MLB 13 The Show Pre-Release Impressions Thread

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CozyBean
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showbo1971 (Vita Version)
Bat (Vita Version)
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[Bat]

Vita version.

A couple early things.. Playing first game.

Love the new fast forward menu where you can see what is happening and jump in. Awesome.

Safeco's new video board and Edgars look really good.

Ackley has facial hair So does Ryan.

When missing pitches they definitely seem to miss outside instead of meatballs.

A couple pictures..

[showbo1971]

Vita version:

Here are a couple of impressions from my first game:

Angels vs Dodgers at Dodger Stadium (I played as the Dodgers)

Lost 5-2 on Verteran settings. Kershaw vs Weaver with default rosters

The first thing I noticed was the baseball... Not sure if it's just me but ground balls on last year's Vita version looked like a huge softballs bouncing around the infield. I didn't notice that during my first game with MLB 13 and appeared to be much better.

I was using pulse pitching and definitely noticed that when you miss you don't end up throwing meatballs very often like it seemed last year. Most of the times my timing was off I would miss way outside or the pitch would bounce in the dirt.

Just like Bat mentioned, the Fast Forward feature is very nice and something I will probably use on many occasions.

I also hit many hard line drive outs during the game...probably about 9 or 10. I didn't strike out as often as I usually do but I'm sure I will find out if that was just a fluke after a few more games since that is one of my bad habits. LOL

The game runs incredibly smooth and the day/night transition looked really nice

The presentation itself appears to be roughly the same..... no replays or cut scenes like last years game but I'm sure that is due to this being a handheld game meant for quicker play. Matt V was excellent as usual but didn't hear much of Karros. I can't even recall him saying much of anything but maybe I was just tuning him out...

I was unable to go online or download a roster update as it would not let me redeem my online pass. Guessing that will be available by the end of the week.

I will play a couple more games tonight and post a few more impressions regarding game play and RTTS.

[Russell_SCEA]

If you guys don't mind could you pm me where you picked up the copies and when? Thx.

[Bat]

In the first year draft the top rated player was 74 and he went 2nd. A relief pitcher went first... I took a pick of the top few be up in a bit.

Jose Tabata retired after the first season due to injury.








Instead of me just adding a ton of pics just check my photobucket album.

[Bat]

I noticed a certain Mr. Russell in the Pirates minors. During the sim he got traded to the M's. Don't worry it doesn't rain as much as people think here

[Bat]

To start the 2017 season there are 23 players with 99 overall. To start there was 17. Good sign to not see too many superstars..

Braun
Strasburg (On the Reds, Ceuto a 96 overall is now on the Nats.. No clue if others were involved)
Votto
M.Cabrera
Harper
Stanton
Kimbrel
Darvish
Kemp
Felix
Hamilton
Trout
Pedroia (I tried like mad to sign him to the Pirates. Most stars turn anything offered to bad teams)
Verlander
Sale
Bautista
Cano
Mccutchen
Posey
Kershaw
Cargo
Tulo
Yadier Molina

[CozyBean]

Really enjoying the game thus far, but it is taking a little getting used to. The pitch speed on default Allstar is noticeably slower than 12'. I am ahead of almost all fastballs at this point, and REALLY have to wait on the offspeed pitches.

I recorded the games intro as well as 3 innings of the ChiSox @ Baltimore on default Allstar. It is uploading now but taking an extremely long time doing it!!