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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Sean

I never could comment b4 on my PS3, this is amazing. anyway is it official now that The Show will come out next week
Sean

I never could comment b4 on my PS3, this is amazing. anyway is it official now that The Show will come out next week
Sean

I never could comment b4 on my PS3, this is amazing. anyway is it official now that The Show will come out next week
tomba321

I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.
tomba321

I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.
tomba321

I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.
Darren

Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??
Darren

Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??
Darren

Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14391"]Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??[/quote]

Its decent, it isn’t anything extraordinary but as a fan of the show its kinda cool. I really like the music probably the most of it all. The voice acting has its ups and downs (only Ben and Desmond are voiced by the show’s actors). From what I’ve played so far I’d say its worth a rent at least if you’re a fan of the show.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14391"]Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??[/quote]

Its decent, it isn’t anything extraordinary but as a fan of the show its kinda cool. I really like the music probably the most of it all. The voice acting has its ups and downs (only Ben and Desmond are voiced by the show’s actors). From what I’ve played so far I’d say its worth a rent at least if you’re a fan of the show.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="14391"]Hey pasta how is the LOST game, I love the show but not sure about this game…what you think about it??[/quote]

Its decent, it isn’t anything extraordinary but as a fan of the show its kinda cool. I really like the music probably the most of it all. The voice acting has its ups and downs (only Ben and Desmond are voiced by the show’s actors). From what I’ve played so far I’d say its worth a rent at least if you’re a fan of the show.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.
pastapadre

Good news in that SCEA is sending me out a copy of the game and I’ve been told to expect it by tomorrow. Whether it arrives today or tomorrow my coverage would begin tomorrow afternoon and run strong all the way through release with videos and road to the show updates. I’ll leave an update as soon as I get it in my hands.
pastapadre

Good news in that SCEA is sending me out a copy of the game and I’ve been told to expect it by tomorrow. Whether it arrives today or tomorrow my coverage would begin tomorrow afternoon and run strong all the way through release with videos and road to the show updates. I’ll leave an update as soon as I get it in my hands.
pastapadre

Good news in that SCEA is sending me out a copy of the game and I’ve been told to expect it by tomorrow. Whether it arrives today or tomorrow my coverage would begin tomorrow afternoon and run strong all the way through release with videos and road to the show updates. I’ll leave an update as soon as I get it in my hands.
Mark

Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..
Mark

Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..
Mark

Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..
pastapadre

[quote comment="14404"]Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..[/quote]

I can’t speak to specifics but the demo build will have been at least 2-3 weeks behind in what they were finishing up so the potential is there that some minor improvements will have been made. The preloading thing is something I’ll look for with the final copy once I get some time playing with it.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14404"]Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..[/quote]

I can’t speak to specifics but the demo build will have been at least 2-3 weeks behind in what they were finishing up so the potential is there that some minor improvements will have been made. The preloading thing is something I’ll look for with the final copy once I get some time playing with it.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14404"]Pasta, do you know if they’ve tweaked fielding animations as compared to the demo? I seem to have a problem getting the guy to turn the double-play quickly even if I preload the throw….. sometimes the guy will lob it to 2nd base or 1st base and not even come close to an out…. other times the 3rd baseman or shortstop will take their time getting the force at 2nd and the guy will beat the throw easily…..[/quote]

I can’t speak to specifics but the demo build will have been at least 2-3 weeks behind in what they were finishing up so the potential is there that some minor improvements will have been made. The preloading thing is something I’ll look for with the final copy once I get some time playing with it.
Bryan

Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…
Bryan

Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…
Bryan

Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…
pastapadre

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

Well for me its mainly about The Show and Blu-ray. Most of the games I play are multi-platform and I’ll end up going 360 on those. Home for the PS3 might end up being interesting too. It just depends on the value for you and I wouldn’t want to say one way or the other on what would be best for you.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

Well for me its mainly about The Show and Blu-ray. Most of the games I play are multi-platform and I’ll end up going 360 on those. Home for the PS3 might end up being interesting too. It just depends on the value for you and I wouldn’t want to say one way or the other on what would be best for you.
pastapadre

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

Well for me its mainly about The Show and Blu-ray. Most of the games I play are multi-platform and I’ll end up going 360 on those. Home for the PS3 might end up being interesting too. It just depends on the value for you and I wouldn’t want to say one way or the other on what would be best for you.
Mark

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

I would wait to see if MLB 2K8 plays a good game of baseball or not….. if you are disappointed with 2K8, and you love baseball, I would defintely get a PS3….

I too was in the same predicament, and ultimately decided to sell my 360 (which I loved) and get a PS3…. I am mainly a sports gamer so I don’t see much difference between the systems…..plus the decision to do away with HD-DVD made it much easier to purchase the PS3…..
Mark

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

I would wait to see if MLB 2K8 plays a good game of baseball or not….. if you are disappointed with 2K8, and you love baseball, I would defintely get a PS3….

I too was in the same predicament, and ultimately decided to sell my 360 (which I loved) and get a PS3…. I am mainly a sports gamer so I don’t see much difference between the systems…..plus the decision to do away with HD-DVD made it much easier to purchase the PS3…..
Mark

[quote comment="14410"]Hey Pasta,

As of right now, I only own the 360, but The Show is really tempting me to get a PS3. I am wondering if overall, you are happy with the PS3? Are there any features on the PS3 that you really like, compared to the 360?

I really like everything about the 360, especially the controller and xbox live and in the future if titles come out for both, I can see myself sticking with the 360 version, when given the option. My only worry is that the PS3 would play the occasional Sony-exclusive title and a few blu-rays and eventually end up collecting dust. I’m just trying to decide if the PS3 would be a wise purchase before I drop the $400-$500.

Any insight?

Thanks…[/quote]

I would wait to see if MLB 2K8 plays a good game of baseball or not….. if you are disappointed with 2K8, and you love baseball, I would defintely get a PS3….

I too was in the same predicament, and ultimately decided to sell my 360 (which I loved) and get a PS3…. I am mainly a sports gamer so I don’t see much difference between the systems…..plus the decision to do away with HD-DVD made it much easier to purchase the PS3…..
Mark

Pasta, will MLB 2K8 be available on Monday at EB games or gamestop? Their site says ships on Monday (3/3) but The Show says their game ships Tues (3/4) and will be available on Tues….
Mark

Pasta, will MLB 2K8 be available on Monday at EB games or gamestop? Their site says ships on Monday (3/3) but The Show says their game ships Tues (3/4) and will be available on Tues….
Mark

Pasta, will MLB 2K8 be available on Monday at EB games or gamestop? Their site says ships on Monday (3/3) but The Show says their game ships Tues (3/4) and will be available on Tues….
tomba321

[quote comment="14397"][quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.[/quote]

No it seriously is. the amount of texture work gone into the game is what sets this game apart from MLB 2k8. the games is justa joy to watch and it plays a good game of babseball just like last year. Right now i’m mopre amazed by the games polish than anything else. it’s avery professionally made game can’t say the same for mlb 2k8 at all. that game l;ooks to have been an example of bad comprimises and poor programming
tomba321

[quote comment="14397"][quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.[/quote]

No it seriously is. the amount of texture work gone into the game is what sets this game apart from MLB 2k8. the games is justa joy to watch and it plays a good game of babseball just like last year. Right now i’m mopre amazed by the games polish than anything else. it’s avery professionally made game can’t say the same for mlb 2k8 at all. that game l;ooks to have been an example of bad comprimises and poor programming
tomba321

[quote comment="14397"][quote comment="14371"]I just freakin got the ps3 and just been playin the freakin demo of the show…

man man man is the game good.[/quote]

Feels like a big relief to have that choice right? Thats how I’ve felt ever since I picked up a PS3. The Show is one of the few sports titles I’ll play on it (in most cases multiplatform I’ll likely go 360) but it still feels well worth it.[/quote]

No it seriously is. the amount of texture work gone into the game is what sets this game apart from MLB 2k8. the games is justa joy to watch and it plays a good game of babseball just like last year. Right now i’m mopre amazed by the games polish than anything else. it’s avery professionally made game can’t say the same for mlb 2k8 at all. that game l;ooks to have been an example of bad comprimises and poor programming
Sean

I find for myself that if I press the button 4 the base I want to throw to as soon as I touch the ball he throws it quicker
Sean

I find for myself that if I press the button 4 the base I want to throw to as soon as I touch the ball he throws it quicker
Sean

I find for myself that if I press the button 4 the base I want to throw to as soon as I touch the ball he throws it quicker
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?
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?