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Xbox 360 MLB 2k8 – Filled with New Ideas

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:12:26 +0000

The Xbox 360 MLB 2k8 is said to have new ideas but with several technical issues. Let us first know the new ideas that came with this game. This game now makes use of five tools that is usually used in baseball which are fielding, new pitching, base running controls and an all new improved batting interface.

Aside from the improved game controls, the Xbox 360 MLB 2k8 also has a very original trading card mode, new Signature Style, extreme Minor League system and many more improvements that will make you want to play with it all day long.

Features of the Xbox 360 MLB 2k8:

1. Swing Stick 2.0 - provides you with different ways to hit the ball.

2. Signature Style - Each player/character has their own moves, walking, batting, stance and many more which brings them to life.

3. Total pitch control - Makes use of the motions on the right analog stick and hit with timing to determine properly the speed, accuracy and type of pitch.

4. Precision throw control - provides you with a lot of throw types and different trajectories which makes use of real physics data and Inside Edge to make throwing look real.

5. Improved base running - provides a simple way of base running and improved AI which is then used as the main key for offensive strategy.

6. Packed Minor Leagues - 90 Minor Leagues are present in Xbox 360 MLB 2k8 games with about 20 Minor League Stadiums.

7. 2K Trading cards - collect them all and have the chance to trade them with other players.

8. Online game - now, you can compete with all games online to become the best baseball player.

9. Announcers - brings back the team up of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan.

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Top Xbox 360 Baseball Games

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:14:07 +0000

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America which is why Xbox 360 baseball games happened. We know that you are a big fan of this sport that is why we are going to help you figure out the best baseball video games ever. We have come up with the top 3 Xbox 360 baseball games and we hope that you like them too.

Top 1: Xbox 360 The Bigs

If you want a game where in you do not need to go to the help menu to figure out how to play the game then the Xbox 360 The Bigs is the right game for you. This game is pretty straight-forward and you will not waste your time figuring out which is which. With easy-to-figure out controls, the game also presents you with a very satisfying hitting and pitching features. The addition of the Homerun Pinball minigame is a fun feature of the game.

The only bad thing about the Xbox 360 The Bigs game is that the game is not challenging enough and the controls for the fielding are not that good.

Top 2: Xbox 360 MLB 2K7

The improvement implemented on the Xbox 360 2K7 makes it a contender on our top list. The game has improved in a lot ways when compared to MLB 2K6. To begin with, the presentation is outstanding. The models or characters now are more realistic and when you view them up-close you will not spot any imperfection. The new interface of the franchise is a great improvement. And of course the gameplay must not be forgotten which has greatly improved from the previous version. You have the option to train to become an excellent player or you also have the shortcut option.

And now the worst part is knowing the game's flaws. There are minor mishaps that happens during the game like unwanted movements. Frame rate is not that good and online play can be boring because the game constantly slows down. Pitching speed and location are hard to determine.

Top 3: Xbox 360 MLB 2K6

This is the first baseball video game to have a superb pitching and hitting interfaces. You will not have a hard time throwing your pitch with the simple controls integrated in it. The crisp graphics and flawless animation makes the Xbox 360 MLB 2K6 more enjoyable. It may be a minor compliment but the game crowds are the best-looking crowd ever seen on baseball video games. The stats of Inside Edge are properly integrated in the gameplay.

What makes the Xbox 360 MLB 2K6 number 3 on our list? The annoying AI bugs, cut-aways and replays are not that often played, the general presentation of the game is not that interesting and there are no online broadcast transitions.

Xbox 360 MLB 2K9 Review

Mon, 18 May 2009 07:02:11 +0000

Since the release of MLB 2K8, die-hard baseball fans are eager to take a look at the new Xbox 360 MLB 2K9. The MLB 2K9 boasts more enhanced features that gamers will surely appreaciate. Before we move on to the bad side of the game let us take a look first at the enhancements implemented on the Xbox 360 MLB 2K9.

1. Pitching: MLB 2K9 introduces the "2-step picthing" which simplifies the pitching process. This feature eliminates the third step which is "Release Timing" but still maintaining the pitching style.

2. "Influence Hitting": This features helps players to control hitting a ground and fly ball.

3. Baserunning Control: This feature is simplified where in the player will just have to hold down the trigger until it vibrates.

4. Living Rosters: This feature has been added to track users when they log on. This will also show ratings of each players.

5. A new level of CPU customizations is also available together with real player ambitions and multi-player functionality.

6. PlayOff Mode has also been added where the players are able to play in post-season.

Now that we have covered the new enhancements and features that were added to the Xbox 360 MLB 2K9 it is now time to know the bad things about this game.

1. There are several control problems all-over the place and adds up to a huge headache. Like for instance when it comes to fielding the controls are too sensitive. A soft touch on the analog stick can trigger moves that will lead you to a foul.

2. Animation is not flawless. Once in awhile animation stutters making the movement of players look awkward.

3. The response time also lags once in awhile. This simple flaw makes you hit the ball early, missing it and resulting to a strike.

4. Commentators can also be a bit annoying at times. They announce the same weather forecast and make absurd comments about the players.

5. Games stats are not precise. Instead of having 4 home-runs your team only has 3.

6. Soundtrack is weird. The music does not fit the game.

These little flaws may not sound bad but when you are already playing the game it can really be annoying. Some gamers feel that the Xbox 360 MLB 2K9 is half-ways finished but still the games was made easier and a passable one at that.