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MLB 2K10From: 2K Games
Category: Video Games

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Seller: Standing Ovation
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 33 reviews
Sales Rank: 129

Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: baseball_games
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
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Number Of Items: 1
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Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
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MPN: 39745
Model: 39745
UPC: 710425398018
EAN: 0710425398018
ASIN: B002VAWXO8

Publication Date: March 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Authentic presentation with MLB Today featuring scores, standings, news and stats and up-to-date analysis and color commentary by Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips and now John Kruk.
  • 2K Sports exclusive Inside Edge data service that allows for always up-to-date information on real players that influences the actions of AI representation of the same players throughout the game.
  • Batter?s Eye functionality that uses a hitter?s real-life eye rating to help you identify fastballs, breaking balls and off speed pitches before they get to the plate.
  • Updated Franchise Mode that improves your team from the warm days of spring training to the chill of the October Classic, with the option to jump into online leagues whenever you choose.
  • My Player career mode, allowing you to create a player, choose your team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame; and Hurry-Up Baseball which allows you to skip cutscenes, animations, replays and commentary between plays.

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Product Description
MLB 2K10 X360

Amazon.com Product Description
The eighth game in the MLB 2K series, MLB 2K10 celebrates the immortal battle on the baseball diamond between pitcher and batter. Featuring a combination of an extensive updating of features from earlier games in the series, alongside a range of new play options designed to heighten the experience of both the player on the mound and at the plate, MLB 2K10 is a baseball gaming experience not to be missed. Additional features include, new pitch selection and batter's swing functionality, multiple game modes — including franchise and career modes — and a variety of multiplayer options.

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Jose Reyes swing for the fence in MLB 2K10
Raise your stats in the box with Batter's Eye technology .
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Pitcher following through with his motion towards home plate in MLB 2K10
Dominate on the mound with improved via Insider Edge stats.
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Evan Longoria diving for a ball in MLB 2K10
Cue fielding and basepad actions.
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Hitter making contact with the ball out in front of the plate in MLB 2K10
Multiple modes and gameplay options.
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Better Pitching Through Analytics
As in the previous release in the MLB 2K series, pitching in MLB 2K10 requires a combination of analysis of scouting reports and hurling technique on the mound. Scouting reports are based on 2K Games' exclusive "Inside Edge" data service, which provides up-to-date information on AI representations of real batters across a wide range of data points. With this players can make an educated guess as to their best chances using particular pitches against a particular batter based on everything from the current count, whether it is a night or day game, to how far into the season it is. Pitching technique is centered around a gesture pitching mechanism, where in players deliver pitches through specific controller inputs using face buttons and/or the analog stick. With regards to this, the difference this time around is that in addition to these enacting inputs, MLB 2K10 incorporates a push button pitch selection system. Players must still input the correct series of gestures for the pitch they intend, which are more difficult for more complex pitches, but this new push button step also provides the game with precise information as to what pitch you intend to throw. With is extra information, which the game uses as a baseline for compiling analytics, players can see where their gestures for particular pitches are off, and correct them as need be.

An Improved Hitting Experience with "Batter's Eye"
Players' experience at the plate has also been improved in MLB 2K10 through a combination of data and new features. Just as with pitchers, batters have access to 2K Sports' "Insider Edge" data to help them make better decisions in specific game situations based on a variety of stats related to themselves if playing as a representative of a real MLB player, or the pitcher they face. But the new feature that completely changes the batters experience in "Batter's Eye." With this, highly skilled batters can get occasional, spilt second views of what the pitch is going to be. Used in conjunction with new batting functionality like defensive and contact swings, batters can potentially fend off pitches until the count is in their favor, and/or they are ready to make an educated guess at what the pitch is going to be and swing accordingly. As with the pitching analytics available in defensive positions, offensive players have access to a batting analyzer at the push of a button to figure out what they are doing wrong and right at the plate.

Fielding and Baserunning
Of course baseball isn't just about initial conflict between pitcher and hitter, so MLB 2K10 gives you all you need to finish the play from any place on the field. Fielding and baserunning in MLB 2K10 features easy controls and tons of great animations just as in earlier releases, but in this most recent version players can also now cue up the actions of their players while on defense, or from the basepads with simple controller inputs. In the case of fielders, once the defensive player is selected, simply press the face button for the appropriate base or cutoff man you want. Once your man makes the stop, he will throw to your chosen spot automatically. This is a big help, especially when trying to turn a quick double play, or in the case of a ball that makes it all the way to the wall. Cueing up the actions of base runners is just as easy. For example, in the event of a full count where you want to send your runners regardless of the pitch, or during a steal attempt, simply select your base runner(s) and use your game controller's trigger to set events in motion. If you change your mind you can just as easily send them scrambling back with a the same trigger.

Key Game Features

  • Total Control Pitching – Based on each pitcher’s mechanics and official scouting reports, Total Control Pitching lets you put the ball exactly where you want it–provided you keep a close eye on your pitch count.
  • Total Control Hitting – With Total Control Hitting you can time your swing to hit for power, put the ball in play or take a defensive cut. Batter’s Eye uses a hitter’s real-life eye rating to help you identify fastballs, breaking balls and off speed pitches before they get to the plate.
  • Play Like the Best – True-to-life player rating system, signature styles and a new motion model ensure every pitch, swing, catch, throw, steal and slide looks and feels like you’re at the ballpark.
  • Updated Franchise Mode - Improve your team from the warm days of spring training to the chill of the October Classic, with the option to jump into online leagues whenever you choose.
  • Become a Living Legend in My Player Mode – With My Player Mode you can create a player, choose your team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame.
  • Hurry-Up Baseball - Skip all the cutscenes, animations, replays and commentary between plays with the push of a button, making for a quicker game.
  • Authentic Presentation with MLB Today – MLB Today delivers real-time scores, standings, news and stats to ensure timely commentary that reflects what’s actually going on in the Majors.
  • Inside Edge Stats – Use Inside Edge to scout players, assess strengths, weaknesses and tendencies, and then exploit them to get the upper hand.
  • Up-to-date Commentary - Enjoy up-to-date analysis and color commentary by Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips and now John Kruk.



Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Best baseball game I've played to date   July 29, 2010
Matthew Murphy (Eldon, MO)
I have been playing baseball games since 1998 and MLB 2k10 is my favorite so far. I love the graphics and the gameplay (although stealing bases is difficult). Franchise mode exceeded my expectations; I like the frequent display of situational statistics. My Player mode is also a lot of fun and the first-person fielding is far better than MLB The Show. I've read reviews in which people report game freezes, but I've played two seasons in My Player and about 10 games in Franchise and have had no freezes.

Very satisfied and highly recommended.



4 out of 5 stars It's a hit!   July 19, 2010
Mkapa (Cleveland, OH)
With all the DLC's and high quality wifi on gaming systems today, i found it somewhat surprising that they would still be pushing out these games. Why don't they simply update an older game with downloads and sell it for 10 dollars? So being that games are becoming more and more dependent on downloadable content. Their has be something to draw the player in that makes it unique from the previous installments. And we as gamers, expect more then just a shiny new graphics engine. Is a game like MLB2K10 worth spending your hard earn money on when you already have an older MLB game?

The answer is yes! MLB2K10 takes the baseball sim to a whole different level. Sure you have your standard franchise mode, playoffs, home run derby etc. But 2K10 also throws an exciting new Player mode which is like a whole game in itself. A totally revamped pitching control scheme. And a more casual friendly simulation with "hurry up" baseball option

Pitching has the player moving his analog stick in a certain pattern depending on what is dictating on the screen. The direction of the analog stick being similar to the pitch itself. For example a curveball has you spinning the stick in a 360 like motion, while a fastball is more simple. It's frustrating at first, but once you get your timing down, the learning curve isn't that bad. The control scheme makes the experience all of the more enjoyable when you strikeout a batter. Not to mention more challenging then simply pressing a button. At times though, the controls can be stubborn as a simple tug in one direction are a slip of the thumb will cause a pitch to veer off or even a wild pitch. 2K10 has this annoying "pitching analyzer" thing that pops up every now but thankfully you can turn it off on options menu

The new player mode is like a game all in itself. It adds a little bit of an RPG characteristics to the game. In this mode you play as a rookie (you get to choose what position you play as well as your appearance, number, etc) that has been drafting into the MLB. You start off your career in the minors and then with every win, you gain experience and meet certain goals. Meeting certain goals will place you in a major league team faster then normal. You can eventually take your team to the world series. Have your player play in the all-star game or even make it to the hall of fame. This mode allows every player to live out their fantasy of becoming a pro baseball player. This is also cool if you just enjoy playing a particular position. If for example, you just want to hit or just want to pitch. Or it's good if you just want a more casual experience and don't have time for a nine inning baseball game.

2K10 is also will update your game's roster to what its is right now in the MLB. So if say for example a certain player is replaced in real life. The game will automatically update the roster to reflect that change in the game roster. (Or you can choose to use the game's default roster) So you can play the teams as they are now. The commentators will even tell you the current stats as they are right now! You can also play current games from today. If a world series, all star game is taking place right now. 2K10 allows you play it. I haven't played online games yet so Im not sure of that experience.

Music and sound is superb with a nice collection of rock and rap songs. Although 2K sports does recycle some of the previous music from other 2K sports games. Graphics are really good and detailed.

A couple of years ago I swore that I would never play another 2K sports game because of the large amount of bugs in the game. (Eventually I caved in a bought this one). MLB2K7 had a freezing problem that happened so frequent that it was almost unplayable. 2K10 is a improvement over previous installments, yes there are still some bugs. I had the game freeze on me at least 2 times since buying the game a month ago. But it's still very rare to have the game crash. Likewise, rushing through the commentary will sometimes cause the batter to freeze and the only way I could get out of this was by bringing up the substitutes menu.

All and all, a good game. Haven't played "The show" yet so don't know if it's better



1 out of 5 stars Rather watch a Matthew Perry Movie then play ths game   July 14, 2010
Person
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

This game blows. The controls suck the game sucks and the colors in the game almost made me puke. After playing one game I couldn't handle the controls. What happened to sports games that were actually fun? I found myself foaming at the mouth in a fetal position in the corner of my bed because this game sucked so much. I would much rather staple the money I spent on this game to a homeless guy's forehead. When they designed this game, did they want it to be good? Did they even try? I doubt it because this game blows and I blame all the people who wrote good reviews for this game. All of you owe me money because of you knuckeheads I wasted my money. Thanks morons.


4 out of 5 stars More Challenging   July 5, 2010
ArchitectMike
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Genrally have 6 game in rotation, with upgrades to 2 of the 6 each year. MLB 2K10 is now due in my upgrade rotation; I like it. Much more challenging than my prior version.


4 out of 5 stars Finally!   June 16, 2010
Honiss
2K10 is the first baseball game I've bought since MVP '05 on the PS2 (I don't own a PS3, so the Show is not an option). If you have a 360 and want a baseball game, it's time to jump on board. There are some minor issues here and there, but overall a fun game. Definitely recommended.

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