MLB 2K8 right analog pitching and throwing
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IGN has posted a piece detailing the new use of the right analog stick for pitching and throwing as a fielder. While the topic has been gone over in general through previews of the game here they are discussed a little more specifically. Included are some videos that demonstrate what it looks like when completed successfully vs unsuccessfully.
If they work as they’re supposed to I think both of these changes will add to the enjoyment of the game. Where I lose interest with the right stick is when it comes to hitting as I’ve never liked playing with the swing stick. Last year I almost immediately switched to classic hitting and anticipate doing the same this year.
At least now the media is starting to flow for 2K8. It has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride with highs (initial previews, trailer, latest screenshots) and lows (IGN videos and screenshots, full inning video, player/team ratings). These videos have some of the same issues that have caused worry previously with the framerate being a big one. Because of those things it is difficult to really know what to expect from the game. The demo continues to appear to be critical considering the new mechanics and the general level of skepticism in the community. Continue on to view the videos.
Good Throwing
Poor Throwing:
Good Pitching:
Poor Pitching:
February 7, 2008 at 5:37 am
this game is looking pretty good
February 7, 2008 at 9:41 am
Can’t wait to get this game.
February 7, 2008 at 10:57 am
Any news on the demo?
February 7, 2008 at 11:58 am
glad this game is looking better than its initial screens, i may have jumped the gun on my opinions, but hey that’s what blogs are for!
February 7, 2008 at 3:27 pm
demo looking to come out on the 14th of febuary
February 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm
[quote comment="12275"]Any news on the demo?[/quote]
on the OS boards, there is a guy who used to work for 2k (he’s posted on there for a long time but recently quit, and YES its confirmed that hes worked there) but he said he would anticipate the demo next week or maybe the later. he said, which i’ll def agree with, they’re more focused on finishing and trying to fixing the actual game before fixating on a demo. once we’ve heard its gone gold. expect a demo immediately after.
[quote]These videos have some of the same issues that have caused worry previously with the framerate being a big one. Because of those things it is difficult to really know what to expect from the game.[/quote]
Pasta you may already know, b/c i know you head over to the OS boards occasionally.. but KushGamer (from my post above as he’s known at the OS boards) but he said that he can say for sure that the game runs smoother than that and it’s probably just either because 1) the demo disk is a little old or 2) when the have to compress the video size to post it, it makes it jumpy a bit
hope that makes some people feel better
February 7, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Well considering the video is @ 30 fps and the game will supposedly be 60fps, this may explain the jumpiness…
February 7, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Melky and A-Rod’s Batting stances are Horrible….. eww Looking foward to get the ShOW..
February 8, 2008 at 8:27 pm
hey pasta im new here but i here you may have info on the demo release.
please if you do spill the beans
February 8, 2008 at 11:49 pm
like i said, looking to appear on the 14th, rumor has it, and game to realease on feb. 26th
February 9, 2008 at 3:41 pm
[quote comment="12531"]like i said, looking to appear on the 14th, rumor has it, and game to realease on feb. 26th[/quote]
where do you get this info from? i’ve seen far too many people just pull dates out of their butts.
February 15, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Let’s just hope they’ve improved their website. It was RIDDLED with bugs last year.