MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[kehlis]

yea my bad, I didn't know you were talking about in the game.

I still disagree with that in the game though, at least I hope that isnt how they determine strike zone size because using that to do so is completely irrelevant and still have nothing to do with a batters discipline.

[jim416]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

Should we really base a lot on a demo? I love all the things this game offers, but I am tired of Rays and Philly.

You're right. It's a demo. This is nice, but still not what we saw in San Diego.

And after playing the Rays and Phils so much I'm losing interest right now as using the Rays as one of my teams, however, once I can get into the full roster I'll be back in the saddle. I may have to send Kazmir down for a few months so that I don't see him for awhile, lol.

[Socalbias]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

yea my bad, I didn't know you were talking about in the game. I still disagree with that in the game though, at least I hope that isnt how they determine strike zone size because using that to do so is completely irrelevant and still have nothing to do with a batters discipline.

OHHHH lol yea i totally agree with you in real life. No they determine the strike zone by the height and stance of a player. I also heard that discipline may help but very little but discipline is actually more for how discipline he is at the plate duh

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by jim416

You're right. It's a demo. This is nice, but still not what we saw in San Diego. And after playing the Rays and Phils so much I'm losing interest right now as using the Rays as one of my teams, however, once I can get into the full roster I'll be back in the saddle. I may have to send Kazmir down for a few months so that I don't see him for awhile, lol.

agree, I am tired of this Demo already. Not becasue it is not fun, but the Philly's and Ray's I can only take so much. If I was a fan it might be different.

[godhand1]

Quote: Originally Posted by JermaineDye05

I believe in the IGN review they said that it wasn't part of the demo but to expect check swings to be there when the game comes out.

check swings are in the demo, u have to press the button very very carefully, ive seen three or four check swings in the past few games

[PhantomPain]

Quote: Originally Posted by LAWS77

While it seems like a lot of my sentiments have already been voiced by different people on different threads, nevertheless, here are my thoughts. What I liked: -The good is still intact. "The good" being the gameplay in general. It wasn't completely overhauled, and that worked in its favor. -The pitching seems a bit sharper and faster. -The presentation. Played on an HDTV and the sweeps and other transitions felt very tv-like. -Post game stats are extensive and intuitive. What I disliked: -The batting. Like everyone else said, this isn't so much a bad thing as much as it is something new to get used to. I was missing a LOT. Though I do remember when I first got the MLB 08 i was off for a while, and then I suddenly "got it"--that rhythm that you get after repeated at bats. Someone mentioned that a lot of it also is probably rust since we haven't really played any baseball games since October--totally believe that. -Got a wee bit tired of using the Rays and Phillies (especially since my team is the Dodgers), but that's nothing to knock Sony for. -Again, like somebody else mentioned, the commentary WAS a bit muffled. In terms of the situational commentary, definitely not as polished and realistic as EA sports titles, but I'll live.

Are you serious? Please tell me you are joking.

[Alonzo]

I just want to tell you that I've drawn 3 walks in one game (4 Innings against Kazmir), could have been more...a lot of 3-1;3-2 counts and some stupid swings way outside of the zone and after the 2nd Inning, I was a bit tired and hacked at pretty much every pitch.

3 Walks and 1 hit, that sounds good to me. Kazmir pitched around Howard, I know it happened in 08 as well, but I hope it happens way more often in 09, since we were told the AI would be very smart (especially on legend and HoF (?))

[Knight165]

Even I am drawing walks....with little problem.
Big deal you say?
I struck out against Jim 17(?) times!
It was like the David Cone...Randy Johnson games on MLB Network before all this A-Rod crap hit the waves...

I seriously think that if you have a problem with walks this year...it might just be on you....

M.K.
Knight165