Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
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.
Monday, May 18th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Of course when there are top contenders there are also those Xbox 360 games who failed to impress. Here are the list of the Xbox 360 sports games that were not able to get a passable score or at least were rated 5 and below.
1. Xbox 360 MLB 2K9: It is a shame that the newest of the Xbox 360 baseball game was not able to keep up with its older brothers. What made this game fail is that there are several control issues that really gives you a headache. You cannot complete an entire game without encountering control problems.
2. Xbox 360 NBA Ballers: Chosen One: The gameplay is just boring, you are not give much option to choose from. To add to that the controls of this game are very hard to figure out.
3. Xbox 360 NFL Tour: This Xbox 360 football game has a very few game modes which gives you limited options. And the defense is not err really a defense.
4. Xbox 360 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures: The golf ball just goes just about anywhere in short no proper control on the direction of the ball. You can just sleep waiting for the next event to happen. This Xbox 360 mini-golf game is just not great for video games.
5. Xbox 360 Legends of Wrestlemania: There are only a few Xbox 360 wrestling video games up to par but this is not one of them. This game exaggerates the looks of the wrestlers and is pretty dull and repetitive.
6. Xbox 360 Pimp My Ride: This Xbox 360 street racing game is composed of minigames that is repeated over and over again which makes the game a total waste. Driving the cars are very sloppy and dull voice overs.
7. Xbox 360 Shaun White Snowboarding: This game only offers 4 mountains and 4 of them are not real. The crashes are way too fake and the speed is just depressing.
So here are the list for the failed Xbox 360 games and to remind everyone that these are just out personal review. If you still have other games in mind, feel free to leave a comment.
Monday, May 18th, 2009 at 5:14 am
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.
