More MLB 2K9 Previews

by pastapadre
Posted January 28th, 2009 at 6:56 am

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Following the first hands-on preview two more have arrived. The big concern from these previews is that every one is mentioning issues with the framerate. After last year that is disconcerting and also bodes poorly for the prospects of online play improving.

GAMESPY: Like last year, 2K Sports is boasting a framerate of 60 frames per second for its lead baseball sim. Also like last year, MLB 2K9 didn’t back up that promise — at least in the demo we saw. As the camera panned across the field before the first game started the view was rather choppy, the playing field lacked the texture we would expect from a new baseball title, and facial renderings weren’t extremely accurate.

IGN: Unsurprisingly, 2K Sports is making some of the requisite changes and refinements that we’ve seen from so many of the sports franchises out there. Accessibility is a big part of MLB 2K9 and that means the simplification of some of the more headache inducing mechanics.

In some cases the framerate could be one of the last things to be cleaned up, but if it hasn’t been by now it is probably too late. The key will be whether 2K holds back on the videos and demo as they did last year. If they provide those then there will be some reason for confidence.

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Kevin

Hopefully they make the frame rate better when it releases. I so badly want a good baseball game on the 360, considering I cannot justify buying a PS3 for one game.
Kevin

Hopefully they make the frame rate better when it releases. I so badly want a good baseball game on the 360, considering I cannot justify buying a PS3 for one game.
Dan O

Graphics look better then MLB the show yet again

Alex

Because graphics are much more important that smooth gameplay

Dan O

I didnt say it was, just a fact. i prefer MLB the show in general

Dan O

Graphics look better then MLB the show yet again

Alex

Because graphics are much more important that smooth gameplay

Dan O

I didnt say it was, just a fact. i prefer MLB the show in general

Adam

I know mlb show player models look like unrealistic as hell, Every guy looks like mark mcgwire. I cant believe over a year nobody has pointed that out.
Adam

I know mlb show player models look like unrealistic as hell, Every guy looks like mark mcgwire. I cant believe over a year nobody has pointed that out.
tom

its all about the how well the game play and the show plays great 2k not so much
tom

its all about the how well the game play and the show plays great 2k not so much
Zach

Everyone talks about how the Show is the greatest game ever. -I'm sure it's awesome (though I've never played it), but there has to be some criticisms to it. What are some of the things that are NOT good about the show?

Or is it simply the greatest game ever and worth getting a PS3 over?

nyr2k2

In terms of pure game play, one significant criticism of the game was the overly long throwing animation in certain instances, which could be the difference between what should have been a routine ground out turning into an infield single. Additionally, fielders controlled by the AI would take perfect routes to the ball, and snag everything hit near them. Both of these issues have been addressed, according to hands-on reports and comments from the developers. There were also minor bugs such as fielders occasionally not fielding a ball unless you ran over it two or three times, although those have supposedly been ironed out as well.

In Road to The Show mode, people complained of boring base running situations and other minor annoyances. RTTS mode has been overhauled a bit this year, so hopefully the devs will come up with a mechanic to alleviate the occasional tedium and clean it up just a bit.

Lastly, most agree that the only had serious lag issues. I only played a few online games myself, so I can't speak specifically towards this issue. Pasta and others have reported some skepticism as to whether this component would be fixed, so if online play is a major factor in your enjoyment of a game I'd be weary.

All in all though, The Show is a sick, sick game. IMO, the best baseball game ever released.

Zach

Everyone talks about how the Show is the greatest game ever. -I'm sure it's awesome (though I've never played it), but there has to be some criticisms to it. What are some of the things that are NOT good about the show?

Or is it simply the greatest game ever and worth getting a PS3 over?

nyr2k2

In terms of pure game play, one significant criticism of the game was the overly long throwing animation in certain instances, which could be the difference between what should have been a routine ground out turning into an infield single. Additionally, fielders controlled by the AI would take perfect routes to the ball, and snag everything hit near them. Both of these issues have been addressed, according to hands-on reports and comments from the developers. There were also minor bugs such as fielders occasionally not fielding a ball unless you ran over it two or three times, although those have supposedly been ironed out as well.

In Road to The Show mode, people complained of boring base running situations and other minor annoyances. RTTS mode has been overhauled a bit this year, so hopefully the devs will come up with a mechanic to alleviate the occasional tedium and clean it up just a bit.

Lastly, most agree that the only had serious lag issues. I only played a few online games myself, so I can't speak specifically towards this issue. Pasta and others have reported some skepticism as to whether this component would be fixed, so if online play is a major factor in your enjoyment of a game I'd be weary.

All in all though, The Show is a sick, sick game. IMO, the best baseball game ever released.

Ray Lewis

Yes, the Show is so much more with it. And the biggest lie going is that your buying a PS3 for one game. Unless your commited to spending your next 5 baseball seasons disappointed with 2K, it's time to step up to the plate, and get a PS3. It's not just "1 game" it's the next 5 MLB The Show releases.
Ray Lewis

Yes, the Show is so much more with it. And the biggest lie going is that your buying a PS3 for one game. Unless your commited to spending your next 5 baseball seasons disappointed with 2K, it's time to step up to the plate, and get a PS3. It's not just "1 game" it's the next 5 MLB The Show releases.
Popeye

Sorry dude, but no one game is worth buying a ps3 over, let alone a baeseball game(LOL).

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Sorry, dude, but you're wrong.

Popeye

Sorry dude, but no one game is worth buying a ps3 over, let alone a baeseball game(LOL).

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Sorry, dude, but you're wrong.