MLB 09 The Show Preview

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by DinoSpumoni

Not a bad word in the review

It is a preview, not a review. You can't hold a game-maker accountable for an unfinished game.

There's a difference.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by DinoSpumoni

Not a bad word in the review, sure there were a couple things he mentioned and then quickly after he mentioned how like in certain situations I see how this could be alright. His nose is a little brown IMO.

While I noticed this, I didn't notice it in the same way that you did. It sounds like an improved version of the 2008 installment. He made no mention of improved AI (though he was only there for a short time and didn't read from a features list, instead pointing out what he saw himself), didn't delve into commentary, and he didn't point out signature batting and pitching animations. Basically, while he gave us good stuff, he didn't go on what somebody would call a "bias spree" and throw out every positive thing this new game will give us.

This preview was fair, and at this point there's not much that we can say as to what is considered biased anyway when the "other game" has no previewable content whatsoever at this point in time.


By the way, I love the Hey Arnold reference.

[DubTrey1]

Cannot wait for the demo - and the game itself. Thanks again for the preview!!

[DinoSpumoni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

While I noticed this, I didn't notice it in the same way that you did. It sounds like an improved version of the 2008 installment. He made no mention of improved AI (though he was only there for a short time and didn't read from a features list, instead pointing out what he saw himself), didn't delve into commentary, and he didn't point out signature batting and pitching animations. Basically, while he gave us good stuff, he didn't go on what somebody would call a "bias spree" and throw out every positive thing this new game will give us. This preview was fair, and at this point there's not much that we can say as to what is considered biased anyway when the "other game" has no previewable content whatsoever at this point in time. By the way, I love the Hey Arnold reference.

Those wacky paintings on the wall, those little teacups, ill smash them all.!

[jim416]

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There are little things I witnessed, like Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Francona walking to the mound with his jacket on during a brisk New York night, and more noticeable gameplay ones, such as the various ways fielders deal with a ball they are catching at second base, which I mentioned earlier. Each animation or cut-scene is simple and so-so by itself, but they add up to create a true-to-life baseball game. For example, during the first inning of my '09 baseball year, I noticed how fans now go up and down the aisles in the stands; I witnessed an instance where a foul tip hit off the catcher and the umpire had to call time so the catcher could compose himself; and then later in that same at bat, the batter pulled a ball foul and fell to one knee because he was so far ahead of the ball. Each instance by itself is not a big deal, but it adds up in the long run.

I loved how he talked about subtleties with the pitching and hitting. I just have this hunch the sliders are going to make these subtleties stick out even more for the individual gamer.

And I love how the "feel" and flow of the game gets so much attention with stuff that is mentioned above.

[ThreeKing]

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So, virtual Jorge Posada can put one finger down, then signal to throw it low and then signal to throw it outside, and virtual C.C. will know to throw a 4-seam fastball. Now, to an extent this was implemented last year, but now you truly can turn off all the indicators, ignore all the in-game menus that help you identify what pitch to throw, and simply read the catcher’s signals and go from there. It seems so small, but sometimes it is the simplest things that make the biggest difference.

LOL. Are you kidding me? This game continues to amaze me.

[tree3five]

Quote: Originally Posted by jim416

I loved how he talked about subtletys with the pitching and hitting. I just have this hunch the sliders are going to make these subtletys stick out even more for the individual gamer. And I love how the "feel" and flow of the game gets so much attention with stuff that is mentioned above.

exactly, like Chase said inthe preview, the little things add up. Thats one of the things that makes this game special.

Hey Jim when do you guys head out to play the game?

[therizing02]

Man, all of this sounds great. SCEA and the development team sound like they "get it".

With that being said, this Show virgin will be buying a PS3 this year for this game specifically. Is there room in the club for one more?