MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Your New Default Camera View and Other Tidbits

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

When the ball is in play the score bar disappears and you see will see the osd from previous years that show's the base runners location.

That's great, then. Thanks for the answer.
I trust that since my username is on the lower end of the alphabet that I'll be getting the game before anyone else?

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

The art is new and the functionality is new this year. Last year you had to press L3 to bring up swing analysis now it animates on it's on.

what do u mean by this exactly?

u saying the box on the right stays on screen?

edit: found the answer.

also looking at a screenshot of 09, the scorebug looks exactly like this years outside of the baserunner icons.

I was expecting an ESPN styled one
ah well.

[SoxFan01605]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

Ha, yeah that's never going to change we have a brand here we are trying to grow.

I can get that...I wouldn't think anyone would begrudge SCEA from putting their brand out there, etc...especially given how much the game does so well.

I think my only issue with that (I won't claim to speak for anyone else) is that with a claim of "true broadcast" it seems incongruous to have so much on screen (a separate, but thematically related issue) and then also see "MLB ___ The Show" absolutely everywhere. These are little things that can go a long way in terms of representing an actual broadcast.

I know for you guys brand growth is important, but we see "MLB ___ The Show" on walls, boards, overlays, wipes, menus, etc and we are reminded that everything is brought to us by The Show by Matt in commentary.

Would it be so terrible for brand growth to slap a TSBN (The Show Baseball Network), MLBTS, or some other type of broadcast themed logo in place of it in one spot? I mean, with all the reminders littered across the game, I don't think anyone can possibly forget what they're playing...lol. Plus, you are still representing the brand.

I dunno...it just seems there are spots where such odd stands are taken, is all. I'm not trying to harp or make it into a bigger thing than it is (it's certainly a minor point, really), but the there seems to be inconsistency in message in this regard.

[knich]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

It will most likely always be bars, some people like them some people hate them. If you can't tell if a guy is threat to steal a base by those two bars being over 75% full I'm not sure how much more we can help you. (Also at this stage in development we are in polish and bug fixing mode. I keep seeing people asking for more changes but it's not going to happen.) The game tells you when your pitcher is getting tired via to top drop down ticker and there will be a hash at the 25% energy mark. It's on the user to use the tools available to them to decide on if they should yank their pitcher or not.

Well let's get this game out then. I see no reason to wait til March. We'll help you identify the bugs.

[Bulls321974]

Hi Russell! Will the Mets and Rockies (finally) have metallic colored batting helmets in next year's game?

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

Ha, yeah that's never going to change we have a brand here we are trying to grow.

Ya we know the 5 million other "MLB The Show" adds and comments throughout the game aren't enough

[Russell_SCEA]

Quote: Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3

Ya we know the 5 million other "MLB The Show" adds and comments throughout the game aren't enough =P

You got it

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

I can get that...I wouldn't think anyone would begrudge SCEA from putting their brand out there, etc...especially given how much the game does so well. I think my only issue with that (I won't claim to speak for anyone else) is that with a claim of "true broadcast" it seems incongruous to have so much on screen (a separate, but thematically related issue) and then also see "MLB ___ The Show" absolutely everywhere. These are little things that can go a long way in terms of representing an actual broadcast. I know for you guys brand growth is important, but we see "MLB ___ The Show" on walls, boards, overlays, wipes, menus, etc and we are reminded that everything is brought to us by The Show by Matt in commentary. Would it be so terrible for brand growth to slap a TSBN (The Show Baseball Network), MLBTS, or some other type of broadcast themed logo in place of it in one spot? I mean, with all the reminders littered across the game, I don't think anyone can possibly forget what they're playing...lol. Plus, you are still representing the brand. I dunno...it just seems there are spots where such odd stands are taken, is all. I'm not trying to harp or make it into a bigger thing than it is (it's certainly a minor point, really), but the there seems to be inconsistency in message in this regard.

I made a huge campaign and sales pitch to Ramone about the TSBN idea and how such a small logo change would give the broadcast it's own identity but it wasn't received well to say the least