Major League Baseball 2K8
GameZone's Review
6.5
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 6.5 |
| Graphics | 6 |
| Sound | 6.5 |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Concept | 6.5 |
| Multiplayer | 7.5 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Reviewer: Eduardo Zacarias
Review Date: 04/28/2008
Unfortunately, even with an impressive number of game modes and extras, Major League Baseball 2K8 is a flawed ball game that shows a lot of promise on the PSP
Full Major League Baseball 2K8 Review
6.7
Interviews
MLB 2K8 Advancements and Enhancements with Producer Ben
Brinkman
“This is a big jump from 2K7 to 2K8. We've added a lot more depth and features.”
News
2K Sports Major League Baseball 2K8 Now Available
Fans to enjoy the most fun and complete baseball experience available on the virtual diamond
2K Sports Announces Third Annual Major League Baseball 2K8 Video Game
Tour
Interactive tour combining video games, music and sports invades college campuses, Best Buy stores, and Spring Training baseball games
2K Sports Announces In-Game Soundtrack and Music Partnership with
Pitchfork Media for Major League Baseball 2K8
Pitchfork Media and 2K Sports join forces to rock stadiums in Major League Baseball 2K8 and at South by Southwest (SXSW 2008)
Major League Baseball 2K8 Has Gone Gold
Let’s play ball! 2K Sports today announced that Major League Baseball® 2K8, has gone gold
2K Sports Swings For The Fences With New Features In Major League
Baseball 2K8
Intuitive pitching, batting, fielding, and throwing mechanics provide for most realistic baseball simulation experience yet
Description
Along with a host of other new features, Major League Baseball 2K8 includes added Signature Style animations such as new and improved player walk-ups, batting stances, home run celebrations, steps-ins and step-outs, and more to make each unique player true to life. For competitive players, Major League Baseball 2K8 allows fans to have fun while competing against each other online, testing their skills in a single game, tournament or full league season against more than one million elite online gamers in the 2K community. New online lobbies have been added to help users match up with others who want to play with a similar style, including a “Strikes Only” lobby, where pitchers can only throw in the strike zone, and lobbies where players use the advanced analog stick controls or the controls from previous iterations of the Major League Baseball 2K series.
Features
- Total Pitch Control – A new, innovative pitching interface that allows players to emulate the realistic motion of pitching a live baseball. Execution of speed and precise accuracy involves matching specific gestures and release with the right analog stick, simulating the arm and wrist action involved in throwing that particular type of pitch.
- Swing Stick 2.0 – Improved batting controls that offer players unparalleled ball-to-bat contact that will be determined by timing, direction, and pitch location for a greater variety of realistic hits including grounders, blooper singles, dribblers, gappers, long home runs, and more using the right analog stick.
- All-New Baserunning – Simplified controls that allow fans to easily select players with the left analog stick and guide them toward specified bases with ease.
- Precision Throw Control – Provides unprecedented control over throw accuracy using the right analog stick, bringing a new level of realism to playing defense.
- Full Minor Leagues – Fans will be treated to 90 authentic minor league teams, along with 18 minor league stadiums in franchise and exhibition modes.
- Two of the Best Commentators in the Business – 2K Sports proudly brings back to the broadcast booth the popular duo of Jon Miller and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, delivering the most entertaining and deepest commentary available in any baseball franchise.
