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

11:24 AM - 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."

Game: MLB '09: The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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# 41 theaub @ 12/19/08 12:44 PM

A couple questions that someone more technologically inclined than I can hopefully answer (well, the first one)

1) Do I need a Sony mic/headset to record stuff for the game? Can I just use the random mic I have for my CPU? If not, where do I buy said mic

2) In-Game MLB Live Scores -- Gamers will get up-to-date reports on what is going on in the Majors including scores and notable status, such as HRs, complete games, etc.

Boo no dynasty ticker

# 42 Blzer @ 12/19/08 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BKAraujo


	YES YES YES!!!! Multi-Branch Fielding -- Branch Point Technology goes to a new level as gamers you can now take full control of fielders and break out of any animation in the process. Change a fielding decision and branch out of any animation after the first branch point.

Yes! I was waiting to be able to "backdoor" somebody!

And this game is looking amazing! We're just new player models away from... what... realism?!

# 43 jpup @ 12/19/08 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Yes! I was waiting to be able to "backdoor" somebody!

I bet you were.

# 44 Blzer @ 12/19/08 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jpup


	I bet you were.

By the way, I have a question about this screenshot:

Now I'm no pitcher, but I've done some pitching as well as coaching, and I can't for the life of me think of a situation when a pitcher (Kazmir) would cover third base for a play. I understand backing up the play on a base hit to right with a runner on first (or fly ball to right with a runner on second), but never actually covering the bag. Not only that, but it looks to be the first baseman in that shot since there is no one else at first and he is making an offline throw (which I think is incredible to see after a few too many perfect throws last year). So the play is coming from that side of the field, which seems appropriate enough... but I don't see this as a cut-off play unless it was originally to home, in which the pitcher should be backing up home. I'm just trying to think of what scenario this would be.

Does anyone know exactly what kind of situation would warrant this? Just curious.

# 45 DubTrey1 @ 12/19/08 12:57 PM

"There is also a cool Roster Vault option where gamers can create their own custom rosters and upload them online for other gamers to use."

This feature will bring this game down the path of legendary status. The roster guru's here on OS will absolutely have this game bursting at the seams with realism.

# 46 Scott @ 12/19/08 12:58 PM

Wow...Christmas comes early

# 47 OliDegu2008 @ 12/19/08 12:59 PM

Time to buy a PS3 haha

# 48 mbyankees23 @ 12/19/08 01:00 PM

It's not a big deal to me but the Nick Swsicher pic is probably going to be changed. New York Yankee players aren't allowed facial hair except mustaches.

# 49 bodhiball @ 12/19/08 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	By the way, I have a question about this screenshot: Now I'm no pitcher, but I've done some pitching as well as coaching, and I can't for the life of me think of a situation when a pitcher (Kazmir) would cover third base for a play. I understand backing up the play on a base hit to right with a runner on first (or fly ball to right with a runner on second), but never actually covering the bag. Not only that, but it looks to be the first baseman in that shot since there is no one else at first and he is making an offline throw (which I think is incredible to see after a few too many perfect throws last year). So the play is coming from that side of the field, which seems appropriate enough... but I don't see this as a cut-off play unless it was originally to home, in which the pitcher should be backing up home. I'm just trying to think of what scenario this would be. Does anyone know exactly what kind of situation would warrant this? Just curious.

I am assuming Longoria went to go pick up his ROY mid game, and someone had to cover!

Actually....it kinda looks like Longo throwing to Kazmir.

# 50 Infinite202 @ 12/19/08 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by michaeldu


	Wow is right. When I first saw this screen, I thought someone was being stupid and slipped a real pic in. Than I went to the actual article and saw it there. That is one sweet shot!

I thought the exact same thing. Unreal.

Also, I'm really happy to hear about the new defensive adjustments.....WOO HOO!

# 51 johnnyg83 @ 12/19/08 01:16 PM

If they ...

1) enable jersey select in franchise (for both teams)
2) fix fielder ball proximity issue
3) make throwing a bit more intuitive (hard, slow, accuracy)

The rest is gravy to me...

But since you asked... it'd be a GS if

1) Be able to pick the stadium you want to play in before any franchise game
2) more fielding angles (ball track, action cam, etc.)
3) let us use retired numbers (you could have an opt in, on this)
4) stadium editor
5) franchise creator
6) move cities
7) real-time scores on in-game scoreboards (user decides b.t this and franchise scores)
8) downloadable throwbacks unis
9) uni editor/creator
10) "the book" scouting reports as pitcher/hitter walks-up/enters game

# 52 bodhiball @ 12/19/08 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wsu_gb23


	why is there no mention about batting stance guy? They still have the list of Daryl Hamilton,Eric Chavez, Roider Clemens, Trevor Hoffman,Tim Hudson...etc... I think batting stance guy needs to get the credit this year...

It looks like they pulled some old info from a previous release sheet and just didnt proofread it well enough. I am sure this is not the case...and they mention that there will be over 150 new batter and pitcher animations.

# 53 K_GUN @ 12/19/08 01:43 PM

new sox roads are IN....cool

new day lighting system looks great (esp the one where there is a play at 3rd---guys face is in a shadow---such detail)

# 54 Knight165 @ 12/19/08 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	By the way, I have a question about this screenshot: Now I'm no pitcher, but I've done some pitching as well as coaching, and I can't for the life of me think of a situation when a pitcher (Kazmir) would cover third base for a play. I understand backing up the play on a base hit to right with a runner on first (or fly ball to right with a runner on second), but never actually covering the bag. Not only that, but it looks to be the first baseman in that shot since there is no one else at first and he is making an offline throw (which I think is incredible to see after a few too many perfect throws last year). So the play is coming from that side of the field, which seems appropriate enough... but I don't see this as a cut-off play unless it was originally to home, in which the pitcher should be backing up home. I'm just trying to think of what scenario this would be. Does anyone know exactly what kind of situation would warrant this? Just curious.

Well, who knows how the play is unfolding...
But I remember last year the same thing happened.....either a PP was pitching or a pitcher was at first.
It just had something to do with how early the version was. The players were in wrong places on the roster at the time.
I don't think it's anything to fret over.(I hope!

)

M.K.
Knight165

# 55 Russell_SCEA @ 12/19/08 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mike75


	Unless the Batting stance guy was for 2010 version?

The Batting Stance guy was used for MLB09

# 56 RoyalBoyle78 @ 12/19/08 02:08 PM

How did I miss this, I'm so busy picking my JAW off the ground, WOW. I can't wait, looks amazing so far.

# 57 nemesis04 @ 12/19/08 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FootballForever


	How did I miss this, I'm so busy picking my JAW off the ground, WOW. I can't wait, looks amazing so far.

I guess gaming is back on again?

# 58 poster @ 12/19/08 02:12 PM

Good stuff. In the screen where Kazmir is covering third, the dirt looks wet in areas unless that is the field wear? I am dying for weather changes.

# 59 bodhiball @ 12/19/08 02:15 PM

i dont think weather made it in this year or they would definitely be advertising it. They DO say that fans dress according to the weather....but no specific mention.

# 60 RoyalBoyle78 @ 12/19/08 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	I guess gaming is back on again?

sort of, well when this drops. it will be full speed. This is the ONLY reason why I couldn't retire.

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