IGN tore 2K8 a new...

Wow. It only got a 7.2 over-all and a misreable 6.5 for graphics. Apparently it has serious Frame Rate issues. They are looking prett bad with 'The Show' getting editor's choice.

I'm still surprised. I knew 'The Show' would have better game play. But I thought 2K8 at least be in the ballpark with graphics.

I don't really like these kinds of games. It's just not my cup o' tea. I have other games I'd rather play but if y'all are enjoying them that's cool. Have fun. :P

Maybe one day they will grow on me.

if shows best features is graphics thats not a great thing. im all for presentation but i hope it feels realistic with good hitting and pitching mechanicsxbox360isgr8t

I'm a huge fan of 'Road to the Show' in The Show. So it'll be hard for me to go back to 2K until they get some kind of superstar mode.

2K's online is soo much betterG5W

I'm a huge fan of 'Road to the Show' in The Show. So it'll be hard for me to go back to 2K until they get some kind of superstar mode.

Madcap08

agreed i pretty much spend my whole time playing the show playing on that mode

It's such an obvious thing too, having a superstar mode. It's going to take years coming up with one for 2K that doesn't totally bite off 'The Show".

It's such an obvious thing too, having a superstar mode. It's going to take years coming up with one for 2K that doesn't totally bite off 'The Show".

voltron2011

they could make one that is like the life in nba 08

[QUOTE="voltron2011"]

It's such an obvious thing too, having a superstar mode. It's going to take years coming up with one for 2K that doesn't totally bite off 'The Show".

KFrandsen2

they could make one that is like the life in nba 08

Well Sony makes that game so Road to the Show for MLB 08 will for sure be just as sweet at the life in nba 08

[QUOTE="KFrandsen2"][QUOTE="voltron2011"]

It's such an obvious thing too, having a superstar mode. It's going to take years coming up with one for 2K that doesn't totally bite off 'The Show".

voltron2011

they could make one that is like the life in nba 08

Well Sony makes that game so Road to the Show for MLB 08 will for sure be just as sweet at the life in nba 08

ya it was awesome for the 07 version and they made it better for 08 so this one should be awesome

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]if shows best features is graphics thats not a great thing. im all for presentation but i hope it feels realistic with good hitting and pitching mechanicsFireball2500

The Shows batting influence and base-running is a joke compared to 2K8.

Pitching is not as visceral or innovative as 2K8.

Even the crowd sonds better in 2k8.

Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can't control all aspects of the game then whats the point?

[QUOTE="Fireball2500"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]if shows best features is graphics thats not a great thing. im all for presentation but i hope it feels realistic with good hitting and pitching mechanicsdadeisvenm

The Shows batting influence and base-running is a joke compared to 2K8.

Pitching is not as visceral or innovative as 2K8.

Even the crowd sonds better in 2k8.

Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can control all aspects of the game then whats the point?

Control all aspects? What do you mean by that? I'm not following you.

[QUOTE="dadeisvenm"]

[QUOTE="Fireball2500"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]if shows best features is graphics thats not a great thing. im all for presentation but i hope it feels realistic with good hitting and pitching mechanicsvoltron2011

The Shows batting influence and base-running is a joke compared to 2K8.

Pitching is not as visceral or innovative as 2K8.

Even the crowd sonds better in 2k8.

Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can control all aspects of the game then whats the point?

Control all aspects? What do you mean by that? I'm not following you.

May bad. My comment should read:

"Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can't control all aspects of the game then whats the point?"

Control all aspects... In MLB 08, ball placement in batting is a dice roll. You can influance a hit but placing a hit is a guess. In MLB 2K8, the left stick controls the influance while the right is the swing. Depending on the pressure you place on the L stick you can drop that ball anywhere you want on the feild as long as the other variables are right (timing, pitch type, pitch speed, etc)

Base-Running... extremely simple since you can advance or retreat the runners with the trigger all the while fighting off the pitcher.

Pitching is more controlled in 2K8. At first the control scheme is a bit hairy but once you belt out a few it really feels good. IT almost feels like you literally throwing the ball.

Fielding is less automatic since each player has a gage and that gage determains control and power. MAking an acurate throw in 2k8 feels great.

[QUOTE="voltron2011"][QUOTE="dadeisvenm"]

[QUOTE="Fireball2500"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"]if shows best features is graphics thats not a great thing. im all for presentation but i hope it feels realistic with good hitting and pitching mechanicsdadeisvenm

The Shows batting influence and base-running is a joke compared to 2K8.

Pitching is not as visceral or innovative as 2K8.

Even the crowd sonds better in 2k8.

Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can control all aspects of the game then whats the point?

Control all aspects? What do you mean by that? I'm not following you.

May bad. My comment should read:

"Pros... for the Show..... Its the prettiest MLB game I've ever seen, but if you can't control all aspects of the game then whats the point?"

Control all aspects... In MLB 08, ball placement in batting is a dice roll. You can influance a hit but placing a hit is a guess. In MLB 2K8, the left stick controls the influance while the right is the swing. Depending on the pressure you place on the L stick you can drop that ball anywhere you want on the feild as long as the other variables are right (timing, pitch type, pitch speed, etc)

Base-Running... extremely simple since you can advance or retreat the runners with the trigger all the while fighting off the pitcher.

Pitching is more controlled in 2K8. At first the control scheme is a bit hairy but once you belt out a few it really feels good. IT almost feels like you literally throwing the ball.

Fielding is less automatic since each player has a gage and that gage determains control and power. MAking an acurate throw in 2k8 feels great.

I guess everyone has a personal preference but I don't like the 2K controls or gameplay. Especially in the 2K8 demo.. Somehow when you add it all up it doesn't "feel' like real baseball to me where as 'The Show' does.

I guess everyone has a personal preference but I don't like the 2K controls or gameplay. Especially in the 2K8 demo.. Somehow when you add it all up it doesn't "feel' like real baseball to me where as 'The Show' does.

voltron2011

I can't imagine anyone thinking that 2K is more realistic than the show in anyway. The crowd is more real and the coaches and players as well.?