MLB 2K8 interview

[JackB1]

This is why I won't even attempt to try the no stutter fix as I love getting achievements and I love the card collecting even more:) The stutter isn't awful on my machine though but still noticeable, maybe I've gotten used to it, who knows.

Can you still collect cards if you alter sliders? I thought you had to use default sliders to be able to get achievements and collect cards? I want to try the cards thing, but my current sliders are playing so nicely.

Card collection and achievements work on tweaked sliders. When you twek them, you'll notice it says Custom-A or Custom-P or L on the tab. This means you are tweaking All Star level sliders, for example if you see an A. This effects the chances of getting the rare gold and platinum cards.

If you tweak certain sliders TOO much though, you may notice it drops from A to P (pro), so you have to be careful. You can't for example drop pitch speed down to zero, as that would move you into Pro territory I think.

Also, once a game starts, you can't tweak any sliders, or it forgetis your achievements (and cards I assume)

Makes sense. Reminds me of the Forza system of upgrading a "C" car to an "A". So how do the cards work? Does the game just let you know when you earn them?

[macsomjrr]

If you tweak certain sliders TOO much though, you may notice it drops from A to P (pro), so you have to be careful. You can't for example drop pitch speed down to zero, as that would move you into Pro territory I think.

I'm pretty sure this is a new feature for this years game too as previously it just said "Custom" so you didn't know whether you were safe or not for achievements. I would've never gotten Brian Giles and Bobby Abreu's cards (walk once in a game) without tweaking the "balls thrown while ahead" sliders.

[Gangrel]

Makes sense. Reminds me of the Forza system of upgrading a "C" car to an "A". So how do the cards work? Does the game just let you know when you earn them?

You hear the delightful "ding" of the chime, and you see it scroll along the ticker on the bottom. All very polite like...... lol.

[TheGamer]

inregards to the patch, from Game Informer:

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/ ... .55275.htm

"Responding to concerns about framerate issues in the newly released game MLB 2K8, a spokesperson for Take-Two told us today that the company is aware of the problem and a fix is in the works.

“It has come our attention that there are a few technical issues within
Major League Baseball 2K8 that may effect gameplay enjoyment for some players. 2K Sports is currently working on several downloadable updates that will correct these issues for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 console versions. Specifically, the Xbox 360 update will alleviate reported concerns with the framerate to greatly improve the in-game playability, while a patch for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 will correct an error in Franchise mode when playing as the San Diego Padres and attempting to move players to and from their minor league rosters. These updates are currently undergoing technical review, and will be available to download shortly, free of charge.”

They also assured us that the framerate problems are in no way related to the issues with Bully, which had similar problems and was released on the same day. "

[macsomjrr]

Specifically, the Xbox 360 update will alleviate reported concerns with the framerate to greatly improve the in-game playability, while a patch for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 will correct an error in Franchise mode when playing as the San Diego Padres and attempting to move players to and from their minor league rosters.

That is hilarious! I figured I just wasn't accessing the right screen or something and I never even considered trying to start a franchise with a different team. Wow I feel dumb. Now I can finally put Mark Prior in my starting lineup!

[HockeyJock]

Sorry if the has been talked about before but I just had a strange thing happen.

I just played a minor league game with the Cubs AA vs. the White Sox AA team. During the whole game I had commentary and play by play from Morgan and Miller!!! Not just that, but they also mentioned player names as well.

To the best of my knowledge, I thought there wasn't "ANY" commentary for the minor league teams.

After the game I tried another game with 2 triple A teams. There was no play by play or commentary for this game.

Barons (AA) vs. Smokies (AA) at Tuscon Electric Park...Played on "pro" level with no "VIP" logged in.

Has this happened to anyone else?

[MizzouRah]

I HAVE to get a game in on my new TV tonight.

[TheGamer]

Sorry if the has been talked about before but I just had a strange thing happen.

I just played a minor league game with the Cubs AA vs. the White Sox AA team. During the whole game I had commentary and play by play from Morgan and Miller!!! Not just that, but they also mentioned player names as well.

To the best of my knowledge, I thought there wasn't "ANY" commentary for the minor league teams.

After the game I tried another game with 2 triple A teams. There was no play by play or commentary for this game.

Barons (AA) vs. Smokies (AA) at Tuscon Electric Park...Played on "pro" level with no "VIP" logged in.

Has this happened to anyone else?

HJ, I noticed that also. A poster over at OS is contending that with the downloadable content some things have been fixed. I don't believe I had the commentary prior to downloading the new minor league stadiums. Have you downloaded anything?

Macsom, when I was updating my rosters I noticed the problem, the whole major league roster was all free slots. So I let the cpu correct it and then the players were there and I was able to place Prior in the starting rotation where of course he will make Cubs fans remember Lou Brock.

[HockeyJock]

HJ, I noticed that also. A poster over at OS is contending that with the downloadable content some things have been fixed. I don't believe I had the commentary prior to downloading the new minor league stadiums. Have you downloaded anything?

I just downloaded all of the "free" available content.

[TheGamer]

yeah thats what I mean. I think that changes something.

[kicko]

can anyone explain why when i use Dice-k that when there is a runner on base the right stick fails to detect the 1st pitching motion? It has been really bugging me, for his games i just use the old style pitching, and this only seems to happen with him i guess since he has a long slow windup. I have read about this on other forums.

Is the content able to be downloaded by silver accounts yet? I have a live online card but i dont want to use it just yet, i just dont play much online.

anyone have some sliders they really like? The only thing i have to figure out is my hitting. I seem to make too much contact BUT not for many hits so i would like a few more. The real issue is what slider to touch for that? the one for pitcher difficulty, my contact or skill? there seems to be more then one way to fry(tweak) a 2kfish.

[greggsand]

can anyone explain why when i use Dice-k that when there is a runner on base the right stick fails to detect the 1st pitching motion? It has been really bugging me, for his games i just use the old style pitching, and this only seems to happen with him i guess since he has a long slow windup. I have read about this on other forums.

Is the content able to be downloaded by silver accounts yet? I have a live online card but i dont want to use it just yet, i just dont play much online.

anyone have some sliders they really like? The only thing i have to figure out is my hitting. I seem to make too much contact BUT not for many hits so i would like a few more. The real issue is what slider to touch for that? the one for pitcher difficulty, my contact or skill? there seems to be more then one way to fry(tweak) a 2kfish.

There were some great sliders last year on the '2k7 thread. I'm probably going to start with one of those & work from there. It can't be THAT different.

[MizzouRah]

Hooked up my new Sony Bravia 46" HDTV and wow, the game looks really good in 1080p. Signed out of VIP and it was really smooth.

Won my first game as well, I'm 1-0 on the new TV. Duncan had 2 HR's and Ankiel added one as we beat Houston, 4-2. Wainwright was sharp!

Had my first wtf moment as I'm up 4-1 in the botttom of the ninth and they bat the pitcher. He did get a hit, but still....

Other than that, I'm really having fun with this game.

[Inuyasha]

I am going to test this on 1080 now.

Also, thanks for the tip about the free downloadable content.

So far I haven't really got into the game deep, but it feels a lot like last years game. Since the game is now playable, I'll keep at it and see what I like. so far pitching is challenging and I walk guys easily. Sort of like classic pitching in The Show.

I thought I would hate swing stick 2.0 but it's so far pretty cool. Seems like it makes a difference how you perform your swing.

so far so good, will get some more games in tonight. Maybe when they fix online, we can all get some games together.

[TheGamer]

Mets (cpu) vs Cubs (me)


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E

Mets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 1

Cubs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1



Perez 9 1/3 IP 0 runs 2 Hits 12Ks 1BB

Zambrano 9 IP 0 Runs 7 Hits 12ks 0BB
Marmol 1 IP 1 runs 3 Hits 1K

[kicko]

can anyone explain why when i use Dice-k that when there is a runner on base the right stick fails to detect the 1st pitching motion? It has been really bugging me, for his games i just use the old style pitching, and this only seems to happen with him i guess since he has a long slow windup. I have read about this on other forums.

Is the content able to be downloaded by silver accounts yet? I have a live online card but i dont want to use it just yet, i just dont play much online.

anyone have some sliders they really like? The only thing i have to figure out is my hitting. I seem to make too much contact BUT not for many hits so i would like a few more. The real issue is what slider to touch for that? the one for pitcher difficulty, my contact or skill? there seems to be more then one way to fry(tweak) a 2kfish.

There were some great sliders last year on the '2k7 thread. I'm probably going to start with one of those & work from there. It can't be THAT different.

there is no way you can use 2k7 sliders, the game play is completely different.

[Inuyasha]

Well can't tell a big difference at all between 720 and 1080. Did notice my EA games menu's run a little slower on 1080 for some reason.

So I need help from you guys. Don't want to swift thru 28 pages so here are my questions :


Hitting : Do you guys press down on the R stick , pull back, then pull up to swing? I was not pressing it down but not sure if it really matters.

Pitching : After you do your first motion when it gets to the green zone, when you start the 2nd motion, do you do the 2nd motion twice? Because after the first motion, I do my 2nd motion but never can hit that green spot and my target becomes big.

[kicko]

pitching: i start 1st motion, then when the green circle gets to where i want the amount of umf on the ball i then start the 2nd motion and release when it hits the green, you should see a white flash to indicate good release.

my issue is someone like dice-k has a slow as hell windup, but when runners are on it become much faster. That is when the pitching motions change almost like it does not detect the 2nd motion at all. I have tried double tapping the 2nd motion and have seen it then dectect my right stick stopping the green circle where i want and not becoming too small.

anyone please try pitching with dice-k and tell me whats up with that. I cant quite figure out his on-base windup

[JackB1]

Well can't tell a big difference at all between 720 and 1080. Did notice my EA games menu's run a little slower on 1080 for some reason.

So I need help from you guys. Don't want to swift thru 28 pages so here are my questions :


Hitting : Do you guys press down on the R stick , pull back, then pull up to swing? I was not pressing it down but not sure if it really matters.

Pitching : After you do your first motion when it gets to the green zone, when you start the 2nd motion, do you do the 2nd motion twice? Because after the first motion, I do my 2nd motion but never can hit that green spot and my target becomes big.

for hitting, just pull back when the pitcher's front leg is touching down and then push forward to hit. Try to time it right to be smooth (think like playing video golf). Press left and right to pull, ect. and press diagonal up/left or up/right to slightly pull. Go with the pitch for best results.

for pitching....I usually start my 2nd motion as it gets near the outer edge of the circle. If you can wait for the "flash" that is optimum, but you have to be real quick to hit the release after that. I can do it with fastballs and changeups but its tough with curves and sliders. You dont HAVE to wait until it gets that far, but it will make your pitch more effective.

[Inuyasha]

Well can't tell a big difference at all between 720 and 1080. Did notice my EA games menu's run a little slower on 1080 for some reason.

So I need help from you guys. Don't want to swift thru 28 pages so here are my questions :


Hitting : Do you guys press down on the R stick , pull back, then pull up to swing? I was not pressing it down but not sure if it really matters.

Pitching : After you do your first motion when it gets to the green zone, when you start the 2nd motion, do you do the 2nd motion twice? Because after the first motion, I do my 2nd motion but never can hit that green spot and my target becomes big.

for hitting, just pull back when the pitcher's front leg is touching down and then push forward to hit. Try to time it right to be smooth (think like playing video golf). Press left and right to pull, ect. and press diagonal up/left or up/right to slightly pull. Go with the pitch for best results.

for pitching....I usually start my 2nd motion as it gets near the outer edge of the circle. If you can wait for the "flash" that is optimum, but you have to be real quick to hit the release after that. I can do it with fastballs and changeups but its tough with curves and sliders. You dont HAVE to wait until it gets that far, but it will make your pitch more effective.

so for hitting, do you press down on R or no?

[JackB1]

Well can't tell a big difference at all between 720 and 1080. Did notice my EA games menu's run a little slower on 1080 for some reason.

So I need help from you guys. Don't want to swift thru 28 pages so here are my questions :


Hitting : Do you guys press down on the R stick , pull back, then pull up to swing? I was not pressing it down but not sure if it really matters.

Pitching : After you do your first motion when it gets to the green zone, when you start the 2nd motion, do you do the 2nd motion twice? Because after the first motion, I do my 2nd motion but never can hit that green spot and my target becomes big.

for hitting, just pull back when the pitcher's front leg is touching down and then push forward to hit. Try to time it right to be smooth (think like playing video golf). Press left and right to pull, ect. and press diagonal up/left or up/right to slightly pull. Go with the pitch for best results.

for pitching....I usually start my 2nd motion as it gets near the outer edge of the circle. If you can wait for the "flash" that is optimum, but you have to be real quick to hit the release after that. I can do it with fastballs and changeups but its tough with curves and sliders. You dont HAVE to wait until it gets that far, but it will make your pitch more effective.

so for hitting, do you press down on R or no?

if you mean "click" in the right analog...then no.

[Inuyasha]

I think I am at the point where I 'get' the game.

It's really getting fun right now. The pitching is very challenging and I like the gameplay so far. I like the analog meter fielding which makes it feel more like MVP's fielding. It's hard to go back to button press fielding.

I turned off a lot of the in between inning replays and the game moves at a faster pace. I do like the more cartoony graphics this year since it seems like they added a little more color to the game. Last year it was mroe detailed but sort of came out bland.

[JackB1]

I think I am at the point where I 'get' the game.

It's really getting fun right now. The pitching is very challenging and I like the gameplay so far. I like the analog meter fielding which makes it feel more like MVP's fielding. It's hard to go back to button press fielding.

I turned off a lot of the in between inning replays and the game moves at a faster pace. I do like the more cartoony graphics this year since it seems like they added a little more color to the game. Last year it was mroe detailed but sort of came out bland.

I turn off all cut scenes and replays and the game moves along nicely.
I agree...there is a point where you turn the corner and you just "get" the
game and everything clicks. With the sliders adjusted for my liking, I am having some great games now.

[Inuyasha]

Wow, what a 180 from 2-3 days ago. This game is really fun and very competitive. It basically reminds me ALOT of MVP05. I think the fielding has a lot to do with it since it's metered. I think if MVP was still around they probably do what 2k is doing with fielding this year, meter plus analog stick.

The gameplay feels like last years but the new fielding, pitching, and batting make it feel new. I even played a game w/ the VIP on and the framerate didnt bother me much anymore. But the game plays very smooth with VIP off. I hope they get a patch for it and online.

Its like The Show is what High Heat would have probably become if it survived and 2k8 is what MVP would have become if it survived.

[MizzouRah]

Wow, what a 180 from 2-3 days ago. This game is really fun and very competitive. It basically reminds me ALOT of MVP05. I think the fielding has a lot to do with it since it's metered. I think if MVP was still around they probably do what 2k is doing with fielding this year, meter plus analog stick.

The gameplay feels like last years but the new fielding, pitching, and batting make it feel new. I even played a game w/ the VIP on and the framerate didnt bother me much anymore. But the game plays very smooth with VIP off. I hope they get a patch for it and online.

Its like The Show is what High Heat would have probably become if it survived and 2k8 is what MVP would have become if it survived.

Yep, the game grows on you and GREAT comparison's on these two games and two games of the past, I totally agree!