2K sent over word that they’re working on some patches for MLB 2K8 for a few issues. Mainly, the framerate issues are being fixed on the Xbox 360. But that’s not the only console with stuttering issues. The PS3 version is about the same in terms of the slowdown in the field.
When asked about a patch to address these issues on the PS3, a representative for 2K had this to say:
At this time, these are the only updates 2K Sports is working on for MLB 2K8 for these issues.
So 2K has no plans at this time to fix the framerate on the PS3. Yet again, PS3 users getting the shaft. Sad. Very sad.
Looks like 2K has heard the cries of the pissed off baseball fans out there. Does this seem like deju-vu to anyone else? It seems like each of the past 3 years, 2K has had to backtrack on their MLB game for a major issue right after release. Speaking to 1up, a spokesperson from 2K had this to say:
“It has come our attention that there are a few technical issues within Major League Baseball 2K8 that may effect gameplay enjoyment for some players. 2K Sports is currently working on several downloadable updates that will correct these issues for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 console versions. Specifically, the Xbox 360 update will alleviate reported concerns with the framerate to greatly improve the in-game playability, while a patch for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 will correct an error in Franchise mode when playing as the San Diego Padres and attempting to move players to and from their minor league rosters. These updates are currently undergoing technical review, and will be available to download shortly, free of charge.”
Wait, so they’re only fixing the framerate issues on the Xbox 360? I guess PS3 owners are getting screwed here. From what I understand, the framerate is pretty bad on both versions of the game. Either way, I’m sticking to playing MLB 08 The Show. Maybe next year, 2K. Maybe next year.
Baseball season is fastly approaching and that means that the baseball sims are here and we here at Loot Ninja cannot be more excited. As avid baseball fans, we could not wait until we had a chance to play the next gen installments of the great American past time. On the Xbox 360, you only have one choice of game and that is MLB2K8 from 2K Sports. The 2K7 version was a huge jump up from 2K6 and the game was pretty good. There was a lot of promise for this year’s installment and the developers aimed to make all the necessary changes and tweaks to make the THE baseball game to get regardless of what console you own. Was this a home run or a strike three curveball in the dirt? It’s more of a nice one hopper to the wall.
Releasing free content auto updates the day after a game comes out sounds awesome. If you have the game but have not logged into Live yet, do so. You will get free uniforms and some new stadiums all for the price of nothing. Do not feel too privileged though, the stuff was already on the Blu-ray for PS3. Hmm. The three packs total just 250mb or so. Are the limitations of the DVD game disc here already?
The new pitching mechanics in MLB 2K8 is pretty much the only thing I like about the game. You now use the right analog stick to control each pitch, which works out pretty well. It’s not perfect, but it’s a good first step and has a lot of potential.
Major Nelson dropped word that a demo for MLB 2K8 is now available for the Xbox 360. The demo weighs in at 968.95 MB and allows you to play the Red Sox vs. Rockies in a quick 3 inning game.
I’ve been playing this game for a bit now and I’m very disappointed. Expect a full review soon, but the framerate is horrible. Anything in the field (not pitcher/batter) stutters like there’s no tomorrow. What happened to that “at or near 60fps” we heard in the developer conference call?
Download the demo and check it out for yourself. PS3 owners will get the chance tomorrow with the PlayStation Store update.
If you decide to get MLB 2K8 pretty early, you might get a Jose Reyes bobblehead with the game. 2K sent off this QVC style video to show off the figure. Me want.
The DS is left out on a lot with console ports of sports games. 2K Sports is looking to rectify that with Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars for the Nintendo DS.
Adding to the addictive gameplay experience, players will also have the ability to obtain special “power ups” to complete incredible batting, pitching, and fielding performances. Players can force their opponents to chase after the “chicken ball” that runs away from fielders once it’s on the ground, or confuse them with a “crazy ball” that takes an unpredictable flight path. Pitchers can throw amazing new pitches such as a “super splitter” that splits the ball into two pieces to confuse the batter or a “fireball” that screams over the plate at rocket speeds while engulfed in flames. Fielders can join in the power up fun with the “brick wall” that causes a wall to instantly rise out of the ground to stop the ball in its tracks or the “super jump” that allows them to jump incredibly high toward the ball in flight.
The game sounds like a mix between the full MLB 2K8 and The Bigs. Could work really well on the handheld. It’s set to ship in April, so charge up your DS batteries from playing too much Professor Layton.
New to MLB 2K8 is an online option to play with Strikes Only. For those of you who played online a lot last year, you’ll know there are people out there who liked to glitch a whole lot with pitching by throwing no strikes, lot of Eephus pitches, etc. There’s not much time to decide to swing, so many players swing at most pitches.
With the new pitching mechanics, it’s harder to paint the corners and hit your exact spots. So what happens if you miss in Strikes Only online? Ben Brinkman, the game’s producer, had this to say:
With Strikes Only if you are trying to paint the corners and you miss the ball won’t miss out of the strike zone. It will miss ‘in’ the strike zone.
Works for me. So if you miss the zone, you’re gonna get rocked. Dually noted. Can’t wait for the game’s release next week!
One thing not discussed in the conference call for MLB 2K8 was the differences between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game. It was just assumed that everything was kosher. Well, according to an article in this month’s Game Informer, there’s just too much content to fit on a DVD.
There is so much content included in the game that it couldn’t all fit onto the 360 disc. Free downloadable content will be provided for what was left out.
Yikes. Just what is this content, you ask? For Xbox 360 users, you’ll have to download the unlockable stadiums and Cool Base uniforms that are included on the disc for PS3 owners. I had a feeling we’d be hitting the DVD size limits sooner rather than later, but in a sports game this soon? Ruh Roh.
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