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MLB 2K9 features list looks promising photo

MLB 2K8 wasn’t a “bad” game per se, but it wasn’t a very good one, either, which is why I gave it a 5 out of 10 last spring. I’m really hoping that 2K Sports can up the ante this year, if only for the sake of baseball fans who don’t own PS3s -- since the ones who do have the superior option of MLB 09 The Show.

There hasn’t really been any information on 2K9, aside from the fact that Tim Lincecum is on the cover, but sports gaming destination Pastapadre.com has obtained a list of features/improvements in the game, and it’s quite extensive. It looks like the trading cards feature has been completely overhauled, and last year’s “great idea, poor execution” analog pitching controls appear to have been simplified. In addition, gamers will finally be able to jump directly into the playoffs without playing through a regular season first.

2K Sports has also apparently implemented a system allowing users to create their own replays and upload them to the Web, similar to those available in 2008’s EA Sports titles. As for PS3 owners, they’ll be delighted to hear that the game will have full Trophy support. There are all kinds of other tweaks as well, such as to the game’s hitting, fielding, and baserunning areas -- be sure to check out the full list for all of them.

I’m still waiting to see some more on Major League Baseball 2K9 -- after all, 2K Sports hasn’t even released any screenshots of the game yet. But if it turns out to be as good as it sounds, then Sony may actually have some competition on the baseball field this year. Hit up the official Web site for MLB 2K9 if you want more info.








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VaeVictus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 15:20
VaeVictus
Baseball season, a sad sad reminder that football season is over... (cry)
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 15:24
covah
Meh, if history decides to repeat itself, MLB 09 will drop a fat load all over 2k9
akathatoneguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 16:02
akathatoneguy
I actually liked MLB 2K8, despite a lack of post-release support from the developmer and a host of issues, such as online lag. The core gameplay was very fun. I really don't like the idea of "simplified pitching controls"...I think they were easy enough already. The card team idea was cool but eliminating the budget aspect? Great, now card teams will all feature the same all-star lineups. I like that they are adding a "cancel throw" feature, I can't tell you how many times I've wanted that while playing 2K8.

Really, I thought the gameplay was already quite good; I'm more concerned about online play and a franchise mode without bugs. They really needed to add a superstar mode of some sort, too, even if it would be ripping off The Show.
Brilliam's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 16:05
Brilliam
the 2k mlb series is one of the reasons i wish i had a ps3. i can't play the 2k series. so mediocre. :( I MISS MVP.

also, "pasta padre"? wtf?
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 16:19
Samit Sarkar
@akathatoneguy: As I've said, in my opinion, the analog pitching system was great in theory, but even when I set its difficulty slider all the way down, it was still too unforgiving. They also need to remove any and all lag from the game -- that's just inexcusable.
Robbo the hood's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 16:48
Robbo the hood
The pitching was great, it had some problems with some curveballs and sliders that were too similar, and sometimes it wouldn't recognize the pitch at all, though not all that often. If simplifying the pitching the controls means streamlining gestures, then that's great, I really liked how the quality of the pitched was affected by how good your gesture was. I couldn't get into MLB 09 because, though it was technically superior all over, the pitching was so simple it was like playing Mario Golf. MLB 09 deserves plenty of credit for being a great game, but not for its controls, which are nothing less than completely stale. The base throwing controls weren't that involved either. I know a lot of people like the out of game management, but if in-game play is going to suffer, then MLB09 should just turn into a management game and let some new ideas for playing baseball on a console can develop.
alexkidd's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 17:45
alexkidd
Neither Sony's or Visual Concept's offerings even come close to the fun that was had with EA's MLB 04 or 05 (cant remember right now which it was).
It was the death of sports games for me when EA lost the MLB license and Visual Concepts lost the NFL licence. If it were reversed sports games on consoles would be a million times MORE FUN.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2009 19:21
Samit Sarkar
@alexkidd: EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2005 (the one with Manny Ramirez on the cover) remains, in my mind, the best baseball sim ever created. No game since has been quite as good.
beefmonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/03/2009 15:18
beefmonkey
I have been in search of the perfect baseball game since Real Sports Baseball for the Atari 2600, and while MVP '05 was a great game, I think it benefits greatly from nostalgia...

MLB the show is the current hands down champion. Just the physics between the bat and the ball is truly phenomenal. It always seemed to me that MLB2k7/8 had a certain number of outcomes possible during the at bat, whereas The Show seems limitless and truly based on the type of pitch/location/timing/speed etc.

I buy both versions each year in hopes that the game is a perfect replication of baseball. Prior to The Show, MLB2k series was the best then Sony upped the ante. Let's hope that 2k9 can at least give The Show a run for it's money.
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