MLB 2K11 / MLB 11 The Show Thread

[irondarts]

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Both set to drop March 8th. Any of you guys gonna get either? I liked last years version of both games a lot. Don't know how you guys feel about baseball games but i'm looking forward to playing these.

[clipse026]

Is that Mauer again? I never played MLB 2k10, but The Show 10 was probably the best sports game I've ever played. I loved Road to the Show. I might not get it for a while though until I see what all changes from '10 to '11.

[Qwyjibo]

I might not get it for a while though until I see what all changes from '10 to '11.
Same. Unless there are enough of us on here to maybe start an online league, then I'm buying for sure. Other than one game destroying bug (that could be avoided), MLB 10 was pretty good for me online. Tons of fun.

[clipse026]

Same. Unless there are enough of us on here to maybe start an online league, then I'm buying for sure. Other than one game destroying bug (that could be avoided), MLB 10 was pretty good for me online. Tons of fun.
That would be pretty cool. I only really played maybe 3-4 games online but would definitely be down for that. I remember at least 5 or 6 of us playing MLB '10.

[Kobe Jnr]

Just found out, mlb 2k11 is getting released over here..

They haven't released a baseball game in years over here..

Probably cause of that Belfour guy.. whatever his name is..

[KG215]

That would be pretty cool. I only really played maybe 3-4 games online but would definitely be down for that. I remember at least 5 or 6 of us playing MLB '10.

I never tried an online game. Only because I'm weary of playing a baseball game online for some reason. But I'd be down for a league with some people from here.

I busted out The Show 10 today, actually, and played some of my RTTS. I completely forgot that I had made it to year 2019 and had my pitcher boosted up to a 99 in every category. Opening day of his 10th year...

9 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

I'm like you and Qwyjibo, though, I don't plan on getting '11 unless there's some big awesome new feature.

[StateProperty]

Same. Unless there are enough of us on here to maybe start an online league, then I'm buying for sure. Other than one game destroying bug (that could be avoided), MLB 10 was pretty good for me online. Tons of fun.
Me and you need a rematch if you get '11. I think you beat me by 1 run when we played. (this is posterize246)

I've already traded in last year's edition for some credit on '11. I only have like 3 total games so upgrading every year just for rosters is fine with me. :lol

[Qwyjibo]

Me and you need a rematch if you get '11. I think you beat me by 1 run when we played. (this is posterize246)

I've already traded in last year's edition for some credit on '11. I only have like 3 total games so upgrading every year just for rosters is fine with me. :lol
It's the way to go IMO. Why let games that you'll probably never play again just sit and gather dust? I've been thinking about doing that too. I have a couple games I'll trade. I'm done with Enslaved and Little Big Planet. I'm waiting to see if Gamestop has MLB 11 for one of their "get 50% extra trade-in credit when you buy this" promotion.

I'm definitely down for playing a game. I know everyone is going to be picking the Phillies every time again but as long as you can only use 1 of those starters, I'm cool with that. :oldlol:

[IBLEEDGREEN20]

i played the show 10 for my ps3, but ended up ranked on ps3 for 2k10. it was crazy.

[irondarts]

Tomorrow !!

[StateProperty]

Whenever Doc doesn't get a close call the announcers says...

"Maybe he would get that call, but he's on the wrong game cover."

:lol

[Qwyjibo]

I think I'm gonna go pick this up tomorrow. Got a couple games that I want to trade in too so that credit will go towards this game.

PSN: LSZCZ

Online play was great last year. I'm down for some games if any of you get the game. Once again, I'll probably be the only one using the Blue Jays and will be facing the nothing but the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies :oldlol:

[HelloBrooklyn]

I don't like playing baseball games online, will definately be picking up The Show because the franchise mode is much better than 2k's.

[Qwyjibo]

I don't like playing baseball games online, will definately be picking up The Show because the franchise mode is much better than 2k's.
You should give it a shot.

I found it really hard to hit because facing a human pitcher is just so different than the AI. If the other guy sees that you can't hit a certain pitch, you'll keep getting them until you hit it. There were always some good cross-ups too like following up a big hanging curve with a high fastball that you think will drop too but never does. Just like in real baseball you need to capitalize on mistakes. Most of my games ended up 3-2 or 2-1 scores. Close tense games.

I liked that there were no cheap exploits that people could use (at least that I saw). There was only one game-crashing bug that sometimes froze you if you paused and you ended up having to forfeit.

[StateProperty]

Qwjibo killed me with Ricky romero's 12-6 curve.

[Qwyjibo]

If we can get a few people with this game, I say we should start a mini online league.

[RapsFan]

How long does it take to play an average game? I am really looking to pick this up but don't have hundreds of hours available.

[Qwyjibo]

How long does it take to play an average game? I am really looking to pick this up but don't have hundreds of hours available.
30 minutes maybe? I haven't played a online game in a while but that's what it seemed like.

I wish I put in more time into RTTS too. Gonna do that more this time around I think.

[arkain]

I mainly play 10 online with my friends, and none of us are gonna get 11 this year. Plus I don't want to spend a ton of money since I'm already getting FN.

My best moment in this game was a 20K outing with Kershaw online. I get greedy for K's with my SP. It's cost me the game a bunch of times, but that 20K outing was worth it.

[irondarts]

Got The Show today. Beat the Braves by hitting 3 homers in a row off 3 straight pitches in the 9th (Werth had the walk off homer), Strasburg is a beast in this game too.

[Qwyjibo]

Got it today too. That and Super Street Fighter 4. Have to play Dragon Age 2 on PC too.

TOO.MANY.GAMES.

[Qwyjibo]

I just struck out 23 times in a game and lost 2-0 online.

It felt like when I pressed to hit, it didn't register for 1-1.5 seconds after. It was brutal. No excuses too though. I chased some UGLY low changeups and even with the poor response time, I would've probably racked up at least 15 K's. The only legit hit the other guy got was a flyball that my LF probably should have caught but somehow went over his head.

Batting just felt so slow and heavy. It was like a chore. It never felt this bad last year. I hope this is fixed somehow. I'll give it some time.

[UwishUhadWall]

The Show is like the NBA2K of baseball. It's the standard bearer.

[KG215]

Was going to hold off on getting this but couldn't do it. Went ahead and buckled yesterday. Honestly, I don't see any real noticeable differences between 2011 and 2010. The main reason I bought 2011 was because I had bought 2010 used back in the summer and was starting to have freezing issues with it.

I'm awful at hitting the ball, just like last year. It took me probably 20-30 games to figure out how to hit. I can't do analog or swing stick. I do the classic hitting with the swing button and using the left analog stick to aim. Until some minor league rosters come out on Sportsconnect, I'm just going to concentrate on RTTS. I'm already 7 or 8 appearances into year one with a starting pitcher. Got from the bullpen to a starting role in AA after just four or five appearances out of the bullpen.

[clipse026]

That is what has kept me from getting 11. Nothing looked different. I tried the demo and struggled big time with the stick controls. And I just downloaded an updated 2011 roster from Sportsconnect anyway so I can play with Damon and Manny on, and Crawford off the Rays. Not need to buy the next one from the looks of it.

[StateProperty]

Played my first game online and won 2-1, Red Sox vs. Yanks. I had 20 strikeouts with Lester (9 in a row at one point) and didn't use him in the 9th inning.

Went to Bard in the 9th and couldn't pitch with him and the guy got guys on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Then he tried a squeeze bunt which he missed and his guy was tagged out at the plate (dumb). Struck out the guy to end the game.

[Qwyjibo]

Played my first franchise game and won in 14 innings on a Jose Bautista walk-off HR. I still looked like a fool at the plate for the most part. I still can't really identify low changeups outside the zone well. Outside sliders get me too.

I love this game.

[irondarts]

I'm struggling at the plate as well, have a hard time recognizing pitches, it's like, i won't get a hit for 5 or 6 straight innings, then i'll blast 2 or 3 homers in a row, and win cause i dominate at pitching.

[Qwyjibo]

I'm struggling at the plate as well, have a hard time recognizing pitches, it's like, i won't get a hit for 5 or 6 straight innings, then i'll blast 2 or 3 homers in a row, and win cause i dominate at pitching.
I think that's the general feeling with the game right now. I've been reading stories about people playing online games where both have no-hitters going into the 9th of a 0-0 game. Or 1-1 games in the 15th inning where both players just agreed to quit because hitting is so difficult.

[Qwyjibo]

Mr. Posterize, let me know if you're up for any online games sometime.

I still REALLY suck at hitting for some reason. I was never this bad last year. Consistently striking out 12+ times vs the AI in Franchise mode.

[scott0326]

I got 2k11 yesterday,I would of got the show if I could, but I cant because I have 360. I played my first online game was winning 13-1 in 6th inning when the other guy quit. The game is pretty fun, I love using the Sox especially with the new guys. Crawford is a beast on this game, he has insane speed

[irondarts]

Almost threw a perfect game w/ Rick Porcello (lost it in the 8th). I started new with the Pirates, got Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello from the Tigers, my offense is on beast mode, Alvarez is really good in this game. :rockon:

[StateProperty]

Mr. Posterize, let me know if you're up for any online games sometime.

I still REALLY suck at hitting for some reason. I was never this bad last year. Consistently striking out 12+ times vs the AI in Franchise mode.
Anytime. If you see me online just send an invite. Sometime tomorrow night might be good.

[MeloMike]

I cannot throw a curveball for shit in RTTS.

I mean, my 97 mph 4 seamer, cutter and circle change are DEADLY, but I can't locate a curve, even though my control is a 89 and I hit the yellow part of the meter almost always. I don't understand it.

Oh, and I had a no no going into the 9th the other day and my phone rang. I answered it and got into a half hour convo. I came back, first pitch I threw was a gapper. :mad:

[irondarts]

I have trouble locating curveballs and sliders as well. And i give up a lot of homer's on change ups.

[irondarts]

Also, Ryan Doumit is a ****ing beast in this game, 11 HR's in 18 games so far. :applause: :applause:

[MeloMike]

I think I am just going to intent walk Nick Markakis from now on. It does not matter what I throw him, he hits hit hard every time. And I'm a lefty too.

[Qwyjibo]

GG Poster/State.

I hate this game online so much. Anything you practice is single player doesn't mean a single thing because the timing is so way off when you're hitting online. I was "too early" on everything. 82 mph changeups, 92 mph fastballs, 78 mph curveballs that I swear I had timed properly. TOO EARLY, somehow. I feel like either I have to play single player or multiplayer only because getting used to one will doom you until they fix this game.

I read that if you choose a minor league stadium, it lessens the lag. Less things happening on the screen that way. That's why I did that.


EDIT: Here's our game's boxscore: http://www.theshownation.com/boxscore/542593 47 strikeouts between the two of us :oldlol:

[StateProperty]

Didn't see your post in here I had already started talking shit in the mlb thread lol. I couldn't figure out if the lag was messin me up, if I wasn't used to playing on all star, or if I just sucked lol. I got lucky on the HR. Since when does J Roll hit opposite field homers? Sucks Drabek got hurt too...well, for you.

[Qwyjibo]

Didn't see your post in here I had already started talking shit in the mlb thread lol. I couldn't figure out if the lag was messin me up, if I wasn't used to playing on all star, or if I just sucked lol. I got lucky on the HR. Since when does J Roll hit opposite field homers? Sucks Drabek got hurt too...well, for you.
The timing is just really bad online. It's also pretty much impossible to check your swing. The lightest of taps still turns into a full swing.

[KG215]

How many times per game are you striking out against the CPU?

When I first got the game I was K'ing 12-15 times a game and drawing 1-3 walks. Now, I'm down to 10-12 a game, which I feel is still too high, since I'm doing that even against a team's #4 or #5 starter.

[Qwyjibo]

I'm usually in the 10-12 K range when playing the AI. I still get fooled badly on low changeups and let too many fastballs high in the strike zone go by me. I always use the "regular" swing until I hit 2 strikes, then I use the contact swing. I almost never use the power swing.

With online I'd basically have to condition myself to wait a bit longer to make better contact. But then that's gonna screw the game up for me in single player where I'll probably be late on everything. I'd rather they just fix the online issues since that should be expected of a game these days.

[MeloMike]

Anytime I leave a game with a runner on base, the bullpen almost ALWAYS allows the runner to score.

Then they tie the score, and then our bats regain the lead and Chad Qualls and his 7.00 ERA vultures the win off me. Happened 4 times in 10 starts :lol

[irondarts]

I've gotten a lot better at hitting. What i do is always pick 4-Seam FB on the Guess The Pitch, there fore if it's not right it's probably going to be something off speed and i'm less likely to swing, Also, when they do throw fastballs, i use the power swing, in fact i use the power swing almost all the time, and i hit home runs like crazy. If you're not getting on base and want to score runs, just use to power swing, because if they leave one over the plate or hang a breaking ball, it's out of there. I hit a 500+ foot HR with Pedro Alvarez.

[irondarts]

Just started a Road To The Show as a starting pitcher. Got drafted by the Yankees and I dominated out of the bullpen and just got put into the AA rotation and pitched really well in my first start. Holy shit this is fun.

[ace23]

I'm currently 13-24 (6th in NL Central) w/ the Astros. We're hitting .210 as a team, but our pitching (3.85) ERA has kept our W-L record somewhat respectable. I play every game.


Team Leaders

BA: Brett Wallace: .321

HR: Brett Wallace: 9

RBI: Brett Wallace: 17

SB: Michael Bourn: 12

OBP: Brett Wallace: .387


Wins: Wandy Rodriguez: 3

Saves: Brandon Lyon: 9

ERA: Brandon Lyon: 1.44

K's: Wesley Wright: 30

[irondarts]

Just threw a no-hitter with Brandon Morrow in the Show. :bowdown: :bowdown:

[ace23]

Just threw a no-hitter with Brandon Morrow in the Show. :bowdown: :bowdown:
Congrats.

I got no-hit by R.A. Dickey over the weekend. I can't hit the knuckleball to save my life in this game.

[irondarts]

When I face Dickey, I use the "Guess The Pitch" feature and always guess the Knuckle Ball, when it tells me I guessed right before the Pitch is thrown, I just lay off of it, because most of the time it's a Ball. When the count get's to 2-0 he'll throw an 86 mph Fastball and I crushed it most of the time.

[ace23]

When I face Dickey, I use the "Guess The Pitch" feature and always guess the Knuckle Ball, when it tells me I guessed right before the Pitch is thrown, I just lay off of it, because most of the time it's a Ball. When the count get's to 2-0 he'll throw an 86 mph Fastball and I crushed it most of the time.
He was throwing the knuckleball for strikes.

[irondarts]

101 games into my first season on Franchise mode with the Pirates:

My record is 70-31 - I've won 27 games in a row (No joke) and I've played every game.

My Pitching staff is:

Max Scherzer - 10-2, 2.39 ERA.
Rick Porcello - 13-4, 2.23 ERA
Brad Lincoln - 11-2, 1.50 ERA
Scott Kazmir - 9-4, 2.86 ERA
Brandon Morrow - 7-6, 4.65 ERA

Lineup:

1. Andrew Mccutchen (CF), .289, 7 HR, 47 RBI's
2. Magglio Ordonez (LF), .275, 9 HR, 49 RBI's
3. Tony Sanchez (C), .305, 23 HR, 42 RBI's (was in minors first 40 games of year).
4. Pedro Alvarez (3B), .240, 20 HR, 59 RBI's
5. Neil Walker (2B), .259, 15 HR, 57 RBI's
6. Ryan Doumit (RF), .305, 22 HR, 48 RBI's (missed 42 games w/ Broken Finger)
7. Troy Glaus (1B), .267, 23 HR, 57 RBI's
8. Ronny Cedeno (SS), .265, 12 HR, 25 RBI's

Jose Tabata broke his ankle and is out for the rest of the year so i traded for Maggglio Ordonez.

Love this game so much.

[ace23]

101 games into my first season on Franchise mode with the Pirates:

My record is 70-31 - I've won 27 games in a row (No joke) and I've played every game.

My Pitching staff is:

Max Scherzer - 10-2, 2.39 ERA.
Rick Porcello - 13-4, 2.23 ERA
Brad Lincoln - 11-2, 1.50 ERA
Scott Kazmir - 9-4, 2.86 ERA
Brandon Morrow - 7-6, 4.65 ERA

Lineup:

1. Andrew Mccutchen (CF), .289, 7 HR, 47 RBI's
2. Magglio Ordonez (LF), .275, 9 HR, 49 RBI's
3. Tony Sanchez (C), .305, 23 HR, 42 RBI's (was in minors first 40 games of year).
4. Pedro Alvarez (3B), .240, 20 HR, 59 RBI's
5. Neil Walker (2B), .259, 15 HR, 57 RBI's
6. Ryan Doumit (RF), .305, 22 HR, 48 RBI's (missed 42 games w/ Broken Finger)
7. Troy Glaus (1B), .267, 23 HR, 57 RBI's
8. Ronny Cedeno (SS), .265, 12 HR, 25 RBI's

Jose Tabata broke his ankle and is out for the rest of the year so i traded for Maggglio Ordonez.

Love this game so much.
Whoa, shit!

[ace23]

Currently 17-31 (6th in NL Central) The bats have come alive over the past couple of weeks. (finally)
Team Leaders

BA: Brett Wallace: .276

HR: Brett Wallace: 10

RBI: Hunter Pence: 25

SB: Hunter Pence: 21

OBP: Brett Wallace: .340


Wins: Bud Norris: 5

Saves: Brandon Lyon: 9

ERA: Ryan Rowland-Smith: 0.63

K's: Bud Norris: 48

Notes:

LHB are hitting .033 against Wesley Wright.
Hunter Pence leads the MLB in SB (21)
Astros are on a 2-game win streak.

[ace23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEwMdR541vI&feature=channel_video_title

[Brujesino]

Got MLB 2k11 from gamefly.first game i played i got shut out and only got 4 hits and struck out like 14 times:facepalm

Every swing was too early or too late

[irondarts]

Nearly threw a Perfect Game with Casey Kelly (Padres) today, but lost it in the 7th.

[Skywalker]

next game I get is the show 11

[irondarts]

Downloaded the Top 100 Prospects Roster and started a new franchise with the Padres, my Line up is ridiculous:

2B - Orlando Hudson
SS - Manny Machado
C - Jesus Montero
RF - Kyle Blanks
3B - Pedro Alvarez
1B - Derek Norris
CF - Cameron Maybin
LF - Pat Burrell

Rotation:

Mat Latos
Rich Harden
Casey Kelly
Jarrod Parker
Dellin Betances / Tyson Ross

Made tons of trades, got Montero and Betances for Heath Bell and Aaron Harang and made some other ridiculous trades that would never happen except in a video game. But man, this game is awesome. Don't think I've played another game in months.

Also started a new RTTS as a First Baseman for the Indians, then got traded to the Rays, about to make my ML debut.

[Quizno]

just got mlb 11 the show, i really enjoyed mlb 10 the show but i was tired of playing with outdated rosters. just started franchise mode with the dodgers.

do you guys use the analog for hitting and pitching? i've heard bad things about it and i've become so accustomed to the controls from 10 that i'm pretty hesitant to try.

[ace23]

just got mlb 11 the show, i really enjoyed mlb 10 the show but i was tired of playing with outdated rosters. just started franchise mode with the dodgers.

do you guys use the analog for hitting and pitching? i've heard bad things about it and i've become so accustomed to the controls from 10 that i'm pretty hesitant to try.
Analog pitching and zone hitting.

[PowerGlove]

I dont have it but when I played last year's, I was like it has been done. A baseball game has finally surpassed MVP baseball 05. :oldlol:

[ace23]

I was like it has been done. A baseball game has finally surpassed MVP baseball 05. :oldlol:
Haha, me too.

[EricGordon23]

ANyone recommend me buying this game? cuz its this or duke nukem

[Qwyjibo]

ANyone recommend me buying this game? cuz its this or duke nukem
Duke Nukem was god awful. Don't waste money on that.