Archive for the ‘MLB 2K’ Category
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The Latest on the MLB Demos
One topic I'm getting a lot of questions about pertains to the demos for MLB 10: The Show and MLB 2K10. Unfortunately neither company has communicated a confirmed date for release yet. Here is the latest that I have been able to gather on both. There is a strong likelihood that the MLB 10: The Show demo will be out tomorrow. Sony has not confirmed all the content for the PSN update as they usually announce the entire lineup the day of and I have been unable to get a statement confirming one...
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The Show and 2K10 Soundtracks
Both SCEA and 2K Sports have released their respective soundtrack listings for MLB 10: The Show and MLB 2K10. I've always found myself enjoying the songs included on baseball games more than any others. They seem to be able to fit the spring/summer mood and are usually more upbeat than those included in other games. Continue on check out the tracks and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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MLB 2K10 Team Ratings
While everyone waits for the first gameplay videos to arrive for MLB 2K10, Game Informer has been posting a running blog detailing the experience with the game in My Player and Franchise. Just added to the blog earlier today are the overall ratings for every team with the default rosters. Keep in mind that these team ratings are likely reflections of rosters as of January 15th which is when the roster cut-off generally takes place for MLB games. Updated rosters could alter the team ratings ...
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Which MLB Game Will You Pick Up?
With just over two weeks until release of MLB 10: The Show and MLB 2K10 a great deal is known about the two games but there remains additional promotion to come before then. The Show has gameplay videos out which have been well received while everyone is still waiting on some from 2K10. Both games still have their demos to release as well. Continue on for a quick recap on the status of the games at the moment. Vote in the poll regarding which game you are planning to purchase and leave your...
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MLB 2K10 Piling On Purchase Incentives
While it may be viewed as an act of desperation with 2K Sports expecting to lose $30-40 million from their baseball gaming division in 2010 they are pulling out all the stops to try and push sales of MLB 2K10. Not only did they announce the $1 million prize for throwing the first perfect game but they are also offering multiple pre-order incentives. Those who pre-order MLB 2K10 from Gamestop will receive a free Fathead Jr. (MSRP $40) and a coupon for $5 off the purchase of a hat from Lids. ...
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MLB 2K10 Adding Check Swings With Patch
There has been a high level of discontent towards MLB 2K10 based on the information that check swings had been removed from the game. After all 2K10 is being promoted with the focus on the pitcher vs hitter battle and lacking check swings, a staple of baseball video games and a critical element of every MLB at bat, is a serious knock on credibility. Today 2K Sports announced that check swings will be added into the game in an upcoming patch. Unfortunately it was not specified whether it wil...
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MLB Today in MLB 2K10
While the well received NBA Today feature from NBA 2K10 has been known to have made its to MLB 2K10 as MLB Today there wasn't much in the way of detail on how it would be integrated. Now 2K Sports has released a blog that lays out the feature which can be read in full here. Though it is relatively brief the blog describes ways that MLB Today drives the commentary and statistical presentation in the game. Now that your game and your league are synched up, the door is thrown open for dynamic co...
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2K Awarding $1 Million for Perfect Game
Today 2K Sports announced a contest that will award the first person to throw a perfect game in MLB 2K10 with $1 million. Gamers on the 360 and PS3 will be eligible by choosing a match-up from MLB Today mode and selecting to participate in the "MLB 2K10 Contest" which will default to all the official gameplay settings and rules. Rather than have the results report to the server and go off that, the requirement will be to record the entire game with a camera or capture device and then mail i...
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