MLB 2K13 Initial Reviews Quite Negative

[Mt Oread]

Quote: Originally Posted by pistolpete

I still enjoy 2k11 a great deal. Maybe it was unreasonable expectations that make me despise 2k12 and 2k13.

2K11 was definitely the first in the series that deserved to be called great. But I'm a huge fan of 2K12, and 2K13 is just more of that.

Were you a fan of the PC versions? My assumption is that those versions looked far better than the 360 versions. That could make 2K13 seem like a big step down to PC users, but a decent progression to the 360 users.

[Mt Oread]

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny_W

Why haven't you bought 2K13 ?

There has been a ton of work done on 2K12, including updates to the rosters. It makes sense that the game is still a better value to guys that like the 2K series than the $60 2K13.

[tvman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny_W

Why haven't you bought 2K13 ?

Mainly because I live in the middle of nowhere and haven't been anywhere that they sell video games! That plus the fact I don't generally buy sports games every year they come out.

[pistolpete]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

2K11 was definitely the first in the series that deserved to be called great. But I'm a huge fan of 2K12, and 2K13 is just more of that. Were you a fan of the PC versions? My assumption is that those versions looked far better than the 360 versions. That could make 2K13 seem like a big step down to PC users, but a decent progression to the 360 users.

I played both 2k11 and 2k12 on my pc initially. It was becoming too much of a hassle to continue using my pc though, so I switched to the 360. 2k11 on the 360 is wonderful. The graphics are not up-to-par with the pc, but it's good enough.

[Ghoti34]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goodydog

"I think the NFL is still ticked at 2K for undervaluing their brand when they sold 2K5 for $19.99." This is a false argument. People have used this line of garbage to justify the exclusivity deal between EA and the NFL, but it is not true. If anything, 2K5 probably expanded the NFL's appeal (not that it needed it). Madden's exclusive deal with the NFL HAS NOT EXPANDED THE NFL'S APPEAL. In fact, I would argue that the brand has been diminished due to the monopoly that EA has enjoyed, and I doubt that EA is going to put up the scratch to maintain its position.

The NFL likes to be able to have absolute control over their brand and that's why they go single source for most of their contracts - whether it be Nike, EA SPORTS, Budweiser, Papa Johns, etc..

Under Armor was able to sneak into the fold and get the contract for the Combine gear. From a gaming perspective, it wouldn't be unreasonable for another gaming company to get the NFL rights for a non-console based game...especially if EA can't bring Madden Mobile to great heights.

If you look at how EA bent over backwards to accommodate the NFL with last minute changes to Blitz - it's this kind of control that the NFL is looking for. I just don't know who can put out an immediate respectable console product, would have the $$ to compete with Madden, the branding to compete with Madden, and also keep the NFL happy.

[RoyalBoyle78]

Honestly, The game is not that bad.

[inkcil]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

Inkcil, you say 2k had plenty of time to put out a game. From everything we know, an agreement was reached some where towards the end of the year with 2k & MLB. Many people in the know stated Visual Concepts worked on this game for less than 90 days. I respect your opinion. I know your from the old school. We go all the way back to the SEGA Sports Message Boards. I know your passionate about 2k Sports & Visual Concepts, but on this 1 they really were put in a tough situation by the MLB. They did the best they could, which was to say: "Let's try & Fix some surface stuff & get this game out with the" Perfect Game Challenge" in mind. Which is what 2k felt would help sell the game, which sucks for us hardcore supporters Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

You're exactly right, it is just my opinion, which I know is hard (but I think 90% of sports games this gen were graded too soft anyway). Yeah man, we been playing 2k baseball for a long time and I always look to see what you think of each version, but I have a hard time looking at the timeline and not feeling like more could have been done, especially with everyone (2k and MLB) knowing they were the only game on xbox.

Well, going forward, now is the time for them to decide what they want to do (and pursue it with full diligence) with the next-gen systems on the horizon.

[bigfnjoe96]

Quote: Originally Posted by inkcil

You're exactly right, it is just my opinion, which I know is hard (but I think 90% of sports games this gen were graded too soft anyway). Yeah man, we been playing 2k baseball for a long time and I always look to see what you think of each version, but I have a hard time looking at the timeline and not feeling like more could have been done, especially with everyone (2k and MLB) knowing they were the only game on xbox. Well, going forward, now is the time for them to decide what they want to do (and pursue it with full diligence) with the next-gen systems on the horizon.

I totally agree with you. It's sad to see what has happen to this series this generation. Especially after the success 2K had last generation.



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