March Sales: The Show Soars While 2K Sinks

by pastapadre
Posted April 16th, 2009 at 3:45 pm

This generation has generally shown that despite increased user base sports games don’t see significant growth in sales year over year. They remain relatively stagnant seeing only small increases. NPD just released sales numbers for March and the two baseball titles have blown that pattern out of the water. MLB 09 The Show (PS3) saw huge growth while MLB 2K9 (360) actually dropped when compared their 2008 versions.

Last year March sales of MLB 08 The Show didn’t make the top 10 so a specific number wasn’t available. We do know that it sold under 224,000 copies though from that data. MLB 09 The Show came in with 305,000 putting it in 6th place. That means at the very least The Show saw an increase of 37% and it is probably a little higher even. That is an extraordinary jump.

Meanwhile on the 360 side MLB 2K9 sold 205,000. In comparison MLB 2K8 sold 237,100. Despite a continually growing user base on the 360 2K9 sales fell by 14% compared to the year before. It isn’t a mystery why.

This is where poor word of mouth really starts to show itself, that being in the following year. 2K8 had the severe framerate problems, unplayable online, and poor customer service. Given the reaction to 2K9 prospects for 2K10 are even more troubling.

Considering the user base of both consoles its surprising, even with the disparity in quality, that the PS3 exclusive would beat the 360 exclusive. There was a lot of talk about Killzone 2 being the big PS3 offering that would change the landscape of the console sales. Not only did that not materialize, but The Show outsold Killzone 2 in March.

So here we have examples for devs to take notice of. Produce an offering that is of exceptional quality and engage the community and that will be reflected in the sales. Produce an overwhelmingly poor effort plagued with glitches and ignore and mistreat the community then even with an exclusive consumers will take their money elsewhere.

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http://intensedebate.com/people/Ramboner Ramboner

well i mean…one is a great game and the other is a terrible game lol
http://intensedebate.com/people/Ramboner Ramboner

well i mean…one is a great game and the other is a terrible game lol
http://intensedebate.com/people/Ramboner Ramboner

well i mean…one is a great game and the other is a terrible game lol
Bob Davis

Thanks for the alternative website operationsports.com I just checked it out and it seems to contain way more info that is unbiased. Some of us are individuals and don't fall in love with what the masses love. You just lost a a member Pasta good luck with the rest of your EA love fest.

Bob Davis signing off for the last time

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Bob i JUST READ THE SITE OR YOU CANT READ THEY RIPPED ON MLB 2K9 THERE ALSO! A 6.5! out of 10 Bob. The game sucks Bob. Go find another website that actually says this is a good game!
Sidewinder

Bob, if being an "individual" makes you feel better about blowing $60, so be it. To those of us in the know, it shouts stubborn ADD boy.

Bob Davis

Thanks for the alternative website operationsports.com I just checked it out and it seems to contain way more info that is unbiased. Some of us are individuals and don't fall in love with what the masses love. You just lost a a member Pasta good luck with the rest of your EA love fest.

Bob Davis signing off for the last time
Bob Davis

Thanks for the alternative website operationsports.com I just checked it out and it seems to contain way more info that is unbiased. Some of us are individuals and don't fall in love with what the masses love. You just lost a a member Pasta good luck with the rest of your EA love fest.

Bob Davis signing off for the last time

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Bob i JUST READ THE SITE OR YOU CANT READ THEY RIPPED ON MLB 2K9 THERE ALSO! A 6.5! out of 10 Bob. The game sucks Bob. Go find another website that actually says this is a good game!
Sidewinder

Bob, if being an "individual" makes you feel better about blowing $60, so be it. To those of us in the know, it shouts stubborn ADD boy.

Bob Davis

Why? Because that's what business's do, they get you hooked, eliminate the competitors, then charge you premium for a water downed product. That is capitalism at it's best. Madden had the exclusive license for over 5 years now with ESPN and what did they do with it? Nothing! There is no pressure for them to do something as they made more money then they know what to do with it. It's the biggest money making game EVER!

They make over a billion each year from game sales alone, not even including sponsors-you know that $5 foot long SubWay ad that pops up on your game winning drive. They only recently opened up suggestions by the consumer because that license agreement they have with the NFL is about to run out. Once they sign a new agreement they will go back to roster updates every year for $65 bucks (add $5-10 bucks for inflation)

and you know this Pasta

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

Actually they just extended the license last year, currently runs through Madden 2013.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Actually they just extended the license last year, currently runs through Madden 2013.

Bob Davis

Why? Because that's what business's do, they get you hooked, eliminate the competitors, then charge you premium for a water downed product. That is capitalism at it's best. Madden had the exclusive license for over 5 years now with ESPN and what did they do with it? Nothing! There is no pressure for them to do something as they made more money then they know what to do with it. It's the biggest money making game EVER!

They make over a billion each year from game sales alone, not even including sponsors-you know that $5 foot long SubWay ad that pops up on your game winning drive. They only recently opened up suggestions by the consumer because that license agreement they have with the NFL is about to run out. Once they sign a new agreement they will go back to roster updates every year for $65 bucks (add $5-10 bucks for inflation)

and you know this Pasta
Bob Davis

Why? Because that's what business's do, they get you hooked, eliminate the competitors, then charge you premium for a water downed product. That is capitalism at it's best. Madden had the exclusive license for over 5 years now with ESPN and what did they do with it? Nothing! There is no pressure for them to do something as they made more money then they know what to do with it. It's the biggest money making game EVER!

They make over a billion each year from game sales alone, not even including sponsors-you know that $5 foot long SubWay ad that pops up on your game winning drive. They only recently opened up suggestions by the consumer because that license agreement they have with the NFL is about to run out. Once they sign a new agreement they will go back to roster updates every year for $65 bucks (add $5-10 bucks for inflation)

and you know this Pasta

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

Actually they just extended the license last year, currently runs through Madden 2013.

Bob Davis

Bob Davis signing off for the last time

I'm on my way to operationsports.com the best UNBIASED video sports game website. They have way more detail and include everything even racing games. Better articles and more educated fans interaction:o

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

ok this is what operationsports is saying about mlb2k9. First they have it rated at 6.5 BOB! "Make no mistake about it, the graphics aren't bad at all. They just aren't spectacular." "Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this offering from 2K Sports, especially when I consider where the franchise probably should be at this point in the life-cycle." "On the Field: Too much offense, too many swings that make contact and some wonky outfield A.I. and movement hurt the on-the-field experience."
Bob Need I paste more??
Sidewinder

Bob, the only one unbiased is you because you wont take your ADD meds.:)
http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

Have fun. Having an opinion about a game is not being biased. Jeez, get over it. There's no one in their right mind that would ever say the 2K baseball game should even be mentioned in the same sentence as MLB The Show.

Bob Davis

Bob Davis signing off for the last time

I'm on my way to operationsports.com the best UNBIASED video sports game website. They have way more detail and include everything even racing games. Better articles and more educated fans interaction:o
Bob Davis

Bob Davis signing off for the last time

I'm on my way to operationsports.com the best UNBIASED video sports game website. They have way more detail and include everything even racing games. Better articles and more educated fans interaction:o

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

ok this is what operationsports is saying about mlb2k9. First they have it rated at 6.5 BOB! "Make no mistake about it, the graphics aren't bad at all. They just aren't spectacular." "Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this offering from 2K Sports, especially when I consider where the franchise probably should be at this point in the life-cycle." "On the Field: Too much offense, too many swings that make contact and some wonky outfield A.I. and movement hurt the on-the-field experience."
Bob Need I paste more??
Sidewinder

Bob, the only one unbiased is you because you wont take your ADD meds.:)
http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

Have fun. Having an opinion about a game is not being biased. Jeez, get over it. There's no one in their right mind that would ever say the 2K baseball game should even be mentioned in the same sentence as MLB The Show.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

screw that chart. just go in line at walmart at midnight when the game comes out and you will see just how much the sales numbers are!
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

screw that chart. just go in line at walmart at midnight when the game comes out and you will see just how much the sales numbers are!
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

screw that chart. just go in line at walmart at midnight when the game comes out and you will see just how much the sales numbers are!
J-Claw

I for one appreciate that Pasta holds these companies accountable. Every other website previews them, and maybe reviews them. After that theres nothing until next year. Meanwhile these companies have broken promises and Pasta points those out. And before you say hes biased hes done it with EA games on numerous occasions. Its not his fault that they put out the most games and they tend to be better than 2Ks.

Sidewinder

Exactly. J-Claw gets it. Accountability is a good thing. Ignorance is not bliss and taking your ADD meds is not a bad thing for the few that keep spitting their's out.:)

J-Claw

I for one appreciate that Pasta holds these companies accountable. Every other website previews them, and maybe reviews them. After that theres nothing until next year. Meanwhile these companies have broken promises and Pasta points those out. And before you say hes biased hes done it with EA games on numerous occasions. Its not his fault that they put out the most games and they tend to be better than 2Ks.
J-Claw

I for one appreciate that Pasta holds these companies accountable. Every other website previews them, and maybe reviews them. After that theres nothing until next year. Meanwhile these companies have broken promises and Pasta points those out. And before you say hes biased hes done it with EA games on numerous occasions. Its not his fault that they put out the most games and they tend to be better than 2Ks.

Sidewinder

Exactly. J-Claw gets it. Accountability is a good thing. Ignorance is not bliss and taking your ADD meds is not a bad thing for the few that keep spitting their's out.:)

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Pasta, just look at this screen shot you have. His batting helmet looks like its been washed in hot water, the batting gloves look like somethng michael jackson would wear, and really have no clue who that is at bat! This is one of the reason why 2k is soo awful! stop doing baseball and just focus on basketball 2k, that is the cash cow right now! Pasta you also have a typo on the headline you for got the "t" stinks not sinks. lol

BIll

follow sports it is carlos pena and pasta takes a pic of a demo

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Look Bill you fighting a loosing war here with 2k baseball. I respect that you like the game, nothing wrong with that. but the game sucks and the sales numbers reflect it! it is what it is and that is a terrible game. I know who Pena is and that does not look like him! lmao 2k try again next year i hope they make a better.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Look Bill you fighting a loosing war here with 2k baseball. I respect that you like the game, nothing wrong with that. but the game sucks and the sales numbers reflect it! it is what it is and that is a terrible game. I know who Pena is and that does not look like him! lmao 2k try again next year i hope they make a better.

BIll

follow sports it is carlos pena and pasta takes a pic of a demo

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Pasta, just look at this screen shot you have. His batting helmet looks like its been washed in hot water, the batting gloves look like somethng michael jackson would wear, and really have no clue who that is at bat! This is one of the reason why 2k is soo awful! stop doing baseball and just focus on basketball 2k, that is the cash cow right now! Pasta you also have a typo on the headline you for got the "t" stinks not sinks. lol
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Pasta, just look at this screen shot you have. His batting helmet looks like its been washed in hot water, the batting gloves look like somethng michael jackson would wear, and really have no clue who that is at bat! This is one of the reason why 2k is soo awful! stop doing baseball and just focus on basketball 2k, that is the cash cow right now! Pasta you also have a typo on the headline you for got the "t" stinks not sinks. lol

BIll

follow sports it is carlos pena and pasta takes a pic of a demo

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Look Bill you fighting a loosing war here with 2k baseball. I respect that you like the game, nothing wrong with that. but the game sucks and the sales numbers reflect it! it is what it is and that is a terrible game. I know who Pena is and that does not look like him! lmao 2k try again next year i hope they make a better.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Please dont go bob so i can tell you how on operationsports they have 2k rated at 6.5 and the show at 9.5 and how they rip 2k for being terrible on the field and how they cannot believe that Bob Davis actually thinks this is a good game:D
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Please dont go bob so i can tell you how on operationsports they have 2k rated at 6.5 and the show at 9.5 and how they rip 2k for being terrible on the field and how they cannot believe that Bob Davis actually thinks this is a good game:D
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Please dont go bob so i can tell you how on operationsports they have 2k rated at 6.5 and the show at 9.5 and how they rip 2k for being terrible on the field and how they cannot believe that Bob Davis actually thinks this is a good game:D
Bob Davis

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Bob Davis

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sean

I literally god rid of my XBOX 360 and bought a PS3 for this game. (the 08' version) I couldn't have been happier. The Show is one of the best, and most realistic, sports games I've ever played. It was worth dumping the xbox for it. 2K is going downhill… it's a shame.

Now if only Sony could get a piece of the NFL pie…then we'd be in business! EA and their NFL sim monopoly have slowly taken the sizzle out of the Madden Franchise… I think they're hopefully getting closer though…I think they should start thinking about using the physics engine I'm seeing in all these FNR4 videos… that would be a start in the right direction.
Sean

I literally god rid of my XBOX 360 and bought a PS3 for this game. (the 08' version) I couldn't have been happier. The Show is one of the best, and most realistic, sports games I've ever played. It was worth dumping the xbox for it. 2K is going downhill… it's a shame.

Now if only Sony could get a piece of the NFL pie…then we'd be in business! EA and their NFL sim monopoly have slowly taken the sizzle out of the Madden Franchise… I think they're hopefully getting closer though…I think they should start thinking about using the physics engine I'm seeing in all these FNR4 videos… that would be a start in the right direction.
Sidewinder

LOL no it's pure ignorance and putting your head in the sand. Ignorance is not bliss. Get a clue. If you have a PS3 and are playing 2k9, there is nothing left to say.
Sidewinder

LOL no it's pure ignorance and putting your head in the sand. Ignorance is not bliss. Get a clue. If you have a PS3 and are playing 2k9, there is nothing left to say.
Mason

Okay something I've noted as of late this site lacks credibility oh the front of Baseball games I for one do not play them but I know many do. I wouldn't trust a word Pasta says as far as Baseball games go Seems very very Bias against 2K sports even though the only thing good they make is NBA 2K9 but hence all this 2K Bashing I wouldn't doubt if Pasta dislikes it as well (Probably in love with Live 09 which is a 2009 version of NBA JAMZ IMO) So Pasta hopefully you read this I'm not defending MLB 2K9 game probably is garbage but please don't ride the EA Sports sinister Bandwagon and bash 2K All DAY cause when you do EA devs apparently don't give a fuck about the game and also I know MLB 09 the show is made by Sony so not intended to argue against it or for it thanks for your time

Sidewinder

Geez, moron alert here. They are really coming out of the woodwork today, or is it just really one guy trying to get his ADD point across. Hmmm
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and pastes press releases and buys into everything the companies say. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Whether it be 2K, EA, SCEA, Midway, ect. When they deliver on their advertised features, and I find the game to be fun, I support it regardless of who made it.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and pastes press releases and buys into everything the companies say. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and paste up press releases and buy into everything the companies say because they say it. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Its why I gave credit to 2K9 for good online play (though the downside is the game was still 2K9) while I roasted The Show for its online performance.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and paste up press releases and buy into everything the companies say because they say it. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Its why I gave credit to 2K9 for good online play (though the downside is the game was still 2K9) while I roasted The Show for its online performance. That analysis would be rare to find elsewhere.

James

EXACTLY…. it's HIS OPINION on HIS website. If you find it biased or dont agree with it just say you dont agree. You dont have to go saying hes a fanboy, its not his fault if he prefers one sports game over another regaurdless of what company makes them. IMO the only thing MLB 2k has going for it is the online play.
Just wait till madden comes out and Pasta says what he dislikes about it… will that make him a 2k fanboy then? its opinions… everyone has them

Mason

Okay something I've noted as of late this site lacks credibility oh the front of Baseball games I for one do not play them but I know many do. I wouldn't trust a word Pasta says as far as Baseball games go Seems very very Bias against 2K sports even though the only thing good they make is NBA 2K9 but hence all this 2K Bashing I wouldn't doubt if Pasta dislikes it as well (Probably in love with Live 09 which is a 2009 version of NBA JAMZ IMO) So Pasta hopefully you read this I'm not defending MLB 2K9 game probably is garbage but please don't ride the EA Sports sinister Bandwagon and bash 2K All DAY cause when you do EA devs apparently don't give a fuck about the game and also I know MLB 09 the show is made by Sony so not intended to argue against it or for it thanks for your time

Sidewinder

Geez, moron alert here. They are really coming out of the woodwork today, or is it just really one guy trying to get his ADD point across. Hmmm
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and pastes press releases and buys into everything the companies say. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Whether it be 2K, EA, SCEA, Midway, ect. When they deliver on their advertised features, and I find the game to be fun, I support it regardless of who made it.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and pastes press releases and buys into everything the companies say. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and paste up press releases and buy into everything the companies say because they say it. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Its why I gave credit to 2K9 for good online play (though the downside is the game was still 2K9) while I roasted The Show for its online performance.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say here, but I always throw my opinions out there. No one has to agree with them, or base purchasing decisions on them. This site will not be a place that just copies and paste up press releases and buy into everything the companies say because they say it. I like them to prove it, and if they don't they I go ahead and point that out. Its why I gave credit to 2K9 for good online play (though the downside is the game was still 2K9) while I roasted The Show for its online performance. That analysis would be rare to find elsewhere.

James

EXACTLY…. it's HIS OPINION on HIS website. If you find it biased or dont agree with it just say you dont agree. You dont have to go saying hes a fanboy, its not his fault if he prefers one sports game over another regaurdless of what company makes them. IMO the only thing MLB 2k has going for it is the online play.
Just wait till madden comes out and Pasta says what he dislikes about it… will that make him a 2k fanboy then? its opinions… everyone has them

Carlos Pena

Funny I don't know who you are. are you a stalker? are you trying to live your life through me?
Carlos Pena

Funny I don't know who you are. are you a stalker? are you trying to live your life through me?
t. daley

PASTA: I have no idea why you are suprised by any of this. 2k has been like this for the past few years and after the MLB 2k8 debacle, the only thing that surprises me is that 200k still bought that piece of crap.

2K is finsihed and if they were smart they would just stop the insanity and sell out to EA or anyone esle. 2k has lost its mojo and they aint going to get it back
t. daley

PASTA: I have no idea why you are suprised by any of this. 2k has been like this for the past few years and after the MLB 2k8 debacle, the only thing that surprises me is that 200k still bought that piece of crap.

2K is finsihed and if they were smart they would just stop the insanity and sell out to EA or anyone esle. 2k has lost its mojo and they aint going to get it back
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Bob a monopoly?? come on man. I too would like some competition for madden and ncaa but lets talk about the baseball game right now. First there is no monopoly right now cause the obvious 2k has a game. And what has 2k done…..absolutely nothing! And it shows in the sells numbers. Now Bob im sure that all those 300,000 something people who bought the show dont read pasta's website. It doesnt take a genius here to figure out a good baseball game when you play one. Who wants to buy a game and wait for who knows how long for a patch to fix some of the most basic things of a game! Shame on 2k for not listening to the consumer, all of there work is done in secret and dont blame a pasta when mlb themselves pull the plug on 2k cause they have been doing nothing to improve on the game! And I cant stand when somebody says the game has been prettied up. its suppose to be. Nothing is wrong with the mechanics of the game so why start tweaking somethings and loose your base that obviously is increasing! the same for 2k basketball it has been the same and nothing much has really changed but why mess with it if its still the best other than give it a few make over's here and there to keep up.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Bob a monopoly?? come on man. I too would like some competition for madden and ncaa but lets talk about the baseball game right now. First there is no monopoly right now cause the obvious 2k has a game. And what has 2k done…..absolutely nothing! And it shows in the sells numbers. Now Bob im sure that all those 300,000 something people who bought the show dont read pasta's website. It doesnt take a genius here to figure out a good baseball game when you play one. Who wants to buy a game and wait for who knows how long for a patch to fix some of the most basic things of a game! Shame on 2k for not listening to the consumer, all of there work is done in secret and dont blame a pasta when mlb themselves pull the plug on 2k cause they have been doing nothing to improve on the game! And I cant stand when somebody says the game has been prettied up. its suppose to be. Nothing is wrong with the mechanics of the game so why start tweaking somethings and loose your base that obviously is increasing! the same for 2k basketball it has been the same and nothing much has really changed but why mess with it if its still the best other than give it a few make over's here and there to keep up.
Aimme

lol MLB 2K9 couldnt even beat NBA 2K9 on the PS3 http://kotaku.com/5217172/marchs-top+selling-game…
Aimme

lol MLB 2K9 couldnt even beat NBA 2K9 on the PS3 http://kotaku.com/5217172/marchs-top+selling-game…
Chikiboy

I like this site alot for football info, but I choose to go to OS for Baseball. Less Fanboys and Trolls.

I, for one, am all for holding game developers responsible for what they put out. That being said, there clearly seems to be a bias against 2K as it relates to baseball and that's cool. I like both games, so I can still get good info here for The Show. But as I've said before, I enjoy the overall gameplay on 2K more, so I appreciate information about the game when I can get it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

What is with this Operationsports website thing today??? They are saying over there the same thing we are telling you now! That is mlb2k9 sucks!!! Find another website you are 0-2 !

Chikiboy

I like this site alot for football info, but I choose to go to OS for Baseball. Less Fanboys and Trolls.

I, for one, am all for holding game developers responsible for what they put out. That being said, there clearly seems to be a bias against 2K as it relates to baseball and that's cool. I like both games, so I can still get good info here for The Show. But as I've said before, I enjoy the overall gameplay on 2K more, so I appreciate information about the game when I can get it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

What is with this Operationsports website thing today??? They are saying over there the same thing we are telling you now! That is mlb2k9 sucks!!! Find another website you are 0-2 !

http://www.onemancrimewave.blogspot.com/ DiddyGotGrillz

I freaking LOVE this news! As a person that literally went out picked up MLB2K9, played it for a week, traded it in, bought a PS3 and The Show…I can tell you that the $400 price tag was WELL worth the investment. I will NEVER again buy another 2K game for as long as I live.

2K Sports is a disaster, I hope this baseball series puts them out of business for good.
http://www.onemancrimewave.blogspot.com DiddyGotGrillz

I freaking LOVE this news! As a person that literally went out picked up MLB2K9, played it for a week, traded it in, bought a PS3 and The Show…I can tell you that the $400 price tag was WELL worth the investment. I will NEVER again buy another 2K game for as long as I live.

2K Sports is a disaster, I hope this baseball series puts them out of business for good.