MLB 2K11 Developer Insight #1 - Marketing Looks Back at MLB 2K10

[Saberq]

Quote: Originally Posted by Philly Fanatic

What ? How ? I didn't see that.

It has pretty good foundation man.....If they build on it they can refine the gameplay experience to be very good....

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by hitstreak13

I have a gut feeling that 2k11 is going to be a solid game this year. If they add 40 man rosters, waivers, futures game, etc. people are going to be ecstatic (including myself). The gameplay, from the look of things, has looked pretty good the last two years, so that shouldn't be a problem. Like some of you have mentioned, if they iron out a few things (such as errors and injuries) it's going to be a good year for 2k.

Quote: Originally Posted by Saberq

It has pretty good foundation man.....If they build on it they can refine the gameplay experience to be very good....

Yeah, for the most part the gameplay was pretty solid in 2K10 (besides a few things such as the lack or errors and injuries obviously). They finally laid a fairly strong foundation last year. Now they just need to build upon it and smooth out the kinks.

If they can improve some key things, I'll be very happy:

1.) Add errors and injuries
2.) Make the pitching more of a challenge (it's too easy to pinpoint your pitches once you get good at the motions) or add a pitch accuracy slider. This should also help the AI hit for more power because we won't be able to constantly nibble the corners.
3.) Improve the animations in general
4.) Decrease the pitcher's fielding ability. Too many scorched balls up the middle are effortlessy gobbled up by the pitcher.
5.) Also for fielding, make the right stick throwing more like it was in 2K8 where the placement of the stick affected the accuracy of the throw.

That's really all I want. Based on what VC has done so far with this series and especially the progress they made with 2K10, I'm optimistic for 2K11. It would be nice if they released info sooner, but we'll have plenty of info soon enough.

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This game took a step in the right direction last year. There were still some problems, but when looking at on a bigger scale, this game did get better.

I do think that people need to try and be patient when it comes to information. When I first read this "insight," my reaction was like a lot of you, but then I realized that it's not really a big deal. 2K does market differently, but I'll give it time.

Bottom line, info being released to us is not a necessity. I'm more of a "wait and see" type of gamer now, as I'm not going to rush out and buy titles on release day (with the exception of a couple of games).

Before we know it, we'll have as much information on this game as our heart desires. It might not be until after release, but patience is key for me.

[Eski33]

Uh, ....................what?

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by Apostle

This game took a step in the right direction last year. There were still some problems, but when looking at on a bigger scale, this game did get better. I do think that people need to try and be patient when it comes to information. When I first read this "insight," my reaction was like a lot of you, but then I realized that it's not really a big deal. 2K does market differently, but I'll give it time. Bottom line, info being released to us is not a necessity. I'm more of a "wait and see" type of gamer now, as I'm not going to rush out and buy titles on release day (with the exception of a couple of games). Before we know it, we'll have as much information on this game as our heart desires. It might not be until after release, but patience is key for me.

I think that sums it up pretty well.

[Saberq]

I just think that we have to have positive attitude this year and see what happens....Expect nothing but believe that it will be better maybe great?Just cant wait for more info though....

[Philly Fanatic]

Quote: Originally Posted by Apostle

This game took a step in the right direction last year. There were still some problems, but when looking at on a bigger scale, this game did get better. I do think that people need to try and be patient when it comes to information. When I first read this "insight," my reaction was like a lot of you, but then I realized that it's not really a big deal. 2K does market differently, but I'll give it time. Bottom line, info being released to us is not a necessity. I'm more of a "wait and see" type of gamer now, as I'm not going to rush out and buy titles on release day (with the exception of a couple of games). Before we know it, we'll have as much information on this game as our heart desires. It might not be until after release, but patience is key for me.

I'm just thinkin' like this: They can't be too proud of the game they have ready for March if there is no actual information about it yet. I could be wrong, but I"m just tellin' you all how I'm thinkin' about this.

[Saberq]

I disagree completely with that.....If you look at it it is 50 days before release date let's wait a week or so I am sure we will get more info....