MLB 2K11 Hands-On Preview: Reoccurring Injuries, Beefed Up Commentary and More

[Jamin23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

NFL Head Coach 10? Anyway, this is sounding like a definite purchase for me. I just want to hear about the pitching accuracy and simulated stats for Franchise mode so that elite players will play like elite players instead of CC Sabathia going 15-13 like they would last year. When does the game come out? Sometime in March?

March 8th.

[Mercury112491]

The HR thing seemed to only be a reference to when you HIT the ball not when you are FIELDING the ball.

That was an amazingly insightful read, I'm sold on what 2K is selling. Now I'm just waiting to see people's actual impressions of whether they deliver.

[Benz87]

Ive played The Show for the last 3 years being i had a PS3 and XBOX, i recently sold my PS3 this past fall due to tighter financial obligations and the only game I would use it for was The Show. I'm very excited for 2K baseball this year, it sounds like they're really starting to put it together and are going to put out a solid baseball game this spring.

[SoxFan01605]

The more I hear about this game, the more optimistic I become. Every little bit of info hints at a game finally focused on depth and detail.

-Love the franchise additions like reoccurring injuries (big boon to strategy) and the trade value indicators (finally something to truly recognize the value of potential and upside vs pure ratings comparisons).

-Love all the animation work they keep discussing...hope it pays off.

-Love the removal of the HR indicator and the player relative camera work could be a nice touch (though it depends on just how it's implemented, of course).

-Really love the bold statement about MLB Today being good enough to replace Sportscenter, MLB Network, etc. I doubt it...lol...but I like the desire for full immersion.

Seriously, I'm starting to go from cautious optimism to flat-out eagerness...lol. Still want to see some gameplay (which shouldn't be too far off, I imagine) before I lose my mind, but I'm really looking forward to checking this out.

[Dazraz]

The more I see of this game the more excited I am getting. If 2K have got the logic spot on with all these new features the Franchise Mode may be one of the best yet across all sports sims.
Really looking forward to the MLB Today feature. This may be seen as decoration to some but for many an accurate broadcast element to a game can really heighten the feel of realism to a sports game. Evidence of this can be found in the likes of NFL 2K5 & NBA 2K11.

[jr86]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

The more I hear about this game, the more optimistic I become. Every little bit of info hints at a game finally focused on depth and detail. -Love the franchise additions like reoccurring injuries (big boon to strategy) and the trade value indicators (finally something to truly recognize the value of potential and upside vs pure ratings comparisons). -Love all the animation work they keep discussing...hope it pays off. -Love the removal of the HR indicator and the player relative camera work could be a nice touch (though it depends on just how it's implemented, of course). -Really love the bold statement about MLB Today being good enough to replace Sportscenter, MLB Network, etc. I doubt it...lol...but I like the desire for full immersion. Seriously, I'm starting to go from cautious optimism to flat-out eagerness...lol. Still want to see some gameplay (which shouldn't be too far off, I imagine) before I lose my mind, but I'm really looking forward to checking this out.

PRAISE THE LORD!

[DirtyJerz32]

Schock the world...

[DickDalewood]

Pretty good read, sounds like they've made some good strides! The only thing I'm not sure about is the camera staying on the batter while batting... I'll just have to see that one in motion before I judge.