MLB 2k10

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:43 pm

Info finally starting to trickle out.......

Couldn't find a thread, so started this one. If i missed it, just combine them or something....

IGN hands on....

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/106/1060843p1.html

"Feature list" (i use quotes because it's 1/100th the size of the one for the Show)

http://2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2976903

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:52 pm

Thanks Gangrel!

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:53 pm

The preview seems a bit.... slim.... and the features list is even slimmer.

I hope 2k hits hard with some info in the next while, else i am giong to wait a long while to buy this one after being burned the past few years.....

TheGamer2 · Post by **TheGamer2** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:30 am

I like the 40 man rosters in spring training. I wonder if the 40man will be there on Sept 1 call up.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:26 pm

totally agree with the opening statement in the article:

"Since MVP Baseball 2005, every game based on the sport has been a disappointment for me. Simply put, nothing has been as fun as what EA Sports was able to produce before 2K Sports snatched up the Major League Baseball license"

The 2K baseball series has been staler than the twinkies at the
corner Quik Stop. It's amazing that 2K can't put something fresh and new into this game. Seems like they got lazy since there is no other competition for virtual hardball.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:30 pm

this sounds horrible....

"Batter's Eye works in conjunction with inside edge – which has been beefed up to show stats like batting average during day and night games and pre- and post-all-star break – to give proficient hitters a bit of an advantage at the plate. Just as in real life, standout hitters in MLB 2K10 can see certain pitches coming as the ball is released from the pitcher's hand. You'll get a quick text pop-up that says "fastball," "breaking ball" or "changeup" depending on the pitch and the hitter. 2K Sports is hoping that this will help to create more authentic pitcher vs. batter confrontations where players will have to work the count and use a new swing type in order to stay alive at the plate."

the color coded baseball system MVP had was perfect for guessing pitches. Having the text "FASTBALL" pop up on the screen sounds hokey.

In reading the preview the only thing that got my interest was the "hurry up baseball" feature sounds cool. But apart from that......sounds like they did nothing to tweak the gameplay. The only major change seems like the My Player stuff. Pretty disappointing. Bring back MVP!!!!!

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:50 pm

Well, I posted on the 2k site and they say "more is coming" in their blogs they post about new features. That the list was just "back of the box"........

So, we'll see.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:21 pm

Intriguing.......

"As far as other modes are concerned, Visual Concepts has added 40-man spring-training rosters to MLB 2K10's Franchise option. That number then dwindles to 25 before it expands again in September for call-ups. In addition, if a player leaves your team at the end of the season, you'll receive compensation picks, so if you lose a top-tier player, there's a good chance you'll get a first-round draft pick and a sandwich pick. But if you lose an average player, then you'll receive a less-attractive package. At any point during the season, you can invite another human player to participate in a Franchise game. You can even participate in Single-, Double-, or Triple-A games to keep an eye on prospects, as well as rehab games for your players that have been sent back down to recoup from an injury."

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/ ... ws;title;2

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:30 am

Gangrel wrote:Intriguing.......

"As far as other modes are concerned, Visual Concepts has added 40-man spring-training rosters to MLB 2K10's Franchise option. That number then dwindles to 25 before it expands again in September for call-ups. In addition, if a player leaves your team at the end of the season, you'll receive compensation picks, so if you lose a top-tier player, there's a good chance you'll get a first-round draft pick and a sandwich pick. But if you lose an average player, then you'll receive a less-attractive package. At any point during the season, you can invite another human player to participate in a Franchise game. You can even participate in Single-, Double-, or Triple-A games to keep an eye on prospects, as well as rehab games for your players that have been sent back down to recoup from an injury."

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/ ... ws;title;2

If the game play holds up, I will be a happy camper. I actually liked last years game play so I am sure it will improve.

Inviting friends to play games in franchise will be really cool.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:38 am

Art Direction,.. great read.

http://community.2ksports.com/community/insights/

Looks like they really did a graphics overhaul this year, stadiums are beautiful!

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:41 am

MizzouRah wrote:Looks like they really did a graphics overhaul this year, stadiums are beautiful!

If only they had Gameplay direction and Gameplay overhaul. It sure does look purty tho.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:48 am

dbdynsty25 wrote:
MizzouRah wrote:Looks like they really did a graphics overhaul this year, stadiums are beautiful!
If only they had Gameplay direction and Gameplay overhaul. It sure does look purty tho.

True db... so true.

I can only hope they really worked equally hard on gameplay.

I read over at OS working score boards are in and in stadiums like Boston, the score board updates each inning.

Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:08 am

MizzouRah wrote:Art Direction,.. great read.

Looks like they really did a graphics overhaul this year, stadiums are beautiful!

My wife's office overlooks Target Field. 2K did great job with it Overall the fields look good.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:51 am

The game looks great and on par with The Show but these are just screen shots. The audio should be equally solid just based from last year.

As db said my only concern is the gameplay as that is what killed last years game. Although it did look nice on the PC.

If Amazon has there $10 coupon for MLB2K10 (PC) like they did last year then i'll bite again. It was worth $10 for me.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:32 am

From the art insight they mention about new fielding animations and mumbo jumbo that I *think* if you read between the lines means no more balls flying over fielders heads, etc like last year. I sure hope so.

Also, as a (suffering) Nationals fan, i'm glad they decided not to pick on the team this year and leave the ballpark as, oh, i dunno, it actually is and not put a huge green monster in left field???

I'd like to say they gained some respect for that, but if you count the loss of respect last year, it just means they are back at even.

Also breaking up double plays is back in.... yay.

I can only hope they improved the base stealing. It was tied into the pitch speed last year, so if you cranked up the pitch speed for batting, the base stealer still went the same speed, so i could never steal a bag last year. On default, the pitch speeds were toooooo slow......

I just hope this year I don't have to make any more decisions like that.... "well, i either get this or that, but i can't have both!"

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:28 pm

At least it looks like the players size are relative to the spacious outfield of the ball parks - although that could change when playing from a different view.

This is a make or break year for MLB 2k10, of course we all know that.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:52 pm

MizzouRah wrote:
This is a make or break year for MLB 2k10, of course we all know that.

Why is this year different from any other?

vinny-b · Post by **vinny-b** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:06 pm

the pictures of the stadiums/fields which someone posted are insane.

literally believed these were actual pictures of the stadium and not a videogame. Literally

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:56 pm

JackB1 wrote:
Why is this year different from any other?

Look where 2k's NHL series is headed.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:57 pm

vinny-b wrote:the pictures of the stadiums/fields which someone posted are insane.

literally believed these were actual pictures of the stadium and not a videogame. Literally

I know.. I thought the same thing!

vinny-b · Post by **vinny-b** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:33 pm

not important: I like the large old skool Twins logo they included in the outfield of the new stadium. It reminds me of the Topps baseball sticker album, my friends and i used to collect. It was the logo at the time

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:12 pm

There's a guy on OS doing a QA. I guess he got to play the game yesterday or whenever.

On the 2k site, ronnie is "correcting some misinformation" over the QA.

however, one glaring thing jumps out at me.......

There appears to be no check swings.

It was mentioned in the QA, this ronnie guy said "i will let the devs answer this. I can't figure out how to do it, but it doesn't mean it isn't there"

I am betting it was removed........ but will hold out hope and see if it's not just something complicated they couldn't figure out.

kevinpars · Post by **kevinpars** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:12 pm

I hope they fixed the hitch in the AI fielders motion. It just looked so unnatural watching the outfielders catch a fly ball.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:59 pm

I thought the Q&A with Chase over at OS had some great things in it.. yes it appears no check swings, but that's not a game killer for me - although a bit disappointing.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:12 am

MizzouRah wrote:I thought the Q&A with Chase over at OS had some great things in it.. yes it appears no check swings, but that's not a game killer for me - although a bit disappointing.

It may not be a game killer for you or others but it goes to show the state of the series. The Show can almost do no wrong and keeps adding things to their game to make it better and MLB2K can't get check swings in their game...sheesh

I may still buy the game like I did last year for the PC if it's only $20. If not it's The Show again.