MLB 11 The Show Video: Gamespot at CES 2011

[Blzer]

One thing I really, really thought looked ugly was Nelson Cruz's hacks when he fouls them off. I can't recall if that animation was always in the game, but it really pokes its ugly head out from the behind-the-pitcher broadcast cam. I hope there's more variation, because I don't think many right-handers swing like that anyway.

[K_GUN]

^^^^^^and to add.....the post swing animation where the batter flips the bat/puts it under his arm and claps his hand is old...need more post swing animations

[go4itnow78]

Looks beautiful. Only reason I'm bringing this up is because it was on the video, but I really hope they toned down the amount of hits up the middle this year. Far too many in '10.

And I know these aren't final yet, but Lincecum's delivery needs a little tweaking.

[Shaffer26]

Quote: Originally Posted by go4itnow78

Looks beautiful. Only reason I'm bringing this up is because it was on the video, but I really hope they toned down the amount of hits up the middle this year. Far too many in '10. And I know these aren't final yet, but Lincecum's delivery needs a little tweaking.

Agreed. I want more bloopers!

[UncleMo]

I didn't notice a graphical upgrade; are we getting better graphics this year or not? I mean textures of the jerseys for starters.

The only thing I liked were the crowd changes and dynamic weather (clouds, evening, rain).

If all they did was this, well, it doesn't feel like much was done. I'd love to know what will be graphically different.

As for the 3d, will it simply be like Toy Story 3 where it just gives depth perception (waste of time), or will it be like other movies that jump out at you? I'd rather be dodging stuff than be offered depth perception, to be frank.

[Blzer]

UncleMo, they might have done some subtle changes with jersey texturing, but you won't see a huge upgrade there this year (or maybe not ever if they want to maintain a solid framerate given this console generation's limits).

Player models have been built from the ground-up, however. So no more T-Rex arms, less boxy shoulders, and weight differentials are accounted for more appropriately (more of a gut for players instead of just stretching them out). I'm sure the lower half had an upgrade as well. Many more player faces are spot on, too.

Also, lighting has received an overhaul as well. You started to point it out a little bit with the weather, and that's just the beginning of it. Transitions seem to work seamlessly around the clock, and as we just saw there is also cloud coverage for night games.

As for the 3D, I think you and I just have different opinions on how we'd like to see it done. I'd like 3D for depth perception, more so as a gimmick than anything else but it will be a pretty looking gimmick. Maybe it will help out while batting, I'm really not sure. I don't really know what would be flying out at our face though, since the cameras aren't really set up for that (except maybe in Matrix-style replays? I don't know).

[EnigmaNemesis]

The textures, especially the skin and jerseys do not need an upgrade.

They are some of the best in the business, not just sports games, but all games.

I am stunned one would think that it needs to be "improved".


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[Sports fanantic]

can someone tell me what did they mean by "team specific Broadcast camera" like for the Giants or Rangers?