MLB 2K series joins NHL 2K in studio move

by pastapadre
Posted May 27th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

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 the game will be developed from the ground up as they have stated for NHL 2K9. In the poll posted a few days ago 89% of respondents felt that doing so would be a good step for the future of the franchise.

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Anthony

I’ve heard companies use the phrase “build it from the ground up” before, yet when I play those games, it doesn’t seem like it. Didn’t they say that with MLB 2K8.

I sure hope both games are built from the ground up, especially MLB.
Anthony

I’ve heard companies use the phrase “build it from the ground up” before, yet when I play those games, it doesn’t seem like it. Didn’t they say that with MLB 2K8.

I sure hope both games are built from the ground up, especially MLB.
http://www.gamersaloon.com/ Darren

[quote comment="22397"][quote comment="22387"]With all the added work being put on VC im gonna say any hope of a APF 2k9 or 2k10 are gone.[/quote]

From what I’ve read, APF 2K9 isn’t going to happen, although APF 2K10 is still a distinct possibility.[/quote]

yeah im hearing the same thing, I just don’t think a 2k10 will happen now unless they hired alot more people. If I were 2k I would ditch the legends, make the game 100% custimizable and release it during the NFL playoffs for 39.99$.
http://www.gamersaloon.com Darren

[quote comment="22397"][quote comment="22387"]With all the added work being put on VC im gonna say any hope of a APF 2k9 or 2k10 are gone.[/quote]

From what I’ve read, APF 2K9 isn’t going to happen, although APF 2K10 is still a distinct possibility.[/quote]

yeah im hearing the same thing, I just don’t think a 2k10 will happen now unless they hired alot more people. If I were 2k I would ditch the legends, make the game 100% custimizable and release it during the NFL playoffs for 39.99$.
Ryan

[quote comment="22393"]Kind of sucks that its gonna have to start over in a way. Hopefully they ditch the thumbstick pitcing. It was innvative and fun for a little but got annoying. Keep the fielding with the stick though it was perfect. Hitting needs to actually use a zone or curser…anything.[/quote]

Yes, the stupid thumbstick get rid of it!
Ryan

[quote comment="22393"]Kind of sucks that its gonna have to start over in a way. Hopefully they ditch the thumbstick pitcing. It was innvative and fun for a little but got annoying. Keep the fielding with the stick though it was perfect. Hitting needs to actually use a zone or curser…anything.[/quote]

Yes, the stupid thumbstick get rid of it!
Chad

No they should keep the thumbsticks, and let the people that don’t like it use what they want. Im a big fan of the thumbstick pitching and fielding. It makes it more challenging.

VC needs more player pics, updated stadiums, updated graphics, make franchise a little better, and fix the gameplay up a little.

They REALLY have to make online playable first of all. I never play online anymore, because of the delay.

2K Share would be awesome too.
Chad

No they should keep the thumbsticks, and let the people that don’t like it use what they want. Im a big fan of the thumbstick pitching and fielding. It makes it more challenging.

VC needs more player pics, updated stadiums, updated graphics, make franchise a little better, and fix the gameplay up a little.

They REALLY have to make online playable first of all. I never play online anymore, because of the delay.

2K Share would be awesome too.
agentk

Did anyone download a new patch recently? I already got the first one but when I put in the new patch my sliders were messed up. I had turned up outfielder errors and now there are errors every play and I think the outfielders might be slower now. These are all guesses and I don’t know if this is even a new patch or not and I have only played one game with it.
agentk

Did anyone download a new patch recently? I already got the first one but when I put in the new patch my sliders were messed up. I had turned up outfielder errors and now there are errors every play and I think the outfielders might be slower now. These are all guesses and I don’t know if this is even a new patch or not and I have only played one game with it.
Rudy

Thanks for the info Pasta. Can’t wait for your NCAA impressions!
Rudy

Thanks for the info Pasta. Can’t wait for your NCAA impressions!
Darkheath

I’m still playing MLB2k7 and think it’s a fantastic game. I get realistic scores and with a few slider adjustments i don’t get all of the HRs anymore. they definitely have a great foundation to start from so there is NO NEED to start from the ground up.

And all you people worshipping MVP 05, go back and play it again. You’ll miss a lot from the 2k series, I’ll guarantee it. It’s certainly a good game… but I’m playing 2k7 far more.
Darkheath

I’m still playing MLB2k7 and think it’s a fantastic game. I get realistic scores and with a few slider adjustments i don’t get all of the HRs anymore. they definitely have a great foundation to start from so there is NO NEED to start from the ground up.

And all you people worshipping MVP 05, go back and play it again. You’ll miss a lot from the 2k series, I’ll guarantee it. It’s certainly a good game… but I’m playing 2k7 far more.
Anthony

[quote comment="22497"]I’m still playing MLB2k7 and think it’s a fantastic game. I get realistic scores and with a few slider adjustments i don’t get all of the HRs anymore. they definitely have a great foundation to start from so there is NO NEED to start from the ground up.

And all you people worshipping MVP 05, go back and play it again. You’ll miss a lot from the 2k series, I’ll guarantee it. It’s certainly a good game… but I’m playing 2k7 far more.[/quote]

Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.
Anthony

[quote comment="22497"]I’m still playing MLB2k7 and think it’s a fantastic game. I get realistic scores and with a few slider adjustments i don’t get all of the HRs anymore. they definitely have a great foundation to start from so there is NO NEED to start from the ground up.

And all you people worshipping MVP 05, go back and play it again. You’ll miss a lot from the 2k series, I’ll guarantee it. It’s certainly a good game… but I’m playing 2k7 far more.[/quote]

Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.
Darkheath

[quote comment="22499"]
Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.[/quote]

I’m not exactly sure what you are saying here, Anthony. Are you saying that not enough hits are “pulled” or hit the opposite way down the lines? Or that too many hits are hit to the center of the field? Do you mind clarifying what you mean?
Darkheath

[quote comment="22499"]
Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.[/quote]

I’m not exactly sure what you are saying here, Anthony. Are you saying that not enough hits are “pulled” or hit the opposite way down the lines? Or that too many hits are hit to the center of the field? Do you mind clarifying what you mean?
Anthony

[quote comment="22644"][quote comment="22499"]
Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.[/quote]

I’m not exactly sure what you are saying here, Anthony. Are you saying that not enough hits are “pulled” or hit the opposite way down the lines? Or that too many hits are hit to the center of the field? Do you mind clarifying what you mean?[/quote]

Just saying that 50% or more of the balls hit in this game take the same line. And I think the % is even higher when just looking at the track the ball takes when you get a basehit (usually a double or HR). I don’t recall be able to rip a single through the hole on either side. Too many groundballs go to the 2B or SS, and flyballs go to the gaps or out of the ballpark. 3B are hardly needed to field balls. To me, that’s unrealistic. Just my opinion though.
Anthony

[quote comment="22644"][quote comment="22499"]
Stand at home plate on a baseball field and draw a straight line to LCF and RCF. Do you feel that 50% or more of the hits in the MLB 2K series take this line? I do.[/quote]

I’m not exactly sure what you are saying here, Anthony. Are you saying that not enough hits are “pulled” or hit the opposite way down the lines? Or that too many hits are hit to the center of the field? Do you mind clarifying what you mean?[/quote]

Just saying that 50% or more of the balls hit in this game take the same line. And I think the % is even higher when just looking at the track the ball takes when you get a basehit (usually a double or HR). I don’t recall be able to rip a single through the hole on either side. Too many groundballs go to the 2B or SS, and flyballs go to the gaps or out of the ballpark. 3B are hardly needed to field balls. To me, that’s unrealistic. Just my opinion though.
Timothy Daley

Exactly how is Ben Brinkmans departure a “disappointment”? He obviously mucked up MLB2k8 and his departure is more of a godsend rather than disappointment.

But in all honestly, all you 2k fanboys will be playing EA published games anyway. Prize fighter is a bust and nobody plays tennis. GTA 4 is past tense. Its only a matter of time before EA owns 2k’s ass. How’s this sound 2k fanboy: MLB2k9 if its in the game its in the game.
Timothy Daley

Exactly how is Ben Brinkmans departure a “disappointment”? He obviously mucked up MLB2k8 and his departure is more of a godsend rather than disappointment.

But in all honestly, all you 2k fanboys will be playing EA published games anyway. Prize fighter is a bust and nobody plays tennis. GTA 4 is past tense. Its only a matter of time before EA owns 2k’s ass. How’s this sound 2k fanboy: MLB2k9 if its in the game its in the game.