MLB 2K8 News Post

Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

01:24 AM - February 26, 2008 by Steve_OS

Matt Blumenthal had an opportunity to demo Major League Baseball 2K8 this afternoon. His official writeup of the event will be up later this week, but we wanted to get some quick thoughts up here for you guys.

This game looks beautiful, the player models have improved but the real leap is in the animations. The animations move silky smooth and there is no need to worry about herky jerky animations of the past anymore.
I'm impressed with how intuitive and fresh the analog controls are. The pitching takes a little time to get the hang of but the new mechanics add a whole new dimension to the pitching model.
The baseball cards feature is surprisingly cool, expect me to have more on that later on this week.
In-game saves are officially in the game this year.
Check swings don't seem to be a chore anymore. They are now accomplished by pulling back on the right analog stick - no more right trigger necessary.
Stadium-specific animations are in. The Yankee Roll Call was mentioned specifically.
There should be plenty of foul balls this year. I saw several in the few at-bats I played.
No spring training games this year.
I counted eight unlockable classic stadiums. I think more might be available by default as well.
No co-op play
You will have the option to make trades for CPU-controlled teams in franchise mode, but you won't be able to edit their rotations and lineups.
It was suggested to me that the demo is done and has been submitted. If that's the case, it's in Microsoft's hands now.
I will hit on a few of the big questions from the forum here.

Game: Major League Baseball 2K8Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
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Member Comments

# 941 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Naednek


	I think MVP 2005 or maybe it was 2004 had frame rate issues as well, throwing from 3rd to first threw the computer into fits.

Everyone is always talking about how great MVP was. I don't get it myself, but to each their own. It was a good baseball game, but not the best ever. I was really into High Heat Baseball 2005. It was the best baseball game ever at the time (except the horrendous graphics). Last years the Show is also up there for me, but it lacked something, maybe presentation and graphics.

# 942 PartyCheetos @ 03/04/08 05:35 PM

on the edge right now on buying it or not...

What does aerial cam look like? how bad is the frame rate, and how bad is it after using the various fixes posted here.

I'm really struggling on buying or not buying this, thanks!

# 943 reo @ 03/04/08 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Heelfan71


	it has a pitching meter just like MVP....

Exactly. Old school.

# 944 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwnarrow3


	Great. Does it help?

Do you mean with framerate? I don't know because I never played it pre-patch. But, their definitley is a frame rate issue on mine unless I use aerial camera (don't worry, its not a blimp view with tiny dots for people, but it is high up). Seems like a good game so far except for the frame rate, but that will remain to be seen with lots more playing.

# 945 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PartyCheetos


	on the edge right now on buying it or not... What does aerial cam look like? how bad is the frame rate, and how bad is it after using the various fixes posted here. I'm really struggling on buying or not buying this, thanks!

If you only have a 360, and you really want to play a new baseball game, I would buy it, otherwise rent it first.

# 946 Bwnarrow3 @ 03/04/08 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrUrsus


	Do you mean with framerate? I don't know because I never played it pre-patch. But, their definitley is a frame rate issue on mine unless I use aerial camera (don't worry, its not a blimp view with tiny dots for people, but it is high up). Seems like a good game so far except for the frame rate, but that will remain to be seen with lots more playing.

I have my copy, but am not sure if I should unwrap it. Should I? Is it true that it will get better over time?

# 947 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Heelfan71


	it has a pitching meter just like MVP.... Simming a season now to check lineups.

Please tell us that they fixed that nonsense of putting guys like Rolen at leadoff

# 948 Naednek @ 03/04/08 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer


	Well, I went from buying it earlier, to now taking it back to the store on the way home. No way I play a game with that bad of a framerate. Thanks for saving me the $60 guys!

I went and bought the game before the reports of these frame rate issues, I opened it in the car so I can read the manual (what a disappointment that was) only to come here and see that there are frame rate issues. Now I probably can't take it back

# 949 Tomba @ 03/04/08 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34


	Ok, after playing both versions....as much as it pains me to say( lol ) I have to say that the 360 version to me, plays better. There is still some stuttering and slowdown, but not like I experienced on the PS3. I played the exact teams...Cubs vs Red Sox at Wrigley during the day....and while it did stutter some, not like the PS3 version On the graphics side I couldnt tell a difference, they looked almost identical, including textures, colors and player models.... I am happy I bought the game, I hit a double in the gap off of JBeck and it felt so good, and there happened to be no stuttering or framedrop, and it looked awesome. You can tell, at least to me, that when the game runs smoothly, it is a beatiful game of baseball...not saying its perfect, but much better than last year..IMO

This is horrible news. I was assured by kushgamer himself that the ps3 would run JUST LIKE the 360 version. It was said that on top of that 60 fps was acheived first on ps3.

# 950 Motown @ 03/04/08 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwnarrow3


	I have my copy, but am not sure if I should unwrap it. Should I? Is it true that it will get better over time?

Get better?

if you can handle the framerate drop... then you'll be ok.
Ain't NO patch gonna fix framerate issues...NONE!

# 951 PartyCheetos @ 03/04/08 05:43 PM

Agh, i'm just so concerned about frame rate...but i suppose i really want a baseball game this year. if it sucks, hell i'll trade it in.

impressions later tonight.

# 952 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwnarrow3


	I have my copy, but am not sure if I should unwrap it. Should I? Is it true that it will get better over time?

Unwrap it, you know you want to, and eventually you will

I have always given in to that temptation, LOL!

# 953 Tully @ 03/04/08 05:43 PM

I'm not seeing any frameratre issues. Unless the stutter when the next batter comes up is an issue.

# 954 dcarsnyy @ 03/04/08 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomba321


	This is horrible news. I was assured by kushgamer himself that the ps3 would run JUST LIKE the 360 version. It was said that on top of that 60 fps was acheived first on ps3.

Well I really don't know what they think 60 fps is, cause it does not run at that level.

However, aside from frame rate, the game is good for PS3. The only other thing that bothers me is that I don't think there is custom music on PS3. At least, I haven't figured it out yet.

# 955 spankdatazz22 @ 03/04/08 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	I would read more into the content of the review than the number. I've never understood why people get so hung up on it.

We've had this argument on OS for years. When you have execs citing metacritic review numbers, or people justifying their non-purchase of a game because of it's review number, it's obvious how important it is to some. But it's comical that people still give weight to these sportsgame review joke websites like IGN and TeamXBox. Particularly IGN, given their very long history of ridiculous sports game reviews. In the end, people see what they want to see

# 956 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomba321


	This is horrible news. I was assured by kushgamer himself that the ps3 would run JUST LIKE the 360 version. It was said that on top of that 60 fps was acheived first on ps3.

Yes, I remember that discussion. Maybe the PS3 version's framerate is better? Which system was it designed on this year?

# 957 lathrowback @ 03/04/08 05:46 PM

My game won't start for the PS3, I start it up and after the PS3 logo I hear a beep and then a black screen?HELP

# 958 lived @ 03/04/08 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lathrowback


	My game won't start for the PS3, I start it up and after the PS3 logo I hear a beep and then a black screen?HELP

Ouch, Talk about a dagger to the heart

# 959 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrUrsus


	Yes, I remember that discussion. Maybe the PS3 version's framerate is better? Which system was it designed on this year?

Oh, nevermind, just read the PS3 framerate is worse. What is up with that?

# 960 JoeDog10 @ 03/04/08 05:49 PM

Reading the impressions threads for both The Show and 2k8 are killing me, seeing as I am staying over by my girlfriend tonight and won't get the chance to play either game until tomorrow. I have been addicted to these forums for the past few days reading the impressions from those who got the game early. I am ready to play! I hate all of you

Anyway, even with all of the negative responses, 2K8 sounds like a pretty solid game to me. Sure it's going to have its flaws, but most of the complaining so far (ie: framerate, presentation) are issues that don't concern me very much. Not that I don't want those issues to be fixed as this is a next-gen game, but I've always been a guy that was primarily concerned with gameplay. And most of the *impressions* that I have been reading have praised the gameplay, more specifically the pitching and the fielding. I am extremely excited to try these new features, as they are innovative and will make the game more challenging, even when you get used to the controls.

Everyone knows The Show is a great game. I am fortunate enough that my roommate has a PS3 upstairs and I have a 360 downstairs, so I will have the ability to play both games this year and am not limited to just one of these games. But for those that don't have a PS3, it sounds as if 2K8 is going to be a really solid option for you this year if you're looking for good gameplay.

Again, I haven't played the game yet, but that's just my opinion from reading the impressions!

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