MLB 2K9 First Hands-On (Gamespot)

[dorismary]

[quote=bigjake62505;2039123060]I like what I am hearing so far. At least there is hope for us 360 owners. I really liked hearing that the consumer issues are being addressed. Just from the screen shots it looks like a upgrade from last year. I want to rent the game before I buy it to test it out.

I had to switch to Ps3/The Show 2 years ago but Im proud it looks like 2k sports VC not just MLB series is getting back to the basics and using NBA series as a guide and losing the kid gimmics ! Its BASEBAll keep it simple 2k

[bigjake62505]

[quote=dorismary;2039123067]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigjake62505

I like what I am hearing so far. At least there is hope for us 360 owners. I really liked hearing that the consumer issues are being addressed. Just from the screen shots it looks like a upgrade from last year. I want to rent the game before I buy it to test it out. I had to switch to Ps3/The Show 2 years ago but Im proud it looks like 2k sports VC not just MLB series is getting back to the basics and using NBA series as a guide and losing the kid gimmics ! Its BASEBAll keep it simple 2k

I hope to save up enough to get a PS3 this year if I do I can't wait to get the Show. I have waited to get a PS# and when the price drops that puts me even closer.

[HK-47]

[quote=dorismary;2039123009]

Quote: Originally Posted by HK-47

They've dumbed down the controlls for the lame pick up and play users. In NHL2k9 they called it bring FUN and SIM back into the game and I like it Glad they lessened all the kid gimmic swing and pitch junk.

How is swing stick and total controll pitching a "kid gimmic"?

2k8 had more hit variety than any 2k baseball game I've played.I could finally pull the ball down the line or go the other way, unlike past 2k games where all the hits were either a single up the middle or a homerun to left/right field.


I pray to God that 2k doesn't go back to the nintendo button smashing "so easy a cave man can do it" controlls.

[dorismary]

[quote=HK-47;2039123097]

Quote: Originally Posted by dorismary

How is swing stick and total controll pitching a "kid gimmic"? 2k8 had more hit variety than any 2k baseball game I've played.I could finally pull the ball down the line or go the other way, unlike past 2k games where all the hits were either a single up the middle or a homerun to left/right field. I pray to God that 2k doesn't go back to the nintendo button smashing "so easy a cave man can do it" controlls.

Hi Howie Its not Rocket Science , Its basics it what got the MLB and NHl 2k series in trouble !
Its also the reason the show wont go the KIDDY route , not my opinion just a fact .
Change or options are good but if the dont work properly why bother and 2k / vc now knows this .
Cant wait for solid FUN and SIM games
Stay heathly and you gotta draw more walks this year, Patience !

[boomhauertjs]

As a big fan of the NBA 2k series, I'm hopefully optimistic about this game. The short development cycle has me worried. Hopefully, we'll get a demo before the release date.

[dorismary]

Quote: Originally Posted by boomhauertjs

As a big fan of the NBA 2k series, I'm hopefully optimistic about this game. The short development cycle has me worried. Hopefully, we'll get a demo before the release date.

I dont believe they lost to much time but NHL2k9 got screwed time wise .
I really like what 2k is doing , something stable each year is nice

[Scooter3]

I hope they offer a cheat for the player cards, I don't like jumping through hoops.

I want to know if their 2K8 list of legendary players will be offered in the 2K9 game. If so it would be great if offered in Season and Franchise.

I hope to hear something about 2K9's Create-A-Player options, I hope they offer a face tool so you can create any minor league player or legendary player from the past.


This game is in the right hands and I'm feeling good about 2K9.


Scooter....

[cnelly4]

The gloves look like plastic blow-up toys that you can use in the water.