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MLB Front Office Manager: Worth Keeping an Eye On

11:25 AM - December 18, 2008 by RaychelSnr

With the glow of the Phillies World Series victory now subsiding, MLB fans are now settling into the Hot Stove season. It is a cherished, time-honored period when baseball aficionados attempt to cast aside the chill of winter to lament the faults of the season that has passed and the promise of the season to come.

It is a time when fans attempt to play GM, via conjuring up possible trades, while also targeting and analyzing possible free-agent acquisitions. But if you are not satisfied with mere discussion, there will soon be a way to turn those theoretical trades and signings into more of a reality. Enter MLB Front Office Manager, a baseball simulation game where you, the user, takes up the mantle of GM with the goal of winning the World Series.

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Game: MLB Front Office ManagerReader Score: 4.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 1 vaughn99 @ 12/18/08 12:19 PM

I've said before, but I'm stoked for this. I often find myself keeping 2 franchise saves in baseball video games (2K, MVP *sniff*, etc) -- the first one I try to play as many games as possible, the other I almost exclusively sim.

As for presentation -- I'd be satisfied with only "highlights" 3D and looking decent with basic 2D for the rest of the game. I'm sure 2K will figure out a way to ugly it up though.

Hopefully there'll be "edit player" function for MiLB players -- and even more better (yeah, I said it), someone on here does all the work to rename them!!!

Go OS.com!

# 2 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/18/08 12:29 PM

As I mentioned in my hype score. I am very interested in a more interactive on-field GM game. My only concern is 2K. If they can deliver a relatively bug free product compared to their other sports titles as of late this gen, then it is very promising.

# 3 ronnyballgame @ 12/18/08 01:41 PM

It looks very interesting and promising, I will definitely be checking it out, since I am already fixing for some serious MLB!

# 4 Pielet @ 12/18/08 03:03 PM

if this sounds at all interesting to you try:
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/

It is simply the best baseball gm simulator on the market these days. Imagine the above, but with historical play, full minor league support and players, complete customization with respect to all leagues, etc.

# 5 asu666 @ 12/18/08 03:14 PM

I've got my copy preordered. $40 is a decent gamble on a new console baseball experience. MLB 09 will probably own my soul too much to spend a lot of time on this one though.

# 6 Double Deuce @ 12/18/08 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wsu_gb23


	2K shoulda put all of their effort in MLB 2K9. They're gonna need a huge effort to compete...

As has been said in numerous other threads, the games are being developed by two completely different developers. This game does not affect 2K9 in any way.

This game has me more excited than any game in a really long time. I hope it doesn't disappoint.

# 7 Spectre @ 12/18/08 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Deuce


	As has been said in numerous other threads, the games are being developed by two completely different developers. This game does not affect 2K9 in any way. This game has me more excited than any game in a really long time. I hope it doesn't disappoint.

Exactly- this is probably the 50th person that has made this bogus argument about 2K having to "focus" on 2K9. I've given up on correcting people who make that argument. Blue Castle did a great job with the Bigs and I'm anticipating good stuff. I'm a manage-only player almost strictly, so this is pretty exciting.

# 8 HechticSooner @ 12/19/08 01:28 AM

I must admit that I hope that this goes off really well. I know that I will probably have to be happy with OOTP 9 cause I have very little faith in 2K anymore. I love OOTP 9 don't get me wrong but I wish I could have a 3D game engine to go with it. I hope that they do a game that will also allow for us to not see the ratings. I want to be real about things and just see stats. Last time I checked GMs do see a 89/100 on a guys player card when deciding if he comes up from the minors.

# 9 LL-Cool-P @ 12/19/08 08:57 AM

I must have been asleep for several weeks/months because I completely missed any info about this game.

Good to see a new addition to console baseball gaming.

Could be a great game, if 2K gets it right.

# 10 Ruffy @ 12/19/08 11:16 AM

Good article...its an interesting concept but like some of you I've been playing in leagues likes this on the PC for about 12 years now.

Diamond Mind Baseball, ESPN uses it to predict the season every year and Rob Neyer is a pretty big fan of it as well.

On the console I'm not sure im into it....although some features sound fun. Online 30 team fantasy draft for sure would be great with a solid base of OSers.

This one is still on my radar but I'm thinking in the end I'd rather have MLB the Show '09.

# 11 Eski33 @ 12/20/08 09:53 AM

I wish a company would make a game like Statis-Pro Baseball by Accolade, which released on the Commodore 64. That game had limited visuals but the stats were ludicrous.

What I look for from a game like this is to be able to have accurate stat tracking and to complete a game within 15-20 minutes.

# 12 zukes @ 12/20/08 05:00 PM

I'll keep an eye on this but OOTP 9 still has me playing all ther time. I'm sure if this game compares at all to OOTP in realism then the fact that you can watch the games will still some gamers, but I'm not holding my breath.

# 13 zukes @ 12/20/08 05:00 PM

wow, I should review my posts before I submit.

# 14 agte @ 12/20/08 07:47 PM

this certainly looks interesting to me....might check it out when it's released

# 15 LL-Cool-P @ 12/21/08 10:07 AM

Worth a look no doubt.

# 16 clevelandsfinest @ 12/21/08 05:14 PM

The game looks nice, but if they have nice cutscenes and interaction with the GMs and owners/coaches, then that'll be neat.

# 17 BFawlty @ 12/23/08 10:55 AM

As somebody else said, I must have been asleep because this just came at me out of the blue! Will definately be keeping an eye on this one.

BF

# 18 BoKnowsBest @ 12/27/08 11:36 AM

anyone gonna get this for pc?

im definetly interested in this since im more of a HC/GM sports gamer than a madden type of player. all thats missing now is an NBA HC

# 19 BFawlty @ 12/27/08 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoKnowsBest


	anyone gonna get this for pc? im definetly interested in this since im more of a HC/GM sports gamer than a madden type of player. all thats missing now is an NBA HC

PC here, just wish they would bring it to the PSP.

BF

# 20 trancejeremy @ 12/29/08 04:32 AM

I wish I knew more about the on the field mode. I miss having a manage only on the field baseball game.

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