MLB 2K8 or MLB '08? - Page 2

**TinyEvel** · 03-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

I have The Show 07 for PS3. It's ok.

I think that in-game, it's an average baseball game. Nothing special. The other things like franchise and career mode have some problems with generating realistic simulations.

It's been a long while since I played it, but for example in career mode I created myself as a closer. After building my player up diligently over several seasons, I could never get a contract like an upper echelon closer should get. Even being almost max skills and in the mid/late 20s, I'd get contract offers like $2 million over 3 years.

Further, my player started with the Royals, and after making it to the majors finally I kept getting sent down to AAA for seemingly no reason. At the start of one season, I made 6 or 7 appearances, gave up a run or two but saved all of them, but it was back to Omaha. Conversely, I was mowing them down in Omaha and couldn't do anything to get called back up. It seemed to go away once you signed a free-agent deal, but before that it was almost random.

Hopefully they fix the career mode because it was pretty cool apart from the realism issues.

This is an easy fix: Just go to the OPTIONS menu and DESELECT "Carl Peterson" as the GM of your team.

**The Bad Guy** · 02-24-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm really torn on what to get.

I know they made improvements in 2k from last year, but last year's game was brutal to play. Everything was a HR or a single. Pitching was impossible.

I might wait a day, and check the reviews on both games because I dont want to waste 60 bucks again.

Eleazar · 03-02-2008, 08:49 AM

MTG#10 · 03-02-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Thats funny I was just getting ready to say, I'm still partial to RBI Baseball and Bases Loaded.

Ultra Peanut · 03-02-2008, 10:45 AM

I liked 2k7 a lot (sliders were vital, though), and the series has really made strides since Brinkman came aboard. I'll probably rent 2k8 at the very least, and probably end up capitulating and buying it if I can pry myself away from OOTP long enough to play it.

That being said, The Show makes me want to say "**** it" and buy a PS3. I'm still tempted to pick up the PS2 version, despite the pains that are the load times and graphics.

Ultra Peanut · 03-02-2008, 11:31 AM

Speaking of OOTP, I love dis beisbol game.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-02-2008, 01:00 PM

I just thought 2k7's graphics were very, very choppy. In playing the demo for the Show, I didn't get an ounce of that. The graphics were very smooth. The gameplay was smooth.

**TinyEvel** · 03-02-2008, 03:16 PM

You know I'm biased, but The Show is off the chain for this year. We just shipped the commercial we shot with Ryan Howard, it will begin airing this week. But the graphics are dam amazing. You do get to select your swing pre-pitch. The "stick" batting in 2k is still glitchy, from what I've heard. And though I'm not a sports gamer, I could get into The Show pretty easily in Rookie mode. And in Franchise mode, you have to learn all the 3rd base coach signals (they really give them to you based on the situation) and deep strategies for hitting and building your career. That is, if you're that deep into the game of baseball.

Kraus · 03-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

You know I'm biased, but The Show is off the chain for this year. We just shipped the commercial we shot with Ryan Howard, it will begin airing this week. But the graphics are dam amazing. You do get to select your swing pre-pitch. The "stick" batting in 2k is still glitchy, from what I've heard. And though I'm not a sports gamer, I could get into The Show pretty easily in Rookie mode. And in Franchise mode, you have to learn all the 3rd base coach signals (they really give them to you based on the situation) and deep strategies for hitting and building your career. That is, if you're that deep into the game of baseball.

I just read the IGN review of The Show: 08 and it was pretty good. They said it is the game to get.

I played the 07 version on PS2 and loved it.

**Reaper16** · 03-02-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

You know I'm biased, but The Show is off the chain for this year. We just shipped the commercial we shot with Ryan Howard, it will begin airing this week. But the graphics are dam amazing. You do get to select your swing pre-pitch. The "stick" batting in 2k is still glitchy, from what I've heard. And though I'm not a sports gamer, I could get into The Show pretty easily in Rookie mode. And in Franchise mode, you have to learn all the 3rd base coach signals (they really give them to you based on the situation) and deep strategies for hitting and building your career. That is, if you're that deep into the game of baseball.

Off-topic, but: Awesome avatar. I can't wait to play LittleBigPlanet.

dj56dt58 · 03-02-2008, 04:50 PM

I love the show but playing online pisses me off..it always goes into "traffic delay" mode and sometimes stays that way until someone quits..2k had no problem playing online

Eleazar · 03-02-2008, 06:11 PM

I guess the show comes out tomorrow? I'll have to pick it up after work.

Jenson71 · 03-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

I guess the show comes out tomorrow? I'll have to pick it up after work.

I think Tuesday.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-02-2008, 10:48 PM

I got it tonight in VA.

Graphics and gameplay are great.

I might be the worst player in baseball history at laying off pitches.

I just played a 23-inning game. I lost 1-0.

The Show 08 is 100x better than 2k7 was last year.

ZootedGranny · 03-02-2008, 11:18 PM

I haven't played The Show, but my gamer nerd associates swear by it over the 2k series.

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Ultra Peanut v^V^v^V^v^V^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Holland* Casino cash: $10005177	I liked 2k7 a lot (sliders were vital, though), and the series has really made strides since Brinkman came aboard. I'll probably rent 2k8 at the very least, and probably end up capitulating and buying it if I can pry myself away from OOTP long enough to play it. That being said, The Show makes me want to say "**** it" and buy a PS3. I'm still tempted to pick up the PS2 version, despite the pains that are the load times and graphics. __________________ Last edited by Ultra Peanut; 03-02-2008 at 11:33 AM..
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03-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#7
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	I just thought 2k7's graphics were very, very choppy. In playing the demo for the Show, I didn't get an ounce of that. The graphics were very smooth. The gameplay was smooth. __________________
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03-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $2229601	You know I'm biased, but The Show is off the chain for this year. We just shipped the commercial we shot with Ryan Howard, it will begin airing this week. But the graphics are dam amazing. You do get to select your swing pre-pitch. The "stick" batting in 2k is still glitchy, from what I've heard. And though I'm not a sports gamer, I could get into The Show pretty easily in Rookie mode. And in Franchise mode, you have to learn all the 3rd base coach signals (they really give them to you based on the situation) and deep strategies for hitting and building your career. That is, if you're that deep into the game of baseball.
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03-02-2008, 04:50 PM	#11
dj56dt58 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9960055	I love the show but playing online pisses me off..it always goes into "traffic delay" mode and sometimes stays that way until someone quits..2k had no problem playing online
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03-02-2008, 06:11 PM	#12
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	I guess the show comes out tomorrow? I'll have to pick it up after work.
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03-02-2008, 10:48 PM	#14
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	I got it tonight in VA. Graphics and gameplay are great. I might be the worst player in baseball history at laying off pitches. I just played a 23-inning game. I lost 1-0. The Show 08 is 100x better than 2k7 was last year. __________________
Posts: 23,216

03-02-2008, 11:18 PM	#15
ZootedGranny Chump Steamroller Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: . Casino cash: $10015042	I haven't played The Show, but my gamer nerd associates swear by it over the 2k series.
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