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

[ninjamonkey]

Thanks. I just thought it was a strange strategy, and even the announcers said something about it, so I wanted to ask here how realistic it was.

It wound up being a bad decision too, since Manny got a single and I scored.

[JT30]

Quote: Originally Posted by ninjamonkey

Thanks. I just thought it was a strange strategy, and even the announcers said something about it, so I wanted to ask here how realistic it was. It wound up being a bad decision too, since Manny got a single and I scored.

Ya but it's almost a no win situation when you have to face those two guys back to back. You could pitch to Papi and he'll jack it out of the park, or you can walk him and then Manny burns you as well.. They are a potent 1-2 punch

[metal134]

I just had a very bizarre final inning. Bottom of the 3rd, tied 2-2. I led off with a double with Varitek. Lugo gorunded out, moving Lugo to third. Now here's where it gets weird. They walked Ellsbury and Pedroia back to back to get to Ortiz. I struck out with Ortiz. I then hit a grounder with Manny that Giles threw away, allowing Varitek to score. Game over, right? Nope. Manny takes off for second and Ellsbury comes in to give me the win 4-2.

[mizzta21]

why is the demo only for gold members??

[bigtiggah]

Quote: Originally Posted by mizzta21

why is the demo only for gold members??

i dont know, i guess they are paying a premium, giving msoft dough. the silver members will be able to d/l the demo in a week from what i've heard.

[muggins]

I guess the framerate is fixed in the full game?

[Keirik]

Quote: Originally Posted by sportdan30

What I find ironic is that the people here who are enjoying the game were most likely the same ones who were vocal about how wonderfully smooth Madden '08 and NHL '08 played because they ran at 60fps without any hiccups. They further commented that there was no way they could play the PS3 versions of the game because they ran at 30fps and the frame rate stuttered. Now, the shoe is on the other foot, and they're trying to convince themselves the frame rate isn't a big deal. Now, you know what us PS3 gamers had to go through with Madden and NHL. As much as you want to spin it, it just wasn't good enough.

wtf...why were the same people who liked this game "most likely the same" who were vocal about Madden and NHL's smoothness?

proof or just talking nonsense?

[Rules]

I downloaded the demo for the 360 and if the final version is anything like it, I will without a doubt.................pass! I have thoroughly enjoyed playing 2k7 and I will most likely finish it and then go out and purchase a PS3 just for "The Show". Honestly, I really feel that MLB 2k8 took the series in the wrong direction if this is what the final product plays like. After playing the demo, it took less than 10 minutes before I started getting bored. Atmosphere is a big part of baseball and boy was it lacking! Yes it was a demo but it was frustrating to see them screw up yet another franchise. First hockey and now baseball. Great job 2k............thumbs down for another great move.