MLB 09 The Show Screenshots (Playstation.com)

[mike75]

Quote: Originally Posted by bodhiball

not sure if this means games in your franchise or actual MLB games, but either way it sounds amazing... SportsConnect Live GameCast Using SportsConnect technology, users can view the status of any game in progress in The Show. New for MLB 09, along with a 2D user interface representation, users can hear the play-by-play and color commentary of the announcers.

Where did you get this info from?

Sure sounds cool!

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by mike75

Where did you get this info from? Sure sounds cool!

Its under the "read more" link.

[bodhiball]

Quote: Originally Posted by mike75

Where did you get this info from? Sure sounds cool!

http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Ga...ow/Description

[mike75]

Details & Subtleties
Details and subtleties play a huge role in legitimizing a game and helping you lose yourself in the suspension of disbelief. MLB 09 The Show sinks it’s teeth into the details with realistic stadiums and signage, wear and tear on field, dusk to night lighting transitions, stadium Jumbotron animations and even crowd atmosphere – reaching up for foul balls out of play and home runs in addition to crowd rivalries and weather appropriate clothing.

All I am hearing about is dusk to night lighting transitions. Will there also be Day to Dusk lighting transitions? I also really think they should have an option to use the system clock for realtime lighting transitions

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by scott4171

These little kids that come on here and say the logo on the Cubs leg is to big and already picking apart the graphics are you Fing kidding me THESE ARE SCREEN SHOTS PEOPLE. So what if the Cubs logo on the legs is alittle big, I can give a crap. I want video of gameplay and if it looks bad or plays bad then you can bash it. But don't bash the game over 8 screen shots give me a break.

Sometimes it's not bashing. SCEA possibly considers us their favorite public online community, and the more things we point out (the earlier), the better chance we have things get fixed before release.

Again, it could be nitpicking. Hell, it could be the smallest of things (people always use the "sock color" sarcasm as a reference). But the thing is, if it isn't brought up, it won't ever be addressed, and these small things will be the things to keep this game from perfection.

It may not be a big thing to do (or me, as I hate the Cubs), but as a Giants fan I have always been disappointed that no baseball game in the world has ever gotten right field correct. Behind the high wall isn't just a small strip of walking space... down the line, it is three rows of bleachers, then standing room, then about a 20 foot wide walking space. Below that is a port walk which is about 30 feet wide, then McCovey Cove. All of that, plus the wind knocking the ball down, are huge determining factors in a ball reaching the water. Ask all of the lefties in the home run derby last year about hitting one in the Cove and how easy it was. Not one of them did it all day. Yet, in this game and other games, a home run to right field is almost guaranteed to soar over everything and touch down on the water. I wish they just corrected it so it wasn't so damn easy.



There's a thread in the 2K Baseball sub-forum asking what is the thing one looks for in a baseball game, and here was my reply:

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I don't really know what the first thing is that I look for, but I'll tell you one thing, and it's that I unfortunately won't give the gameplay a chance if it lacks authenticity. And I don't even mean the beauty of the game... I just mean that they're nailing the MLB aspect of the game correctly. Player looks and stances, stadium features, television-like broadcast and announcing, etc. I don't know why, but I really love to play a game where I'm immersed in its authentic feel.

The "nitpicking" people may respond exactly the same as I did. The people talking about the Cubs logo want to feel like they are the Cubs, at Wrigley Field, hitting with Zambrano (or what have you). That's why we try and get these stadium things addressed as well. I recall somebody asking for a simple rim change in the NBA 2K series a few years back (forgot if it was size or color), and he was thrown around like a rag doll. Why? It should literally take no time for the artists, and once it's corrected, the game is that much more authentic.


It's reasonable for these "complaints" to happen. That's why we spend our time changing attributes, batting stances, walk-up music, and accessories post-release. We want to feel like we are playing exactly what the MLB represents. If you can't accept that, well, I have a feeling that the time you take to defend your side with your posts, they could get the appendage on the Cubs' pants properly sized.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by scott4171

These little kids that come on here and say the logo on the Cubs leg is to big and already picking apart the graphics are you Fing kidding me THESE ARE SCREEN SHOTS PEOPLE. So what if the Cubs logo on the legs is alittle big, I can give a crap. I want video of gameplay and if it looks bad or plays bad then you can bash it. But don't bash the game over 8 screen shots give me a break.

lol...simmer down.

I can understand people saying it's nitpicking looking at backround textures, but a players uniform is important to most of us. It's not like anyone was blasting off on SCEA or anything.

Uniform inaccuracy is a common problem in sports games that would likely never get fixed unless someone points it out. They also pointed out the bill on the helmet was incorrect also. Trust me, if I saw Red Sox pics with incorrect uniforms, I would post that here in a heartbeat, PM all the community leaders, and flood Kolbe with PMs too. I'd want it fixed if I'm looking at it all year.

BTW, you'd probably be better served just putting forth your point in an adult manner yourself, rather than kicking things off with an immediate insult to anyone who didn't praise the pics with undying love. Just a thought

[Woodweaver]

Quote: Originally Posted by JT30

How is it wrong? I am pretty convinced that most games available for both the 360 and PS3 generally look much better on the 360. You don't see it that way?

Like it has been said, "not to start a console debate here,"...but here is a comment comparing platforms anyway.

Seriously, this will be the last statement I'll make on the topic:

I would say that games produced primarily for the 360 (larger install base) and either ported to the PS3 or given less production time spent on tuning the assets for the PS3 will look better on the 360.

But, the fact of the matter is that the PS3 is a more powerful computing/graphics platform. If you are a tech guy, just look at the numbers.

[JT30]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

is this thread about the screenshots anymore?

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