MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[The Bimmer]

Quote: Originally Posted by dickdalewood

Just had Rollins get ejected for arguing a close play at first. That was a new one

Yeah, B.J. Upton got tossed the day for me too. I wonder if a manager will get thrown out this year? I've seen the managers arguing a few times also.

[meatman]

For those that played the 08 version and the demo for 09, is there a reason to purchase 09?

[spitoon]

Quote: Originally Posted by meatman

For those that played the 08 version and the demo for 09, is there a reason to purchase 09?

There is another thread about this somewhere (I think there's another thread about everything ever asked about MLB '09 before )...

The consensus was that 'casual players' might not see the full benefit of upgrading from 08 to 09, but 'serious players' will definitely see it.

For me, the addition of 40 man rosters and the other 'contract' stuff is great, plus it's really purdy

Quote: Originally Posted by meatman

For those that played the 08 version and the demo for 09, is there a reason to purchase 09?

Depsite this build being from mid-December (you're welcome Jim), it's very evident that 09 just plays a better game of baseball. It's not a specific huge improvement type thing, they just did so many little things with the graphics, gameplay, etc, that there is no way I would go back to 08 now. Need proof? I've played the freakin' demo over 30 times... A DEMO!!! That should tell you how awesome this game could be...

[dave_sz]

Is there a reason why he slid like 7 feet past the base?


Shot of what was the beginning of a nice DP


Bad, bad, BAD collision detection


Another thing that keeps happening to me is that I can't seem to preload the 2nd baseman for double plays. Say the SS picks the ball up and throws it to the 2nd baseman, while the ball is in the air I'll hold O to preload a throw to 1st, but it doesn't always register...

[jim416]

I'm not sure that first photo is seven feet past home, not like that's never been seen in baseball.

The demo is a build from DECEMBER, MID DECEMBER. As stated, we had no problem pre-loading and turning any types of double plays at the event with the NEW build (which still wasn't the final).

The game doesn't have collision detection. They have worked on having the player side step IN THE MORE RECENT BUILD WE SAW and it seemed to work better. I didn't even see a clipping kind of problem when I played. Will it be there, yes, as there is NO COLLISION DETECTION IN THE GAME.

[Scottdau]

Quote: Originally Posted by jim416

I'm not sure that first photo is seven feet past home, not like that's never been seen in baseball. The demo is a build from DECEMBER, MID DECEMBER. As stated, we had no problem pre-loading and turning any types of double plays at the event with the NEW build (which still wasn't the final). The game doesn't have collision detection. They have worked on having the player side step IN THE MORE RECENT BUILD WE SAW and it seemed to work better. I didn't even see a clipping kind of problem when I played. Will it be there, yes, as there is NO COLLISION DETECTION IN THE GAME.

So what are you saying there is NO COLLISION DETECTION IN THE GAME or do you mean there is no collision detection in the game? I am lost, you mean there isn't or there is?
Also, those where some nice pics. I love the way this game looks. Also, they said that the players will side step each other this year. Not all the time, but a lot of times. So it really wouldn't be an issue.

[jim416]

I'm requesting all future demos self destruct after seven days, lol. I'd still like to see the demos released the morning that the retail version gets released. It's safer that way.