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

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Quote: Originally Posted by legend88

Agree. Not too impressed with the video. Looks exactly the same as last year. The commentary is getting so stale. Its been the same thing since mlb 06. What was the point of replacing Rex, when Karros just repeats the same lines. Its hard to judge from just a couple of gameplay vids, but so far I am unimpressed. Looks just like 10 with added analog controls. The play at first with the guy coming off the back also looked very unnatural. Seems like he already knew the throw was going to be off and was off the bag before the third baseman even released the ball. Looking forward to the demo dropping tomorrow to see how the game plays out.

Sorry, but I disagree.

The lighting is much better as are the player models. It's not even close to last year's game in that regard.

Those, to me, are two VERY big improvements. I can live with 'stale' commentary because after a while, every sports game's commentary gets stale and it's just a matter of time before I tune it out anyway.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lewis160

The commentary...AWFUL...It sounds as if its only one broadcaster in the booth where is the conversations between them..Guess its the same ol' play by play commentary

I'm not telling people what to say or what opinion to have, but these commentary comments are getting old. This isn't directed at you specifically Lewis, but it's more than obvious that commentary is the weakest element to this game. I have faith that the SCEA team will improve it in the future, but I really just think that people get the point on the commentary.

Again, no disrespect intended, but it is echoed way too much in my opinion. We all get it.

[Scottdau]

OK, I am going to share my point on this game. Most new games if it is done right they fix all the bugs that last game had. Then they add things. The Show 11 added analog control, and new player models and they added realistic Jumbo trons. That right there is enough for me to get the new game. Heck even if they only fixed the bugs only I would still buy it for that reason. This game is one of the most realistic games I have ever seen in a baseball video game.

[PVarck31]

Honestly, if you let this video discourage you from buying, or at least renting this game then you are doing yourself a disservice.

I know not everyone likes the same stuff, and if you don't like the game thats okay. But this series is one of the most complete well made sports games on the current gen systems.

Most people would say that it represents its sport better than any sports game being made now.

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Quote: Originally Posted by sroz39

Really not sure what people are expecting here. 10 was arguably the best sports game of all-time, yet people want to see something completely different in 11? Doesn't make any sense. Anyways, personally, I know that to get a full scope of the gameplay improvements, especially in this series, I have to actually PLAY the game. So much of the year-to-year improvements are tied to feel with The Show that I'm not gonna judge harshly based on a video. Besides, I have nothing negative to say. Game looks stupid realistic, lighting is out-of-this-world, stances and deliveries aren't perfect but more than good enough (and better than any game's done in any baseball game) and just through a video, gameplay improvements are evident (like the aforementioned missed ball by the outfielder). Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but I'm just not really understanding what people's expectations are when it comes to annual sports game releases. Even the commentary isn't as bad as this poorly edited video shows. I look forward to release day anxiously. Sent from my MB300 using Tapatalk

The voice of reason... Thank you.

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Quote: Originally Posted by 31

Honestly, if you let this video discourage you from buying, or at least renting this game then you are doing yourself a disservice. I know not everyone likes the same stuff, and if you don't like the game thats okay. But this series is one of the most complete well made sports games on the current gen systems. Most people would say that it represents its sport better than any sports game being made now.

It absolutely does. Does it say something when I bought a PS3 for Christmas and bought five games with it, including The Show, Madden, NCAA Football, Call of Duty and one other game that I can't remember... and the only game that has ever been in my system has been The Show? It's the best game I've ever played, and I've been gaming for nearly three-quarters of my life (I'm 29).

It's not without it's problems, but it's the most accurate depiction when looking at sports games that I've ever seen or experienced.

MLB 11 > MLB 10

How do I know that? Because that's how this development team rolls. Their games get better every single year because they listen to the masses and they take great pride in making the best sports game on the planet.

I LOVE Madden and NCAA, but I never had any interest in playing them, even when the college football bowl season rolled around or the Super Bowl... I wasn't even really in the baseball mood yet I still could not stop playing this game.

To me, that says a lot.

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I'll also admit that this video is probably not the best representation of what this game will be this year - but that doesn't discourage me and I hope others see this for what it is. The game still looks beautiful despite the poor editing.

I can't wait until March 8.

[Shakedowncapo]

I think opinions will change dramatically when the demo drops.