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MLB 09 The Show Screenshots (Playstation.com)

08:15 PM - January 6, 2009 by The Management

Playstation.com has posted some more MLB 09 The Show screenshots.

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	"Now includes interactive training, new settings, a new steal/ lead-off system, presentations and coach interactions. Interactive training will consist of a set of mini-games designed to improve a player�s ability and performance in various areas of baseball."

Game: MLB '09: The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / PSPVotes for game: 90 - View All

MLB '09: The Show Videos

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# 41 countryboy @ 01/07/09 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Art1bk


	How was i having a pissing contest about the yankees? The guy commented on my signature and i said the yankees didnt do good in 08 but the future looks promissing and that's it.

lets just talk about the screenshots

# 42 red98v6 @ 01/07/09 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_NYY


	The OF walls in CitiField are going to be blue.

it looks like citi field will have dark green walls now instead of blue.

http://flickr.com/photos/chrispepin/3168852452/

# 43 kennyacid @ 01/07/09 12:49 AM

looks good to me. dont know what the fuss is all about. people nic pickin about textures and what not like its a easy job. if its that easy, go there and show them how its done. now as for the cubs uni, i can understand because the logo do look type big, but all this other little stuff...i mean really. besides they are most likely from a early built anyway. we probably wont be getting screens from the final built until february some time so relaaaxxxx and just be thankful that the game even looks this good as of then.

# 44 Blzer @ 01/07/09 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kt-od


	I think the screenshots look great. Also, looks like the catchers won't be tossing their masks this year either. Oh well.

I don't know whether they will or won't this year, but it's very unwise for a catcher to take off his mask for a potential play at the plate. In that regard, he is making the right choice leaving it on.

By the way, this is very small and I don't know if it was in last year's game, but if you look to the far right above the bullpen in this shot:

You see fans hanging about. Again, I don't know if they're just statically placed fans that have been there in last year's game as well, or if this is perhaps an indication of some more walking about, or at least standing room fans. That would be nice to see, especially somewhere like AT&T Park.

# 45 kehlis @ 01/07/09 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	I don't know whether they will or won't this year, but it's very unwise for a catcher to take off his mask for a potential play at the plate. In that regard, he is making the right choice leaving it on.

and how often does a catcher KNOW there will be a play at the plate?
With the old masks, catchers are taught to take the mask off as soon as the ball is hit, there is no certain way to know if there will be a play at the plate or not.

The new masks are a different story, yet a majority of catchers still throw them off.

I would agree that with a runner on second and two outs, on a ball singled to right, there is a decent chance at somesort of a play at home, but how often is there a collision??

# 46 The Management @ 01/07/09 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wsu_gb23


	it looks like they have different follow-through swings if you look at zambrano's swing....

Excellent pick up, friend.

# 47 Blzer @ 01/07/09 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	and how often does a catcher KNOW there will be a play at the plate? With the old masks, catchers are taught to take the mask off as soon as the ball is hit, there is no certain way to know if there will be a play at the plate or not. The new masks are a different story, yet a majority of catchers still throw them off. I would agree that with a runner on second and two outs, on a ball singled to right, there is a decent chance at somesort of a play at home, but how often is there a collision??

I still stand by my opinion, but I may be wrong. That's how I have coached it for the past six years... that the mask only needs to come off for a ball in the dirt (passed ball included) or to back up a play. I don't know if that's correct, but I've always said that there is nothing but a safety advantage to having your mask on (which is the most important thing for the girls, I suppose).

# 48 kehlis @ 01/07/09 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	I still stand by my opinion, but I may be wrong. That's how I have coached it for the past six years... that the mask only needs to come off for a ball in the dirt (passed ball included) or to back up a play. I don't know if that's correct, but I've always said that there is nothing but a safety advantage to having your mask on (which is the most important thing for the girls, I suppose).

i can somewhat agree with that. I don't know what level softball you coach, but I have coached at both the college (DIII) and high school baseball levels which neither allow for collisions at the plate. Thus, I have always taught to take the mask off immediately as it serves no purpose for being on after the pitch. But I also have no problem with the teaching of leaving it on for safety's purpose.

but at any level of pro baseball leaving the mask on is nothing but a hindrance.

but sorry about being off topic...I like the screenshots and can't wait!!

# 49 Rob_NYY @ 01/07/09 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by red98v6


	it looks like citi field will have dark green walls now instead of blue. http://flickr.com/photos/chrispepin/3168852452/

I think that's just the paint. The padding has been shown to be blue in every concept pic. If it stays that color...yuk.

# 50 bonannogiovanni @ 01/07/09 06:12 AM

SportsConnect Live GameCast

Can someone elaborate on this? I still don't get it how it should work. It seems like when I'm playing my season game I can pause and switch to another one in 2D.....

# 51 Shakedowncapo @ 01/07/09 06:23 AM

No, its for online play.

Say your friend is playing someone online...Well you can watch the base pathes and everything in 2d...But you can also listen to the commentary from his game.

# 52 bonannogiovanni @ 01/07/09 07:54 AM

So it would be of interest in an online league? Otherwise I don't see what's worth it.

# 53 K_GUN @ 01/07/09 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	WTF!!!??? I come in here to read more opinions on the screenshots and I read: * one guy telling people to keep their opinions to themselves basically * one guy wanting to slap people and knock zits off their faces * And two guys having a pissing contest about the Yankees WTF Happened? Geez whiz folks.

might be the first time i've seen WTF and 'geez whiz' in one post

struck me as funny.....sorry

# 54 green94 @ 01/07/09 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by getinthevan87


	The screens look good.. I just hope the lighting is improved for night games. Last year they looked so flat when compared to day games. So far the night lighting looks about the same as last year, but it's hard to tell from screens and it is pretty early.

I made note of this last year and got hammered for it. The colors don't pop nearly enough in night games. I completely agree.

# 55 bigfnjoe96 @ 01/07/09 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by scott4171


	These little kids that come on here and say the logo on the Cubs leg is to big and already picking apart the graphics are you Fing kidding me THESE ARE SCREEN SHOTS PEOPLE. So what if the Cubs logo on the legs is alittle big, I can give a crap. I want video of gameplay and if it looks bad or plays bad then you can bash it. But don't bash the game over 8 screen shots give me a break.

That's a pretty big assumption.........

# 56 nemesis04 @ 01/07/09 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scott4171


	Yeah but Bigfnjoe you were the first one to post and bash it

I did not take it as bashing. I think he made a valid observation. There are some games on the ps3 where the textures are so real it is mind blowing. Then sometimes you see things and you scratch your head and ask how come? Maybe it is done to help with frame rate.

# 57 bigfnjoe96 @ 01/07/09 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by scott4171


	Yeah but Bigfnjoe you were the first one to post and bash it

I'm calling it like I see it. The PS3 is terrible @ producing textures in their games. I never said anything against the SCEA Team as I believe they are the best developers in the Baseball Sports Genre. It's the system I was criticizing.

Yes many people can look past such things especially when game play is great. Perfect example. Call of Duty 4. 1 of the Best Shooters ever IMO, but the textures looked horrible. This is not a knock on Infinity Ward again it's a knock on the hardware

# 58 PsychoBulk @ 01/07/09 10:51 AM

Game looks fine.

Remember guys, the 08 screenies didnt do the game justice in any way shape or form.

We'll be drooling when we're playing in HD, rest assured.

# 59 FocusYoMindOnDis @ 01/07/09 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychoBulk


	Game looks fine. Remember guys, the 08 screenies didnt do the game justice in any way shape or form. We'll be drooling when we're playing in HD, rest assured.

Thats what I know!

# 60 nemesis04 @ 01/07/09 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scott4171


	I don't know what was so valid about his point you can't make an assumption on 13 screen shots I mean come on. MLB 08 had great graphics and people are already bashing 09. Read all of the other posts on this thread.

Everyone has their own expectations for the game. Some are more valid than others but this series has prided itself on attention to detail and I think if people can point out things, it can bring the game closer to its end goal.

I am not reading anywhere that after 8 screen shots the Show sucks and is unplayable. Too many people here takes these comments as if their mothers were being verbally offended.

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