MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

[Gizmoduck]

Despite the editing and splicing, I thought the video did a pretty nice job showing off the new lighting effects, ball physics, player models/animations, and fielding/pitching mechanics. The commentating is still as bland as MLB 10, but that sure didn't stop me from loving the game.

One thing I notice from the new analog pitching meter is that it tries to mimic the animation of the pitching delivery from windup to release. I think this does a better job at making the users feel like they're pitching, rather than twirling input for the pitch then wait for the pitcher to make the pitch (like the 2K series). Also, I find shortening of the distance to the yellow line on the meter while Carpenter was pitching out of the stretch to be a nice touch!

Definitely can't wait to test out that demo tomorrow!

[emath]

Karros is horrible. Hope you can get rid of him like you could Hudler last year.

[Clarke_311]

Quote: Originally Posted by emath

Karros is horrible. Hope you can get rid of him like you could Hudler last year.

I don't know if he sounds terrible but he sounds different compared to the other two.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by emath

Karros is horrible. Hope you can get rid of him like you could Hudler last year.

you can mute any or all of the announcers this year.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by K_GUN

just think..next year he'll be in a cubs uniform..THAT would be the worst for you...LOL

lol boom goes the dynamite!

[tazbk]

Quote: Originally Posted by woz411

what else did this game need? new pitching/hitting, rain, etc this isn't like the 2k series that needed a lot of improvements, the only thing that they could improve on is a new cover, because pretty much everything else they do the best of any sports games....

Well they missed with the cover (hate to sound like I'm nitpicking). Mauer didn't do anything to deserve back to back covers. They should have switched it up like they been doing. They should have gave it to another upcoming star. There were plenty of people that had breakout years: Votto, Cargo, Cano, a pitcher just because they never had one before King Felix maybe.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scottdau

It would actually go back to 0. . Any way I like the pitcher release point and the outfielders see to take a little time getting to the ball. Hope we see more doubles donw the line this year.

scott, you read my mind. liking the outfielders not rocketing to balls.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

you can mute any or all of the announcers this year.

In 10, for fun, try turning off everyone but Rex.


for fun in 10