Not the Bottom of the Ninth, But a Big At-Bat Coming For MLB 2K10

[rudyjuly2]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

"Troll" gets tossed around far too liberally around here...especially when the one taking things away from the discussion at hand is the one pointing out the alleged "trolling." Disagreeing is one thing, but this is going far beyond simple disagreement IMO. Popularity should have nothing to do with validity of a point.

Good post.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

If VC was given resources that were even close to being adequate, EA would be in a heap of trouble as far as comparative quality IMO.

I genuinely agree with this. Sony would actually have solid competition on the virtual baseball diamond as well. Might be tough to believe, but it's very true.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by rspencer86

If VC was given resources that were even close to being adequate, EA would be in a heap of trouble as far as comparative quality IMO.

I agree 100%. Around the 2000-2005 time frame, there were a lot of games being developed for the major sports. When Sega Sports had VC with them, before they became ESPNVG/2K Sports, there was a dynamic being established that was gathering a strong fanbase for games developed by VC.

I remember being in a Barnes and Noble reading a gaming magazine article that interviewed Greg Thomas. He was talking about their outlook for the future, how he felt sports games were perfect for the online community, including leagues and tournaments etc. Then the released their 2005 lineup at $19.99 a game and I was sold at how they were approaching things. Couple that with the potential and quality that NFL 2K5, VC positioned themselves as a solid competitor.

You could argue that they have done the same with NBA 2K. They can do it with MLB 2K, it just a matter of do they have time and resources.

[Artman22]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveDQ

I agree 100%. Around the 2000-2005 time frame, there were a lot of games being developed for the major sports. When Sega Sports had VC with them, before they became ESPNVG/2K Sports, there was a dynamic being established that was gathering a strong fanbase for games developed by VC. I remember being in a Barnes and Noble reading a gaming magazine article that interviewed Greg Thomas. He was talking about their outlook for the future, how he felt sports games were perfect for the online community, including leagues and tournaments etc. Then the released their 2005 lineup at $19.99 a game and I was sold at how they were approaching things. Couple that with the potential and quality that NFL 2K5, VC positioned themselves as a solid competitor. You could argue that they have done the same with NBA 2K. They can do it with MLB 2K, it just a matter of do they have time and resources.

Well since NHL2k is going to be gone, I don't see the reason why MLB2k can't get more resources and man power. Most likely they won't do it.

[brendanrfoley]

I don't think the NHL 2K team - if the game is canceled - will work with the MLB 2K team. More than likely, many of them will lose their jobs. Take2 is bleeding cash and sinking more money into the MLB series won't dramatically increase sales. Treading water is probably its best course of action here - until it can get out of the MLB deal.

Take2 should have let EA buy it when it had the chance. Saying no cost shareholders tens of millions of dollars.

[JEM]

I really dont understand how T2 loses money.. Didnt they publish Oblivion under the 2K games moniker? They have GTA too.. I dont understand. They must be spending willy nilly in places they shouldnt.

If it keeps up we can only hope they sell off 2K Sports to someone who cares.. Maybe Microsoft would be interested.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by JEM

I really dont understand how T2 loses money.. Didnt they publish Oblivion under the 2K games moniker? They have GTA too.. I dont understand. They must be spending willy nilly in places they shouldnt. If it keeps up we can only hope they sell off 2K Sports to someone who cares.. Maybe Microsoft would be interested.

I don't know that I like that plan...might edge out the PS3 players. I'm all for this company ending up in someone else's hands...the trouble is, who (that's interested in sports gaming) is in position to do so? Even EA (which would be bad for obvious reasons) is spread a bit thin.

It's a sad state of affairs. As others have said, VC's got the pedigree...I'd love to see what the game could be if full support and effort were thrown behind it.

[yankeesgiants]

The baseball game debate was never settled. You had 5 different games that were all unique in it's own way so everybody had their fix. When you cut that many choices out, you have to deliver the goods. I thought mlb 2k7 was a good game with some issues then it seems that they bailed on it the last 2 years.