Major League Baseball 2K9 Video: All Star Game Triple Play

[sirwoodz]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnnyg713

I love the commentary and all but is it just me but where is the excitement? I mean turning a triple play is one of the most outstanding plays in sports and the commentary sounded like it was a routine play. Ive seen one vid where a player tags at third and the outfielder makes the throw to the plate and the commentary was the least bit excited about the play.

should they have squealed like little school girls?

[Eddie1967]

Man oh man, this game is going to be so much fun. I don't think it's too early to say that it has the best presentation in any game period. Gary Thorne is outstanding, the crowd is into it. 2k8 crowds were almost dead. The shadows on the field, the amazing view, the animations, I want this game now.

[SBartlett]

So is it safe to say the dynamic lighting isn't at the level of MLB2k7? It doesn't look like it is to me.

This game looks like it can have some great things going on. Ultimately tho, this is 2009 and we are just getting a game the mimics the fielding and hitting systems of MVP05 and we still aren't sure if they will be as good as advertised.

We'll see I hope it lives up to some expectations.

[BadassBookworm]

Quote: Originally Posted by sirwoodz

should they have squealed like little school girls?

I don't think you understand his point. One of the big improvements of 2K's game is the presentation. A large component of presentation is crowd reactions. Personally, it has been a long time coming. The developers have said that crowds react realistically (get louder during clutch situations, appropriate reactions to homeruns and big hits, etc.) and if we are to believe that, then it would only make sense that we would see more than lukewarm applause for a TRIPLE PLAY.

Watching the videos, this is probably my main gripe with what I've seen. The crowds LOOK wonderful, but I don't feel I've heard appropriate reactions to homeruns and big plays.

Sorry. I see he was talking about the commentary, but my point still stands. Commentary and crowds need more excitement when it's called for.

[sirwoodz]

Quote: Originally Posted by BadassBookworm

I don't think you understand his point. One of the big improvements of 2K's game is the presentation. A large component of presentation is crowd reactions. Personally, it has been a long time coming. The developers have said that crowds react realistically (get louder during clutch situations, appropriate reactions to homeruns and big hits, etc.) and if we are to believe that, then it would only make sense that we would see more than lukewarm applause for a TRIPLE PLAY. Watching the videos, this is probably my main gripe with what I've seen. The crowds LOOK wonderful, but I don't feel I've heard appropriate reactions to homeruns and big plays.

- are we watching the same clip? the crowd got a little louder with applause, and the commentary flowed RIGHT WITH the triple play as it was happening, it didn't even skip a beat, and you can even hear his voice go up as he said "a triple play!!"

so again...what EXACTLY were you hoping to hear? were you wanting to hear his voice crack from excitement? do you want to hear the commentators clap? I seriously would like to know.

[Eddie1967]

Quote: Originally Posted by sirwoodz

- are we watching the same clip? the crowd got a little louder with applause, and the commentary flowed RIGHT WITH the triple play as it was happening, it didn't even skip a beat, and you can even hear his voice go up as he said "a triple play!!" so again...what EXACTLY were you hoping to hear? were you wanting to hear his voice crack from excitement? do you want to hear the commentators clap? I seriously would like to know.

I agree, the crowds sounds are much improved compared to last year. They got louder as the video went on. No game is perfect but the atmosphere in this game looks and sounds really good.

[BadassBookworm]

Quote: Originally Posted by sirwoodz

- are we watching the same clip? the crowd got a little louder with applause, and the commentary flowed RIGHT WITH the triple play as it was happening, it didn't even skip a beat, and you can even hear his voice go up as he said "a triple play!!" so again...what EXACTLY were you hoping to hear? were you wanting to hear his voice crack from excitement? do you want to hear the commentators clap? I seriously would like to know.

I should clarify. I haven't seen this clip yet (I'm doing this from work...:shhh. I was just using his example to make my point that crowd reactions aren't quite as good as they could be and if his observation on the commentary is accurate, then I agree.

I feel that NHL 09 has gotten this right. When you score a goal at home, there is a booming crascendo from the stands, the goal horn goes off and the players throw their arms in the air. Scoring in that game never stops being exciting .

I feel, from what I've seen, the game just isn't quite there yet. Then again, I'm watching it on and old computer with really crappy sound so I could be way off base.

[brendanrfoley]

In all the videos, I see more balls are getting pulled by hitter on both sides of the plate. I think the slower pitch speeds have something to do with it.

I know many people don't like the appearance of the ball "floating" toward home. But it has opened up a players' time to decide to swing or not swing.

High Heat had very "floaty" pitches. But while unrealistic in itself, it allowed for realistic results.