2k Sports layoffs and MLB future.

[XBox_Roughneck]

If this topic has already been addressed I apologize for rehashing it.

But, since we've learned that almost none of the people let go last week were involved with the NBA2k franchise, I'm curious as to the future for the MLB 2k sports title. I for one love the depth of the SHOW, but I prefer the gameplay (batting/pitching...obviously NOT the fielding) of 2k's title. I'd hate to see them lose the opportunity to improve on the fielding, stat tracking and atmosphere.

IMHO 2k10 was a very good rebirth of the franchise.

Can anyone confirm that the MLB crew is still onboard for a 2k11 release?

[MaddenBalla]

MLB 2K10 is mad fun, I love the pitching and batting of the game. The fielding is a big problem, but I overlook it because I am more of a casual baseball fan. If they can fix the fielding and keep the current gameplay the way it is, MLB 2K11 (with sick graphics) can compete with The Show. The Show has been so repetitive that I went to MLB 2K10 this year on PS3.

I hope they keep making MLB 2K games.

[rudyjuly2]

I'd be disappointed if they didn't keep going. I agree with the op about the game too. Fix the fielding and add some extra sliders to tweak some things (user pitching still too accurate) and next year could be a great game. I had a lot of fun with MLB 2K10 this year despite some obvious flaws.

[JayhawkerStL]

I love MLB 2K10. It's obviously not as polished as The Show, but I would not trade 2K's gameplay for The Show by any stretch.

That said, I'm kind of looking forward to EA getting baseball back.

[DontHateOnNumber2]

EA hasn't done a baseball game in years, let alone a next-gen one. I imagine it'll take a few years before the gameplay and features can contend with the other two.

[Fatalah]

Quote: Originally Posted by DontHateOnNumber2

EA hasn't done a baseball game in years, let alone a next-gen one. I imagine it'll take a few years before the gameplay and features can contend with the other two.

No doubt it would take a few years for EA's game to be as robust as Sony's, but I have no doubt EA can piece together the right talent. When MVP ceased to exist, EA moved talent to revamping the FIFA franchise.

Realistically, I wonder if EA will avoid investing resources on platforms near the end of their life-cycle. Something to think about.

[Behindshadows]

Would be nice to have MVP back, but I really like MLB 2k10 though! Then I went back and played MLB on PS3 and man I was disappointed at only 1 aspect of 2k10. The graphics were just downright terrible and cartoon-like. Compared to the Show dynamic look of realism.

I wouldn't mind have a 2nd game on 360, and the layoffs effect 2k baseball from where it already is, that is a bad thing. I hope they didn't lose anyone.

[jeffy777]

MLB 2K10 is solid. I really hope they are able to put as much effort into MLB 2K11 because they have a good foundation to build upon now, which means 2K11 could be really good.