MLB 2K8

Wasn't the frame rate one of the big complaints about MLB 2K7? Was it fixed in an update?

After discussing it with Derek last night I really have to agree that it is just shameful and downright fraudulent that this was released. If you advertise something on the box and it can't deliver consumers should have the right to a refund based on a defective product. Online play is not playable by any means with this release.

Maybe we should pressure congress to enact the video game consumer rights act of 2008

Well I haven't really played it yet, but I am starting to regret opening the package.  I may be naive, but I have faith they will fix it.

How does the pitching work in 2K7 and is it available as an option in 2k8?

In 2k8 you can pitch like you do in 2k7

In 2k7 you cannot pitch like in 2k8, but supposedly you can go backwards and pitch like 2k6 (the K zone).

In 2k7 the pitching is two button presses, the first being a press and hold for power and break and the second being for accuracy.  If you hold the button down longer you get a more effective pitch, but it can be harder to release it accurately.

There are many who say it is too easy to pitch strikes and that is probably true compared to real life, but the challenge is more in mixing up speeds and location and keeping the hitter off balance.  There are hitters in the game (A-Rod, Giambi) who can crush pitches that are even outside the strike zone.  I myself find it challenging to throw good pitches once the pitcher becomes fatigued (less than 30% left) or when using  a journeyman).  It can be quite challenging to throw good pitches even if it is relatively easy to throw strikes.