Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: Cardinals @ Cubs Bottom 1st

[Eddie1967]

WOW, outstanding. The animations, crowd sounds, and visuals are all brilliant. Can't wait to play this. Keep the videos coming.

[CarryTheWeight]

A lot of the gripes that users are addressing are pretty minor, which is good and should all be addressed in optimization or (God forbid) a patch. As long as there isn't anything gamekilling when we finally get our hands on the game, demo or retail, then we could be in for a treat this year. No game will be perfect, not even that "other" game.

Like someone already said, this reminds me of ESPN NFL Football (2K4). A solid base and a good effort to build on...but how does it play? That's one question that still needs to be answered.

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

Steve....how did the game feel? as far as playing?...

He asked us not to post any questions yet.

[lived]

My only gripe is they kept those throws the outfielder makes, it's always the same for every outfielder, where he lunges forward and does a full throwing animation every time. Even if there's no urgency on the play

[bluengold34_OS]

I can honestly say that all I really wanted was a fun game of baseball, the represented the sport well......and didn't have the problems that killed the last 3 years versions. While the game may not be perfect, it's looks like it might be perfect for me. I will have the Show also, and was really hoping for a really fun game to switch back and forth with.

The immersion is huge for me, and the "real world" looks like it is going to deliver on that aspect. As far as the bat sounds and other little quirks, it's just not an issue for me. Its a video game, and I just want to have fun playing it. I understand that these may be big for some, and I respect that, but they are just minor to me.

For the first time in 3 years, I feel like I will not have to defend or explain why I enjoy the 2k baseball game. Maybe if I only had a 360, I might have a different point of view, but for now, I am very happy with what I have seen from the small examples of what we have been shown.

[Tomba]

Quote: Originally Posted by CarryTheWeight

A lot of the gripes that users are addressing are pretty minor, which is good and should all be addressed in optimization or (God forbid) a patch. As long as there isn't anything gamekilling when we finally get our hands on the game, demo or retail, then we could be in for a treat this year. No game will be perfect, not even that "other" game. Like someone already said, this reminds me of ESPN NFL Football (2K4). A solid base and a good effort to build on...but how does it play? That's one question that still needs to be answered.

Looks decent but not as good as 2k7 so it's step down 2 years later which ISN'T good. Looks to play better than 2k8 but seems to have the hiccup from 2k7 but not the hiccup from 2k8.

SO...If i had to start saying what's right about 2k9 it would be by breaking down the game this way.

It looks like....

Graphics - 2K8 (minus the better color palette and better advertisements)
Gameplay - 2K7
Framerate - 2k7
Commentary - 2K9
Presentation - 2K9

[Checmate101]

Quote: Originally Posted by Keirik

fielder gloves still look comical. Same with player faces.. double play animation was terrible by te shortstop. He starts the animation but seems like it wasn't finished. Not only does he remain right on the bag with the runner barrelling down on him, but he manages somehow to flick his wrist only and release a bb to first.. odd

Khalil Green does have a strong arm though, so he could get it over there like that.

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

Graphics - 2K8 (minus the better color palette and better advertisements) Gameplay - 2K7 Framerate - 2k7 Commentary - 2K9 Presentation - 2K9

This looks quite a bit better than 2K8. For instance, the grass in 2K8 was basically painted on (and neon green), so this grass looks much more realistic. Also the rest of the stadium looks better too, as well as the players themselves.