buying it earlier, to now taking it back to the store on the way home.

No way I play a game with that bad of a framerate. Thanks for saving me the $60 guys!