03:31 PM - January 18, 2012 by Steve_OS
ESPN The Gamer has posted their MLB 2K12 preview.
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MLB 2K12 News Post
03:31 PM - January 18, 2012 by Steve_OSESPN The Gamer has posted their MLB 2K12 preview.
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# 1
bigfnjoe96 @ 01/18/12 03:42 PM
Redone physics & hit variety FTW..
" Another big improvement being made to the game is the variety of hit animations. Last year, you had way too many soft liners, as hit distribution was more of a roll of the dice than based on actual physics. This year, you're finally going to see a more physics-based result based on the type of swing you're making and the location of the pitch. And in the few innings I was able to play, I saw everything from lasers being shot off the wall to a better variety of grounders spitting out into the infield, giving the game a much more realistic look and feel than what was presented last year. "
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" Another big improvement being made to the game is the variety of hit animations. Last year, you had way too many soft liners, as hit distribution was more of a roll of the dice than based on actual physics. This year, you're finally going to see a more physics-based result based on the type of swing you're making and the location of the pitch. And in the few innings I was able to play, I saw everything from lasers being shot off the wall to a better variety of grounders spitting out into the infield, giving the game a much more realistic look and feel than what was presented last year. "
Sent from Awesome Phone
Looks like two solid baseball games this year. Maybe I'll get The Show just for Vita and this for PS3. Or maybe I'll get both this year like I did in 2010. Time will tell...
# 3
SoxFan01605 @ 01/18/12 04:00 PM
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Jokes aside, I like what I've read. I'm glad they are focusing on tuning, fixes, core AI and small details. The question, of course, is how well it will be executed, but only time can tell on that. The point is they are addressing key concerns.
This should also serve as a good news to all the "they don't care" or "they don't listen" posts people make over and over:
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I like the part about NOT preloading your throw. I hate getting stuck in an animation in the other game.
# 5
Flaxseed Oil @ 01/18/12 04:15 PM
They fixed the scoreboards...look in the background of the David Price image..you can see Granderson's big mug on the jumbotron.
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Great news so far.....and 80 more hours of commentary is pretty impressive too.
# 7
hitstreak13 @ 01/18/12 04:55 PM
Man, this is fantastic news. Hell, I was even excited when they mentioned over 80 hours of new dialogue. I'm telling you, if the pitching and fielding system work properly and franchise mode is tuned up, this can be one hell of a game. However, like someone mentioned, time will tell. Either way, great job 2k!
I really like the comment about hit variety. To me, that is one of the most important things in a baseball game. My only hesitation is that I recall a 2K developer saying the same thing a few years ago. I think it was 2K7 vs. 2K8....where 2K7 hits were basically "Random" while 2K8 was physics based.
Looking forward to it though.
Looking forward to it though.
# 10
DickDalewood @ 01/18/12 05:36 PM
Love the that entire screen is finally used in the scoreboards, find it almost hard to believe they've added so much more commentary to an already great presentation package, and I really like the cloudy sky pic... 2K has always had great skies.
With getting the Show on PS3 and Vita, I could still be tempted to pick this up if they are truly turning things around. More options never hurts
With getting the Show on PS3 and Vita, I could still be tempted to pick this up if they are truly turning things around. More options never hurts
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Hit variety was improved last year but I didn't like how closed the hitting system was. It forced you to go the opposite way on every pitch on the outer half. Unless it's on the black most players can pull a pitch that's outside a little. Most HRs are pulled in baseball but 2K's system put the emphasis on opposite field HRs which bugged me after awhile.
In the end talk is cheap. The demo will be huge for me.
In the end talk is cheap. The demo will be huge for me.
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# 14
cardswin2006 @ 01/18/12 07:00 PM
I loved the 2K11 gameplay, so this sounds like it's just making it sweeter. That's great, but what I really want to hear is how they've fixed all the little bugs in the game--especially in Franchise mode. Check swings, fatigue, DL functionality, lack of top tier FAs, etc. have all been issues the last two years.
Hell, they could put out 2K11 (with roster updates, of course) with all those little things fixed and have a darn near perfect game.
Hell, they could put out 2K11 (with roster updates, of course) with all those little things fixed and have a darn near perfect game.
liked what I read, only negative I took from all that is graphics still look outdated assuming those are 2K12 graphics. But even reading this its wait and see, gotta get my hands on the game first.
love the yankee stadium scoreboard display, doesnt have that generic black border!
maybe all of em got work.
wait, over 80 hours of added commentary!!!?????????!!
even more focus on the pitcher/batter battle [which is huge in a video baseball game].
giddyup boys~
maybe all of em got work.
wait, over 80 hours of added commentary!!!?????????!!
even more focus on the pitcher/batter battle [which is huge in a video baseball game].
giddyup boys~
# 18
The Bimmer @ 01/18/12 08:42 PM
Nice preview. 80 more hours of commentary, wow thats cool. I like the fact that we will have to plan our strategy based on even more information when pitching this year. Last year was the first time I played this series and the pitching was really cool, so these are the things I want to hear. Its gonna be tough going back across the street if you catch my drift.
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