Which MLB Game Will You Pick Up?

by pastapadre
Posted February 13th, 2010 at 2:00 pm

With just over two weeks until release of MLB 10: The Show and MLB 2K10 a great deal is known about the two games but there remains additional promotion to come before then. The Show has gameplay videos out which have been well received while everyone is still waiting on some from 2K10. Both games still have their demos to release as well.

Continue on for a quick recap on the status of the games at the moment. Vote in the poll regarding which game you are planning to purchase and leave your thoughts in the comments!

MLB 2K10 follows up one of the worst sports games in recent memory but looks to have at least stabilized and established itself as a viable option for 360 owners. 2K Sports has done a better job of promoting the game this year with a couple blogs going over aspects of the game in more detail. The $1 million prize and pre-order incentives show they are trying to win back gamers despite expecting to lose a ton of money this year which could be a sign of confidence. However with absolutely no gameplay having been shown and just two weeks until release that is providing reason for concern. There were videos for MLB 2K9 at this point last year and that was considered late due to an attempt to shield it from criticism. The demo will end up being a significant factor for many people in making a final decision.

MLB 10: The Show appears to be in great shape given how well the series has been received the last two years. Sales of 09 soared based off solid marketing and great word of mouth. Consumer confidence is at an all-time high and SCEA is pushing out info on the game at a regular rate. They have released several blogs, a ton of screenshots, and there are multiple extended gameplay videos available. The demo arrives later this year than last, where maybe it was out so early that its effect wore off. It would be difficult though to say that the early demo was a mistake given how well everything came together with the sales supporting every move that was made. One concern remains online play performance which unfortunately can”t be settled until after the game is released.

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http://twitter.com/michaelbrazell Mike Murray

Over the last four years, the MLB 2K series has been the worst sports videogame series. There's a chance that maybe 2K10 will be a major improvement, but every year, the development team has given some hint that “this year will be different,” and in nearly every circumstance, the game has gotten worse (with the exception of the decent jump from 2K6 to 2K7).

So, 2K10 probably won't be the worst sports game ever when, say, compared to some real crap games it won't be, but in terms of high profile sports games, I can't think of a worse one over the last few years. 2K9 actually sold me on a PS3 because it was such crap… It's gotta mean something when thousands of people are willing to spend $360 on a new console and baseball game, rather than spend $60 on the 2K product.
Anonymous

I’m going to pick up 2K10 first, since I only have a 360. If it sucks (per 08/09) I’m plopping down the cash for a PS3 and moving on to The Show.
GeorgeCostanza

so get a god damn ps3 then. every single year you xbox owners come on here saying this same BS
Anonymous

The Show.
Anonymous

well the poll says it all, but I have no choice but 2k10, because I don’t have a PS3 and don’t plan on buying one just to play one game.
Bisett

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T. DALEY

YES AND MICROSOFT DRIVE THE PC……………CASE CLOSED.
T. DALEY

YES AND MICROSOFT DRIVE THE PC……………CASE CLOSED.

Anonymous

If I only had a 360, I would rather break out MVP Baseballl 2005 and redo the rosters by hand than to pay $60 for MLB 2K10 aswell.im going to buy a ps3 .i rather spend $360 on the console n the game that to buy mlb 2k10 anyday nba 2k10 is hot
Anonymous

Since I love 2K so much and even though I have a PS3. I’m going to buy MLB2K10. Even though I know the show is the much better game. I just have a love for MLB2k that I just can’t shake.

No matter how bad the game is I will spend my time trying to make it playable.
Sometimes it’s frustrating but what are you going to do if your in love.

If any of my friends want to remain cool with me and enjoy my access to free 2k stuff they will be forced to play in leagues with me or I won’t be their friend and give them free stuff.

Now replace MLB2k10 with NBA Live and The Show with NBA2k10.

You now see how it is to live in Pasta’s world.
Chris

Ever think that not everybody can afford to buy both consoles? unless you want to give me a spare $300.
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http://twitter.com/TheRealDJDee Demetrius S Thompson

will have to see. will get the demos for ps3 and 360 and make a final call.
sandul

will you admit you're wrong if 2k sales are dismal? or at the very least go, “hey my bad” if the show sells more copies?
Angry Guy

Will the show have a HR Derby this year? I know it won’t make or break the game but its something i would like to see again. I will be buying the show either way
sandul

Pastapadre:

If you weren’t getting them both for free, which would you get if you had to pay for one? I’m not a fan of “anonymous” voting. I’m getting the show.
sandul

Pastapadre:

If you weren’t getting them both for free, which would you get if you had to pay for one? I’m not a fan of “anonymous” voting. I’m getting the show.
T. DALEY

I usually enjoy answering polls but in this case this is just a stupid poll. Asking people a question that you obviously know the answer to is rediculous. Of course MLB: the show is the clear choice. 2k is such a broken franchise that the fact they have the audacity to release another baseball game is purely comical.
T. DALEY

I usually enjoy answering polls but in this case this is just a stupid poll. Asking people a question that you obviously know the answer to is rediculous. Of course MLB: the show is the clear choice. 2k is such a broken franchise that the fact they have the audacity to release another baseball game is purely comical.
T. DALEY

That is the biggest bull$hit excuse I have ever heard. If you can afford to drop $60 every time you want to play a new game then you can certainly drop 300 on a new console. If you cant afford 300$ then you are either a small child or a complete loser in life and should be doing something other than playing games. If your a small child then STFU and play what your mommy bought you, you ingrate.
T. DALEY

How is it that 2kfanboy just cant give credit where credit is due. You acknowledge how buggy and crappy 2k10 is and yet you still cant bring yourself to say that Live is the better game this year. You people are friggin retarded.

2k can sell you an empty box and you will still say its more fun than live. 2k was broken out of the box and broken is never more fun than a game that actually works as advertised out of the box.
T. DALEY

IMHO 2kfanboy should be “BEAT DOWN” not put down. You fanboys are the reason why 2k keeps releasing one crappy game after another. You robots are so brainwashed by their “PAST” reputation that they dont even bother to make a game that works out of the box, because they know you retards will flock to it like bees to honey.

Maybe, if you fanboys grow a brain and skip a year in protest, 2k might get the message and actually make a workable game or just drop the whole franchise and let someone else do it who has the money and the resources to do it right…………….EA ring a bell.
Babyj

MLB 2K10 has realeased absolutley no gameplay videos thus far? A little bit of journalism (or a quick google search) can go a long way. http://kotaku.com/5467262/2k10s-pitching-and-hitting-101
Babyj

MLB 2K10 has realeased absolutley no gameplay videos thus far? A little bit of journalism (or a quick google search) can go a long way. http://kotaku.com/5467262/2k10s-pitching-and-hitting-101
T. DALEY

Bob, do you really think that anyone on here really thinks your a 2kfan. Your biggest mistake is claiming 2k10 will be heating up your PS3. Any moron when given a choice recognizes that MLB is the undisputed king of baseball, so for you to claim that you would get 2k over the show, just shows that you are trolling as a 2k fan when really your a Show fan.
jeremy

the show is by far the better game but i wont be getting it till around the allstar break because i dont like to start until the roster makers have finished all their work
jeremy

the show is by far the better game but i wont be getting it till around the allstar break because i dont like to start until the roster makers have finished all their work
Townie33

I bought the PS3 to play The Show and have never regretted that purchase. The Show is simply the most realistic sports simulation out there. It looks great, it plays great, it makes you feel like you are immersed in a real baseball game! One can only hope 2K is getting back on track.
Townie33

I bought the PS3 to play The Show and have never regretted that purchase. The Show is simply the most realistic sports simulation out there. It looks great, it plays great, it makes you feel like you are immersed in a real baseball game! One can only hope 2K is getting back on track.
T. DALEY

Wow really going out on a limb there Skihawks. You 2k fans say the same thing every year and every year you are utterly disappointed. You saying the game will be improved says nothing. 2k9 was a piece of crap but it was better than 2k8.

The fact that 2k is following the same close to the vest strategy with this game as they did on 08 and 09 is more indicative that the game will be nothing to write home about. If they have nothing to release to get fans pumped up then its a clear sign that the game will suck. There is only 1 other game in town and they are up front and in your face about what they are doing. What is 2k's excuse?
T. DALEY

Being that they have released no game play video and the fact YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED IT!, how can you make such a rediculous statement as, “I am liking how the pitching/batting scheme is coming together.

You are the classic 2kfanboy that so wants to believe that 2k is the best sports game designer around and it pains you as a fanboy to have to see your beloved fail miserably at every turn. And 1 by 1 as your beloved 2ksports franchises take a nose dive to certain doom you are still grasping for one shred of evidence that 2k can pull one off, but sadly you have chosen the wrong franchise. MLB is clearly owned by the show and it matters not at this stage what 2k does b/c they are so far behind the curve that they are lucky if they can duplicate the success they had in 2k7
Soulrak

A bit harsh no? I'm an owner of all 3 consoles but yet I still identify that owning more than one isn't exactly practical. Especially in today's economy. I'm a grown man & it still took me a while to own all 3. Dropping $300 on a console shouldn't exactly be anyone's first priority with any kind of life.

But going back to the topic at hand, since I do own both I'll be purchasing The Show of course. Buying 2K is a BIG maybe. Big maybe. Don't care for 2K's work ethic or ideas in past & future baseball games.
WWebb

Why does it look like Morales has cankles on the top left picture lol! The Show is the way better game. I cant believe this is even a poll.
WWebb

Why does it look like Morales has cankles on the top left picture lol! The Show is the way better game. I cant believe this is even a poll.
mike

If you cant move the batter ,IM not buying any.why buy a game that you batter cant move at the plate?????
mike

If you cant move the batter ,IM not buying any.why buy a game that you batter cant move at the plate?????
Justin

How is it you Sony fanboys jump onto other people's comments and pick out the parts that you like? 2k did a better basketball game this year. The only thing EA had was Dynasty mode.
Brandon

The 2K series has made the best baseball games starting with 2k for the Dreamcast. 2k9, while wasn’t up to par with what most fans expected, was far from terrible. In my opinion, the worst sportsgame in recent memory is EA’s NCAA 09.
2k rocks

The demos coming out on Tuesday!!
Jules

Well put. As a 3 console owner myself I couldn't agree with you more. I've owned my 360 for about 4 years and always had an itch for a baseball game. I also own a psp and ended up picking up the MLB 2008: The Show for it. I fell in love. It was such a great overall gaming experience. I found myself coming back to it again and again. Needless to say I upgraded to 09 on the psp later on. I then felt it was time to see what was available for XBOX and downloaded the demo to MLB2k9. Wow.. what a terd. I was totally disappointed and bumbed that I couldn't play the show on a console since I hadn't got a PS3 yet. Finally got one on black friday and I can't read enough on the new Show coming out. Cannot wait to pick up this beautiful and well polished game and play it on a BIG screen for once!
twarrior87

yes the Show has homerun derby this year, it also has the futures game during the all star break
twarrior87

yes the Show has homerun derby this year, it also has the futures game during the all star break