05:25 AM - March 1, 2011 by Rdogg1026
The MLB 2K11 demo is available now. Add it to your download queue right here.
Please play a few games and post your impressions here.
*UPDATE: PS3 demo is available now.
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MLB 2K11 News Post
05:25 AM - March 1, 2011 by Rdogg1026The MLB 2K11 demo is available now. Add it to your download queue right here.
Please play a few games and post your impressions here.
*UPDATE: PS3 demo is available now.
Major League Baseball 2K11 Videos
Member Comments
# 421
bigfnjoe96 @ 03/03/11 07:58 AM
C there's doesn't seem to be an auto fielding option, like 2k8 had.
Rudy I'm hoping once we move sliders, they stay in that difficulty & don't automatically become CUSTOM, this has bothered me for a long time.
If they've fixed this, I will be ecstatic
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Rudy I'm hoping once we move sliders, they stay in that difficulty & don't automatically become CUSTOM, this has bothered me for a long time.
If they've fixed this, I will be ecstatic
Sent from my Awesome Phone via tapatalk
# 422
Mercury112491 @ 03/03/11 08:56 AM
ok just some update thoughts
-I think the stealing has finally been perfected in this game. Stole 3 bases over several games with Torres. On one steal the catcher launched the ball into CF and I picked up third as well. The tag animations plus the slow down at second base are all phenomenal.
-Some people have said they're not digging it but I'm absolutely in love with the hitting in this game. I'm not sure what it is about it but it's so much fun. Haven't had this much fun hitting since MVP
-Pitching is just as fun. Love how I have max and nail a gesture and the ball location is still off(sometimes a lot). Feels great and it's a blast to play.
-The outfield play is great. Love the new circle within a circle. Wish I could figure out how to line up for a throw home though.
-This is my only complaint so far. The infield fielding while much better is still off. I still see really wacky throws and odd animations. After playing a bunch I feel like the reason is because things move too fast in the infield. The ball is on you too quickly. I may be wrong but that's what it feels like. Haven't looked but maybe slowing down the meter might help in the final build.
Overall, this game is the most FUN i've had in awhile. Still looking to see an injury though
-I think the stealing has finally been perfected in this game. Stole 3 bases over several games with Torres. On one steal the catcher launched the ball into CF and I picked up third as well. The tag animations plus the slow down at second base are all phenomenal.
-Some people have said they're not digging it but I'm absolutely in love with the hitting in this game. I'm not sure what it is about it but it's so much fun. Haven't had this much fun hitting since MVP
-Pitching is just as fun. Love how I have max and nail a gesture and the ball location is still off(sometimes a lot). Feels great and it's a blast to play.
-The outfield play is great. Love the new circle within a circle. Wish I could figure out how to line up for a throw home though.
-This is my only complaint so far. The infield fielding while much better is still off. I still see really wacky throws and odd animations. After playing a bunch I feel like the reason is because things move too fast in the infield. The ball is on you too quickly. I may be wrong but that's what it feels like. Haven't looked but maybe slowing down the meter might help in the final build.
Overall, this game is the most FUN i've had in awhile. Still looking to see an injury though
# 423
bigfnjoe96 @ 03/03/11 09:13 AM
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Overall, I'm liking it a lot, from what I see. Couple of observations from watching a couple of videos of the demo:
Does the Rangers uniform look too dark, like it's cast entirely in a shadow, when Rangers are batting and viewing from pitchers' angle, even when Rangers are pitching.
The player models and uniforms look much better, however, in the demo than in the other videos they released (Phillies-Rockies, that Halladay video). They seem to have definition, a 3-D look to them in the demo, whereas in the other videos, they seem to look flatter, more 2-D. Or maybe I'm just hallucinating.
Does the Rangers uniform look too dark, like it's cast entirely in a shadow, when Rangers are batting and viewing from pitchers' angle, even when Rangers are pitching.
The player models and uniforms look much better, however, in the demo than in the other videos they released (Phillies-Rockies, that Halladay video). They seem to have definition, a 3-D look to them in the demo, whereas in the other videos, they seem to look flatter, more 2-D. Or maybe I'm just hallucinating.
Played both the 2k11 and The Show 11 demos. The Show will certainly be the one I pick up next Tuesday but it feels for the first time in a while that the 360 only owners can finally have a decent baseball game to play. I did experience the same frame rate issues many are describing but compared to where this franchise was 2-3 years ago it feels playable for a whole season. I am curious to see where 2k takes their My Player mode vs the Show's Road to the Show. Looks like The Show had some major revamps to the mode this year(thankfully) and I'm assuming 2k did the same.
I did notice some frame rate issues. Cruz hit a flyball into deep center, and right after the ball hit his back, the game stop for about a second - almost felt like it was deciding how far the ball should go. Hopefully it won't be as bad in the retail version.
# 429
SynShadowzz @ 03/03/11 11:31 AM
Played one game so far - really enjoyed it. Will definitely be picking up one day 1.
Can't get over the feeling you get when you know you get a hold of a pitch. Not since MVP 2003-2005 have I felt that through a controller, when the timing is just right. Great job 2K.
Haven't experienced the homerun-out bug yet (knock on wood) but I don't doubt its existence since so many have seen it. What I will challenge people on is the apparent over-agressiveness of the A.I. batters. Not sure where this is coming from as I've had no issues with that. In 9 games I've struck out quite a few batters looking.
I will say this, playing the demo, its pretty evident there will still be a need for some heavy slider tweaks. However, it feels like there is enough of a foundation in place that with the right sliders, you won't have to overlook anything glaring (like lack of errors last year) and that once we figure things out, this will play a great game of baseball. Already having a blast just on default Pro, despite kicking the computer's butt game after game.
Haven't experienced the homerun-out bug yet (knock on wood) but I don't doubt its existence since so many have seen it. What I will challenge people on is the apparent over-agressiveness of the A.I. batters. Not sure where this is coming from as I've had no issues with that. In 9 games I've struck out quite a few batters looking.
I will say this, playing the demo, its pretty evident there will still be a need for some heavy slider tweaks. However, it feels like there is enough of a foundation in place that with the right sliders, you won't have to overlook anything glaring (like lack of errors last year) and that once we figure things out, this will play a great game of baseball. Already having a blast just on default Pro, despite kicking the computer's butt game after game.
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I was thnking about the framerate hitch on some of the popups (mostly on fouls), and I'm thnking it's probably not going to be in the full game because 1.) it wasn't in the gameplay video that Ronnie made 2.) Chase didn't notice it when he previewed the game 3.) No one else who previewed the game noticed it (Destructoid, Kotaku, etc.)........so the demo must just be an early, less optimized build (no surprise there considering that's what demos usually are).
# 433
DirtyJerz32 @ 03/03/11 01:25 PM
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Not sure if this has been mentioned but some of the framerate issues could be blamed on the swing and pitch analyzer cut scenes. I notice lots of framerate issues whenever those pop up. I think this was the case last year and i turned it off in the full version. Hopefully this will be ironed out in the full version.
Played about 10 more games on the ps3 demo and have to come back on my initial opinion a bit.
For comparison sake i played 2 games on mlb2k10 as well, both of course Rangers @ Giants, daytime.
Must say some things are better, for example the graphics.
At first i did not notice this, but the graphics on the ps3 are much smoother this year. Yes there are still jaggies on the shadow.
However, the uniforms and other stuff look much much smoother this year.
Gloves also look better, though still not current gen.
All in all much better. I do hope this is also the case with night games, which were very very ugly on the ps3 last year.
There's more animations to be seen. Catcher is looking much better this year. I noticed some nice dives as well. I have the feeling that the game auto dives for you as that happened to me a few times.
Pitching and batting have for me always been the strong points of this game. I loved both on 2k10. Pitching is much improved this year.
Fastballs are going more straight.
Borderline pitches are no longer 100% strike anymore which is very good.
Batting is still good. More hit variety. Playing the game right now and i just hit a groundrule double. Something i almost never noticed on 2k10.
With regard to the cameras, i don't like the default batting cam but i know it cvan be adjusted in the final game.
The cam after hitting....a mixed bag. It's ok i guess for balls hit low. I don't like it on fly balls. Some may say its realistic. I prefer to see the ball float, giving me more info on whether to advance my runners or not.
Hope this can be adjusted. High flyballs in the infield...it's nice to see they are finally there. Too bad you can't see a damn thing because of the new camera. Same with home runs, i like seeing the ball go out of the parc.
Replays/atmosphere.
They really missed the boat on that.
On a positive note, there's more views of players/pitchers after an out, which is good. But why o why, on every important hit do i have to watch the runner round the bases. Well, not rounding exactly, my 80 year old grandmother can round the bases better than this.
Really 2k, this could and should have been so much better. MVP05 had better replays than this.
Not that difficult to achieve i would think.
I know gameplay is more important, but some better presentation elements would have really added to the overall experience.
For example, home run celebrations, crowd noise.
Then there's a bug every once in a while. Experience the homerun bug 1 time.(ball being caught outside the park).
Today the cpu laid down a bunt. Catcher picked it up and kinda pushed it to first base. With push i mean it looked like he was playing basketball.
Look really crazy.
Something else that just happened...i was pitching and the count was 2-2, i threw another ball and heard the ref say 3-2 and then ball four, and the runner could take his base. Anybody else notice this?
I found that mlb2k10 was issued a little too hurried. I don't have that feeling anymore with 2k11, but i do feel they missed some things.
All in all i now feel better about the game.
Still think that the changes do not warrant a purchase.
For comparison sake i played 2 games on mlb2k10 as well, both of course Rangers @ Giants, daytime.
Must say some things are better, for example the graphics.
At first i did not notice this, but the graphics on the ps3 are much smoother this year. Yes there are still jaggies on the shadow.
However, the uniforms and other stuff look much much smoother this year.
Gloves also look better, though still not current gen.
All in all much better. I do hope this is also the case with night games, which were very very ugly on the ps3 last year.
There's more animations to be seen. Catcher is looking much better this year. I noticed some nice dives as well. I have the feeling that the game auto dives for you as that happened to me a few times.
Pitching and batting have for me always been the strong points of this game. I loved both on 2k10. Pitching is much improved this year.
Fastballs are going more straight.
Borderline pitches are no longer 100% strike anymore which is very good.
Batting is still good. More hit variety. Playing the game right now and i just hit a groundrule double. Something i almost never noticed on 2k10.
With regard to the cameras, i don't like the default batting cam but i know it cvan be adjusted in the final game.
The cam after hitting....a mixed bag. It's ok i guess for balls hit low. I don't like it on fly balls. Some may say its realistic. I prefer to see the ball float, giving me more info on whether to advance my runners or not.
Hope this can be adjusted. High flyballs in the infield...it's nice to see they are finally there. Too bad you can't see a damn thing because of the new camera. Same with home runs, i like seeing the ball go out of the parc.
Replays/atmosphere.
They really missed the boat on that.
On a positive note, there's more views of players/pitchers after an out, which is good. But why o why, on every important hit do i have to watch the runner round the bases. Well, not rounding exactly, my 80 year old grandmother can round the bases better than this.
Really 2k, this could and should have been so much better. MVP05 had better replays than this.
Not that difficult to achieve i would think.
I know gameplay is more important, but some better presentation elements would have really added to the overall experience.
For example, home run celebrations, crowd noise.
Then there's a bug every once in a while. Experience the homerun bug 1 time.(ball being caught outside the park).
Today the cpu laid down a bunt. Catcher picked it up and kinda pushed it to first base. With push i mean it looked like he was playing basketball.
Look really crazy.
Something else that just happened...i was pitching and the count was 2-2, i threw another ball and heard the ref say 3-2 and then ball four, and the runner could take his base. Anybody else notice this?
I found that mlb2k10 was issued a little too hurried. I don't have that feeling anymore with 2k11, but i do feel they missed some things.
All in all i now feel better about the game.
Still think that the changes do not warrant a purchase.
Played my first 4 games last night on my 360. I have never had so much just.... fun playing a baseball game. Everything felt natural to me and everything stayed fresh and fun. Yeah, there are gripes and areas where there isn't polish. But I just had fun and wanted to keep going and going. I don't know why, but the game just really clicks with me. I don't know if I'm too casual or what and I don't really care. What I do know is that I like the game a lot and am picking up on day 1.
Quick questions: Can I see (at least in the full version) a history of the pitches per at bat? I like how in that "other" game I can see how many pitches and where they all hit for the at bat. Also does this game have different options for base running? Any auto base running options?
Quick questions: Can I see (at least in the full version) a history of the pitches per at bat? I like how in that "other" game I can see how many pitches and where they all hit for the at bat. Also does this game have different options for base running? Any auto base running options?
One funny thing I noticed last night (PS3, BTW): Torrealba (sp?) is batting. He's got both batting gloves on.....and another sticking out of his back pocket! 
# 438
Hopeful Cubsfan @ 03/03/11 04:28 PM
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# 440
DirtyJerz32 @ 03/03/11 04:42 PM
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Sorry, I don't see the humor it that.
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