MLB 12 The Show Video - Pulse Pitching, Zone Analog Batting, Broadcast Presentation

[nomo17k]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Hmm, the "Controller Calibration" option looks interesting. It might allude to how people sometimes naturally shoot a bit more towards one o'clock when using their thumb on the right stick for something they anticipate to go straight up the middle (and perhaps the same with the left stick). That, or it might have to do with six-axis control or overall TV input lag timing.

I hope the controller calibration includes analog stick calibration! I can really make use of that myself...

Remember there will be the Move support as well, and that thing certainly needs calibration.

[liftheavy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Hmm, the "Controller Calibration" option looks interesting. It might allude to how people sometimes naturally shoot a bit more towards one o'clock when using their thumb on the right stick for something they anticipate to go straight up the middle (and perhaps the same with the left stick). That, or it might have to do with six-axis control or overall TV input lag timing. It was tough to hear the game itself, but I could definitely hear some different sounds off the bat. I can also see a new kind of way that the ball is reacting once it's hit off the bat with certain spins, plus how it takes hops off the ground. Didn't get a chance to see choppers or bloopers in this video, but the only disappointing looking hit was the first Mayberry foul ball (I don't know if that kind of hit is possible in real life, and it's been present in this game for a little while). Everything else looked great. Speaking of hitting, it also looks like we have a better range of good contact this year. The CPU was batting during it, but when Stubbs lined out to left, he definitely went down for the pitch... something that wasn't too common to do in the previous games. Also, the umpires seem to be calling wider strikes, which probably opens up our window of hitting a bit more (provided that we put the PCI in the right spot). I'm totally digging the new TBP elements! I have no idea why 2K Sports ripped all of that between pitch stuff out after 2K9, because I personally thought it was so fascinating. I'm glad to see it translated over here. I wonder how many in-between cut variations there are, especially if they start talking about a player that's in the field or in the dugout or something. Also, somebody says the gloves aren't closing. They are, including the catcher's glove. Finally, this might be analyzing the video a bit too much, but I had a tough grasp on what time of day this game was being played at. Based on some of the field lighting, lack of cloud cover, and the way the ball came to the plate etc. (plus the helmet reflections), I would say that it's a night game. But in the fifth inning, it was still pretty light. I think the CBP clock also said 8:30 at one point as well. Maybe they're still tweaking the lighting progression, so it all wasn't in this build or something.

"Controller Calibration" may be something to do with the motion controller as well...

[Blzer]

Bah, totally forgot about the Move! I have to start asking questions about that in the gameplay concerns thread!

[thaSLAB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Hmm... noticed the SS doesn't come over and get in proper position to cut the ball off on the oppo hit by Howard. He moves towards short center instead of heading over more to left. A bad throw to the cutoff ends up in RF.

I noticed that too... I think the shift had him a little discombobulated, LOL

[adambaseball]

did anybody notice if the catcher(s) still all looked mike lavalliere (big belly) because of the chest guard?

[tvman]

My guess on Diamond Dynasty is that it is some kind of card game.

[YanksFan4Life]

When you pause the video @ 4:23 the catcher's gear floats off his back(also noticeable on his leg gear). I know that's been in there for ages, BUT just curious, is it a console limitation? Not a game breaker by any means but still takes away a bit from the immersion haha...


btw game looks amazing...

[WarningTrackPower]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Didn't get a chance to see choppers or bloopers in this video, but the only disappointing looking hit was the first Mayberry foul ball (I don't know if that kind of hit is possible in real life, and it's been present in this game for a little while) Speaking of hitting, it also looks like we have a better range of good contact this year. The CPU was batting during it, but when Stubbs lined out to left, he definitely went down for the pitch... something that wasn't too common to do in the previous games. Also, the umpires seem to be calling wider strikes, which probably opens up our window of hitting a bit more (provided that we put the PCI in the right spot).

It seemed to me that Mayberry was early on his swing and also swung over the top of it. According to the PCI, (which also includes STRIDE TIMING) he cued it off the end of the bat. Given that information, it would seem possible, though I've never faced a major league slider before.

As for the wider range of good contact, I would completely agree. I spoke of Ryan Howard's opposite field hit quite a few posts back and how nice it looked. My first thought when I saw that hit was that he went down to get it. It's a small sample size, but opposite field hitting looks to be improved. Here's to hoping you can't hit opposite field HRs on fastballs up and in.

On another note: did any notice the slide into third by Mayberry on his "triple?" I could be wrong, but is that a new feet first sliding animation?