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Grooming tips and Q&A
posted at 02/08/2007 05:45 PM PST
JimmyS: How come you have MLB 2K7 on all platforms except for the Wii? Do you have any plans to put the game on the Wii this year at all? TIA
Brinkman: We don't have MLB 2K7 on Wii this year. We want to spend some time to really utilize the controls and this year wasn't going to provide us that time. Look for MLB 2K8 on Wii.
scottdau: In MVP you could change the names of scab players. Will you be able to do that with MLB2k7? Also will their names be in the audio bank? Example Bonds name was in MVP. Thanks and great job. I can tell you and your team have put a lot of work into this game and that is all I can ask for!
Brinkman: You can edit just about every characteristic of every player. From his name to his look and size all the way down to his accessories. Does he hold his batting gloves while running the bases or are they in his back pocket, or BOTH. It's up to you. We tried to get all the MLB players as accurate as possible but if you want to change anything it's in your control.
Kccitystar: I was eagerly anticipating the release of this game for the PC platform and came to a realization that it's not going to happen for the time being. Is there any chance that we'll see a PC version of the game during it's lifecycle?
Brinkman: Not this year. I can't really say what the future will hold.
JonahFalcon: Yeah, Ben. You're a redhead and that beard doesn't suit you at all. Need to be clean-shaven.
Brinkman: Hmm...I think the color of your monitor needs some calibration... I have dark brown hair and a brown beardJ. My wife shares your sentiments though and the beard is gone.
sfGiantsFanforLife: I'm a die hard Giants fan, and my brother's a die hard A's fan, and my question is from my brother and I, will there be a two player option for the Franchise or Season mode during the season? So that there would be a chance for the both of us to clash together. at the end of the season for a 89' remake of a Bay Bridge World Series.
Brinkman: You can play up to 4 players in Franchise and relive the A's victory in 89!
jackcarver: The graphics are amazing, but why does Manny Ramirez have a shaved head in the video interview that I saw with you? Do all players have the same hair length as they did last year. Its not a big deal, but it does take away from those visuals.
Brinkman: I'm not sure why Manny has a shaved head in that video but rest assured he has braids in our game. Players will have all different types of hair to match their real life persona and look. My favorite is probably Bronson Arroyo (rocker hair) and Jose Reyes (puffs)
Sandberg23: Ben, Nice to see you're a fan of Ryno -- I'm a die hard myself and traveled to Cooperstown to see him enshrined. Anyway, will there be any classic teams in this year's game -- or any plans for it in the future? I liked when Take Two released the World Series game in 2005 with teams from past Fall Classics, but I'd love to see a baseball game that emulates the old RBI arcade game with each team packed with its all-time stars, or classic teams like the 1984 Cubs.
Brinkman: Ryno getting enshrined was pretty cool. That was my first trip the HOF. I can't wait to go back! We will have classic teams but unfortunately due to licensing issues we can't stock them with real players and stats. It's a bummer but there is no way around it.
sfGiantsFanforLife: Hey Ben, I was wondering, how is the achievement system going to play out for MLB 2K7 on the 360?
Brinkman: We have a whack of achievements you can unlock throughout the course of the game. I will not get into too much detail but there are 33 total Achievements waiting to be unlocked.
Baseball_Gamer: Watching a recent gametrailers interview, I saw the new layout of franchise mode. Looks great. I was especially impressed by the "Barry Zito to make Debut" headline....Will that happen throughout franchise if players change teams?
Brinkman: Yep. If big name players are also acquired via trade or free agency throughout the year, that will also trigger headlines in the "Buzz Box." There are more than 200 events that can trigger headlines with nearly 2000 headline possibilities. It's a really cool new mechanic that keeps you immersed in the franchise.
