06:31 PM - April 1, 2009 by Village Idiot
The second official patch for the PS3 version of Major League Baseball 2K9 is now available. Download it and post your impressions here.
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06:31 PM - April 1, 2009 by Village IdiotMajor League Baseball 2K9 Videos
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I've found the most noticeable improvement is my inability to pinpoint my pitches. I'm playing on default Pro with release timing and zone hitting turned on. With Harden against the Cardinals, I was cruising along for 6 innings, giving up only 3 H and 0 R. In the 7th, I beaned two Cardinals trying to throw splitters inside. I also threw a wild pitch to the backstop. Harden then gave up a 3-run homer.
I was still leading 6-3 in the 8th, but then Samardzija got lit up for 7 runs (all after 2 outs, which was annoying) in the 8th. I think I'm going to move the difficulty level up to All-Star, but turn off release timing. I know technically the "meatball" is no longer in the game, but I find I get hit very hard if I miss the release of my first gesture and end up with the dreaded "tiny red circle." It's almost meatball-esque.
Quick question. I noticed in the 2K9 demo that when Pat Burrell came up to bat in Philly, the crowd booed him and Thorne made a comment like, "Listen to the reaction for this guy." I hadn't noticed that at all in probably 50 games before the patch. In my very first post-patch game, Torii Hunter came to the plate in Minnesota and got the same reaction. Maybe it's coincidence, but has anyone noticed that?
Also, does anyone else ever have times when they don't have the option to do a mound visit or to realign their IF or OF (this was also an issue for me pre-patch)? When Samardzija was getting lit up, I had Gregg up in the bullpen, and I couldn't stall for time by sending Lou to the mound. In that same game, there was an obvious bunt situation. My IF was set for a double play, and I couldn't change their alignment. Is there an option I have to turn on or off?
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# 204
notasenator @ 04/04/09 02:02 PM
Guys, seriously, could you all just be as smart and talented as Guru? It would make this thread move along quicker.
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Looks like they are on the right track. I think this game is quite fun as a change of pace from the Show to play here and there..
different kind of game, but still fun. I haven't seen a definitive answer, (going to download the patch here in a bit), but have the OF issues been alleviated or at least improved?
different kind of game, but still fun. I haven't seen a definitive answer, (going to download the patch here in a bit), but have the OF issues been alleviated or at least improved?
My only issue is that the aggressivness still seems to be there.
Cubs/Orioles game I played earlier
Roberts and Jones swung and hit the 1st two pitches Zambrano threw.
A splitter on the inside corner to Roberts and A 2 seamer going away from Jones. Both grounded out to 3B...but I was hoping at least with not a fastball down the middle, I was hoping they'd at least take the pitch.
Not a game killer for me...but kind of annoying is all.
Just wish they'd bring back the CPU Take Pitches slider they had in the game last year.
Cubs/Orioles game I played earlier
Roberts and Jones swung and hit the 1st two pitches Zambrano threw.
A splitter on the inside corner to Roberts and A 2 seamer going away from Jones. Both grounded out to 3B...but I was hoping at least with not a fastball down the middle, I was hoping they'd at least take the pitch.
Not a game killer for me...but kind of annoying is all.
Just wish they'd bring back the CPU Take Pitches slider they had in the game last year.
I played a full post-patch game a little while ago -- that in itself is saying something for me, as I struggled to make it through an entire game pre-patch. I think I can safely say that it is now at least playable for me, however I need to spend some time with the game to see if it'll get some real action through the summer.
It still seemed that the AI batters were a bit over-aggressive, but I certainly saw improvment. I allowed 12 hits through 5+ with Ian Snell, but only 2 in the final 3+ with my relievers... which tells me that some of my problems lie with MY pitching. I think I finally figured out the classic pitching -- I think most of those early hits were from not putting enough power into my pitch. I really do like that if you don't execute your pitch, you will miss your spots. I actually walked two guys (and one IBB for Pujols).
Offensively I struggled, but I haven't played in two weeks or so and didn't even play much before that so it's to be expected. I'm using the "zone" hitting, which is quite rewarding... if I could just make a little more contact. 12 strikeouts I think, not very good. I did draw five walks...
As I said, the game appears to be playable for me now, just need to spend some time to get better with pitching & hitting. I had no issues in field whatsoever.
It still seemed that the AI batters were a bit over-aggressive, but I certainly saw improvment. I allowed 12 hits through 5+ with Ian Snell, but only 2 in the final 3+ with my relievers... which tells me that some of my problems lie with MY pitching. I think I finally figured out the classic pitching -- I think most of those early hits were from not putting enough power into my pitch. I really do like that if you don't execute your pitch, you will miss your spots. I actually walked two guys (and one IBB for Pujols).
Offensively I struggled, but I haven't played in two weeks or so and didn't even play much before that so it's to be expected. I'm using the "zone" hitting, which is quite rewarding... if I could just make a little more contact. 12 strikeouts I think, not very good. I did draw five walks...
As I said, the game appears to be playable for me now, just need to spend some time to get better with pitching & hitting. I had no issues in field whatsoever.
# 211
gingchicks @ 04/04/09 03:11 PM
Dumb question: How do I locate the patch so I can download it. I am on Xbox Live - checked out Market place and other locations and I cannot find it....
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# 213
Smallberries @ 04/04/09 03:14 PM
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[quote=BadKermit;2039383676]
Quick question. I noticed in the 2K9 demo that when Pat Burrell came up to bat in Philly, the crowd booed him and Thorne made a comment like, "Listen to the reaction for this guy." I hadn't noticed that at all in probably 50 games before the patch. In my very first post-patch game, Torii Hunter came to the plate in Minnesota and got the same reaction. Maybe it's coincidence, but has anyone noticed that?
i noticed something like that. when i was at the Metrodome they said that they wondered how the twins will be in their new open-air stadium because the dome has been such a big home field advantage. never hear that in 30 plus games at the dome.
Quick question. I noticed in the 2K9 demo that when Pat Burrell came up to bat in Philly, the crowd booed him and Thorne made a comment like, "Listen to the reaction for this guy." I hadn't noticed that at all in probably 50 games before the patch. In my very first post-patch game, Torii Hunter came to the plate in Minnesota and got the same reaction. Maybe it's coincidence, but has anyone noticed that?
i noticed something like that. when i was at the Metrodome they said that they wondered how the twins will be in their new open-air stadium because the dome has been such a big home field advantage. never hear that in 30 plus games at the dome.
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Since I don't know how I well I actually executed my gesture I think it sorta stinks that the nailing of a particular pitch gesture is even more magnified. I unintentionally walked a batter and hit two as well. I've got no problem w/ that so long as I can see HOW I messed, a la gesture score 2K8.
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whatsup guys, i just played my opening day game. noticed a lot of changes.
-AI agression has toned down. got a lot of looks, Beckett struck out 9
-all of the default batting stances/windups are changed, they gave them their true batting stance instead of a default one (probably so we wouldn't have to edit batting stances)
-no more batters snapping into batting stance, MUCH smoother
-gameplay is smooth
-i did have one error, that's all
-no 1B glitch
-stats overlay were fixed for the most part, when i brought in a pitcher from the bullpen, it had their picture and said they played LF lol
-i only won the game 1-0 in extra innings, but i'm sure playing with the sliders i will get more offensive production.
All in all, an improvement. it's definitely a solid game now.
something i noticed. progressive lighting for day games, not for night? I mean, towards the end of the day games sunset is going on, that should be when the night games start!!
-AI agression has toned down. got a lot of looks, Beckett struck out 9
-all of the default batting stances/windups are changed, they gave them their true batting stance instead of a default one (probably so we wouldn't have to edit batting stances)
-no more batters snapping into batting stance, MUCH smoother
-gameplay is smooth
-i did have one error, that's all
-no 1B glitch
-stats overlay were fixed for the most part, when i brought in a pitcher from the bullpen, it had their picture and said they played LF lol
-i only won the game 1-0 in extra innings, but i'm sure playing with the sliders i will get more offensive production.
All in all, an improvement. it's definitely a solid game now.
something i noticed. progressive lighting for day games, not for night? I mean, towards the end of the day games sunset is going on, that should be when the night games start!!
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