Archive for the ‘MLB 2K’ Category
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Padrecast: MLB 2K9 Feature List
In the latest Padrecast I'm again joined by Chase Becotte from Operation Sports to discuss the feature list revealed a few days ago for MLB 2K9. It runs longer than we had anticipated (52:27) which can likely be attributed to the numerous severe problems with the game last year giving us plenty to talk about. The features that are now known appear to be an attempt to clean up those technical and design issues and make the game more accessible. To listen in you can either download the file...
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MLB 2K9 Features List
I've gotten my hands on the features list for MLB 2K9. This represents the first real info for the game which is set to be in stores on March 3rd. As expected it appears that they've attempted to simplify several aspects of the game. The trading card system looks to have been improved and more has been done to add to the authenticity of the experience. Providing the basics such as a smooth framerate and solid online performance are a necessity for this year, but other than those things is...
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Should MLB 2K9 Keep The Trading Cards?
Much has been made as to what changes are needed for MLB 2K9 to improve on last years disappointing effort. While we still have no details on what 2K has in store this year, NHL 2K9 probably provides the blueprint of what to expect considering the similar circumstances. Hopefully we will get more insight into MLB 2K9 in early-mid January, though because of the release of MLB Front Office Manager the bulk of the promotion may not come until February. What I was wondering about right now th...
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MLB 2K9 To Have Revamped Pitching System
When Tim Lincecum was announced as the cover athlete for MLB 2K9 no details on what to expect from the game were provided. Up to now all that has been known is the cover athlete and about the move to Visual Concepts. Jon Robinson with ESPN has an interview with Lincecum that also includes mention of how 2K9 is aiming to simplify the pitching controls. Last year, MLB 2K8 confused gamers with a pitching system casual fans saw as overly complex. MLB 2K9 changes all that as the developers of th...
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09 Baseball Titles Need to Improve Online Play
As I covered extensively last year neither MLB 2K8 nor MLB 08: The Show provided a sufficient online experience. 2K8 was arguably the worst online sports title ever while The Show was very inconsistent in its own right. My full online report on both games can be found here along with an update a week later here. While it was the performance that primarily dragged them down last year both titles also lacked some basic options that would've been beneficial. SCEA does deserve credit for the ...
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MLB 2K9 Cover Goes to Tim Lincecum
Only hours after posting up the top candidates for the baseball game covers 2K Sports revealed their selection and cover art. It is Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants. With an 18-5 record and 2.62 ERA he was dominant on a poor team. He was selected to the All-Star team and was likely to be the starter but missed the game due to an illness. Earlier today he was announced as the NL Cy Young Award winner. I left Lincecum out of my preview thinking he wasn't recognizable enough, especia...
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MLB Cover Candidates for 09
Last year the cover athletes for the baseball titles were announced by 2K Sports and SCEA in early December. In all likelihood the decisions on who will make the covers of MLB 2K9 and MLB 09: The Show have already been made and if not then the process is currently nearing finalization. The players who will receive the covers will likely be revealed next month. So lets take a look at who the most likely candidates are. Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments on who you would most ...
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MLB 2K series joins NHL 2K in studio move
The writing was on the wall and 1UP has confirmed that the MLB 2K series will be developed out of the Visual Concepts studio after the closing of 2K LA/Kush. Recently it was announced that the NHL 2K series would be moving to Visual Concepts, though at the time the reasoning behind the move wasn't clear. While the departure of Ben Brinkman is a disappointment, a fresh start could be the best way to go for a series that has had major issues over the last few years. It isn't known yet whether...
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