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MLB '08: The Show Review

12:41 PM - March 12, 2008 by RaychelSnr

We have just posted our MLB '08: The Show review, written by Matt Gagnon.

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	I don't think I'm alone when I say that barring a few examples, sports titles for the latest crop of consoles haven't exactly blown our socks off. It always seems as if there's some glaring problem that holds a game back. We've rarely experienced a complete title that makes us appreciate the new technology we've invested so much into. That is, until MLB 08: The Show for the PS3 hit store shelves this month.

Game: MLB '08: The ShowReader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / PSPVotes for game: 97 - View All

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# 61 madcap08 @ 03/31/08 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxChamp


	I really hate when people try to compare games like The Show to OOTP. They are two completely different games, and I'm hard-pressed to actually call OOTP a "game". For a console baseball game WITH GRAPHICS, The Show is a terrific simulation that plays an incredible game of baseball. I'd love to know how a text-based generator can be considered a "simulation" of anything, other than reading. No thanks. Nothing makes you feel more on the outside of a sport than a game where you have to read everything and see nothing. Heck, even GM's that watch from the press box see more action than people "playing" OOTP. Granted, I admire it's statistical engine, but it's not a simulation. It's a stat generator, and nothing more. Now that's what I call fun! You said he'd be playing a realistic game of baseball. I fail to see where playing is actually involved. If anything, I'd love to see The Show incorporate the guys from OOTP into the development process and mold the two games.

This argument is ridiculous. The best thing said was The Show and OOTP getting together. Now that's a good idea. You could only hope someone will get around to doing just that. Imagine how much better mlb 09, 10, 11 or whatever would be then.

# 62 SoxChamp @ 03/31/08 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by madcap08


	This argument is ridiculous. The best thing said was The Show and OOTP getting together. Now that's a good idea. You could only hope someone will get around to doing just that. Imagine how much better mlb 09, 10, 11 or whatever would be then.

Agreed. And all I was saying is...I have to have the immersion of the graphics too, so I really dislike when people snap back at someone who thinks The Show is a good simulation by suggesting they go play OOTP. That's ridiculous! They are two completely different types of games, and OOTP is not going to appeal to very many people , in my opinion. I know there are people that enjoy OOTP, and that's fine. To each his own. Personally, I think it's about as exciting as watching grass grow. Even as a Manage Only guy, I have to feel like I'm on the field or in the dugout watching the game and/or calling the shots. To me, OOTP is the equivalent of sitting at home, sipping coffee and reading box scores. Just not my thing. OOTP needs to team up with a game like The Show to help produce a title that would be absolutely legendary.

# 63 jordainare @ 03/31/08 07:01 PM

the show is awesome!

# 64 agonytheclown @ 04/05/08 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxChamp


	Agreed. And all I was saying is...I have to have the immersion of the graphics too, so I really dislike when people snap back at someone who thinks The Show is a good simulation by suggesting they go play OOTP. That's ridiculous! They are two completely different types of games, and OOTP is not going to appeal to very many people , in my opinion. I know there are people that enjoy OOTP, and that's fine. To each his own. Personally, I think it's about as exciting as watching grass grow. Even as a Manage Only guy, I have to feel like I'm on the field or in the dugout watching the game and/or calling the shots. To me, OOTP is the equivalent of sitting at home, sipping coffee and reading box scores. Just not my thing. OOTP needs to team up with a game like The Show to help produce a title that would be absolutely legendary.

There was another thread -- I can't remember what OS forum it was -- where I suggested EXACTLY what you are suggesting. I don't recall you responding to my suggestion in that thread. Hmm....

# 65 SoxChamp @ 04/05/08 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by agonytheclown


	There was another thread -- I can't remember what OS forum it was -- where I suggested EXACTLY what you are suggesting. I don't recall you responding to my suggestion in that thread. Hmm....

Maybe because I didn't read it?

What's your point? There's alot that goes on here. I can't follow all of it, nor can I respond to every person that makes a decent comment. I'd love a better stat engine, but OOTP in it's current form is not for me.

# 66 countryboy @ 04/06/08 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by agonytheclown


	You think that The Show is a simulation?

What do you call it?

# 67 Tomba @ 04/06/08 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	What do you call it?

yeah man it's insane. OTTP is like nethack for the sports gamer. Whoopee! i rather play something I can actuall feel is a game instead of imaginary dots numbers etc...

# 68 Hammerhunker @ 04/14/08 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CubsNBroncos


	I absolutely cannot wait to see what they do with 09. Game of the Year.

Don't rush it man, let's savor this one. I feel you. The way this game captures the true essense of Major League Baseball is surreal. I now think of this game more than I do sex.

# 69 BIG CAROLINA @ 04/14/08 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhunker


	Don't rush it man, let's savor this one. I feel you. The way this game captures the true essense of Major League Baseball is surreal. I now think of this game more than I do sex.

I feel bad for you, this game is good but not that good.

# 70 Hammerhunker @ 04/15/08 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG CAROLINA


	I feel bad for you, this game is good but not that good.

Well, married as long as I have been, The Show is always there for me, I don't have to beg for it, or promise to do the laundry first, and it lasts longer than 48 seconds

# 71 voltron2010 @ 04/17/08 04:56 PM

did you guys see the ESPN review of MLB 08 and 2k8? I posted in a different thread but probably should've put it here so here it is.

ESPN - Game Up - Tale of the Tape: MLB 08 The Show vs. MLB 2K8

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