MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrikan

sadly for us...in another dimension EA never got the exclusive NFL deal, and our counter parts are playing this Football game you are describing.....again sadly for us The Show looks amazing....again... I can't wait till I get my hands on this....

You know. You are right.

[ericjwm]

All those new AI enhancements are mighty impressive. This game should play like a dream if the bug testers do their job.


You guys getting to test drive this baby in the coming week are some lucky sons of guns.

[IN13NSE]

I think they heard me.

Watch the Melvin Mora play at third, and see his one-arm long sleeve.
THANK YOU!! WOO HOO!!
now my RTTS guy is going to actual wear the equipment i wore in real life.

Also, as a baseball player that was All-Conference Utility Player, the path that the outfielders take is spot on... and the double play balls seem more fluent especially the backhand by the Cardinals SS.

Looking good so far SCEA!

[ericjwm]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Until I see the pitching motions and batting swings/stances for myself, I am going to remain optimistic.

It'd be great if Sony's next video just highlighted alot of the new signature animations for 09. Couldn't tell much about what was new from this one. But wasn't that the same exact Pujols HR celebration from the past two versions?


Anyhow, those fielding animations are extraordinary!

[Scottdau]

I am telling you guys. Having the players with different color accessories than their teammates is huge. It really makes the game come alive! There is something about when a guy comes to bat and he has all black batting gloves and then the next batter comes up with all white batting gloves. Sure it is a little thing to some, but to me this would make the game look so much more real.

[sva91]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

I am telling you guys. Having the players with different color accessories than their teammates is huge. It really makes the game come alive! There is something about when a guy comes to bat and he has all black batting gloves and then the next batter comes up with all white batting gloves. Sure it is a little thing to some, but to me this would make the game look so much more real.

Completely agree. 2k does a great job of this. It just makes you feel more in control of the "real" A-Rod, with his hamburger helper gloves. Its something weird, but I know what you mean.

[Crash Davis]

I love the 2 seconds of Bengie Molina taking a throw in, the lighting right there was unbelieveable, lights were on sun setting on the palms, and just a tad on the first letter of the sign at the top of the scoreboard... just made me wish i was there

[dorismary]

Hope they also added a few more mit, batting glove , shine guard and bat colors
No its not do or die but it makes the game even better , if thats possible