Major League Baseball 2K9 Review

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(More customer reviews)First let me say I actually enjoyed MLB 2k8.It had flaws(several), but after tweaking some sliders I actually played a few full seasons, simming a game here and there, and enjoyed it.I had high expectations for MLB 2k9, and was very disappointed.After getting home and putting the game in I started up an exhibition game.I loved it, the presentation was new and great, the announcers were new and fresh, and the graphics looked good.Unfortunately the more I played the more the bugs and glitches started showing up.Such as......perfect throws to the first baseman and he wouldn't put his foot on the bag; outfielders not getting there gloves up in time to catch flyballs and letting the ball go over their heads; Players running through walls and disappearing; Stats are all screwed up; Pinch hitters for the CPU coming out and pitching the next inning;I actually had some phantom player standing in the other batters box once when I was hitting.My first franchise froze after the first three games and I had to start it over.I haven't even mentioned dumb things that just don't happen in a true baseball sim.Things like the CPU swinging at everything.They never take a pitch.For that matter, the CPU hardly ever throws a ball.Almost every inning is three or four pitches.You can fix that with sliders like last year right?Wrong.They took away a ton of sliders and presentation options from last year.There is no slider to control CPU aggresiveness at the plate. There are no sliders for a ton of things, and what ones there are you can't figure out what they mean.Want to change the presentation angle?Can't, there's no option.Oh and if you do mess around with some sliders it disables the card collecting feature.

I will close by saying that everything is there for 2k to improve on to make a great game.Like I said before the presentation, graphics, and overall broadcast of the game is very nice.Unfortunately, I believe the bugs are just going to be too much to overcome for us xbox360 users to have a good baseball game to play this year.Oh well, theres always next year....

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Get ready to get your uniform dirty as you play ball on the Xbox 360 with Major League Baseball 2K9 by Take-Two. You'll recognize your favorite players as MLB 2K9 captures such minute as each player's unique batting stances, different pitching windups and swings. With new commentary and gameplay enhancements to all facets of the experience, Major League Baseball 2K9 is a whole new ballgame.


You'll be able to recognize your favorite players by the way they move around in the box and swing the bat. View larger.

Smart camera placement gives you a dramatic view of the game. View larger.

Precision Pitching and Swing Stick give you precise control over the ball and bat. View larger.

Enhanced graphics and presentation makes you feel like you're watching a broadcast. View larger. Beautiful Graphics and Presentation
Take-Two continues to refine the graphics and presentation of the game, and when you play MLB 2K9, you'll often wonder if you weren't watching television. The new Virtual Director brings smart camera placement, dramatic cuts, and more for a broadcast feel. Real-Time Atmosphere means ballboys, umpires, and coaches move naturally.
New Controls for Precision Batting and Pitching
Using the analog sticks, Take-Two's Precision Pitching and Swing Stick give you the ability to paint the corners with your pitches and pull an inside fastball over the wall for a home run. The game carefully tracks aim and timing, so the ball always responds as you would expect it to in real life.
Never Miss a Trade as Rosters are Updated Continually
The latest rosters are included in the game, so your favorite team will have all its 2009 players. Not only that, with Living Rosters, the MLB 2K9 automatically updates the roster by getting the latest information online and incorporating it into the game. Never miss a trade again as they will be reflected in your game in real time.
MLB 2K9 provides a wealth of statistical information, and baseball fans won't be disappointed. The Inside Edge feature uses six years of scouting data to accurately mimic player tendencies. You'll notice your favorite players reacting to situations in the game just as they would in real life.
Player Specific Animations for More Realistic Games
2K Sports continues to build in more player-specific details, so now you can recognize your favorite players simply by watching the way they move around the batters box, how they swing the bat, or how they celebrate their home runs. It's not just hitters who get this treatment as pitchers also have their unique deliveries and windups. The result is a game that feels more life-like than before.
Online Play with Sponsored Competitions
When you're done practicing against the computer, you can suit up against your friends and play them online or off. With the Playoffs feature, you can skip the 162 game season and go straight to the playoffs with any eight teams you and friends want to play with. Then it's just a matter of playing the games to see who gets the World Series Trophy.
Team 2K is an online competition to see who the best team of online players are. By playing Ranked Quick Matches, you can join in the fun and compete for prizes.
New Play by Play and Commentary Team
MLB 2K9 brings with it the new broadcast team of Gary Thorne and Steve Phillips. The new team injects depth and insight into the game, and provides another level of realism. In addition, the game also has real-time crowd noise and other sound effects that will have you feeling like you're sitting in the bleachers.

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