MLB '09: The Show Preview with Screenshots (ESPN Videogames)

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lusion

Damn i wish this was on xbox360

PS3 rules over xbox for this reason.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by templeusox

- I suppose the player models are an issue if the programmers of the game admit they need changing, but I'm not sure what the real issue is. They look fine when the game is in motion...

Like many things, sometimes you don't know what is inferior (on a sensual basis) until you experience an improved version of that same thing.

With that being said, if we get the improved player models next year, you will notice the difference, and when you go back to MLB '07, you'll really see how far SCEA has come to making one of the most aesthetically pleasing video games on the PlayStation 3.

[ericjwm]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lewis160

Are there any info on weather like rain i havent found no topics about it.

Well, you and I is just gonna have to keep on waiting. No confirmation yet, just the same teaser of fans wearing weather gear.

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But it doesn't stop there. You can also adjust your personal rituals, swings even emotions as you create Mini-You.

Is this for real???... nah, it couldn't be what I'm thinking, or could it?


Chris, Kolbe.... Brian please refrain from answering these Q's if you're thinking about doing so. I'd like to dream about weather conditions & signature swings through the rest of the holiday season. Thnx
What's in plain sight so far looks great though!.... & short sleeves at night

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im pretty sure i just died and went to heaven. ive been craving being able to do salary arbitration and expanded rosters.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by ericjwm

Is this for real???... nah, it couldn't be what I'm thinking, or could it? Chris, Kolbe.... Brian please refrain from answering these Q's if you're thinking about doing so. I'd like to dream about weather conditions & signature swings through the rest of the holiday season. Thnx

I'm going to guess there are two options: one-handed and two-handed.

If they go beyond that, I'll be very impressed. The only problem is I doubt they've done like 200 of them, so when one on your team looks unique and the others look generic, it may look kind of awkward.

One thing I would prefer in this game before signature swings is signature strides, and by that I mean strides that are unique to the player's batting stance. Otherwise we get players with some different batting stance, looking all funky with their legs and bat waggle, then they revert to some generic stride where their bat is angled the same way as everybody else and they get rid of what they were just doing, and sometimes it can come off as awkward. That just may be me, though. The only game that I know that does this is Pro Yakyuu Spirits.

[ericjwm]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

I'm going to guess there are two options: one-handed and two-handed If they go beyond that, I'll be very impressed. The only problem is I doubt they've done like 200 of them, so when one on your team looks unique and the others look generic, it may look kind of awkward.

As will I since this is a very difficult thing to implement & something that's never been accomplished before... cept with Ichiro in MVP 2005.

The guy they have doing the mo-cap mimic's every batters full sequence including their stride & swing. So if the Sony team can get all those swings programmed into the game properly, it could happen.

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One thing I would prefer in this game before signature swings is signature strides, and by that I mean strides that are unique to the player's batting stance. Otherwise we get players with some different batting stance, looking all funky with their legs and bat waggle, then they revert to some generic stride where their bat is angled the same way as everybody else and they get rid of what they were just doing, and sometimes it can come off as awkward. That just may be me, though. The only game that I know that does this is Pro Yakyuu Spirits.

I agree, but I figured they'd get each batters stride, swing & follow through all done in one shot. By the way, MVP had unique strides also.

[mike75]

Quote: Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3

Kolbe or Chris I only have one question and you can answer it using any picture or symbol that you want.....Surprise me I must know In '09 using manual fielding will you finally be able to charge a ball with an outfielder and unleash a strong throw home while on the dead run ???? I have been hoping and preying that this is possible this year

Well you will in 09 now be able to make a force out out second for the thrid out so maybe you can also now unleash a strong throw home on the dead run

[wookie48]

Quote: Originally Posted by ckarlic

Wow great find dude..Loved the screen of Nick Swisher getting congratulated at home after a HR Also loved the shot of the Rays, i guess taking BP.

Wow, I really hope batting practice is in. That would be incredible. Kolbe I remember the email that you asked for and that I asked for this feature to be put in and the fact that you guys look like you implemented makes you guys an awesome company. Hopefully homerun derby is in this year!?