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MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

08:58 PM - February 5, 2009 by Millennium

The MLB 09 The Show demo is up on the Playstation Network Store. Please post your impressions once you download and play the game.

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# 301 pfunk880 @ 02/06/09 03:26 AM

All I can say is wow.

# 302 Knight165 @ 02/06/09 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CS10029


	I have a Westinghouse, and it does it on mine.

I'm playing on a Westinghouse.
I'm not getting it...and I just checked...my PS3 is still set to 1080p!

M.K.
Knight165

# 303 jvalverde88 @ 02/06/09 03:32 AM

Here is a new sliding animation I encountered

# 304 cmc2of3 @ 02/06/09 03:39 AM

One of the things that impressed me is I could tell solid contact from a blooper just by sound. I don't remember '08 doing that.

# 305 av7 @ 02/06/09 03:44 AM

Just finished downloading...

Gorgeous game. I actually didnt read up on any new features/changes so its all a new to me. Progressing through the day to night is simply amazing. The one thing that I noticed as a little lag or screen tearing but other demos have seemed that way before so I wont worry over it.

I love the fielding motions now. No more stop, turn and throw from the outfield to hit the cutoff or to gun it home (which I nailed perfectly to stop a run from scoring)

I cant wait to play the full version, this is what a video game should be. Anyone have a time machine?

# 306 TBRMKane @ 02/06/09 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark IV


	None of them worked for me. I tried turning the system off for awhile, renaming it, tried 1080p and 720p, always has chop. The chop is only during the pitcher batter confrontation, once the ball is hit, it smooths out again. Its very strange but it's very annoying. I'm a little worried because it seems like it's only Samsung owners, while everyone else's is smooth. I'm starting to wonder now if this will carry over into the full game for Samsung owners.

I get the same thing except I have a Sharp Aquos.

# 307 jvalverde88 @ 02/06/09 03:53 AM

Another one, I forgot who this is but he's sliding back first on to home plate.

# 308 DXZeke @ 02/06/09 04:23 AM

Add me to the list of guys that's getting a small frame rate dip right after you select the pitch and then throw it... I'm on a Sony CRT in 720p. I didn't have any issues like this with 08 as well.

As for the game it's self.
The lighting is awesome.
The way the outfielders pursue the ball is great!
The players faces are much higher detail.
The Stadiums look a touch better.
The animations are even more fluid than they were last year.

I'm really glad that San Diego didn't add in a bunch of "gimmick" features and just made what was already Great - Greater.

# 309 vinny_b @ 02/06/09 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Segagendude


	MLB 09 The Show will be my "little blue miracle". Who needs Viagara!!!!?????? I thought nothing could top 08.......but I stand corrected. And without meaning to "cross-forum"------if a certain football game gets me this excited next year, I'll be in video game heaven!!! Thanks SCEA!!!!!!!! starts the March 3 countdown clock

which football game is that?? Visual Concepts/Sega will not have the NFL license, next year.

# 310 Chizzypoof @ 02/06/09 04:48 AM

Finally got some games in. Great demo. Other devs need to see this is how a demo is put together. Replays, screenies, sliders, difficulty adjustsments, presentation and other options are all in the demo. Thank you devs for putting in so many features that are usually left out of demos. I wasn't expecting all of that.

Not to mention how good the game plays and looks compared to last year. I've seen gappers, doubles over the head of the outfileders, line shots, and I threw out Upton stealing (2nd base was an auto steal last year). I can't wait for the final product.

And Chris, I am digging the Cove in the avatar.

# 311 bighurt27 @ 02/06/09 05:02 AM

Pros:Game runs smooth in 1080p!!!!!
Collision much better on double plays (see screen shot).
Pitching meter much clearer.
Fielding animations fantastic.
Cons:Haven't found any yet!!!

I think I'm in love.

# 312 silver540i @ 02/06/09 05:33 AM

The lucky 4 already told us how good this game was....and this is now resoundly confirmed.

1. Great lighting. Hitting in the 2nd inning was made quirky due to lighting. I had to focus to really track the pitches.

2. Batted ball physics improved somehow. Smoother, the down-the-line hits are far more realistic (I had a nice double down 3rd baseline that would have been snagged last yr.)

3. I play 720p, not only would I NOT complain about framerate, I think it actually improved. Pitcher delivery seems smoother, and the swing response is quick. Overall gameplay smooth.

4. Pitch breaks and speed are beautiful.

5. Infield degrading. This may seem super minor for most people, but it makes the stadium way less static and gives great realism.

6. I'm loving the tighter menu and display look. Nice change.

1 single CON : pls give more gameplay camera options. The Broadcast cam in replay is dynamite. Is it a framerate issue to use during fielding gameplay?

Can't wait for retail version. Dismiss the complaints devs....you have fine tuned this into a masterpiece.

# 313 bcruise @ 02/06/09 06:00 AM

My running, rambling thoughts from the first game, default everything (a lot of this stuff has been said, but I picked up on a few things I didn't see mentioned yet):

Pre-Game: Very nice. Was a little surprised to see the lineup intros for every batter taken out, but no biggie if it saved on the audio space for other stuff.

1st inning: Okay, I can see what the guys are talking about with the framerate, but I didn't reset my PS3 before starting. So we'll see how that is on game 2. Either way, I trust the devs and community leaders, and it's less noticeable when batting.

L3 now shows where your plate coverage indicator was, in addition to your timing. Nice touch, though I'd guess it probably won't show up with guess pitch off.

Smoked a base hit past 3rd, and got treated to the first broadcast-style replay. These guys have done their homework, it looks just like on TV.

Umpiring introduced by Vasgersian with a graphic. Sweet!

2nd inning: Saw a fan walking up the stairs behind the plate. Hudler comments on Keller, the HP ump. Not much action so far, 0-0 with 1 hit a side.

Timing on hitting is definitely different as others have noted. Some of my hacks on fastballs have been quite a bit early (and I was one of the few who was actually able to pull the ball last year). Hudler actually comments on this, saying Kazmir (not by name) has had them offstride with a bunch of early swings. Once again this game takes words right out of my mouth - it does that every year without fail.

Vasgersian falls way behind the action on a grounder base hit to left - familiar issue to us Showaholics (don't want it to be all positive here). Could just be limited audio for the demo too.

The lighting has moved....where I could see light earlier out by the mound is no longer there.

Even on Veteran, the CPU is working the strike zone, and trying to get me to chase out of the zone.

Longoria muffs a backhanded stab at 3rd, and is charged with the error. Accurately, IMO - the ball wasn't hit all that hard. He bails himself out a moment later, starting this:

(BTW, you don't HAVE to be in the replay mode to take a screenshot - just need to bring up the XMB and you can take a live shot of something if you're quick enough)

I will point out that I did see a slight clip (and I'm sure the diehards will notice it) but that doesn't bother me in the least. Inning over, still nada.

3rd:
Kazmir pops up a sac bunt that the catcher is slow to (probably my fault), and I only get the out at 1st. Probably gonna regret that one...

Yep.

Iwamura singles to right, driving in the run. Got a good look at the new fielding animation. While I love it, it does sort of feel like you lose some control, and there are probably people who will be less than thrilled about that. Also had a play at the plate (though not very close) and there is now a nice dirt track across the batters box.

Oh boy. next batter, BJ Upton. The aftermath:

If you look closely, you can see the fans reaching for it out by the 374 sign. I know that was in last year, I'm mainly just showing the screenshot thing again. BTW, new fist pump scene of Upton rounding 2nd. I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that this is Veteran, and that I suck.

3-0 Rays. Hamels noticeably wild after the long ball, as when I miss mark (even a little), he misses badly.

Longoria goes deep, 4-0. Finally the inning ends.

Kazmir starts out the bottom half by making me look stupid on an eye-level fastball. Again, Veteran - it's not just lobbing it up there hoping I don't hit it.

Night is very much starting to set in at this point.

I steal on a 1-0 count (with 1 extra step lead), CPU pitches out, Rollins is dead meat. Nothing else happening this inning still 4-0.

OMG, a 1-2-3 for me! Last chance coming up. Sky is black now, hard to believe the difference from a few innings ago.

Drew the only walk thus far, 1st and 2nd with out. DP ends it, 4-0 final in 4.

Great, great experience. Still challenging even on the default difficulty. I'll try resetting and see if the framerate issue is gone.

# 314 Cubfan @ 02/06/09 06:08 AM

Finished my first game. Me as the Phillies 2/3/0 and the Rays 1/5/0 on Vetern. Trailed untill the second inning when i got two back to back doubles. The second double hit just in the side the foul line in right field. The outfielder just couldn't get there in time. The change from day to night is just a beautiful thing. The foot prints and chalk lines dispearing is really cool to see also. I loved the new way the out fielders take the aproch to the ball. Can't wait for March 3rd.

# 315 thaSLAB @ 02/06/09 06:22 AM

The demo had basically rendered me speechless... too much to even get into. Just put it like this, WOW!! Wowowowowow!

I do have one major gripe: this demo has ruined MLB 08 for me!!!

(as in, I don't want to go back to playing it LOL)

Seriously, this game in insane!! Crazy insane!

Edit: I didn't witness any framerate issue at all. Actually the responsiveness is much better this year. The small input lag I had in 08 is gone now... Like many have said, I am early on swings a lot more now. I am on a 52" Bravia as well, FWIW.

# 316 carolo59 @ 02/06/09 06:40 AM

Gm Play @ pitching Really Tight, What a joy to play. Outstanding job scea Team, my hats off too you folks. You folks should develop a football Gm and show EA sports how its done.

# 317 brunnoce @ 02/06/09 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bsb13


	Anybody seeing any bloop hits between infielders and outfielders? There has always been a serious lack of those in The Show imo.

I hit an actuall BLOOP DOUBLE with c.hamels!!
really nice, that kind of doubles picthers often get due to bad contact!!
couldnt belive my eyes when i saw it!

# 318 Cubfan @ 02/06/09 06:44 AM

My second double was a bloop just feel inside the right field foul line. Don't recall seeing that last year.

# 319 brunnoce @ 02/06/09 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cubfan


	My second double was a bloop just feel inside the right field foul line. Don't recall seeing that last year.

kind of like mine..than but i had it to the other side, LF
really cool, felt very real

this game is just amazing, the hit variaty is something out of this world...
the "singles" era is definatly gone, welcome to the real baseball era!

btw, im having a great(tough) time with legend, CPU is rocking my pitchers and a FINNALY cant buy a hit!!!

# 320 x1Blumpkin1x @ 02/06/09 07:28 AM

Does anyone play with the fielding indicators turned off? When there are shadows cast across the outfield I cannot see any sort of ball shadow. That is going to make it a bit tough to field fly balls.

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