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MLB '09: The Show Preview with Screenshots (ESPN Videogames)

12:24 PM - December 19, 2008 by iamemmittsmith

ESPN Videogames have posted their exclusive first look at MLB '09: The Show, including some new screenshots.

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	"Think A-Rod chokes in the clutch? Ever shout "Dodgers suck!" or yell "Drewwwwwww" when J.D. walks up to the plate? MLB 09 is about to bring out the crazed fan in all of us as not only can you record your voice screaming anything from "Where's Madonna?" to "we want a pitcher not a belly itcher" and put it in the game thanks to peripherals like the Rock Band mic and wireless headset, the fan yells will sound like your voice actually coming from the stands. You can even assign the recordings to be part of a chant and your voice will be put through a new process so that it sounds more like a crowd chanting "over-rated" and not just a single person yelling."

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# 221 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/21/08 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	lol..I read that article a few times over and not once paid attention to that sentence.

Thats it ... get out of this forum for five minutes ... give me 5 "hail mary's" (to any receiver of your choice) and come back.

You are losing touch with fandom!

# 222 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/21/08 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Yes, that adds to the game. Anyone recommend a FREE music editor that will crop songs?

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...48-post37.html

Those work really well in conjunction.

# 223 Behindshadows @ 12/21/08 08:41 PM

This is why I have my PS3 for sports titles like this!

Honestly this is already killing anything 2k has in the works!

If they would create a NBA game with this type of detail and features! Live and 2k basketball would be finished!!!

My Goodness!!! This game is looking and sounding amazing already! And honestly coming from MLB 08! I can believe they will 100% deliver this season! Wow!!!!oh!Wow!!!!

# 224 nemesis04 @ 12/21/08 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Maybe because it seemed that there wasn't much difference between the difficulty levels that they had for most people. I thought it was way too subtle. I should not have been playing on HOF last year and I was. I hope the challenge of each level that they currently have in has been tweaked so there is more incremental difficulty difference. I want LEGEND level to be so hard for most of us that it makes us weep and give up in frustration. That will satisfy all you studs out there.

I hear there is also a new geriatrics difficulty level this year too.

# 225 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/21/08 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	I hear there is also a new geriatrics difficulty level this year too.

# 226 nemesis04 @ 12/21/08 09:24 PM

^ Like your hat Jim!

# 227 Knight165 @ 12/21/08 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Maybe because it seemed that there wasn't much difference between the difficulty levels that they had for most people. I thought it was way too subtle. I should not have been playing on HOF last year and I was. I hope the challenge of each level that they currently have in has been tweaked so there is more incremental difficulty difference. I want LEGEND level to be so hard for most of us that it makes us weep and give up in frustration. That will satisfy all you studs out there.

I got a PM from Kolbe some time back.
Quite a few guys did......and they were asking us what we would do to improve the game...what we and others were most looking for.
After listening to you guys talk about hitting.....even though I am a manage only mode nut and would want everything geared towards that....I said that another, insane difficulty level is really a must.
I'm sure others stated that too....but I'm sure it's me they listened to.

Please send your checks to
P.O. Box..KnightIsTheBest-WeAllLoveAndPraiseHim
WhereverHeFeelsLikeIt, N.Y. zip #1

No problem fellas.

M.K
Knight165

# 228 SoxFan01605 @ 12/21/08 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Come on big guy(s), want a piece of me????? NEW UNIFORM FOR SENIORS LEAGUE I'M IN.

Lookin' sharp

...lol

# 229 nemesis04 @ 12/21/08 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I got a PM from Kolbe some time back. Quite a few guys did......and they were asking us what we would do to improve the game...what we and others were most looking for. After listening to you guys talk about hitting.....even though I am a manage only mode nut and would want everything geared towards that....I said that another, insane difficulty level is really a must. I'm sure others stated that too....but I'm sure it's me they listened to. Please send your checks to P.O. Box..KnightIsTheBest-WeAllLoveAndPraiseHim WhereverHeFeelsLikeIt, N.Y. zip #1 No problem fellas. M.K Knight165

I was thinking the the same thing, I said to myself it must have been Knight.......

I will hand you the check in person!

# 230 Scooter3 @ 12/21/08 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Come on big guy(s), want a piece of me????? NEW UNIFORM FOR SENIORS LEAGUE I'M IN.

The nice thing about your head gear is you can tie your tassels in a windy game...
Breaking wind in the senior club house after the game could blow your hat off so keep em tide...

Scooter...

# 231 SoxFan01605 @ 12/21/08 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I got a PM from Kolbe some time back. Quite a few guys did......and they were asking us what we would do to improve the game...what we and others were most looking for. After listening to you guys talk about hitting.....even though I am a manage only mode nut and would want everything geared towards that....I said that another, insane difficulty level is really a must. I'm sure others stated that too....but I'm sure it's me they listened to. Please send your checks to P.O. Box..KnightIsTheBest-WeAllLoveAndPraiseHim WhereverHeFeelsLikeIt, N.Y. zip #1 No problem fellas. M.K Knight165

Yeah, my list was mostly franchise stuff too, but I did mention hitting as well. It's clearly you who made it happen though!

The check's in the mail and I promise it's real. Well, as real as your posted address of course

# 232 WatchdogXC @ 12/21/08 10:23 PM

Here is a free sound editor that I have used:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

You will need to download the LAME MP3 encoder to make the files into MP3s when you are done. It is really easy to use though and it works nicely if you want to record a line in our out as well. I've used it to record old cassette tapes. Speaking of which, I need to go back and finish up recording the tape I have of the 1964 NFL Championship that the Browns won and is the last major sports title in Cleveland.

# 233 Knight165 @ 12/21/08 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchdogXC


	Here is a free sound editor that I have used: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ You will need to download the LAME MP3 encoder to make the files into MP3s when you are done. It is really easy to use though and it works nicely if you want to record a line in our out as well. I've used it to record old cassette tapes. Speaking of which, I need to go back and finish up recording the tape I have of the 1964 NFL Championship that the Browns won and is the last major sports title in Cleveland.

This is the one I use.
I love it....I used it to do the tracks for the videos I made for The Show.

Thanks guys for recognizing my great persuasive abilities. I'll use the money to buy a Bentley or a Vanquish. I've always wanted one.

Please put Attn Knight165 on the envelope so my wife doesn't get it...otherwise she'll just buy more shoes.

M.K.
Knight165

# 234 green94 @ 12/21/08 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyfan23


	here is part of the espn article Other fielding additions include improved bare-handed flips and even players who dive with the ball in their bare hand to make the putout. Master all these and you might also be ready to challenge the game's new Legendary difficulty level. Not for the faint of heart (or weak of thumbs).

You know, I remember reading this and didn't think of anything of it.

Good call out.

# 235 green94 @ 12/21/08 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawdeal28


	i have a question for u guys. if 09 has rain delays, would really sit through a rain delay while playing ur franchise game? whether it be 5 or 25 minutes?

I really think this will be simulated... I doubt they were make you wait through anything.

On a side note... am I the only person here who thinks that weather ISN'T in this year? I really doubt something like this would have been added although people seem confident that it is because of the fans wearing the specific clothing. I don't know, with all of the stuff they added this year, I really don't think there is a chance this got in. Of course, I know nothing and could be completely wrong!

# 236 Kolbe @ 12/21/08 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jim416


	Yes, that adds to the game. Anyone recommend a FREE music editor that will crop songs?

Don't worry your pretty little heads over cropping... We sorta have that covered. Import MP3's then pick your lead in spot. (or 3)

-Kolbe

# 237 green94 @ 12/21/08 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KolbeSCEA


	Don't worry your pretty little heads over cropping... We sorta have that covered. Import MP3's then pick your lead in spot. (or 3) -Kolbe

Awesome.

# 238 Scooter3 @ 12/21/08 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KolbeSCEA


	Don't worry your pretty little heads over cropping... We sorta have that covered. Import MP3's then pick your lead in spot. (or 3) -Kolbe

Good news!

Scooter...

# 239 green94 @ 12/21/08 11:51 PM

Hey Kolbe - quick f/u question:

When we hear these mp3 tracks that we import in, will we get the same effect as we did in MLB '08 after the games, where the music really sounded like it was playing out of the stadium speakers? I thought this feature was HIGHLY underrated and really enjoyed it quite a bit.

Thanks

# 240 magoo1967 @ 12/21/08 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KolbeSCEA


	Don't worry your pretty little heads over cropping... We sorta have that covered. Import MP3's then pick your lead in spot. (or 3) -Kolbe

Great! I was hoping that we would be able to do this. I'm a little confused by the "or 3" part at the end though. Kolbe, if it's not too much trouble, could you clarify that for me?

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