Earlier today, we had the opportunity to sit in on a conference call with the producer and developers of MLB 2K10. The newest game in the series packs several new features and upgrades from last year’s version, including MLB Today and My Player, not to mention a challenge. Look for it on Tuesday at retail for $59.99.

Developers:

• Ben Bishop, Producer, 2K Sports
• Jonathan Rivera, Gameplay designer, 2K Sports
• Sean Bailey, Gameplay designer, 2K Sports
• Chase, Moderator, Access Communications

Link: http://xbox360digest.com/audio/MLB2K10_Conference_Call.mp3

Look for a full review of MLB 2K10 shortly after the retail release.

All past interviews and conference calls are available at Xbox360Digest.com/Interviews or by clicking the interviews tab on the main site.

Just recently we had the privilege of participating in a conference call with 2K Marin and Digital Extremes regarding the upcoming release of Bioshock 2. Be sure to pick up the game when it comes out on February 9th and look for a review here on Xbox 360 Digest soon! Hit the link below for the audio.
Developers:
Jordan Thomas – Creative Director, 2K Marin

Zak McClendon – Lead Designer, 2K Marin

Hogarth De La Plante – Lead Environment Artist, 2K Marin

Mat Tremblay – MP Art Director, Digital Extremes

Jesse Attard – MP Lead Programmer, Digital Extremes
Link:
http://xbox360digest.com/audio/BioShock_2_Conference_Call.mp3

We had the opportunity to take part in the 2K Sports’ NBA 2K10 Conference call yesterday. Spokespeople Erick Boenisch (Lead Feature Designer, 2K Sports) and Rob Jones (Gameplay Director, 2K Sports)  went over new features and changes as they answered questions submitted by participating media members.  Moderating the call is Chase, Media Relations Director for Access Communications.

Expect an in-depth review of NBA 2K10, by yours truly, within the week.  NBA 2K10 drops on October 6th, 2009.

Listen to the Conference Call Below

2K Sports’ NBA 2K10 Conference Call

We had a chance to ‘sit down’ and ask one of the newest marketing companies in the gaming industry some questions. Established earlier this summer, FiftyOne Marketing’s goal is to bridge the gap between the game companies and the gaming community.

FiftyOne Marketing has turned the way we’re used to experiencing marketing upside down in a very short time.  What makes this fresh, new company tick and what’s with this "list"?  You’ve tweeted with them and read about them, but now it’s time to know them!

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