MLB games to begin their ad push

by pastapadre
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

Ads for MLB 2K8 and MLB 08: The Show will begin airing this Friday. Adweek has a look at what they’ll be focusing on and the goals behind them. There are also giveaways for each game that are detailed. You can read the full article here.

2K8′s campain will go for making the sport (and subsequently the game) seem energetic and exciting. A Jose Reyes bobblehead will be available to those who pick up the game on release day through a mail-in rebate form.

“I wanna,” with narration by comedian and actor Dennis Leary, mixes clips of live baseball play with video game footage.

“Our previous campaigns were feature driven and about video game play footage. This one is about the love of the sport, the passion of baseball as well as great video game play.”

“Baseball is traditionally a little slower than hockey or basketball. The idea was to make it fun and energize it,”

The Show will concentrate on the Road to the Show mode through cover athlete Ryan Howard. As has been done in previous years a New Era hat will be given away. A card will be included in the PS3 version of the game that can be sent in for the team hat that is chosen.

“The theme of the spots is staying true to the game. Howard talks about being a kid and dreaming of being a Major League player while hitting rocks over the fence,”

For online, three different sets of banners show Howard, a baseball card creator that is part of the game and game play.

“We’re taking a very inside sports approach to the whole thing,” said Mack. It’s all stayed relatively true to the game as well as our athlete as far as talking about their past experiences in making it to the show,”

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xodg30

I have recently switched to the PS3, pretty much soley because of The Show- but in reading some of the limited info on 2k8 they sated that in franchise mode you could see the top 100 prospects as well as the list of player due for free agency in this years edition. I have never played the Show before, has this been an option before and if not is it an option in this years game. Seems like a key component to add depth to a franchise mode?
Eski

I bet Sony never thought that The Show could be a system seller? I think this speaks volumes about how important good sports games are to a console….
Eski

I bet Sony never thought that The Show could be a system seller? I think this speaks volumes about how important good sports games are to a console….
Eski

I bet Sony never thought that The Show could be a system seller? I think this speaks volumes about how important good sports games are to a console….
Bryan

Hey,

Thanks for the responses everyone. I’m definitely tempted to go out and buy a PS3 as soon as today. Not having a demo for 2k8 on 360 yet really sucks. I almost want to buy the PS3 just to play the demo of The Show (based off of all the hype its getting in the online communities). But I am forcing myself to wait. Seriously looking forward to the new content this weekend, Pasta. Once I get a better feel for how the full version plays I’ll base my PS3 purchase decision off of that.

About 2K8, I am really concerned about a few things. Vetsballin(sp)? posted footage of a full 9 inning game of 2K8 with the Rockies v. Red Sox, and I’m getting concerned about this latest installment.

-commentary sounds identical to last year and at times, not in-sync with the action on the field.

-a few weird glitches
A homerun goes into the upper deck of Fenway Park and then you see it fall behind the green monster (if that makes sense).

Home-run robbing issues MAY still be present-I hated in 2K7 how the comp could always rob you, but it was nearly impossible to rob the comp. And how many home run robbing catches do you see in a year of “real” baseball? A handful? Definitely not multiples in a single game.

Most of the runs scored in the game came off of home runs.

A weird glitch in the outfield where the CF and the LF are closing in on a fly and they run into eachother (with no collision animation) and the ball falls right in between them.

All-in-all the game just doesn’t seem fresh. Not to say its terrible, but it reminds me too much of last year. If I bought it, with the exception of the pitching mechanics (which look fantastic), I have a feeling that I wouldn’t notice much difference from 2K7. Maybe I’m just looking forward to a new baseball experience.

Here’s the link to that game. Apologies if it has been posted before…

http://www.vetzballin.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
Bryan

Hey,

Thanks for the responses everyone. I’m definitely tempted to go out and buy a PS3 as soon as today. Not having a demo for 2k8 on 360 yet really sucks. I almost want to buy the PS3 just to play the demo of The Show (based off of all the hype its getting in the online communities). But I am forcing myself to wait. Seriously looking forward to the new content this weekend, Pasta. Once I get a better feel for how the full version plays I’ll base my PS3 purchase decision off of that.

About 2K8, I am really concerned about a few things. Vetsballin(sp)? posted footage of a full 9 inning game of 2K8 with the Rockies v. Red Sox, and I’m getting concerned about this latest installment.

-commentary sounds identical to last year and at times, not in-sync with the action on the field.

-a few weird glitches
A homerun goes into the upper deck of Fenway Park and then you see it fall behind the green monster (if that makes sense).

Home-run robbing issues MAY still be present-I hated in 2K7 how the comp could always rob you, but it was nearly impossible to rob the comp. And how many home run robbing catches do you see in a year of “real” baseball? A handful? Definitely not multiples in a single game.

Most of the runs scored in the game came off of home runs.

A weird glitch in the outfield where the CF and the LF are closing in on a fly and they run into eachother (with no collision animation) and the ball falls right in between them.

All-in-all the game just doesn’t seem fresh. Not to say its terrible, but it reminds me too much of last year. If I bought it, with the exception of the pitching mechanics (which look fantastic), I have a feeling that I wouldn’t notice much difference from 2K7. Maybe I’m just looking forward to a new baseball experience.

Here’s the link to that game. Apologies if it has been posted before…

http://www.vetzballin.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
Bryan

Hey,

Thanks for the responses everyone. I’m definitely tempted to go out and buy a PS3 as soon as today. Not having a demo for 2k8 on 360 yet really sucks. I almost want to buy the PS3 just to play the demo of The Show (based off of all the hype its getting in the online communities). But I am forcing myself to wait. Seriously looking forward to the new content this weekend, Pasta. Once I get a better feel for how the full version plays I’ll base my PS3 purchase decision off of that.

About 2K8, I am really concerned about a few things. Vetsballin(sp)? posted footage of a full 9 inning game of 2K8 with the Rockies v. Red Sox, and I’m getting concerned about this latest installment.

-commentary sounds identical to last year and at times, not in-sync with the action on the field.

-a few weird glitches
A homerun goes into the upper deck of Fenway Park and then you see it fall behind the green monster (if that makes sense).

Home-run robbing issues MAY still be present-I hated in 2K7 how the comp could always rob you, but it was nearly impossible to rob the comp. And how many home run robbing catches do you see in a year of “real” baseball? A handful? Definitely not multiples in a single game.

Most of the runs scored in the game came off of home runs.

A weird glitch in the outfield where the CF and the LF are closing in on a fly and they run into eachother (with no collision animation) and the ball falls right in between them.

All-in-all the game just doesn’t seem fresh. Not to say its terrible, but it reminds me too much of last year. If I bought it, with the exception of the pitching mechanics (which look fantastic), I have a feeling that I wouldn’t notice much difference from 2K7. Maybe I’m just looking forward to a new baseball experience.

Here’s the link to that game. Apologies if it has been posted before…

http://www.vetzballin.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets
http://www.pastapadre.com metsfan55

wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets
pastapadre

[quote comment="14450"]wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets[/quote]

as soon as I have the game in hand (from what I’ve been told either today or tomorrow) I’ll get a post up and from there people can make requests for screenshots and videos. I won’t be able to guarantee I get to everyone’s but I’ll take from the pool of suggestions.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14450"]wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets[/quote]

as soon as I have the game in hand (from what I’ve been told either today or tomorrow) I’ll get a post up and from there people can make requests for screenshots and videos. I won’t be able to guarantee I get to everyone’s but I’ll take from the pool of suggestions.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14450"]wait so pasta u are getting the show today or tommarow iif so can u get some gameplay of them mets[/quote]

as soon as I have the game in hand (from what I’ve been told either today or tomorrow) I’ll get a post up and from there people can make requests for screenshots and videos. I won’t be able to guarantee I get to everyone’s but I’ll take from the pool of suggestions.
sportsfun823

Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.
sportsfun823

Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.
sportsfun823

Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14459"]Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.[/quote]

depends on the restrictions put on the gaming companies. It could be street dated for the 4th, in which case the stores that would sell it early could open themselves up to being fined. Since Amazon and Gamefly have both adjusted their dates to next week that could be the case.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14459"]Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.[/quote]

depends on the restrictions put on the gaming companies. It could be street dated for the 4th, in which case the stores that would sell it early could open themselves up to being fined. Since Amazon and Gamefly have both adjusted their dates to next week that could be the case.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14459"]Pasta,

Is Gamecrazy really the only retailer selling MLB 08 tomorrow? That doesn’t make much sense. You would think that other retailers would be selling it tomorrow as well for extra money from an early release and to create competition.[/quote]

depends on the restrictions put on the gaming companies. It could be street dated for the 4th, in which case the stores that would sell it early could open themselves up to being fined. Since Amazon and Gamefly have both adjusted their dates to next week that could be the case.
KMOLZ92

pasta,

once you get the game can u tell me the ratings of the reds starting 9
KMOLZ92

pasta,

once you get the game can u tell me the ratings of the reds starting 9
KMOLZ92

pasta,

once you get the game can u tell me the ratings of the reds starting 9
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

thnks pasta but try to get the mets in there
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

thnks pasta but try to get the mets in there
http://www.pastapadre.com metsfan55

thnks pasta but try to get the mets in there
Steven

Hey pasta if you could, list the player ratings for the atlanta braves..thanks
Steven

Hey pasta if you could, list the player ratings for the atlanta braves..thanks
Steven

Hey pasta if you could, list the player ratings for the atlanta braves..thanks
Stan

If you could do a quick search through the basic franchise setup and report anything that catches your eye, that’d be great. RTTS looks great, but I’d like to play a fairly solid franchise as well.

Thanks if you get to it. Thanks if don’t. Enjoy your early release party
Stan

If you could do a quick search through the basic franchise setup and report anything that catches your eye, that’d be great. RTTS looks great, but I’d like to play a fairly solid franchise as well.

Thanks if you get to it. Thanks if don’t. Enjoy your early release party
Stan

If you could do a quick search through the basic franchise setup and report anything that catches your eye, that’d be great. RTTS looks great, but I’d like to play a fairly solid franchise as well.

Thanks if you get to it. Thanks if don’t. Enjoy your early release party
xodg30

Pasta,

I’m very interested in the franchise mode, any information on it would be wonderful, plus, I would like to get as many of the player ratings as possible? Seems like they would have posted these somewhere by now, but I haven’t seen any.
xodg30

Pasta,

I’m very interested in the franchise mode, any information on it would be wonderful, plus, I would like to get as many of the player ratings as possible? Seems like they would have posted these somewhere by now, but I haven’t seen any.
xodg30

Pasta,

I’m very interested in the franchise mode, any information on it would be wonderful, plus, I would like to get as many of the player ratings as possible? Seems like they would have posted these somewhere by now, but I haven’t seen any.
Brandon

It’s kinda hard for them to post player ratings because they use a ratings bar as opposed to numbers. Sometimes it can be tough to tell with the ratings bars, but they work.
Brandon

It’s kinda hard for them to post player ratings because they use a ratings bar as opposed to numbers. Sometimes it can be tough to tell with the ratings bars, but they work.
Brandon

It’s kinda hard for them to post player ratings because they use a ratings bar as opposed to numbers. Sometimes it can be tough to tell with the ratings bars, but they work.