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.

Tags: latest news, sales analysis

alex

it feels so good knowing people are hurting 2k in the wallet like they deserve. good job people not buying it just cause its exclusive!

Busty Buffet

That was the same post I was going to make. I am glad to be part of the 14% decrease in sales. Hopefully more people will follow suit next year. Don't just buy a game for 65 bucks because you are used to it. These people need to stop stealing from gamers and using us as tools for their massive Pepsi and Statefarm ads in their games.

Jamin

me too didn't buy it and not planning to
Jamin

me too didn't buy it and not planning to
BIll

Pasta using a picture of Carlos Pena from the DEMO to make 2K look bad. You like bashing 2k. I notice u dont reply on articles with 2k
BIll

Pasta using a picture of Carlos Pena from the DEMO to make 2K look bad. You like bashing 2k. I notice u dont reply on articles with 2k

Busty Buffet

That was the same post I was going to make. I am glad to be part of the 14% decrease in sales. Hopefully more people will follow suit next year. Don't just buy a game for 65 bucks because you are used to it. These people need to stop stealing from gamers and using us as tools for their massive Pepsi and Statefarm ads in their games.
terence

2k9 sucks but its not exclusive its also on the ps3 i had a guy on my list playing 2k9 while i was playing 09 the show i laughed so hard

Busty Buffet

he means exclusive to the xbox 360
Busty Buffet

he means exclusive to the xbox 360

terence

2k9 sucks but its not exclusive its also on the ps3 i had a guy on my list playing 2k9 while i was playing 09 the show i laughed so hard
footballgamer

wished that can be said about Madden…..actually, would like that to be said about Madden 10……but usually there hyped up every year and they have a more "loyal" fan base.
footballgamer

wished that can be said about Madden…..actually, would like that to be said about Madden 10……but usually there hyped up every year and they have a more "loyal" fan base.
BIll

pasta only replies on ea articles

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

are you trying to pick a fight w/the host? what are you trying to start??? if you're sticking up for 2k basketball fine….but there other games are downright awful!
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

are you trying to pick a fight w/the host? what are you trying to start??? if you're sticking up for 2k basketball fine….but there other games are downright awful!

BIll

pasta only replies on ea articles

alex

it feels so good knowing people are hurting 2k in the wallet like they deserve. good job people not buying it just cause its exclusive!
alex

it feels so good knowing people are hurting 2k in the wallet like they deserve. good job people not buying it just cause its exclusive!

Busty Buffet

That was the same post I was going to make. I am glad to be part of the 14% decrease in sales. Hopefully more people will follow suit next year. Don't just buy a game for 65 bucks because you are used to it. These people need to stop stealing from gamers and using us as tools for their massive Pepsi and Statefarm ads in their games.

Jamin

me too didn't buy it and not planning to
BIll

Pasta using a picture of Carlos Pena from the DEMO to make 2K look bad. You like bashing 2k. I notice u dont reply on articles with 2k

terence

2k9 sucks but its not exclusive its also on the ps3 i had a guy on my list playing 2k9 while i was playing 09 the show i laughed so hard

Busty Buffet

he means exclusive to the xbox 360

footballgamer

wished that can be said about Madden…..actually, would like that to be said about Madden 10……but usually there hyped up every year and they have a more "loyal" fan base.
BIll

pasta only replies on ea articles

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

are you trying to pick a fight w/the host? what are you trying to start??? if you're sticking up for 2k basketball fine….but there other games are downright awful!

Ty

I really hope that they have an NCAA 10 blog today. Hopefully something about ratings.
Ty

I really hope that they have an NCAA 10 blog today. Hopefully something about ratings.
Ty

I really hope that they have an NCAA 10 blog today. Hopefully something about ratings.
Dre

I wonder what the NFL2k5 ppl will say on this one why it is so bad compared to The Show.

Scott

um…what?
Scott

um…what?

Dre

I wonder what the NFL2k5 ppl will say on this one why it is so bad compared to The Show.
Dre

I wonder what the NFL2k5 ppl will say on this one why it is so bad compared to The Show.

Scott

um…what?

rondoman

This is where having one NFL game, one NCAA football game, and now one NCAA B-ball game really hurts us, the consumers.

This is a great example of how competition can be a great thing for us gamers. Even though MLB 2k9 sucks, it was reflected in the bad sales for 2K and in the great sales for SCEA. Madden can suck and still kick ass sales wise because it is the only game in town so to speak.

Now, the people behind Madden really seem to be listening to the community more and more, asking for our input. Hopefully this results in one of the best NFL sims ever come this August. I just think had there been another NFL game out there for the last 4 years, maybe it wouldn't have taken so long.

It's ultimately up to us as consumers to hit game makers where it counts, the pocket book. Great sales or lack of sales speak stronger than any review or feedback ever will. That is why I am ecstatic that MLB 2K got hit in the nuts sales wise because it might, and I say might, light a fire under them to make a better game in the future.

J-Claw

Yea maybe it wouldn't have taken as long but we have the development team now that cares and the interaction with them that seems to be so crucial.

Thing is that I don't think the 14+% went out and bought a PS3 and The Show. Maybe some did but most probably just didn't play a baseball game this year. Goes to show just how bad the game was and that there is a limit to how much they can shaft us before people respond.

Scott

As soon as I get my tax return I am buying a PS3 and the Show. I haven't been able to play a decent baseball game in years. I'm tired of waiting for 2k to get their shit together
Scott

As soon as I get my tax return I am buying a PS3 and the Show. I haven't been able to play a decent baseball game in years. I'm tired of waiting for 2k to get their shit together

J-Claw

Yea maybe it wouldn't have taken as long but we have the development team now that cares and the interaction with them that seems to be so crucial.

Thing is that I don't think the 14+% went out and bought a PS3 and The Show. Maybe some did but most probably just didn't play a baseball game this year. Goes to show just how bad the game was and that there is a limit to how much they can shaft us before people respond.
Smokez4Dayz

who told you MLB 2k9 sucks? and how is buying a baseball game 205,000 times a disappointment. PS3 owners HAVE NO GAMES TO BUY, SO WHEN THE MEDIA TELLS THEM WHAT TO GET FOR THEIR DUSTY SYSTEM THEY ALL GO BUY IT. SO HAVING 85,0000 LEAD OVER THE COMPETITION ISNT MUCH WHEN THE COMPETITION IS ON THE SAME SYSTEM TOO.

Pasta is a EA suck boy, and he's burned that EA has no relevance is all american apple pie sports video game, so he picks anything vs. 2K, this time he got lucky, the show is a nice, safe, generic game of baseball, nothing innovative. He hates that 2K tries new control, new animations, he loves/hates them. Stop falling for his half truths and assuming everything he says.

About the sales of games…many and I mean many people these days don't buy games, and they still have the game…many people, so sales don't mean a game is not being played…lol

And finally, Pasta Plays MLB2K9 more than he plays the show…ask him, he won't lie to you. ask him.

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

Intresting….how terrible a game can be and yet you will still defend it aand then talk about pasta being an ea fan boy to justify it. first off the show is not an ea game. second mlb2k9 is an absolute joke! what new did they try? im still trying to figure it out my self, maybe you can shed some light on the new features that causes such horrible glitches in the game!
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Intresting….how terrible a game can be and yet you will still defend it aand then talk about pasta being an ea fan boy to justify it. first off the show is not an ea game. second mlb2k9 is an absolute joke! what new did they try? im still trying to figure it out my self, maybe you can shed some light on the new features that causes such horrible glitches in the game!

Smokez4Dayz

who told you MLB 2k9 sucks? and how is buying a baseball game 205,000 times a disappointment. PS3 owners HAVE NO GAMES TO BUY, SO WHEN THE MEDIA TELLS THEM WHAT TO GET FOR THEIR DUSTY SYSTEM THEY ALL GO BUY IT. SO HAVING 85,0000 LEAD OVER THE COMPETITION ISNT MUCH WHEN THE COMPETITION IS ON THE SAME SYSTEM TOO.

Pasta is a EA suck boy, and he's burned that EA has no relevance is all american apple pie sports video game, so he picks anything vs. 2K, this time he got lucky, the show is a nice, safe, generic game of baseball, nothing innovative. He hates that 2K tries new control, new animations, he loves/hates them. Stop falling for his half truths and assuming everything he says.

About the sales of games…many and I mean many people these days don't buy games, and they still have the game…many people, so sales don't mean a game is not being played…lol

And finally, Pasta Plays MLB2K9 more than he plays the show…ask him, he won't lie to you. ask him.
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

A+++ COMPETITION IS NEEDED IN EVERYTHING
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

A+++ COMPETITION IS NEEDED IN EVERYTHING
rick

madden is one of the best games ever
rick

madden is one of the best games ever

rondoman

This is where having one NFL game, one NCAA football game, and now one NCAA B-ball game really hurts us, the consumers.

This is a great example of how competition can be a great thing for us gamers. Even though MLB 2k9 sucks, it was reflected in the bad sales for 2K and in the great sales for SCEA. Madden can suck and still kick ass sales wise because it is the only game in town so to speak.

Now, the people behind Madden really seem to be listening to the community more and more, asking for our input. Hopefully this results in one of the best NFL sims ever come this August. I just think had there been another NFL game out there for the last 4 years, maybe it wouldn't have taken so long.

It's ultimately up to us as consumers to hit game makers where it counts, the pocket book. Great sales or lack of sales speak stronger than any review or feedback ever will. That is why I am ecstatic that MLB 2K got hit in the nuts sales wise because it might, and I say might, light a fire under them to make a better game in the future.
rondoman

This is where having one NFL game, one NCAA football game, and now one NCAA B-ball game really hurts us, the consumers.

This is a great example of how competition can be a great thing for us gamers. Even though MLB 2k9 sucks, it was reflected in the bad sales for 2K and in the great sales for SCEA. Madden can suck and still kick ass sales wise because it is the only game in town so to speak.

Now, the people behind Madden really seem to be listening to the community more and more, asking for our input. Hopefully this results in one of the best NFL sims ever come this August. I just think had there been another NFL game out there for the last 4 years, maybe it wouldn't have taken so long.

It's ultimately up to us as consumers to hit game makers where it counts, the pocket book. Great sales or lack of sales speak stronger than any review or feedback ever will. That is why I am ecstatic that MLB 2K got hit in the nuts sales wise because it might, and I say might, light a fire under them to make a better game in the future.

J-Claw

Yea maybe it wouldn't have taken as long but we have the development team now that cares and the interaction with them that seems to be so crucial.

Thing is that I don't think the 14+% went out and bought a PS3 and The Show. Maybe some did but most probably just didn't play a baseball game this year. Goes to show just how bad the game was and that there is a limit to how much they can shaft us before people respond.

Scott

As soon as I get my tax return I am buying a PS3 and the Show. I haven't been able to play a decent baseball game in years. I'm tired of waiting for 2k to get their shit together

Smokez4Dayz

who told you MLB 2k9 sucks? and how is buying a baseball game 205,000 times a disappointment. PS3 owners HAVE NO GAMES TO BUY, SO WHEN THE MEDIA TELLS THEM WHAT TO GET FOR THEIR DUSTY SYSTEM THEY ALL GO BUY IT. SO HAVING 85,0000 LEAD OVER THE COMPETITION ISNT MUCH WHEN THE COMPETITION IS ON THE SAME SYSTEM TOO.

Pasta is a EA suck boy, and he's burned that EA has no relevance is all american apple pie sports video game, so he picks anything vs. 2K, this time he got lucky, the show is a nice, safe, generic game of baseball, nothing innovative. He hates that 2K tries new control, new animations, he loves/hates them. Stop falling for his half truths and assuming everything he says.

About the sales of games…many and I mean many people these days don't buy games, and they still have the game…many people, so sales don't mean a game is not being played…lol

And finally, Pasta Plays MLB2K9 more than he plays the show…ask him, he won't lie to you. ask him.

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

Intresting….how terrible a game can be and yet you will still defend it aand then talk about pasta being an ea fan boy to justify it. first off the show is not an ea game. second mlb2k9 is an absolute joke! what new did they try? im still trying to figure it out my self, maybe you can shed some light on the new features that causes such horrible glitches in the game!

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

A+++ COMPETITION IS NEEDED IN EVERYTHING
rick

madden is one of the best games ever

J-Claw

Count me in as part of that 14% too. Putting out games like MLB 2K and Front Office Manager as finally caught up to 2K. Other than NBA 2K they don't do anything good.

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

Front manager actualy wasnt that bad, cant say the same though about mlb2k9
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Front manager actualy wasnt that bad, cant say the same though about mlb2k9
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

amen!
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

amen!
Meeks

actually their nba games dont make me happy either

J-Claw

Count me in as part of that 14% too. Putting out games like MLB 2K and Front Office Manager as finally caught up to 2K. Other than NBA 2K they don't do anything good.
J-Claw

Count me in as part of that 14% too. Putting out games like MLB 2K and Front Office Manager as finally caught up to 2K. Other than NBA 2K they don't do anything good.

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

Front manager actualy wasnt that bad, cant say the same though about mlb2k9
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

amen!
Meeks

actually their nba games dont make me happy either

http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Pasta, do you have the numbers for 2K9 sales on the PS3? I'm just curious as to who in their right minds would buy that game when they can buy The Show for the same price.

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

No, that would definitely be a bloodbath lol. Unfortunately NPD only releases the top 10. Sometimes a few sites are able to get the top 20, but I wouldn't expect to see 2K9 for the PS3 in that either.
http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

No, that would definitely be a bloodbath lol. Unfortunately NPD only releases the top 10. Sometimes a few sites are able to get the top 20, but I wouldn't expect to see 2K9 for the PS3 in that either.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Pasta, do you have the numbers for 2K9 sales on the PS3? I'm just curious as to who in their right minds would buy that game when they can buy The Show for the same price.

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

No, that would definitely be a bloodbath lol. Unfortunately NPD only releases the top 10. Sometimes a few sites are able to get the top 20, but I wouldn't expect to see 2K9 for the PS3 in that either.

super-fan

WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOWWWWWW!!!!
super-fan

WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOWWWWWW!!!!
super-fan

WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOWWWWWW!!!!
Renny

appreciate the analysis pasta. im glad too that the sales came out this way. i wish mlb would just take the license away from 2K.
Renny

appreciate the analysis pasta. im glad too that the sales came out this way. i wish mlb would just take the license away from 2K.
Renny

appreciate the analysis pasta. im glad too that the sales came out this way. i wish mlb would just take the license away from 2K.
Scott

why are you saying it's an exclusive?

You can get 2k on both platforms. I'm not sure why anyone would buy 2k9 on ps3, but the point is you can. It's not an exclusive

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

3rd party exclusive
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

3rd party exclusive

Scott

why are you saying it's an exclusive?

You can get 2k on both platforms. I'm not sure why anyone would buy 2k9 on ps3, but the point is you can. It's not an exclusive
Scott

why are you saying it's an exclusive?

You can get 2k on both platforms. I'm not sure why anyone would buy 2k9 on ps3, but the point is you can. It's not an exclusive

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

3rd party exclusive

Jamin

they need to stop wasting their time with the bigs and power pros and focus on making a good baseball game because they are going down hill fast like a roller coaster weeeeeeeee!!!
Jamin

they need to stop wasting their time with the bigs and power pros and focus on making a good baseball game because they are going down hill fast like a roller coaster weeeeeeeee!!!
Jamin

they need to stop wasting their time with the bigs and power pros and focus on making a good baseball game because they are going down hill fast like a roller coaster weeeeeeeee!!!
Bob Davis

I have MLB 2K9 for my PS3 and I love it. I got it because I wanted a fun game that also had the intricate details of real baseball. It has come through for me 10 fold. The graphics are great the season options are fantastic and the online gaming on it rocks. It is much better from last year and the best online gaming in all of the sports games. It's just pure fun.
Bob Davis

I have MLB 2K9 for my PS3 and I love it. I got it because I wanted a fun game that also had the intricate details of real baseball. It has come through for me 10 fold. The graphics are great the season options are fantastic and the online gaming on it rocks. It is much better from last year and the best online gaming in all of the sports games. It's just pure fun.
Bob Davis

I have MLB 2K9 for my PS3 and I love it. I got it because I wanted a fun game that also had the intricate details of real baseball. It has come through for me 10 fold. The graphics are great the season options are fantastic and the online gaming on it rocks. It is much better from last year and the best online gaming in all of the sports games. It's just pure fun.
Bob Davis

Don't bash MLB 2K9 just because you are a EA flunky be your own man. MLB 2K9 works for me and next year I will get it again for my PS3 as it offers exactly what I like which is a realistically approach to baseball and great online gaming.

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

is 7 hr's in one game realistic?
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

is 7 hr's in one game realistic?
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

It's Ronny from 2k!!!!!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

It's Ronny from 2k!!!!!!!!!

Bob Davis

Don't bash MLB 2K9 just because you are a EA flunky be your own man. MLB 2K9 works for me and next year I will get it again for my PS3 as it offers exactly what I like which is a realistically approach to baseball and great online gaming.
Bob Davis

Don't bash MLB 2K9 just because you are a EA flunky be your own man. MLB 2K9 works for me and next year I will get it again for my PS3 as it offers exactly what I like which is a realistically approach to baseball and great online gaming.

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

is 7 hr's in one game realistic?
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

It's Ronny from 2k!!!!!!!!!

nycredude

Bob Davis

Have you played MLB the show before. I can assure you that it straight up wipes the floor with 2k9.

Bob Davis

let me play an unrealistic game with big models and just button tapping. I played it, it is the same thing after a while. I hit too much homers

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Hi Ronny!!!!!!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Hi Ronny!!!!!!!!

Bob Davis

let me play an unrealistic game with big models and just button tapping. I played it, it is the same thing after a while. I hit too much homers

nycredude

Bob Davis

Have you played MLB the show before. I can assure you that it straight up wipes the floor with 2k9.
nycredude

Bob Davis

Have you played MLB the show before. I can assure you that it straight up wipes the floor with 2k9.

Bob Davis

let me play an unrealistic game with big models and just button tapping. I played it, it is the same thing after a while. I hit too much homers

http://intensedebate.com/people/r00tabaga r00tabaga

Hi Ronny!!!!!!!!

Smokez4Dayz

Me and My Buds sit here and play both, The Show is impressive, but 2k9 is no slouch, at all. And can I get the numbers on the PS3 Sales of MLB 2K9? Those count because that is a unit sold. MLB2K9 is on two systems. Your numbers are stupid. More copies of MLB2k9 have been sold than The Show. Graphics are way better on MLB2K9, more active, lively and just better. How about you do a tribute to John Madden instead of posting garbage about 2K Sports. For Three Years Now, you post an article wondering if next year's MLB will be made. lol. So sad. Now you wonder if MLB 10 will arrive, you are funny Pasta, thats why I always return to this bias bullsite….funny

Bob Davis

Thank you the having my back, the graphics are amazing the play by play is terrific and it has hands down the best online sessions. I never have a problem getting a good realistic online game even at 2 in the morning. People bashing MLB 2K9 to the Show is like bashing somebody's favorite food to your's. So what if you like ham sandwiches I like chicken sandwiches it's just my preference. MLB 2K9 delivers on all fronts in my opinion

Sidewinder

Based on you two's past comments, it's nice to know you guys have each other to hunker down with. Misery loves company, but your stubborn ignorance is just sad.

Bob Davis

Thank you the having my back, the graphics are amazing the play by play is terrific and it has hands down the best online sessions. I never have a problem getting a good realistic online game even at 2 in the morning. People bashing MLB 2K9 to the Show is like bashing somebody's favorite food to your's. So what if you like ham sandwiches I like chicken sandwiches it's just my preference. MLB 2K9 delivers on all fronts in my opinion

Smokez4Dayz

Me and My Buds sit here and play both, The Show is impressive, but 2k9 is no slouch, at all. And can I get the numbers on the PS3 Sales of MLB 2K9? Those count because that is a unit sold. MLB2K9 is on two systems. Your numbers are stupid. More copies of MLB2k9 have been sold than The Show. Graphics are way better on MLB2K9, more active, lively and just better. How about you do a tribute to John Madden instead of posting garbage about 2K Sports. For Three Years Now, you post an article wondering if next year's MLB will be made. lol. So sad. Now you wonder if MLB 10 will arrive, you are funny Pasta, thats why I always return to this bias bullsite….funny
Smokez4Dayz

Me and My Buds sit here and play both, The Show is impressive, but 2k9 is no slouch, at all. And can I get the numbers on the PS3 Sales of MLB 2K9? Those count because that is a unit sold. MLB2K9 is on two systems. Your numbers are stupid. More copies of MLB2k9 have been sold than The Show. Graphics are way better on MLB2K9, more active, lively and just better. How about you do a tribute to John Madden instead of posting garbage about 2K Sports. For Three Years Now, you post an article wondering if next year's MLB will be made. lol. So sad. Now you wonder if MLB 10 will arrive, you are funny Pasta, thats why I always return to this bias bullsite….funny

Bob Davis

Thank you the having my back, the graphics are amazing the play by play is terrific and it has hands down the best online sessions. I never have a problem getting a good realistic online game even at 2 in the morning. People bashing MLB 2K9 to the Show is like bashing somebody's favorite food to your's. So what if you like ham sandwiches I like chicken sandwiches it's just my preference. MLB 2K9 delivers on all fronts in my opinion

Sidewinder

Based on you two's past comments, it's nice to know you guys have each other to hunker down with. Misery loves company, but your stubborn ignorance is just sad.

Smokez4Dayz

I don't remember you doing a NBA 2K9 sales comparison with NBA LIVE 09 and compare and contrast it with NBA 2K8 and NBA LIVE 08? Did you do one? You have time now, wanna do one for us. Show us the real bloodbath. examples for developers to take notice of…lmao. the more I read this article the more I'm convinced that you somehow get paid by EA to bash 2K, even if at the expense of giving kudos to another product. Hows Facebreaker, lol, lol, lol? pasta, lol

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

Not that I feel the need to justify, since most of what you've posted is ridiculous. But seriously, just because you "don't remember" doesn't mean it didn't happen.

http://www.pastapadre.com/4790/nba-2k9-dominates-…

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

dont worry pasta. if him and his friends would play 2k9 sober they would realize that this is the worst baseball game since t-ball on nintendo came out! A… Jr Cabrillo i think i saw your name on a list of suckers who bought live 09.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

dont worry pasta. if him and his friends would play 2k9 sober they would realize that this is the worst baseball game since t-ball on nintendo came out! A… Jr Cabrillo i think i saw your name on a list of suckers who bought live 09.

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

Not that I feel the need to justify, since most of what you've posted is ridiculous. But seriously, just because you "don't remember" doesn't mean it didn't happen.

http://www.pastapadre.com/4790/nba-2k9-dominates-…
Bob Davis

Everybody know's that Madden has juct been cashing checks for years without any competition. The best presentation was done by 2K 8 years ago and Madden still can not compete with that! I like MLB 2K and will support them until The Show buys the MLB licensing and force people like myself who likes options into getting just their game
Bob Davis

Everybody know's that Madden has juct been cashing checks for years without any competition. The best presentation was done by 2K 8 years ago and Madden still can not compete with that! I like MLB 2K and will support them until The Show buys the MLB licensing and force people like myself who likes options into getting just their game
Busty Buffet

Silly Smokez4Dayz, he must have been smokin' for days because he's talking nonsense. 420's almost here buddy, hang in there!
Busty Buffet

Silly Smokez4Dayz, he must have been smokin' for days because he's talking nonsense. 420's almost here buddy, hang in there!
theanswer34

its officially sad when you 2k fanboy will defend any garbage game 2k puts out
theanswer34

its officially sad when you 2k fanboy will defend any garbage game 2k puts out

Smokez4Dayz

I don't remember you doing a NBA 2K9 sales comparison with NBA LIVE 09 and compare and contrast it with NBA 2K8 and NBA LIVE 08? Did you do one? You have time now, wanna do one for us. Show us the real bloodbath. examples for developers to take notice of…lmao. the more I read this article the more I'm convinced that you somehow get paid by EA to bash 2K, even if at the expense of giving kudos to another product. Hows Facebreaker, lol, lol, lol? pasta, lol

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

Not that I feel the need to justify, since most of what you've posted is ridiculous. But seriously, just because you "don't remember" doesn't mean it didn't happen.

http://www.pastapadre.com/4790/nba-2k9-dominates-…

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

dont worry pasta. if him and his friends would play 2k9 sober they would realize that this is the worst baseball game since t-ball on nintendo came out! A… Jr Cabrillo i think i saw your name on a list of suckers who bought live 09.

Bob Davis

Everybody know's that Madden has juct been cashing checks for years without any competition. The best presentation was done by 2K 8 years ago and Madden still can not compete with that! I like MLB 2K and will support them until The Show buys the MLB licensing and force people like myself who likes options into getting just their game
Busty Buffet

Silly Smokez4Dayz, he must have been smokin' for days because he's talking nonsense. 420's almost here buddy, hang in there!
theanswer34

its officially sad when you 2k fanboy will defend any garbage game 2k puts out

Chikiboy

Personally, I think competition amongst game developers is a great thing. That being said, I like both games. Visually, The Show has 2K9 beat. The uniforms, accessory options, lighting, and little extras are all top notch. I'm not a big fan of the player models in The Show (shoulders are too wide and players seem "over-buffed". But the game is still leaps and bounds over 2K9 in visuals.

But just overall fun and playability I still like 2K9. It's hard for me to go back to "button-ball". If they wouldn't have removed alot of the player-editing capability, I'd rate 2K9 pretty high.

I think VC will do good by the 2K9 franchise.

As for Madden, previous to Madden '09, the three previous versions were larceny. I still feel violated for getting a half-@ssed product. Nothing is worse than that first five minutes you spend with a game that you had high hopes for only to realize it's an utter disappointment. That's pretty much been Madden on next-gen. Lets hope that changes this season as it's looking promising.
Chikiboy

Personally, I think competition amongst game developers is a great thing. That being said, I like both games. Visually, The Show has 2K9 beat. The uniforms, accessory options, lighting, and little extras are all top notch. I'm not a big fan of the player models in The Show (shoulders are too wide and players seem "over-buffed". But the game is still leaps and bounds over 2K9 in visuals.

But just overall fun and playability I still like 2K9. It's hard for me to go back to "button-ball". If they wouldn't have removed alot of the player-editing capability, I'd rate 2K9 pretty high.

I think VC will do good by the 2K9 franchise.

As for Madden, previous to Madden '09, the three previous versions were larceny. I still feel violated for getting a half-@ssed product. Nothing is worse than that first five minutes you spend with a game that you had high hopes for only to realize it's an utter disappointment. That's pretty much been Madden on next-gen. Lets hope that changes this season as it's looking promising.
Chikiboy

Personally, I think competition amongst game developers is a great thing. That being said, I like both games. Visually, The Show has 2K9 beat. The uniforms, accessory options, lighting, and little extras are all top notch. I'm not a big fan of the player models in The Show (shoulders are too wide and players seem "over-buffed". But the game is still leaps and bounds over 2K9 in visuals.

But just overall fun and playability I still like 2K9. It's hard for me to go back to "button-ball". If they wouldn't have removed alot of the player-editing capability, I'd rate 2K9 pretty high.

I think VC will do good by the 2K9 franchise.

As for Madden, previous to Madden '09, the three previous versions were larceny. I still feel violated for getting a half-@ssed product. Nothing is worse than that first five minutes you spend with a game that you had high hopes for only to realize it's an utter disappointment. That's pretty much been Madden on next-gen. Lets hope that changes this season as it's looking promising.
Bob Davis

It''s okay to be your own man you know, you don't have to be a flunky
Bob Davis

It''s okay to be your own man you know, you don't have to be a flunky
Bob Davis

It''s okay to be your own man you know, you don't have to be a flunky
Chikiboy

By the way…John Madden retired today. Isn't THAT more important news than a sales comparison between SCEA and 2K Sports?

How's the retirement gonna affect the presentation of Madden 10? Collinsworth and Michaels in the booth. Was EA made aware of this prior and did they already pair the two in the game and are waiting to announce it?