MLB 2K9 To Have Revamped Pitching System

by pastapadre
Posted November 26th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

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 the game are really looking to simplify the pitching experience while at the same time bringing more realism to the mound.

Last year the analog stick pitching was met with very mixed reaction. While some enjoyed it and saw it as innovation (except for the flawed meatball concept) others found it complicated and distracting.

It seems likely to me that MLB 2K9 will take the same route that NHL 2K9 did. The studio move leading to a much more consistent overall gaming experience. Easier to pick up and play, cleaner gameplay, and some added features. It may not reach the level of the competition but it should be a better offering and get the franchise back on track.

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http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

ok mike, granted. it was a dumbass question. sorry. I have no idea who Mike Kay is. I've never lived in a baseball town (until now, denver, but they are more into hockey and football here) so my only experience watching games is on the big networks or Cubs/Braves games and I have yet to hear anything that I would consider upbeat or enthusiastic. Bear in mind, I'm talking about the 98% of the game that nothing much is going on.

Where I'd LOVE to see more enthusiastic commentary, especially in real life, is in the baseball stadiums themselves. There's nothing more mundane in this life than the stadium announcer at a baseball stadium. They really need to do something about that.

Anyway… perhaps the reason I get decent games and still lose occasionally to the computer is I'm just not nearly as good as you. That is a distinct probability. But I've been getting good games from 2k7.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

ok mike, granted. it was a dumbass question. sorry. I have no idea who Mike Kay is. I've never lived in a baseball town (until now, denver, but they are more into hockey and football here) so my only experience watching games is on the big networks or Cubs/Braves games and I have yet to hear anything that I would consider upbeat or enthusiastic. Bear in mind, I'm talking about the 98% of the game that nothing much is going on.

Where I'd LOVE to see more enthusiastic commentary, especially in real life, is in the baseball stadiums themselves. There's nothing more mundane in this life than the stadium announcer at a baseball stadium. They really need to do something about that.

Anyway… perhaps the reason I get decent games and still lose occasionally to the computer is I'm just not nearly as good as you. That is a distinct probability. But I've been getting good games from 2k7.
Brian

I wish 2K still made football games. The presentation was fantastic.
Brian

I wish 2K still made football games. The presentation was fantastic.
matt

learn how to pitch its so simple if u cant pitch with the analog stick u arent skilled….theres no reason to go bak to the other easy simple and not challenging stlye of pitching …no reason!
matt

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matt

learn how to pitch its so simple if u cant pitch with the analog stick u arent skilled….theres no reason to go bak to the other easy simple and not challenging stlye of pitching …no reason!
matt

style*
Chuck

I enjoyed 2k7 a lot more than 2k8. I was ranked seventh nationally online at one point with a 56-0 record!
Chuck

I enjoyed 2k7 a lot more than 2k8. I was ranked seventh nationally online at one point with a 56-0 record!