First Screenshots for MLB 2K9

by pastapadre
Posted January 22nd, 2009 at 12:24 pm

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2K Sports has released the first two screenshots from MLB 2K9. Both of them feature cover athlete Tim Lincecum. You can check them out in the gallery. Along with the feature details we are now able to start formulating a picture of how 2K9 is going to shape up. Feel free to leave your thoughts on the screens in the comments!

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Mark

we've waited this long and this is what we get? 2 more Lincecum screens? Can't really tell anything from this. Guess we'll have to WAIT and see….
Mark

we've waited this long and this is what we get? 2 more Lincecum screens? Can't really tell anything from this. Guess we'll have to WAIT and see….
bodhiball

well, if they are real screen grabs…I would say its graphically very impressive. Granted its a lot to assume, but if it actually plays well and looks like this….it could be back to being relevant.
bodhiball

well, if they are real screen grabs…I would say its graphically very impressive. Granted its a lot to assume, but if it actually plays well and looks like this….it could be back to being relevant.
Scott

Its ok, but look at the backround its all blurred to sharpen the image. If this is how the pics look in real game play and the crowd is blurred then NO its not going to be good.

Nutzilla13

Actually, thats an effect called "depth", and it's actually more realistic (in terms of TV style presentation) than having everything in perfect focus.

dano

very true indeed

Scott

Its ok, but look at the backround its all blurred to sharpen the image. If this is how the pics look in real game play and the crowd is blurred then NO its not going to be good.

Nutzilla13

Actually, thats an effect called "depth", and it's actually more realistic (in terms of TV style presentation) than having everything in perfect focus.

dano

very true indeed

Trey22

Doesn't look great. Really looks just like last year and we know how that ended up graphically. 2K sure loves that background blur

STILL BALLING

YEAH SURE IT DOESN'T ALL I HEARD PRIOR TO THESE PICS IS WHEN IS 2K GOING TO RELEASE PICS AND WHEN THEY FINALLY DO ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!! WHATEVER YOU'LL PROBABLY SAY THE SAME THING WHEN THE GAMEPLAY IS RELEASED TOO SOME COMPANIES JUST CAN'T WIN

Trey22

Doesn't look great. Really looks just like last year and we know how that ended up graphically. 2K sure loves that background blur

STILL BALLING

YEAH SURE IT DOESN'T ALL I HEARD PRIOR TO THESE PICS IS WHEN IS 2K GOING TO RELEASE PICS AND WHEN THEY FINALLY DO ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!! WHATEVER YOU'LL PROBABLY SAY THE SAME THING WHEN THE GAMEPLAY IS RELEASED TOO SOME COMPANIES JUST CAN'T WIN

Remark900

at least it actually looks like there IS a crowd for once…this is a major upgrade from the previous 2k games in terms of atmosphere of the game, hopefully there is enough audio to make it feel like your actually in the stadium
Scott

Plus 2K is known for better graphics anyway..This shows nothing.

nyr2k2

When did 2K become known as the brand with better graphics?

Scott

It always has in baeball games I mean not thier other sports games

nyr2k2

Really? Seems like most reviewers and gamers agreed that The Show '08 looked better than 2k8. And before that, MVP was hand down the graphical leader.

Jerkfacefave

Are you kidding?

Remark900

at least it actually looks like there IS a crowd for once…this is a major upgrade from the previous 2k games in terms of atmosphere of the game, hopefully there is enough audio to make it feel like your actually in the stadium
Scott

Plus 2K is known for better graphics anyway..This shows nothing.

nyr2k2

When did 2K become known as the brand with better graphics?

Scott

It always has in baeball games I mean not thier other sports games

nyr2k2

Really? Seems like most reviewers and gamers agreed that The Show '08 looked better than 2k8. And before that, MVP was hand down the graphical leader.

Jerkfacefave

Are you kidding?

Scott

Plus why is 2K holding back so much on thier information, it's not like its going to be the best baseball game ever to hit the videogame market. I mean thier marketing really stinks.
Scott

Plus why is 2K holding back so much on thier information, it's not like its going to be the best baseball game ever to hit the videogame market. I mean thier marketing really stinks.
lonnie

doesn't matter to me what it looks like if they don't fix the gameplay,i will wait and see and give it a chance but i'll be getting mlb the show.
lonnie

doesn't matter to me what it looks like if they don't fix the gameplay,i will wait and see and give it a chance but i'll be getting mlb the show.
David

From what I can tell from the pics, the grass still looks Playstation 1 quality. I hope this pic isn't a bad sign of what is to come with the graphical look of the stadiums/fields.

Russ2k7

grass look the same as the show09, compare the screenshots. I dont think 2ks problem was graphically last year.

David

From what I can tell from the pics, the grass still looks Playstation 1 quality. I hope this pic isn't a bad sign of what is to come with the graphical look of the stadiums/fields.

Russ2k7

grass look the same as the show09, compare the screenshots. I dont think 2ks problem was graphically last year.

aaron

they are ok but im just happy they released something. is their marketing dept still employeed? front office manager is out in 5 days
aaron

they are ok but im just happy they released something. is their marketing dept still employeed? front office manager is out in 5 days
Anthony

No more self-shadowing?

sammy

this probably a ps3 screen shot, thats why

Anthony

No more self-shadowing?

sammy

this probably a ps3 screen shot, thats why

Matt

With as much as they're holding back, the game must suck again. I'm really glad I have a PS3.
Matt

With as much as they're holding back, the game must suck again. I'm really glad I have a PS3.
http://intensedebate.com/people/m3commish m3commish

I use to be an MLB 2K fan, however, due to 'The Show' surpassing 2K's efforts (or lack their of) in nearly every category, — IMO — 2K is doing nothing more than wasting time and money on their product.
http://intensedebate.com/people/m3commish m3commish

I use to be an MLB 2K fan, however, due to 'The Show' surpassing 2K's efforts (or lack their of) in nearly every category, — IMO — 2K is doing nothing more than wasting time and money on their product.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I actually think the screen shots look way better than last year. The lighting looks good compared to last year's game where it appeared games were played during an eclipse.

I hope that this game plays as good as it looks. I have no issues owning both The Show and MLB 2K9. For 360 owners (I own both) this game needs to be good. Can't wait to see some vids and hopefully news on a demo release….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

I actually think the screen shots look way better than last year. The lighting looks good compared to last year's game where it appeared games were played during an eclipse.

I hope that this game plays as good as it looks. I have no issues owning both The Show and MLB 2K9. For 360 owners (I own both) this game needs to be good. Can't wait to see some vids and hopefully news on a demo release….
AJD114

Look at last years screenshot and it looks like a cartoon ( http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article…) and these two new screens looks more realistic.
AJD114

Look at last years screenshot and it looks like a cartoon ( http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article…) and these two new screens looks more realistic.
AJD114

^Also look at the faces, this year they look like the person, well at least Tim L. looks like he should. I mean check A rod out in 2k8 not even close ( http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article…)
AJD114

^Also look at the faces, this year they look like the person, well at least Tim L. looks like he should. I mean check A rod out in 2k8 not even close ( http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article…)
matt

pasta, i know this is off-topic, but you said last week that the madden roster update would be released this week… are u going to post the update today or tomorrow?? or is it not going to be out this week?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Possibly tomorrow, but it seems more likely to be coming next week instead.

matt

pasta, i know this is off-topic, but you said last week that the madden roster update would be released this week… are u going to post the update today or tomorrow?? or is it not going to be out this week?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Possibly tomorrow, but it seems more likely to be coming next week instead.

http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk rezluk

this game is either going to be a home run or a swing and a miss

Comic Book Guy

"Ooh, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can't allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go! Go! For the good of the city!"

http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk rezluk

this game is either going to be a home run or a swing and a miss

http://alt.nerd.obsessive Comic Book Guy

"Ooh, your powers of deduction are exceptional. I can't allow you to waste them here when there are so many crimes going unsolved at this very moment. Go! Go! For the good of the city!"

Chad Rogers

Like others have said, the graphics look fine to me, it's all about gameplay and will it reproduce the game of baseball which 2k8 did not. Luckily I haven't heard the dreaded "meatball" word yet this year yet.
Chad Rogers

Like others have said, the graphics look fine to me, it's all about gameplay and will it reproduce the game of baseball which 2k8 did not. Luckily I haven't heard the dreaded "meatball" word yet this year yet.
http://onemancrimewave.blogspot.com/ Zane

I have never really cared for 2K's player models…..there is just something about them that I think looks odd. They are very polished.
http://onemancrimewave.blogspot.com/ Zane

I have never really cared for 2K's player models…..there is just something about them that I think looks odd. They are very polished.
http://onemancrimewave.blogspot.com/ Zane

ARENT very polished….my bad
http://onemancrimewave.blogspot.com/ Zane

ARENT very polished….my bad
BigB

Hey, pasta when do we expect a MLB 2K9 demo?

pastapadre

Thats a good question. Last year they promised it a month before release, and then it didn't come out until a few days after release which was a very bad sign. I think we'll probably see it a week before release but I doubt they give us a timetable again.

BigB

Hey, pasta when do we expect a MLB 2K9 demo?

pastapadre

Thats a good question. Last year they promised it a month before release, and then it didn't come out until a few days after release which was a very bad sign. I think we'll probably see it a week before release but I doubt they give us a timetable again.

Ahmad

The only bad thing about this game is there's a Giant on the cover ( GO DODGERS! ), everything else looks nice! For those of you who keep complaining let's see you do any better! It's not easy making a video game and there probably keeping it a secret because they don't want anyone to see how great it is untill it comes out.
Ahmad

The only bad thing about this game is there's a Giant on the cover ( GO DODGERS! ), everything else looks nice! For those of you who keep complaining let's see you do any better! It's not easy making a video game and there probably keeping it a secret because they don't want anyone to see how great it is untill it comes out.
Tom Ace

Check it,

http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k9

Looks F'n sweet..
Tom Ace

Check it,

http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k9

Looks F'n sweet..