March Sales: The Show Soars While 2K Sinks
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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.
April 16, 2009 at 11:50 pm
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!
April 17, 2009 at 12:03 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 1:28 am
me too didn't buy it and not planning to
April 17, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 12:59 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 5:11 am
he means exclusive to the xbox 360
April 17, 2009 at 10:55 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 2:38 pm
pasta only replies on ea articles
April 17, 2009 at 4:42 pm
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!
April 16, 2009 at 4:01 pm
I really hope that they have an NCAA 10 blog today. Hopefully something about ratings.
April 17, 2009 at 12:02 am
I wonder what the NFL2k5 ppl will say on this one why it is so bad compared to The Show.
April 17, 2009 at 1:34 am
um…what?
April 17, 2009 at 12:23 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 12:26 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 1:32 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 3:51 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 4:46 am
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!
April 17, 2009 at 5:52 am
A+++ COMPETITION IS NEEDED IN EVERYTHING
April 17, 2009 at 2:32 pm
madden is one of the best games ever
April 17, 2009 at 12:24 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 10:27 am
Front manager actualy wasnt that bad, cant say the same though about mlb2k9
April 17, 2009 at 4:43 pm
amen!
April 18, 2009 at 5:46 pm
actually their nba games dont make me happy either
April 17, 2009 at 12:27 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 12:39 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 12:40 am
WELL IT'S THE BIG SHOWWWWWW!!!!
April 17, 2009 at 12:42 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 1:35 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 4:44 pm
3rd party exclusive
April 17, 2009 at 1:36 am
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!!!
April 17, 2009 at 3:28 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 3:31 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 4:47 am
is 7 hr's in one game realistic?
April 17, 2009 at 4:44 pm
It's Ronny from 2k!!!!!!!!!
April 17, 2009 at 3:35 am
Bob Davis
Have you played MLB the show before. I can assure you that it straight up wipes the floor with 2k9.
April 17, 2009 at 2:36 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hi Ronny!!!!!!!!
April 17, 2009 at 3:42 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 4:15 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 8:16 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 3:59 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 4:14 am
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-...
April 17, 2009 at 10:32 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 4:18 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 5:15 am
Silly Smokez4Dayz, he must have been smokin' for days because he's talking nonsense. 420's almost here buddy, hang in there!
April 17, 2009 at 5:53 am
its officially sad when you 2k fanboy will defend any garbage game 2k puts out
April 17, 2009 at 4:07 am
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.
April 17, 2009 at 4:09 am
It''s okay to be your own man you know, you don't have to be a flunky
April 17, 2009 at 4:20 am
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?
April 17, 2009 at 5:42 am
according to VGAcharts MLB 2K9 on the xbox360 has out sold the show on the PS3 and Kill Zone 2 has outsold the show 10 to 1 or so….
April 17, 2009 at 10:34 am
what is this like a music chart or something??
April 17, 2009 at 1:49 pm
VGchartz is nothing but guessing numbers. NPD is the official sales numbers from retailers.
April 17, 2009 at 7:41 am
imagine if this was the same for all the sports games!! you know if sony had (NFL) rights like back in the day anybody remember (NFL GAMEDAY) it would of been over for madden. NFL 2K SERIES might be the best next gen football game followed by SONY NFL GAMEDAY!!
April 17, 2009 at 10:33 am
Obviously someone didnt read the lastest sales numbers. what is doing good in your definition??? placing a far second?
April 17, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Honestly pasta watch what you say ive been following you for a while but this one got to me. "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". Quote from you. Ur acting like MLB 09 The SHow was perfect and its not. yes i agree its a better game but play the game before you say stuff like this. Patch came out for 2k9 no more bugs glitches nothing. im not trying to be mean but come on lets be more considerate
April 17, 2009 at 1:50 pm
The Show isn't perfect, no game is. Especially their online play. But overall its a quality game that delivers what they promise. 2K9 is a disaster, really theres no better way to describe it.
April 17, 2009 at 1:50 pm
The Show isn't perfect, no game is. Especially their online play. But overall its a quality game that delivers what they promise…unlike 2K9.
April 17, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Another cheap shot at 2K Pasta? Why? You made your point now move on. Why would u want to put those who play it at a disadvantage? The online play for 2K is awesome and if people want a good online experience like myself get 2K. Pasta whatever you play is your own business but don't knock other people's preference. How would you like it if I knocked your website in favor of another website? To each's own. Is 2K a good game? Yes. s it great? Well no sports game is truly great because they intentionally leave out things to add to the next season.
The truth is that by supporting The Show and Madden you create a monopoly by those franchises to weed out the real innovators. Look at how GameDay pushed Madden in the late 90's and how NFL 2K delivered what Madden has yet to fulfill which is true presentation. As soon as NFL 2K was picking up speed EA went behind their back and signed a punk deal with the NFL only because Madden(the man) was so popular. Even the new GameBreaker's engine is innovative. But supporting blindly for The Show and Madden just give them more reason not to change anything. Once they get their 99% share of the market they will go back to roster updates for $65. oh and you have to account for inflation so in 5 years it will be about 70-75 bucks.
April 17, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Hey Pasta, where's your article on how the sales for Madden and NCAA have been on a steady decline for the past 3 years? I guess that means the quality of those games has dropped too, huh? Or are you too busy collecting paychecks from EA to have noticed the sales declines for Madden and NCAA these last 3 years?
April 17, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Yo Keith last time i was in line at midnight to buy madden and watched sports center about the popularity of the game I couldnt tell that the sales for it was in a decline! And by the way the Show 09 is a Sony game not ea sports.
April 17, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Just check vgchartz for Madden/NCAA 07, 08 and 09's sales and you'll see the decline. Even with the exclusive licenses, Tiburon's numbers have gone down each year. Pretty sad actually.
April 17, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Another cheap shot at 2K Pasta? Why? You made your point now move on. Why would u want to put those who play it at a disadvantage? The online play for 2K is awesome and if people want a good online experience like myself get 2K. Pasta whatever you play is your own business but don't knock other people's preference. How would you like it if I knocked your website in favor of another website? To each's own. Is 2K a good game? Yes. s it great? Well no sports game is truly great because they intentionally leave out things to add to the next season.
The truth is that by supporting The Show and Madden you create a monopoly by those franchises to weed out the real innovators. Look at how GameDay pushed Madden in the late 90's and how NFL 2K delivered what Madden has yet to fulfill which is true presentation. As soon as NFL 2K was picking up speed EA went behind their back and signed a punk deal with the NFL only because Madden(the man) was so popular. Even the new GameBreaker's engine is innovative. But supporting blindly for The Show and Madden just give them more reason not to change anything. Once they get their 99% share of the market they will go back to roster updates for $65. oh and you have to account for inflation so in 5 years it will be about 70-75 bucks.
and you know it Pasta. Think about it you even said that The Show just prettied up the game but didn't really enhance it much from last year. While 2K realized that the online issues was a big problem and corrected it immediately. If The Show keeps pushing high figures I bet you they will not address this issue or add anything innovative. Why should they they already have your money
April 17, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Why should The Show continue to push itself? Because if anything these sales prove that the companies have to answer to the consumers. Ultimately if consumers determined that The Show was stagnant and not advancing itself they would stop buying it (at the very least it wouldn't be seeing growth which is necessary considering the growing costs of development)
April 17, 2009 at 5:58 pm
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)
April 20, 2009 at 1:55 pm
He's not "blindly" supporting The Show. The Show is one of, if not, the best sports game ever made. It beats 2K9 in every way. Anyone who has played both can't deny that. The only people who support 2K are people that don't have a PS3 and there's nothing wrong with that because that's the only baseball game they have. But put them next to each other and there's no comparison. Period.
April 17, 2009 at 2:37 pm
i notice pasta only replies on ea articles
April 17, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Thats a new one lol. Especially considering this article has absolutely nothing to do with EA.
April 17, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I dont think they notice that they are making the argument that EA does make hmmm probably most of the sports games out there! Especially the most popular ones like…football! Pasta I think they are reading it like scEA and not SCEA! Lol
April 17, 2009 at 2:43 pm
this is the problem where advertising is involved These adds are produced budgets are made and actually delivering on a solid product falls to the side in order make deadlines. So quality doesn't always factor in ahead of just being greedy. I've always said it's amazing the complexity if Call of Duty (not without it's glitches) but EA can't figure out how to produce a realistic NBA experience. I think these companies realize a majority of gamers are like junkies looking for that next high. The same junkie that'll buy a game for $60 then take that same game back to his dealer in exchange for a $10-$15 credit towards his next fix. Only to have that same dealer resale that same fix to another junk for $5 less it's original value. So you see, quality doesn't have to be at the forefront when you have a community of crack heads!
April 17, 2009 at 3:12 pm
god MLB please take the license away from those losers at 2k
April 17, 2009 at 4:49 pm
second that
April 17, 2009 at 3:16 pm
lol i see all the 2k fanboys got there panties in a bunch because of pastas article..Face it 2k blows and the Show rocks..End of story.
April 17, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Coming soon, The Bigs 2 article and how its so glitchy and sux LOL. This is from the same guy that pumped: Facebreaker/NFL TOUR (prob the worst game ever)/Boom Blox… Come to think of it, he said Boom Blox was more anticipated than GTA 4 LOL. He is a funny dude, I come on here to see abt NCAA 2010 updates because that is the best game by EA. Now, lets talk abt that crappy Godfather 2 lol… or not
April 17, 2009 at 7:56 pm
May 2008:
I’ve been more excited in general with gaming over the past days than I have in a long time. First came GTA IV but that was even topped by Boom Blox. Lego Indiana Jones is coming in a few weeks. Now news that Viva Pinata 2 is on the way. The original VP along with Crackdown are my two favorite games of this generation.
Excuse me… you said topped (?)
April 17, 2009 at 5:01 pm
No site supported The BIGS more than I did here and I'm excited for the sequel. Yeah I'll write about the game whether its good or bad. If they do well with it then I'll fully support it once again. If its an MLB Front Office Manager then I'll rip it and justifiably so.
I said Facebreaker was the worst game I played last year. I did like NFL Tour a lot. I never said Boom Blox was more anticipated than GTA, thats outrageous lol. But thanks for chiming in
April 17, 2009 at 3:51 pm
really why does everyone insist on bashing pasta on HIS OWN WEBSITE… key words his own, if you dont like his opinion dont come to this site. Even if he seems "biased" its still his site, just do what I do… ignore it (because its one persons opinion) and go to operationsports and hit up the forums there.
April 17, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for the alternative website operationsports.com I just checked it out and it seems to contain way more info that is unbiased. 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
April 17, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Wonderful, one less ignorant baseball gamer to laugh at, who keeps trying to justify blowing $60.
April 17, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I think one thing that should not be overlooked is that these are baseball games. Historically, baseball games typically aren't hot sellers especially simulations. I think a lot has to do with the improved gameplay and realistic stats.
I am shocked that The Show outsold Killzone 2. Man, after all of the hype KZ2 was founded on it must be a punch in the gut for the Sony elite. I own Killzone 2, which is a beautiful game with so-so multiplayer (definitely NOT Call of Duty 4)….
April 17, 2009 at 4:40 pm
2k sucks Bill, try the Show and see for yourself….
April 17, 2009 at 4:48 pm
How can anyone say that MLB2k9 has great graphics????!!!!!! It is a PS2 grade at best! Batting gloves look like rubber castodian gloves!!! Faces lack next gen quality!!! FPS are erratic!!! The Show (which is NOT EA PEOPLE) kills 2k in every catagory…………….period-
April 17, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I thought the gloves would be quit fashionable for a say…michael jackson.
April 17, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I have bought both for the past 2 years. 2k and the Show. THE SHOW wins hands down for my franchise mode. However, 2k online play is much better imo. Free of lag and you can tell the difference between balls and strikes. HOwever, if you throw too many strikes in 2k or catch too much of the plate, your gonna get punished unless you keep em off balance.
April 17, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Yeah cause the cpu swings at anything moving thats why!
April 17, 2009 at 5:23 pm
2K is not better than the Show but is not near as bad as people describes it and am surpirsed how horribly Pasta loves to rip it time and time again for apparently NO REASON. He just does it at random when we all know he doesn't like it. He loves the Show more than John Madden loves Brett Favre……
April 17, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Of course he does and for good reason. The Show is a sim and 2k9 is an arcade game for the kiddies who dont know baseball. It is apples and hippos. No comparisons needed anymore. Game over for 2K for this baseball year.
April 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm
well i mean…one is a great game and the other is a terrible game lol
April 17, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 6:51 pm
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!
April 17, 2009 at 8:42 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 5:59 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Actually they just extended the license last year, currently runs through Madden 2013.
April 17, 2009 at 6:03 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 6:56 pm
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??
April 17, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Bob, the only one unbiased is you because you wont take your ADD meds.:)
April 20, 2009 at 1:58 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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!
April 17, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 8:53 pm
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.:)
April 17, 2009 at 10:40 am
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
April 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
follow sports it is carlos pena and pasta takes a pic of a demo
April 17, 2009 at 6:34 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 6:48 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 6:52 pm
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
April 17, 2009 at 7:36 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 8:10 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 8:29 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 8:48 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 9:31 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 9:33 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 9:33 pm
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.
April 17, 2009 at 9:54 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Funny I don't know who you are. are you a stalker? are you trying to live your life through me?
April 17, 2009 at 9:43 pm
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
April 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
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.