MLB 2K8 interview

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:02 am

Inuyasha wrote:I didn't get prompted for a download either.

No download here either. Seems like a false alarm.

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:09 am

For you guys that didn't get the update prompt, are your swing and step notification text lines fixed?

TheGamer · Post by **TheGamer** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:59 am

I've never had that feedback on.

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:39 am

Aftre getting my 360 back from RROD hiatus, I have spent the last 3 days putting MLB2K8 through its paces and I have to say I am really excited about baseball again.

While I haven't played MLB 08 on the PS3 (I have it for the PS2 and have played it often the last 2 weeks), I feel that baseball gameplay is going to the next level with 2K8.

The level of immersion in pitching, fielding and hitting is impressive.

The atmosphere in the ballpark is terrifc, I actually feel like I am playing in the ballpark and the stadiums are gorgeous.

The animations, especially in the field, are incredible....backhand flips, momentum based fielding...lots of small bobbles and an infielder knocking the ball down with his chest before barehanding a throw...awesome!!!

Catchers blocking 3rd strikes in the dirt and throwing to first for the out,....AWESOME!

Balls bouncing in front of the catchers and barely snagging the extra base...AWESOME!!!!

The feel of hitting...AWESOME!!!

My only quibbles:

It is hard to see the ball when it gets to the crowd on foul balls.

The pticher holds the ball to long in the stretch...they need to vary the stretch.

The CPU offense is to potent at times...once they get on a rolll they are hard to stop.

Pitchers need to throw more balls.

The strike zone is a tad to big...especially on the corners.

All in all I love where 2K is headed and if the patch fixes a few issues, this could be my all time favorite.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:46 am

pigpen81 wrote:Aftre getting my 360 back from RROD hiatus, I have spent the last 3 days putting MLB2K8 through its paces and I have to say I am really excited about baseball again.

While I haven't played MLB 08 on the PS3 (I have it for the PS2 and have played it often the last 2 weeks), I feel that baseball gameplay is going to the next level with 2K8.

The level of immersion in pitching, fielding and hitting is impressive.

The atmosphere in the ballpark is terrifc, I actually feel like I am playing in the ballpark and the stadiums are gorgeous.

The animations, especially in the field, are incredible....backhand flips, momentum based fielding...lots of small bobbles and an infielder knocking the ball down with his chest before barehanding a throw...awesome!!!

Catchers blocking 3rd strikes in the dirt and throwing to first for the out,....AWESOME!

Balls bouncing in front of the catchers and barely snagging the extra base...AWESOME!!!!

The feel of hitting...AWESOME!!!

My only quibbles:

It is hard to see the ball when it gets to the crowd on foul balls.

The pticher holds the ball to long in the stretch...they need to vary the stretch.

The CPU offense is to potent at times...once they get on a rolll they are hard to stop.

Pitchers need to throw more balls.

The strike zone is a tad to big...especially on the corners.

All in all I love where 2K is headed and if the patch fixes a few issues, this could be my all time favorite.

I have to agree with everything you said. In MLB2K8, you are actually PLAYING the game rather than watching things playout.

I am doing really bad at the game, I think my overall record is something like 14-32.

You're right about the CPU Offense once it gets on a roll. But it doesn't have to do w/ the CPU but more with your pitcher confidence. I need to fool around with that but what I've been doing is if the cpu is getting something going, I'll do a mound visit to calm the pitcher down. but I think they overdid the pitcher confidence because if your pitcher starts giving up 1 or more hits, the cpu will just kill him for that inning. Haven't messed w/ sliders but maybe there's one for that.

I got to also agree about the stadiums. they did a great job with the sense of actually playing at a mlb ballpark. maybe watching the espn game tonight at the new nats field is making me realize this. I've gone back on my hitting now. After being successfull w/ the new tip, now i'm pretty bad again.

Game is excellent and the framerate doesn't even bother me anymore.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:26 am

You are right about the CPU getting on a roll. My only concern about the CPU offense is that it seems like most of their run production is via the long ball. Maybe it is the teams I am playing against, but they don't seem to manufacture many runs. Conversely, I have to move runners over, bunt, hit sac flies to score.

I have tweaked sliders for the CPU throwing balls, and they will walk you if you are patient, but I still swing wildly. I think I am going to lower pitch speed so I can recognize pitches a little better.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:54 am

pigpen81 wrote:Aftre getting my 360 back from RROD hiatus, I have spent the last 3 days putting MLB2K8 through its paces and I have to say I am really excited about baseball again.

While I haven't played MLB 08 on the PS3 (I have it for the PS2 and have played it often the last 2 weeks), I feel that baseball gameplay is going to the next level with 2K8.

The level of immersion in pitching, fielding and hitting is impressive.

The atmosphere in the ballpark is terrifc, I actually feel like I am playing in the ballpark and the stadiums are gorgeous.

The animations, especially in the field, are incredible....backhand flips, momentum based fielding...lots of small bobbles and an infielder knocking the ball down with his chest before barehanding a throw...awesome!!!

Catchers blocking 3rd strikes in the dirt and throwing to first for the out,....AWESOME!

Balls bouncing in front of the catchers and barely snagging the extra base...AWESOME!!!!

The feel of hitting...AWESOME!!!

My only quibbles:

It is hard to see the ball when it gets to the crowd on foul balls.

The pticher holds the ball to long in the stretch...they need to vary the stretch.

The CPU offense is to potent at times...once they get on a rolll they are hard to stop.

Pitchers need to throw more balls.

The strike zone is a tad to big...especially on the corners.

All in all I love where 2K is headed and if the patch fixes a few issues, this could be my all time favorite.

Piggy...welcome to the club! The folks that overreacted at the frame rate problem when it first came out are really missing out on a fun game!

About walks...make all the "AI Throws Strkes" sliders zero and you will get walks. I get 2-4 per game. The strike zone IS too big, but you get used to it. The Umps DO call pitches on the black balls sometimes. Also, use the "Aerial" camera. It's a little harder to field ground balls, but after getting used to it, you will love that view. Also, for hitting, try the "Wide or Wide-zoom" cameras....it seems to make it easier to tell balls from strikes.

icvu42 · Post by **icvu42** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:51 am

JackB1 wrote:
About walks...make all the "AI Throws Strkes" sliders zero and you will get walks. I get 2-4 per game. The strike zone IS too big, but you get used to it.

I don't see this is an issue either.... I see plenty of balls thrown by the cpu. I would walk more if I had any patience, but still get 2-3 per game. Someone at OS suggested leaving Inside Edge on for CPU pitching to get more balls thrown. It does make a difference.

I am really loving this game. Currently I am 8-4 in my season and have had a variety of different types of games. There is a tremendows amount of hit variety as well, and you do feel like you have full control over the aspects of the game.

Rick

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:12 pm

Pete wrote:You are right about the CPU getting on a roll. My only concern about the CPU offense is that it seems like most of their run production is via the long ball. Maybe it is the teams I am playing against, but they don't seem to manufacture many runs. Conversely, I have to move runners over, bunt, hit sac flies to score.

I have tweaked sliders for the CPU throwing balls, and they will walk you if you are patient, but I still swing wildly. I think I am going to lower pitch speed so I can recognize pitches a little better.

For me it's not HR's. It's those balls in the gaps that the cpu gets doubles off of me. I think the HRs are pretty realistic in this game. It's not like last year where there were too many.

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:51 pm

Has there been any roster updates since the game came out?

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:02 pm

One dated Feb. 29th.

There is supposed to be one out for "Opening Day" with the rookies, etc added. So, hopefully sometime this week. And hopefully the patch too.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:45 pm

2k is saying patch will be released tonight 12am April 1st. Hopefully this isn't a April's fool joke.

brendanrfoley · Post by **brendanrfoley** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:39 am

Well, I'm finally a member of the 360 owners club. I jumped in! And it feels great.

I picked up MLB 2K8 and so far, have played three games. It's my first next gen experience, and I'm thrilled. After all the backlash this game received on OS, I was bracing myself for a real turd.

But surprise, I like the game. A lot. It's a blast to play!

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:03 am

So, is the patch out? I can't access OS or 2ksports from work.

I'm wondering if it's only the framerate and Padres fix, or if they added other things in it.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:35 pm

Patch and a roster update would make me VERY happy!

slyguy · Post by **slyguy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:55 pm

MizzouRah wrote:Patch and a roster update would make me VERY happy!

You and me both. I am thinking it will drop tomorrow morning

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:20 pm

slyguy wrote:
MizzouRah wrote:Patch and a roster update would make me VERY happy!
You and me both. I am thinking it will drop tomorrow morning

I hope so. I'm getting close to being in full baseball mode, gaming wise.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:57 pm

Has anyone picked a runner off or have you ever been picked off?

Just wondering as I have had neither happen.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:05 pm

I've picked off the CPU once, but i've never been picked off.

And the patch is now supposed to drop tomorrow. According to the mod on 2ksports, his contact at MS told him the patch was "probably delayed due to the server maintenance".....

If you want to see some negativity, check out the 2ksports boards, lol.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:03 pm

Who is this Dan chap saying the patch is out?

http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/

What a goof! HAHAH, just kidding Dan.. no patch yet though!

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:43 pm

Patch my ass.

What a joke. At least get the new rosters updated. I'd like to start a season.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:09 am

Yeah, I would like to sort of mirror the current real season. I bet we see a patch tomorrow. I hope the roster soon follows.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:26 am

2k says on their forums that the rosters will be "a week or two" because of waiting for people to play, sign with the MLBPA, etc etc. That also includes the time MS needs to "certify" things.

I've always wondered why MS needs to certify rosters?!?

I'm hoping the patch comes out today too, just for the sake of people at 2ksports. If it isn't out, I think some of the more.... "impolite" posters on their board might riot at 2K LA.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:34 am

That's fine. I can play a week or so with the patch and then get serious with the roster update and start my season.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:29 pm

Still no patch? Lets go 2K!!!!