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{{Infobox VG| title = Major League Baseball 2K8 |
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|image = [[Image:Mlb2k8.jpg|256px|The cover of MLB 2K8 for [[Xbox 360]].]] |
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|developer = [[Kush Games]] |
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|publisher = [[2K Games|2K Sports]] |
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|released = [[March 3]] [[2008]]<ref name=offsite>[http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k8/ Official ''Major League Baseball 2K8'' site]</ref> (NA) |
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|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]] |
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|modes = [[Single player]], [[multiplayer]] |
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|ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: E <br> |
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|platforms = [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation Portable]], [[Wii]] |
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'''''Major League Baseball 2K8''''' or in shorter terms, '''MLB 2K8''', is a [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] licensed baseball simulation video game developed by [[Kush Games]] and published by [[2K Sports]]. |
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==New features== |
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Ben Brinkman, in a [[January 18]], [[2008]] ''[[Official Xbox Magazine|KOXM]]'' podcast, revealed the following new features to debut in ''2K8'':<ref>''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'', [[January 18]], [[2008]] podcast</ref> |
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*90 playable real-life [[minor league baseball]] teams and players (restricted to players who have had major league experience), including 20 authentic minor league stadiums. |
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*2K Cards, unlockable [[trading cards]] |
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*New pitching system in which the pitch type is determined by analog stick movement |
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* Swing Stick 2.0, a revamped analog batting system which allows an increased variety of batted balls ([[Baltimore Chop|Baltimore Chops]], [[List_of_baseball_jargon_%28B%29#blooper|bloops]], dribblers, etc.) |
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*New ball-throwing system which is also determined by analog stick movement |
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*More realistic fielding tweaks, and a revamp of [[double play]] animation and gameplay. |
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The official site also included these additional new and updated features:<ref name=offsite>[http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k8/ Official ''Major League Baseball 2K8'' site]</ref> |
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* Downloadable minor league stadiums |
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* Revamped baserunning, with more intuitive controls and smarter baserunning AI |
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* Additional Signature Style animations |
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==Cover athlete== |
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[[New York Mets]] [[shortstop]] [[Jose Reyes]] was announced as the cover athlete on [[December 6]], [[2007]], taking over for crosstown [[New York Yankees]] counterpart [[Derek Jeter]].<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/news/6183758.html ''GameSpot'' announcement of Jose Reyes]</ref> |
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==Announcers== |
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[[Jon Miller]] and [[Joe Morgan]] once again resume game announcing duties.<ref name=offsite>[http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k8/ Official ''Major League Baseball 2K8'' site]</ref> The return of [[Steve Physioc]] and [[Jeanne Zelasko]] has been confirmed by Brinkman.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} |
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==Development and history== |
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MLB 2K8 represents the third [[History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation console]] baseball game of the [[2K Sports Major League Baseball series]], and the second lead developed by Ben Brinkman for Kush. In Brinkman's [http://MLB2K7.1up.com 1UP.com log], he revealed that ''MLB 2K8'' represents the middle act of a planned three year development cycle for 2K's baseball series for next gen systems, with ''[[Major League Baseball 2K7|MLB 2K7]]'' being the first stage.<ref name=1UPBlog>[http://mlb2k7.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=7851655&publicUserId=5827967 ''MLB 2K7 1Up.com blog]</ref> According to Brinkman, "At the same time we set out a three year plan for the MLB franchise so that once 2K7 ended we could get right to work on 2K8 and have a set of goals and features to accomplish." From an interview in an [http://ps3.ign.com/articles/778/778472p1.html IGN article], "MLB 2K7 was the first step in a long process of reinventing the 2K Sports baseball brand and the MLB franchise. 2K7 was year one of that, and a lot of that was just getting back onto stable ground -- getting back with the people who play our game and putting something out there that they're happy with, they have a blast playing and that they can play for an extended period of time. I think we delivered upon that, especially given the short timeline with which we had to create that game." |
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On [[December 10]], [[2007]], the offficial ''MLB 2K8'' website was opened to the public. The site stated that the game will be available for the [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation Portable]], and [[Wii]].<ref name=offsite>[http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k8/ Official ''Major League Baseball 2K8'' site]</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://2ksports.com/games/mlb2k8/ Official Site] |
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*[http://www.2ksports.com/games/ 2K Sports] |
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*[http://MLB2K7.1up.com Ben Brinkman's Developer's Blog] |
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*[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/778/778472p1.html IGN MLB 2K7 Post Mortem] |
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*[http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/majorleaguebaseball2k8/index.html?tag=result;title; Gamespot] |
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*[http://files.filefront.com/Major+League+Baseball+2K8+Trailer+WM+High/;9589359;/fileinfo.html Major League Baseball 2K8 Trailer (High)] |
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{{succession box | title=[[2K Sports Major League Baseball series]]| before=[[Major League Baseball 2K7]]| years=2008| after= [[Major League Baseball 2K9]]}} |
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[[Category:2008 video games]] |
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[[Category:Major League Baseball video games]] |
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[[Category:Xbox 360 games]] |
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[[Category:PlayStation 2 games]] |
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[[Category:PlayStation 3 games]] |
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[[Category:PlayStation Portable games]] |
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[[Category:Wii games]] |
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[[ja:メジャーリーグベースボール 2K8]] |
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Revision as of 19:51, 10 February 2008
| Major League Baseball 2K8 | |
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| Developer(s) | Kush Games |
| Publisher(s) | 2K Sports |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii |
| Release | March 3 2008[1] (NA) |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Major League Baseball 2K8 or in shorter terms, MLB 2K8, is a MLB licensed baseball simulation video game developed by Kush Games and published by 2K Sports.
New features
Ben Brinkman, in a January 18, 2008 KOXM podcast, revealed the following new features to debut in 2K8:[2]
- 90 playable real-life minor league baseball teams and players (restricted to players who have had major league experience), including 20 authentic minor league stadiums.
- 2K Cards, unlockable trading cards
- New pitching system in which the pitch type is determined by analog stick movement
- Swing Stick 2.0, a revamped analog batting system which allows an increased variety of batted balls (Baltimore Chops, bloops, dribblers, etc.)
- New ball-throwing system which is also determined by analog stick movement
- More realistic fielding tweaks, and a revamp of double play animation and gameplay.
The official site also included these additional new and updated features:[1]
- Downloadable minor league stadiums
- Revamped baserunning, with more intuitive controls and smarter baserunning AI
- Additional Signature Style animations
Cover athlete
New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was announced as the cover athlete on December 6, 2007, taking over for crosstown New York Yankees counterpart Derek Jeter.[3]
Announcers
Jon Miller and Joe Morgan once again resume game announcing duties.[1] The return of Steve Physioc and Jeanne Zelasko has been confirmed by Brinkman.[citation needed]
Development and history
MLB 2K8 represents the third seventh generation console baseball game of the 2K Sports Major League Baseball series, and the second lead developed by Ben Brinkman for Kush. In Brinkman's 1UP.com log, he revealed that MLB 2K8 represents the middle act of a planned three year development cycle for 2K's baseball series for next gen systems, with MLB 2K7 being the first stage.[4] According to Brinkman, "At the same time we set out a three year plan for the MLB franchise so that once 2K7 ended we could get right to work on 2K8 and have a set of goals and features to accomplish." From an interview in an IGN article, "MLB 2K7 was the first step in a long process of reinventing the 2K Sports baseball brand and the MLB franchise. 2K7 was year one of that, and a lot of that was just getting back onto stable ground -- getting back with the people who play our game and putting something out there that they're happy with, they have a blast playing and that they can play for an extended period of time. I think we delivered upon that, especially given the short timeline with which we had to create that game."
On December 10, 2007, the offficial MLB 2K8 website was opened to the public. The site stated that the game will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Wii.[1]