MLB 2K8 News Post

Major League Baseball 2K8 Beta Impressions

11:59 PM - March 1, 2008 by Steve_OS

We have just posted some impressions from our beta copy of Major League Baseball 2K8.

"Yes, these quick blurb impressions are all over the place, as I just typed some things down over the days I played the game.

I'm not working w/ retail here, just beta. I'm not sure how "complete" it is. But there are times where the game doesn't run 60FPS. During pitching/hitting, no problems, but there are occasional hiccups when throwing across the diamond. A few herky jerky animations here and there as well. Again, these may just be issues w/ my Beta."

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# 41 vernond @ 03/02/08 01:49 AM

Is there a full crowd during a game or are there some empty seats during the game?

# 42 ubigidiot @ 03/02/08 01:52 AM

ahh good question, i was wondering bout the amount of people at games as well

# 43 Bucksin06 @ 03/02/08 01:58 AM

have you played at miller park?
if so, how does it look? because it sucked on 2k7

# 44 rock85 @ 03/02/08 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Come on Rock. Read the second post!

Sorry Steve long day/night 17 hours of work

# 45 Bahnzo @ 03/02/08 02:07 AM

How different (if at all) are the camera(s) for fielding, and is there improvement with the depth perception? With 2k7 it was difficult at times with balls hit around the plate/pitcher.

# 46 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pjv31


	With the aerial camera for fielding, does it keep the ball in view the whole play on fly balls?

Nope. You can't see the ball for the entire flight.

# 47 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ubigidiot


	what has progression been like in franchise?

Sorry, haven't touched Franchise, besides checking on how many teams you can manage. (Which is 4 btw.)

# 48 PVarck31 @ 03/02/08 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Nope. You can't see the ball for the entire flight.

Doesn't seem like we will ever see that in a baseball game again.

# 49 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vernond


	Is there a full crowd during a game or are there some empty seats during the game?

Well, I've just been playing exhibition games so far. Not seeing many empty seats, if at all.

# 50 The Gamer @ 03/02/08 02:14 AM

Steve, thanks for answering these small questions. Can you throw the ball completely around the infield after an out, and can you take practice swings during an at bat to get the timing down. Thanks again.

# 51 Bucksin06 @ 03/02/08 02:20 AM

can you answer any of my previously posted questions?
thanks

# 52 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahnzo


	How different (if at all) are the camera(s) for fielding, and is there improvement with the depth perception? With 2k7 it was difficult at times with balls hit around the plate/pitcher.

Well, the aerial is set pretty high and actually looks pretty good. A little hard to adjust on sharp hits to the outfield, but I'm sure there are some that will enjoy that view. I keep it at default myself and haven't had any issues.

# 53 HK-47 @ 03/02/08 02:21 AM

Do teammates interact with each other?
Examples:High fiving each other after a home run, after winning a game do they lineup to high five each other?

# 54 Brian_OS @ 03/02/08 02:23 AM

what happend to the Cowboys dude?

# 55 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Gamer


	Steve, thanks for answering these small questions. Can you throw the ball completely around the infield after an out, and can you take practice swings during an at bat to get the timing down. Thanks again.

There is an option in the menus to have your players throw around the horn at appropriate times. Otherwise, there isn't much time to wing it around after a play.

# 56 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucksin06


	can you answer any of my previously posted questions? thanks

Read post #1.

# 57 Steve_OS @ 03/02/08 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian_OS


	what happend to the Cowboys dude?

Oh you just had to go there didn't you Brian?

# 58 The Gamer @ 03/02/08 02:29 AM

Hate to be a pain, but Is Kosuke Fukudome's name available in the list of names when editing players? can you edit the name and see if the announcers still say the fake name? I know its a bit much, but I appreciate it.

# 59 Bucksin06 @ 03/02/08 02:31 AM

what does your first post have to do with my questions?

# 60 michiganfanatic720 @ 03/02/08 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Gamer


	Hate to be a pain, but Is Kosuke Fukudome's name available in the list of names when editing players? can you edit the name and see if the announcers still say the fake name? I know its a bit much, but I appreciate it.

This was a MAJOR problem in 2k7. If you edited a prospect and changed his name to his real name, the announcers would still say the fake one, even though you edited it! Made me very mad.

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