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MLB 09 The Show Preview

07:02 AM - January 22, 2009 by Steve_OS

We have just posted our hands on preview of MLB 09 The Show.

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	"A lot of The Show�s charm comes from its ability to surprise you even after you have played it for 30 hours. Whether it is a new cut-scene you have never witnessed before or a new fielding animation that suddenly pops up for the first time, those are the moments when many gamers really appreciate The Show as a franchise. And that is why it is kind of tough to size up MLB 09: The Show (and most other baseball games) in preview form. In real baseball, it is easy enough to figure out who the stars are and why they mean so much to their respective teams. Yet, it is the little things that are done on the field and in the dugout that will ultimately determine which teams are the most successful. In that same way, it is easy enough to realize that the core mechanics of MLB 09: The Show �- hitting, pitching �- are solid overall, but it will take many hours of playing time to decipher whether or not MLB 09: The Show is another game of the year contender."

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Game: MLB '09: The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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Member Comments

# 1 brunnoce @ 01/22/09 07:18 AM

Great, thanx a lot steve!

# 2 NAFBUC @ 01/22/09 07:50 AM

Thank you Steve and Chase for a straight forward preview. I am a little concerned about the outfielder reaction that you noticed, but only being able to play what amounted to 2 games, we will learn more about this later.

Hopefully we can get some franchise reports when the community members of Operations Support report back from San Diego.

Thanks again.

# 3 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 01/22/09 08:07 AM

Good preview.....Basiclly theres NO major changes to pitching and batting "which isn't a bad thing IMO" and theres loads of new little things that make it more "authentic"

I can't wait to learn the catcher signs and just watch his hands to see where he wants the pitch when using the T.V. camera views

I'm disappointed that it appears that there still is no true manual fielding.... so once again fielding will be CPU overridden on some plays

Oh well...still way more positives then negatives

# 4 NAFBUC @ 01/22/09 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3


	Good preview.....Basiclly theres NO major changes to pitching and batting "which isn't a bad thing IMO" and theres loads of new little things that make it more "authentic" *I can't wait to learn the catcher signs and just watch his hands to see where he wants the pitch when using the T.V. camera views* I'm disappointed that it appears that there still is no true manual fielding.... so once again fielding will be CPU overridden on some plays Oh well...still way more positives then negatives

Same here DF........

# 5 brunnoce @ 01/22/09 08:22 AM

so, seems we will have dynamic weather(not talking about rain) too afterall...
quote: "Because of these new lighting effects, when it is overcast you can now really tell, and if it is just partly cloudy, you will also be able to notice a substantial difference. "

this is great!
cant wait

# 6 green94 @ 01/22/09 08:22 AM

Omg, I'm not sure I can handle another month of not playing this game.

# 7 mlblover15 @ 01/22/09 08:33 AM

S-I-C-K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (starts a chant) "give us demo now!! give us demo now!! give us demo noe!!!

# 8 zjl630 @ 01/22/09 08:38 AM

Looks sweet!! Hope franchise mode is equally great.

# 9 brunnoce @ 01/22/09 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mlblover15


	S-I-C-K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (starts a chant) "give us demo now!! give us demo now!! give us demo noe!!!

i can already foresee me like last year, playing the demo 223123348237433284732498 times.

# 10 NAFBUC @ 01/22/09 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brunnoce


	i can already foresee me like last year, playing the game 223123348237433284732498 times.

Is that all..........

# 11 brunnoce @ 01/22/09 09:19 AM

i meant the demo! lol

# 12 countryboy @ 01/22/09 09:19 AM

Great writeup Chase.

I cannot wait to see this game in motion.

# 13 cardinals fan 020207 @ 01/22/09 09:26 AM

i hope when u play 09 the show that when you sign a free agent or trade someone they switch there hats and uniform... this year there are lot of free agents out there that will not be singed..

# 14 mbyankees23 @ 01/22/09 09:38 AM

Thanks Steve, I can't wait for this gam. I wish it was March already!

# 15 magoo1967 @ 01/22/09 09:49 AM

Nice preview, thanks. I can't wait to see all the new "little things" that make this game so special. The new lighting effects and field wear sound amazing. I am also excited about the new way the catcher calls the game using signs, this sounds like it will add a lot of realism when pitching. I can't wait to read the interviews.

# 16 ChaseB @ 01/22/09 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brunnoce


	so, seems we will have dynamic weather(not talking about rain) too afterall... quote: "Because of these new lighting effects, when it is overcast you can now really tell, and if it is just partly cloudy, you will also be able to notice a substantial difference. " this is great! cant wait

Yea, just to be clear, before the game you can select daytime -- and then partly cloudy, overcast, sunny.

# 17 callmetaternuts @ 01/22/09 09:52 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info Steve!

# 18 ChaseB @ 01/22/09 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3


	Good preview.....Basiclly theres NO major changes to pitching and batting "which isn't a bad thing IMO" and theres loads of new little things that make it more "authentic" I can't wait to learn the catcher signs and just watch his hands to see where he wants the pitch when using the T.V. camera views I'm disappointed that it appears that there still is no true manual fielding.... so once again fielding will be CPU overridden on some plays Oh well...still way more positives then negatives

Is there a camera view where you can get rid of all the on-screen displays? To me, it would definitely be worth trying to learn the pitches of your pitchers so you do not even need to see what pitches they throw.

# 19 prot22 @ 01/22/09 10:01 AM

Great review! I'm getting so pumped for this game! Wondering if they added a create a team feature which can be used in a franchise?

# 20 countryboy @ 01/22/09 10:03 AM

Chase,

Is it possible that you had defensive assist or something on that would allow the cpu to "take over" control of you outfielder? I know I'm reaching, especially since it was present last year, but am curious nonetheless.

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