MLB 2K12 News Post

MLB 2K12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

06:46 AM - February 28, 2012 by Steve_OS

The MLB 2K12 demo is available now. Play a few games and post your impressions here.

Read the full press release below.

2K Sports Announces Major League Baseball 2K12 Demo
Now Available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network

Features Texas Rangers against St. Louis Cardinals in
rematch of 2011 World Series

New York, NY – February 28, 2012 – 2K Sports today announced that a free demo of Major League Baseball® 2K12 is now available on the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

The demo allows players to relive 2011’s thrilling, back-and-forth World Series and play three innings as the Texas Rangers or St. Louis Cardinals. In addition, it showcases many of MLB 2K12’s improved features, including the dynamic tendencies system that adjusts pitcher and batter ratings as the game unfolds; a revamped throwing system; and a new hit distribution system with more varied and realistic hit types.

This year’s edition of MLB 2K will allow players to experience the authenticity and excitement of a real baseball game, and also a chance to win $1,000,000. The Perfect Game Challenge returns for the third consecutive year with MLB 2K12, and is bigger than ever. The new format will utilize a dynamic leaderboard that ranks the top eight perfect games thrown. At the end of the competition, the top eight competitors will face each other in a live $1 million tournament.

MLB 2K12 is rated E for everyone by the ESRB and will be available March 6, 2012 for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3, Wii™ system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and Windows PC.

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# 221 DJ @ 03/06/12 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mkharsh33


	I've played the demo a LOT... My observations (this and $5 will get you a gallon of gas). It's a tightened up version of 2K11, which is a good thing. Bat/ball physics are very, very good. Love the way the ball now "bounces" whether in the infield or how it rolls in the outfield grass. Little things are now showing up, such as looking a runner back to base before throwing. I like the new graphics that are added for letting you see your pitcher-to-batter zones. It's really everything we would want 2K11 to have become, with a nicer presentation. But with that said, what we do not know are the IMPORTANT issues of 2K11 - the frame rate problem that was just terrible in later innings, especially for you NY Mets fans. We only get 3 innings, so we don't know what the later innings hold. I'm hoping the hitch in the throwing motions gets fixed before the retail version comes out, and that the idea of watching your pitcher climb up the mound (unable to bypass this animation) gets fixed - this will get REALLY old after many games. We have no idea what to expect with regard to franchise play - the disabled list glitch was an issue. I wish I had more than 3 innings to play the demo... I am very hopeful, yet also skeptical. I am back playing 2K11 a lot - (mostly play now games). I'm asking myself it's REALLY worth the money to buy a tightened up version of this game. I think it is, but the things I don't know about this game kinda scare me. I also get a bit bothered when I read a review of this game where the person providing it gives an observation(s) with only an hour or so of actually playing it, and diving in deeper to the various aspects of the game. So I feel like I am making a blind purchase at this point, so I may wait and see what you guys say before I spend the money.

Pretty much sums up my feelings as well, Mike. I am holding off on a purchase until I hear some impressions on Franchise Mode.

# 222 dererstesoldat @ 03/06/12 06:45 AM

Just got done with an 11 inning scoreless showdown, much more than I bargained for when I started at a little before 4 in the morning here on the east coast

Minus the not being able to put in a relief pitcher or pinch hitters/runners (Wainwright is a beast btw, only 4 hits in 11 innings with over 120 pitches!), that was one of the most phenomenal games of baseball I have ever played. The pitcher vs. batter duels were incredible as expected, but there was such variety in the way the ball came off the bat, fielding scenarios, etc. Getting to play all nine innings and then some showed a more true sense of what a real game will play like this year, and all signs are looking great!

Everything ran smooth the whole game, and i got so immersed in it I had to remind myself where I was after I hit the walk off single. Anyone who is on the fence based on gameplay rest assured, this year plays like a beauty all nine innings, it really felt just right to me (all that was missing was some killer commentary). Also the lighting was pretty amazing, especially when the lights were first coming on and the evening turned into night. Going into the 11th it was fairly dark and it looked really nice with the lights and all. Anyways, definitely sold me, it just felt like such a solid package when it all came together for a whole game and not just a 3-inning sample.

Final box score below
Texas 0 4 0
St. Louis 1 10 1

TL;DR - Played a tie into the 11th, definitely feels like a more solid game this year after experiencing what a full game feels like. Smooth gameplay throughout and sucks you right in. Also great lighting.

Edit: @tinpanalley - I definitely thought I noticed the buildings outside the stadium lighting up too, so you are not crazy...or we both are. Either way, I'm looking forward to going out and getting this in a few short hours!

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