MLB 14 The Show Video and Screenshots - The Stadiums (PS4)

[SVCbearcat10]

Based on a lot of comments, the animations look the same because they are playing baseball. They are fielding, hitting, and pitching in the PS4 version just like the PS3. I think they even stole animations from MLB2k! McCutchen made a diving catch (I've seen that exact animation on the 2K game!)

I'm being very sarcastic here for a reason. I'm sorry but the animation argument isn't a legitimate one, or a very weak one at best. There are only so many ways to hit, pitch, and field. Everyone has their own little nuance to doing it, but those are only noticeable to those specifically looking for it.

Are there times when the criticism is warranted? Absolutely. However, the general statements after every video saying the PS4 is like the PS3 because of the animations is overplayed. It's baseball, you cannot change that. They can continue to add new animations, but they typically don't remove many so you will continue to see the same ones every year. Variety may be key, but you cannot have that takeaway from a 2 second clip of an animation.

I'm okay with the stadium complaints. Those can be passed along to appropriate person at the studio to try to get into the game. I don't think it's a purchase killer if they use white font instead of yellow, but letting them know so they can fix it is needed. When you're so close to a project, you naturally overlook little details like that.

[Pirate]

Quote: Originally Posted by coolguyf10

Just to nitpick a little, why is the orioles fan (an adult male) holding up a sign with the orioles logo on it? No way this would ever happen at a game. All the games I go to, guys are drinking beer and eating food. No signs, unless you are 8 or a girl that has a crush on the shortstop. I just think more detail should be put into actual gameplay then audience members and ball boys that are barely noticed.

Yep, that would never happen...

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by Motown

Mind =

This is cool, but insanely creepy at the same time. LOL

[Abnormal101]

I'm going to buy and enjoy the game but to me it doesn't look like a huge improvement. I know nba 2k14 had its online issues but to me that was a true next gen upgrade. I was expecting the show to have new player models and not the wide shouldered short armed models

[tsbmolina]

Quote: Originally Posted by tril

this looks incredible. at points in this video it really looks lifelike. only complaint is with the bat boy, in one clip, why does he look like he's in his 40s.

Because he's BatMan! Lol, I thought the same thing wth!?

[ryanmc564]

Quote: Originally Posted by Abnormal101

I'm going to buy and enjoy the game but to me it doesn't look like a huge improvement. I know nba 2k14 had its online issues but to me that was a true next gen upgrade. I was expecting the show to have new player models and not the wide shouldered short armed models

I rarely complain about the game, but the shoulders on the players are one of the few things I don't care for and they only really stand out when batting they just have too much of a square, stiff look to them. Other than that I couldn't be happier for what we have seen for the ps4.

[merchant1874]

Quote: Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10

Based on a lot of comments, the animations look the same because they are playing baseball. They are fielding, hitting, and pitching in the PS4 version just like the PS3. I think they even stole animations from MLB2k! McCutchen made a diving catch (I've seen that exact animation on the 2K game!) I'm being very sarcastic here for a reason. I'm sorry but the animation argument isn't a legitimate one, or a very weak one at best. There are only so many ways to hit, pitch, and field. Everyone has their own little nuance to doing it, but those are only noticeable to those specifically looking for it. Are there times when the criticism is warranted? Absolutely. However, the general statements after every video saying the PS4 is like the PS3 because of the animations is overplayed. It's baseball, you cannot change that. They can continue to add new animations, but they typically don't remove many so you will continue to see the same ones every year. Variety may be key, but you cannot have that takeaway from a 2 second clip of an animation. I'm okay with the stadium complaints. Those can be passed along to appropriate person at the studio to try to get into the game. I don't think it's a purchase killer if they use white font instead of yellow, but letting them know so they can fix it is needed. When you're so close to a project, you naturally overlook little details like that.

I don't mind reusing animations but some transitional animations aren't good.

[Mitchrapp]

This might be my favorite..seeing the red-headed boy on the left totally realistic.