MLB 2K9 First Hands-On (Gamespot)

[Rebel10]

Hm, I could have sworn I read early on that fielding was going to be worked on extensively... And I'm disapointed to read that it seems the same as last year.

I hate to be negative, but I've been burned three straight years on this baseball game and it's the only choice for me. So, this is really shaping up to be just like the last few years.... "2K continues to make improvements to this game..." blah blah, and it'll be mediocre and there will be a few deadly flaws that make it nearly unplayable.

I wonder if they've fixed the busted manager mode that's been busted for three years. Doubtful.

[brendanrfoley]

One more thing... the crowd looks much, much better in these screen shots. The pics of Hunter and Longoria show an evenly spaced, robust crowd in the background.

[brendanrfoley]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rebel10

Hm, I could have sworn I read early on that fielding was going to be worked on extensively... And I'm disapointed to read that it seems the same as last year. I hate to be negative, but I've been burned three straight years on this baseball game and it's the only choice for me. So, this is really shaping up to be just like the last few years.... "2K continues to make improvements to this game..." blah blah, and it'll be mediocre and there will be a few deadly flaws that make it nearly unplayable. I wonder if they've fixed the busted manager mode that's been busted for three years. Doubtful.

Just out of curiosity, what don't you like about the fielding mechanics?

[baa7]

Another new feature: the ability to influence the path of the ball when you make contact by moving the left analog stick in any direction. Move it up for a fly ball, down for a grounder, left to send the ball toward the third baseman, and so on. Naturally, the timing of your swing and when you make contact with the ball will still come into play here; the left stick will be just for influencing the path of the ball.

Huh??? This was an old feature (2K7) put back in the game. And if this, rather than zone hitting, is what the features list was describing when it talked about "aiming", then that along with the removal of step-influence (?!) seals the deal for me. The Show on my PS2, here I come.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by brendanrfoley

On the hitting end, it sounds like little has changed...

They removed step-influence. How is that "not changed"? Step influence is 50% of WHAT MADE hitting last year, and why it was so difficult to master.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

Hitting:I'm not sure if the writer understood what he was doing. He mentions you don't have to time your back-swing, yet he mentions you can push the R-Stick down & hold your back swing stance. We'll you could do the same thing in 2k8. Since he didn't mention anything about Step Influence I'm gonna say it's still in the game until I hear other wise *plug for Chase to check to see if it's still in the game*

Okay, you've given me some hope, Joe. But for me, the game just went from a first-day purchase to a wait-for-confirmation-in-the-Impressions-thread.

[HK-47]

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Quote: Originally Posted by HK-47

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 !

WTF are you talking about?Seriously?Kiddy gimmics?Kiddy route?

I think your just bashing 2k8's controlls because you suck at using them.

Say hello to Mr.Jones for me...Oh wait, never mind!

[HK-47]

Quote: Originally Posted by Motown

Does this game have HR Derby & World Baseball Classic? thanks

It might, cause 2k6 had it...It probably won't though, cause I think it would have been on the features list, cause the WBC is something that would help sell the game.