MLB 09 The Show Preview

[magoo1967]

Nice preview, thanks. I can't wait to see all the new "little things" that make this game so special. The new lighting effects and field wear sound amazing. I am also excited about the new way the catcher calls the game using signs, this sounds like it will add a lot of realism when pitching. I can't wait to read the interviews.

[mike75]

This worries me a tad.



"there was an instance where a ball bounced hard off the wall and my outfielder gingerly ran up to the ball to pick it up. It was a moment where I felt the game should not have taken control out of my hands because I did not tell the fielder to slow up; he did it automatically. There is certainly a time when you want an action to be completed automatically, but I did not like that control was taken from me at that exact moment."

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by brunnoce

so, seems we will have dynamic weather(not talking about rain) too afterall... quote: "Because of these new lighting effects, when it is overcast you can now really tell, and if it is just partly cloudy, you will also be able to notice a substantial difference. " this is great! cant wait

Yea, just to be clear, before the game you can select daytime -- and then partly cloudy, overcast, sunny.

[callmetaternuts]

Awesome, thanks for the info Steve!

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3

Good preview.....Basiclly theres NO major changes to pitching and batting "which isn't a bad thing IMO" and theres loads of new little things that make it more "authentic" I can't wait to learn the catcher signs and just watch his hands to see where he wants the pitch when using the T.V. camera views I'm disappointed that it appears that there still is no true manual fielding.... so once again fielding will be CPU overridden on some plays Oh well...still way more positives then negatives

Is there a camera view where you can get rid of all the on-screen displays? To me, it would definitely be worth trying to learn the pitches of your pitchers so you do not even need to see what pitches they throw.

[prot22]

Great review! I'm getting so pumped for this game! Wondering if they added a create a team feature which can be used in a franchise?

[countryboy]

Chase,

Is it possible that you had defensive assist or something on that would allow the cpu to "take over" control of you outfielder? I know I'm reaching, especially since it was present last year, but am curious nonetheless.

[wsu_gb23]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Yea, just to be clear, before the game you can select daytime -- and then partly cloudy, overcast, sunny.

are there different start times for games? Like 1:00, 4:00, 6:00, etc...or just daytime or nighttime?