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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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# 401 Pared @ 02/06/09 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by adam42381


	I noticed one issue which may just be demo related - in the 4th inning Dave Campbell said something to the effect of, "now lets take a look at last year's NL leaders in ERA...you can clearly see that Hamels is at near the top of the list." The problem is, the list they showed was the 2007 NL leaders and Hamels wasn't on the list. I just wanted to see if anybody else has noticed anything similar to this?

I brought it up at the CD and it should be fixed.

# 402 theaub @ 02/06/09 12:40 PM

The catcher just gave me the closed fist (pickoff) signal, and I almost got Rollins at first. I like that feature a lot.

Unfortunately, I'm also still getting that up the middle fielder running by the ball stuff that was in last year. Hopefully that's a non-final build thing.

# 403 adam42381 @ 02/06/09 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	I brought it up at the CD and it should be fixed.

Ok, sounds good. I figured little things like that would be tweaked before the final build.

# 404 Skyboxer @ 02/06/09 12:40 PM

All these impressions are killing me...
I'll be playing my 1st game around 4:30'ish The demo was done downloading this morning and installed. So when I get home tonight it's on...
I'll post my impressions then.
Keep the info coming....

# 405 x1Blumpkin1x @ 02/06/09 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Yup, mentioned this at the community event although we liked the extra challenge it brought.

Any idea if they had any intention on adding a shadow to the ball? I could accept not seeing shadow on shadow, but even when the game turned to night I wasn't seeing the reflection of the ball on the outfield grass. Setting fielding cam to high helped track the ball, but I prefer to play on medium.

# 406 Pared @ 02/06/09 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by x1Blumpkin1x


	Any idea if they had any intention on adding a shadow to the ball? I could accept not seeing shadow on shadow, but even when the game turned to night I wasn't seeing the reflection of the ball on the outfield grass. Setting fielding cam to high helped track the ball, but I prefer to play on medium.

I honestly don't think so. I'm not 100% sure if they saw it as an issue (although I see your concern).

I had no problem tracking the ball using medium... but then again, last year I played will ALL fielding aids off.

# 407 spitoon @ 02/06/09 12:50 PM

I only managed to squeeze in a couple of innings last night since it took quite a while to d/l and install.

You guys weren't kidding about the lighting....WOW. To watch a fly ball go in and out of the shadows is amazing. The stadiums and the crowds look awesome. I keep asking myself "is that a real picture or CGI"...even though I know it's CGI.

I walked the leadoff batter in a 14 pitch battle, then walked the second guy on 5 pitches. Then I changed to Classic pitching...I haven't done the meter thing since MVP 05, and it shows. I suck at hitting.

FWIW I do see the slight framerate issue while pitching, but I'm not worried about it -> DEMO.

Gorgeous game, great work SCEA! I'm not sure if this has made it easier or harder to wait until March 3.

Now to find something to keep the kids occupied this afternoon.

# 408 rudyjuly2 @ 02/06/09 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	That's great to hear. I hadn't seen any errors in all the games I played at the CD.

I've only played 20 innings but I haven't seen an actual fielding error by anyone on any team yet myself. I've seen a couple throwing errors but no fielding errors and that could be a concern. Very early though.

I do love that the pitch speed can be slowed down more than last year. Plus the bat speed is faster through the zone. I can actually draw walks and pull pitches! I love it! I won't be as frustrated as I got with '08. This is the biggest improvement for me.

Edit: I should add that I like the new check swing stuff. I do see a framerate issue for the pitches (not too bad but it's there for me). The plate coverage seems to be a bit smaller as well which I like. The cpu hitters chase stuff out of the zone more which is an improvement as well. I pulled a HR to left this morning and the replay and lighting was great on it!

# 409 x1Blumpkin1x @ 02/06/09 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	I honestly don't think so. I'm not 100% sure if they saw it as an issue (although I see your concern). I had no problem tracking the ball using medium... but then again, last year I played will ALL fielding aids off.

I've only been playing '08 for 2 months and I just started playing without the fielding aids. I'm sure I'll adjust even without the shadows. Thanks.

# 410 slickdtc @ 02/06/09 12:57 PM

Oh yeah, one thing I really liked. One of the TB players hit a grounder down the third base line. It landed about halfway between home and 3rd, and Feliz couldn't get there in time so it was a hit.

Went to check the replay and the spin of the ball made it bounce very realistically. Loved it.

# 411 x1Blumpkin1x @ 02/06/09 12:58 PM

The replays appear to have received some attention for this year. The angles are better and I swear the speed of them is better than last year's. Last year the slo-mo on most replays started to get to me. Now they appear much more like a TV broadcast which is nice. The behind the pitcher view for strikeouts is nice.

# 412 godylla @ 02/06/09 01:04 PM

One thing that really caught me off guard, but you warned us about it, was how alive the stadium felt. With being able to see people moving up and down aisles and out in the porch in center field, I adore it. Little things like that really make a much bigger difference in the game, to me at least. This is the best baseball game I've ever played and it is only the demo. I can't wait for the release on March 3rd.

# 413 EnigmaNemesis @ 02/06/09 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by godylla


	One thing that really caught me off guard, but you warned us about it, was how alive the stadium felt. With being able to see people moving up and down aisles and out in the porch in center field, I adore it. Little things like that really make a much bigger difference in the game, to me at least. This is the best baseball game I've ever played and it is only the demo. I can't wait for the release on March 3rd.

What is even more bad arse, if you watch the crowd, you will see different animations for people "scooting" by others sitting (noticed it right away in the very first intro I watched), while making their way to the stairs. SICK DETAILS!

# 414 brunnoce @ 02/06/09 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Can I add "told ya so?" Seriously though, this "Legend" difficulty is cake compared to what we played at San Diego Studios. Yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Mmm.

thats great to hear pared
man with contact , timing, solid hits at 0 i really feel its pure zone hitting!

# 415 spitoon @ 02/06/09 01:10 PM

Oh, and by the way:

I had 4 check swings (successful) in the first 2 batters. When I was playing 08 regularly I used to check swing ALOT...maybe I'm good at it?

# 416 Blzer @ 02/06/09 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wookie48


	Still think navarro needs to be tweaked to relfect his tru self. The stance needs to eb more upright and the bat needs to tap on the shoulder more. He also needs to be bigger.

After playing this demo I really want to refrain from posting any negatives, but I agree in that regard. There are many stances where, assuming it was by the BSG, that I wish they asked him to lighten up his... well, I'm not going to call it "goofiness" out of respect for whomever does not appreciate that term, but if you know what I'm going after, then more power to everyone.

But it's not just Navarro. Look at Victorino (it's not bad, actually), Pe�a's shoulders, and if you get Gabe Gross or Willy Aybar to pinch hit you'll find some other strange ones too.

In the end, I guess it's at least cool that they're captured and they're unique. To what extent is another question.

# 417 J-Unit40 @ 02/06/09 01:13 PM

Forgot to mention that Hamels put his jacket on in 3rd inning after a double down the line. I was not happy about that (the double that is).

# 418 Pared @ 02/06/09 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brunnoce


	thats great to hear pared man with contact , timing, solid hits at 0 i really feel its pure zone hitting!

I haven't even messed with sliders but that's really cool to hear. I may try that eventually.

# 419 huggerorange73 @ 02/06/09 01:19 PM

I went to sleep at midnight with it @ 64%.....I wanted to get an inning or two before I left for work this AM but couldn't swing it.

It's killing me reading about all this cool stuff.....come on 3:30!

# 420 Artman22 @ 02/06/09 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	In the build that the guys played at community days, there was no framerate issue. So I would say its been checked and fixed.

I wouldn't say it's fixed. The problem is that non of the guys who went say they see the problem with the demo. So they don't see it at Scea and don't see it now. There's been more then 50 people I've read are having this problem including my self and 3 friends of mine. It's not my tv cause it was perfect in 08. I also notice once the batter comes to the plate it's smooth but as soon as the pitcher picks his pitch the framerate dips.

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