MLB 2K Series is Likely Dead

[horrormaster]

Quote: Originally Posted by tonadom

Won't the choice be bigger after this since the 2K MLB exclusive deal is over now ? I think what this tells us is 2K Sports was never very thrilled about making a MLB video game anyway. If they were, wouldn't they continue to make one after this deal ?

Not necessarily. PC gamers are pretty much screwed and will be in the same spot they are for an NFL game, waiting 4+ years for another one. Another 3rd-party exclusive license could be made so again there would be only 2 games, one of which will never be on the 360, Wii, or PC.

[DaveDQ]

Quote: Originally Posted by tonadom

Won't the choice be bigger after this since the 2K MLB exclusive deal is over now ? I think what this tells us is 2K Sports was never very thrilled about making a MLB video game anyway. If they were, wouldn't they continue to make one after this deal ?

They weren't making a steady profit from the game...even after they tried to lure people in with 1 million dollars. I'm sure there were several on that dev team that enjoyed making the game. It's more about them not being able to sustain the franchise financially than it is a lacking of excitement for the game.

[videlsports]

I'm not a video game Baseball fan, but this is Sad, I hope they can add Hockey, College hoops are sell out to Activision, any thing is better than belly up

[LowerWolf]

Loved the old World Series Baseball games on the Genesis (which was the foundation for 2K), but never could get into MLB 2K. Had one for the 360 and hated it so much, I jumped ship to the PS3 for The Show.

That said, I really hope EA or somebody steps up to the plate with a new game. Competition is a good thing.

[BustinLoose]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveDQ

There are many factors as to why the game is being canceled. One is that baseball isn't quite thriving in the gaming community. That's where I felt Take 2 made a bad decision to nail down the 3rd party exclusive. Even the sacred cow (the show) doesn't hang around in sales for long. So now 2K Sports is basically down to the NBA. Or are they?!?...............

They did a great job with NBA2K12, (voted sports game of the year) that's why I can't figure out why they couldn't put the same effort into MLB2K12.

[ExtraWhistle]

Quote: Originally Posted by BustinLoose

They did a great job with NBA2K12, (voted sports game of the year) that's why I can't figure out why they couldn't put the same effort into MLB2K12.

Because basketball makes them a lot more money than a good baseball game would.

[Plache]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtraWhistle

Because basketball makes them a lot more money than a good baseball game would.

Kush killed this series years ago...2k would have been better off renaming the franchise with 2k10, name recognition goes a long way towards a purchase. Especially, with the disastrous games Kush games put out.

[EAGLESFAN10]

See 2k doesnt always make great games lol but I still got some enjoyment out the game

EA probably seen this coming and probably started a lil something with a baseball game we just dont know just an opinion tho dont go jumpin all my back