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Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: A's @ Mariners

04:07 AM - February 20, 2009 by PVarck31

Check out the new Major League Baseball 2K9 video, which features Griffey in a Mariners uniform.

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# 21 SwinginAs12 @ 02/20/09 10:33 AM

Id like to see a randy johnson vs jason giambi video thatd be legit.

# 22 Checmate101 @ 02/20/09 10:34 AM

Man, I love that video. On the lolipops to second, he was to close to zip it. From a person that plays second base in myself, if i'm that close, I throw them lolipop over there.

Great video..Would've love to see Griffey son smash one. Oh and that look just like Griffey

# 23 SwinginAs12 @ 02/20/09 10:39 AM

Griffey could never smash one off duke. Duke had 17 straight retired batters in that game, he was on a freaking roll.

# 24 coachpars @ 02/20/09 10:42 AM

Great Vid!! Now are we going to see posts saying that there were too many groundballs and not enough flyballs?

# 25 DaveDQ @ 02/20/09 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Qb


	Yeah, that's one animation I could do without -- the off-balance rushed throw for no reason only for it loop over to first... I said it before, but the game looks good, and I'm not just talking graphics/animations. From what we've seen it just seems to have a 'baseball feel' to it, but that could be wasted if the gameplay nuances like plate discipline, smart AI baserunning and lineup/bullpen management aren't there to support it. Not saying they won't be, but those are the things that would cause me to stop playing...

Those "lolipops" were in last year's game. On several occasions, I'd think it wouldn't make it to first on time but they did. I'm not crazy about hose either.

I agree though. The game looks to have greatly improved.

# 26 SwinginAs12 @ 02/20/09 10:47 AM

If you think these new animations and graphics are dope say aye!

# 27 SwinginAs12 @ 02/20/09 10:53 AM

Im happy that the players actually throw it around the horn instead of the shortstop doing a phantom throw to the second baseman and then it cuts to the batter.

# 28 Blzer @ 02/20/09 11:01 AM

Ugh, Griffey's stance is still terrible. Has been the same since 2K7. Why on earth did they change it? 2K5 had the stance down perfect.

And is it just me, or does the CPU have trouble hitting breaking balls?

# 29 coachpars @ 02/20/09 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Ugh, Griffey's stance is still terrible. Has been the same since 2K7. Why on earth did they change it? 2K5 had the stance down perfect. And is it just me, or does the CPU have trouble hitting breaking balls?

who doesnt?A lot of players have trouble with down breaking curves. The ones that hang get mashed. those were good pitches. Can we see a bigger sample before we speculate now that the comp cant hit breaking stuff?

# 30 Blzer @ 02/20/09 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by coachpars


	who doesnt?A lot of players have trouble with down breaking curves. The ones that hang get mashed. those were good pitches. Can we see a bigger sample before we speculate now that the comp cant hit breaking stuff?

I just mean that they're falling apart on every swing. Maybe it's even because the pitch speed in general is so slow that they're having trouble, so if we raise it they may not. I really don't know.

Right now I'm more disappointed in Griffey's stance. This is possibly his last year and they didn't bother getting it back to how it was a few years ago.

# 31 coachpars @ 02/20/09 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	I just mean that they're falling apart on every swing. Maybe it's even because the pitch speed in general is so slow that they're having trouble, so if we raise it they may not. I really don't know. Right now I'm more disappointed in Griffey's stance. This is possibly his last year and they didn't bother getting it back to how it was a few years ago.

Yea Griff looked a little funky. Could be the camera angle maybe?? whats with #17?? I know he is half the player he was when he had #24 so maybe he is going to wear 17....l

# 32 tattood4life @ 02/20/09 11:19 AM

I have to say....the side angle...thats sick...totally see that breaking ball fall. And when the crowd starts chanting Griffey....Griffey....I was so wanting him to smash one over the wall!

# 33 Blzer @ 02/20/09 11:21 AM

No, it's the batting stance. Again, it's been the same since 2K7. If you played 2K5 for Xbox (I can't quote on 2K6 because I never played with him), you'd know what I'm talking about. In fact, his stance (plus capturing GAB pretty well) were two big reasons I chose the Reds for a franchise. The other reason was because 2K5 had some bug where west coast stadiums couldn't be played at night during franchise. That was a weird one.

Anyway, I'm trying to find a video of 2K5 that shows what I'm talking about. It looked flippin' great. Granted, the stride and swing were ugly as most of 2K5's animations were, but the stance was damn sexy like it is in real life. It just makes me wonder why they ever decided to change it is all.

# 34 coachpars @ 02/20/09 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	No, it's the batting stance. Again, it's been the same since 2K7. If you played 2K5 for Xbox (I can't quote on 2K6 because I never played with him), you'd know what I'm talking about. In fact, his stance (plus capturing GAB pretty well) were two big reasons I chose the Reds for a franchise. The other reason was because 2K5 had some bug where west coast stadiums couldn't be played at night during franchise. That was a weird one. Anyway, I'm trying to find a video of 2K5 that shows what I'm talking about. It looked flippin' great. Granted, the stride and swing were ugly as most of 2K5's animations were, but the stance was damn sexy like it is in real life. It just makes me wonder why they ever decided to change it is all.

remember Cliff Floyds stance from MVP?? Now that was a sweet stance.. If I remember correctly the lefty glitch didnt allow for me to really enjoy that swing

# 35 bodhiball @ 02/20/09 12:02 PM

is 2k not contractually allowed to update the player photos? I see guys who have been on 2-3 teams since their last picture was changed in the game.

# 36 Trevytrev11 @ 02/20/09 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bodhiball


	is 2k not contractually allowed to update the player photos? I see guys who have been on 2-3 teams since their last picture was changed in the game.

I know and this is probably one of the more minor issues (has no impact on gameplay), but it's just such an eye sore to see Rich Harden throwing for the Cubs with an A's hat on.

If a move was made right after they locked up rosters, I could see it, but moves made during the cut off date that aren't reflected is inexcusable IMO. It just looks sloppy. I wonder if K-Rod, Texiera, Sabathia will get a little favoritism and get their new duds.

Also, maybe this is one of the last things they do when they fine tune their final rosters, so maybe there is hope in the final version these will be fixed.

# 37 deucepoppi17 @ 02/20/09 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevytrev11


	I know and this is probably one of the more minor issues (has no impact on gameplay), but it's just such an eye sore to see Rich Harden throwing for the Cubs with an A's hat on. If a move was made right after they locked up rosters, I could see it, but moves made during the cut off date that aren't reflected is inexcusable IMO. It just looks sloppy. I wonder if K-Rod, Texiera, Sabathia will get a little favoritism and get their new duds. Also, maybe this is one of the last things they do when they fine tune their final rosters, so maybe there is hope in the final version these will be fixed.

The CC video I saw shows him with the Indians hat on.....i wonder if they have updated them for release.

# 38 abravo83 @ 02/20/09 04:04 PM

Those portraits are usually taken during spring training so they're only going to be updated once a year. Now it would be nice if VC could just digitally alter them the way ESPN does when a player changes teams.

# 39 jerm21 @ 02/20/09 06:02 PM

Great video..
Question..why were the fans cheering when the first batter grounded out, after he threw to first

# 40 SoxFan01605 @ 02/20/09 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abravo83


	Those portraits are usually taken during spring training so they're only going to be updated once a year. Now it would be nice if VC could just digitally alter them the way ESPN does when a player changes teams.

lol...if only that were the case.

They're not even updated that much. Maybe it's improved in the final version this year...who knows.

To be honest, this doesn't bother me at all as I could care less about player pics (as long as they're there). I could see why it would bug others though.

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