Major League Baseball 2K9
GameZone's Review
5.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 5.5 |
| Graphics | 4.5 |
| Sound | 7 |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Concept | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 6.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Reviewer: Derek Buck
Review Date: 03/26/2009
This game should be sent down to AAA
Full Major League Baseball 2K9 Review
5.6
Interviews
MLB 2K9's Erick Boenisch and Jonathan Rivera Bring Back the
"Wow" Factor
“Once people start playing our game, and you can tell by our pitching camera, a lot of people are already commenting on how it looks like the camera they show on ESPN. That's something that's already making people say 'wow.'”
News
Major League Baseball 2K9 Now Available
Play Ball! Visual Concepts offers fans the Major Leagues down to the minor details
2K Sports Signs Tim Lincecum as Cover Athlete for Major League Baseball
2K9
MLB strikeout leader brings the heat to the virtual baseball diamond next season
Description
Major League Baseball® 2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to some of the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. 2K Sports has gone above and beyond the call of duty to deliver this in true major league fashion. Additionally, gameplay enhancements in pitching, batting, fielding and baserunning promise this year’s installment to be user-friendly and enjoyable for rookies or veterans. New commentary and presentation provide the icing to this ultimate baseball experience. If you really want to Play Ball this is the game for you.
Features
Pinpoint Pitching – Use the Wii Remote™ to control every pitch. A Flick of the remote, as you pitch, will increase velocity and movement on your pitches.
Precise Hitting – Use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ for total control of your hitting. The Wii Remote allows you to place your hits in relation to your swing timing, swing speed and swing angle.
Signature Style™ – Individual MLB player-specific batting stances, step-ins, step-outs, home run celebrations, windups and deliveries create a real life game experience.
New Broadcast Team – Gary Thorne provides the play by play calls alongside color analyst Steve Phillips giving more depth and realism for a true-to-life conversational broadcast. With improved sound effects including real time crowd noise you’ll feel like you’re actually sitting in the park.
New 2K Beats – Featuring Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, Coheed & Cambria, Ted Nugent, SR-71, The Romantics, Boys Like Girls, and Europe.
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