MLB 11 The Show Video: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Gameplay (Cam)

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Quote: Originally Posted by ripwalk

That's not what people are asking The Show to be more like. There, I said it, and that's what I truly believe. Long drawn-out stories that will get repetitive by the second or third time you hear them are NOT going to make good commentary in a video game. This works in real life because the guys on NESN or whatever channel are human beings and not limited to the amount of speech you can speak. In real life you'd never hear a broadcaster tell a long story about a player on Game 1 of the season and then again on Game 2 of the season and again on Game 5, Game 7, Game 10 of the season (you get the idea). In in a videogame due to only so much voice that can be recorded it would happen ALL the time and would be incredibly irritating. I get the idea of what you're saying and I'm all for more interaction between the commentators, but not in the form of long drawn-out stories that you'll hear once every few games if you consistently use the same team. On that note, I will say that I don't mind The Show's commentary that much. I think it's good at making observations about what's going on in the game, although I do definitely see the 'disconnect' sometimes that ruins the immersion.

Ya that first video wasn't the greatest example of was I was looking for and I agree that long story's like that would get old fast. The other 2 video clips describe much better was I was talking about in regards to how quick Lyons comments on the play outcomes and how it blends in so naturally with the broadcast

[jeffy777]

Graphics look great, but I agree that the commentary needs an overhaul. Replacing Rex was essential, but it still doesn't seem to flow very well.

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Graphics look great, but I agree that the commentary needs an overhaul. Replacing Rex was essential, but it still doesn't seem to flow very well.

I invite anyone that wants to discuss commentary to go to this thread

"The Show" Commentary Thread

[Picci]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Graphics look great, but I agree that the commentary needs an overhaul. Replacing Rex was essential, but it still doesn't seem to flow very well.

Don't think it needs an overhaul. Maybe fine tuning.

I have yet to hear a stellar commentary system that is unmatched in sports gaming. MLB2K10 and the FIFA series are excellent but even they became repetitive.

Back to game at hand....props for posters pointing out size of OF now in the game. Just noticed that it does seem vast out in Yankee Stadium.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

We had someone who dealt with atmosphere/sound in the room with us and went through a whole game taking notes on how the crowd should react in certain situations. So I do not know if we will see any of it in 11 or its a project for 12 but they should have quite a few notes on this, I mean a lot of notes.

so i take it the sound guys aren't baseball fans?

just joshing.

In any event, good news to hear the sound will finally hopefully get an upgrade.
Now, it 10, I do hear some nice crowd swelling during big spots.

[Segagendude]

Quote: Originally Posted by K_GUN

my only gripe I still have (or likely to have with '11) is the crowd AI..they're just not very smart in key situations...with Hughes up on Crawford 0-2 that crowd would be loud/boisterous looking for the K......didn't play out that way.

Even in a non-playoff game, in the top of the first inning???

I'm sure it'll get louder as the innings progress, dude. In real life, even if it's Yanks v. Sox, the crowd is kinda quiet in the very beginning, as they're just settling into their seats......except, of course, in a playoff game.

[Tommyklaid]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

We had someone who dealt with atmosphere/sound in the room with us and went through a whole game taking notes on how the crowd should react in certain situations. So I do not know if we will see any of it in 11 or its a project for 12 but they should have quite a few notes on this, I mean a lot of notes.

I'd LOVE some confirmation on this Nem - if it was put in the final build or not. Chris, Kolbe, Russ??

[Two Seamer]

Quote: Originally Posted by cc23klaid

I'd LOVE some confirmation on this Nem - if it was put in the final build or not. Chris, Kolbe, Russ??

Seconded!