MLB 12 The Show Preview - Pulse Pitching, Zone Analog Batting, Collision Awareness

[Heroesandvillains]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmik58

My main question is whether or not SCEA is going to include the "zone analog" hitting mode with the ability to use the buttons for swinging instead of the stick. I realize the name "analog" implies the stick, however it's a fair question to ask because push button hitting is available in substitution of analog hitting in all other modes. Or will this mode only be with the analog stick hitting? Anyone know?

It does exist already. It's called zone hitting. You use the L-stick to move the PCI and the swing button/s to swing.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmik58

My main question is whether or not SCEA is going to include the "zone analog" hitting mode with the ability to use the buttons for swinging instead of the stick. I realize the name "analog" implies the stick, however it's a fair question to ask because push button hitting is available in substitution of analog hitting in all other modes. Or will this mode only be with the analog stick hitting? Anyone know?

There has already been a "zone hitting" mode for a few years. "Analog" is the one that was born in 2011, and many (including myself), requested a new mode that combined the two, thus "zone analog". So to answer your question, what you are talking about will definitely be available this year.

Also does anyone else feel weird referring to The Show 2011 as "last year?" My how time flies...

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmik58

My main question is whether or not SCEA is going to include the "zone analog" hitting mode with the ability to use the buttons for swinging instead of the stick. I realize the name "analog" implies the stick, however it's a fair question to ask because push button hitting is available in substitution of analog hitting in all other modes. Or will this mode only be with the analog stick hitting? Anyone know?

There is zone hitting, but MVP's style of hitting is not available in this game in the form of on-the-fly left stick directional swinging. The only way to influence your hit type with zone hitting is by use of the right analog stick before the pitch, ala MVP's style. The rest is by contact chance (left analog stick zone movement), pitch location, and timing.

[ILurk]

Quote: Originally Posted by keirs12

no career playoff stats for RTTS? nothing i see here warrants $60. ill wait til '13

People like you make me laugh cause I'd bet $60 you WILL buy it the first week it releases.

[ryan36]

I'm excited for videos of pulse pitching. Seems a little arcadey to me.

The new analog zone hitting... Well I couldnt hit with analog at all.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by ryan36

I'm excited for videos of pulse pitching. Seems a little arcadey to me. The new analog zone hitting... Well I couldnt hit with analog at all.

Not that I know ....but I'm gonna say it's "probably" not arcadey at all!

M.K.
Knight165

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Knight165

Not that I know ....but I'm gonna say it's "probably" not arcadey at all! M.K. Knight165

Objection! Leading the witness!!

[EnigmaNemesis]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

Objection! Leading the witness!!

Overruled... I'll allow it.