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MLB '09: The Show Review

08:06 PM - March 6, 2009 by RaychelSnr

Let us just get one thing out of the way, MLB 09: The Show is the best next-gen sports game yet. It is a must-own title, and anyone who is even remotely interested in baseball should consider checking it out.

It is also one of the deeper, more complex and realistic sports games I have ever gotten the chance to play. Simply put, games like High Heat and MVP can now be put on the shelf in the Sanner household because The Show has finally surpassed them.

Now, at this point of the review, I must stress that MLB 09: The Show is not perfect. There are several little bugs and interesting happenings that will make you shake your head like catchers sometimes do after a foul ball. But from my experience, these negatives only slightly detract from the overall package.

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# 121 Earl1963 @ 03/12/09 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	because its developed by Sony.

yeah its made by sony! This game alone can get sony back into the console race.

# 122 Jimbo68 @ 03/12/09 02:18 PM

Trying to be patient. This game is tough! I've only won on Rookie level. Every time I play on Veteran level, six games now, I lose. Close games, by one or two runs. Does anybody else sense the rubber-band affect? Like in racing games, when you get the lead, the AI comes back right away. I've played with the strike zone on as well as off, doesn't seem to matter. Lastly, I'm trying to be patient when batting. I work many 2-0, or 3-1 counts in my favor, but have yet to get walked. Not even once. Been beaned once. Didn't hurt much.

# 123 dsmoove1726 @ 03/24/09 07:21 PM

the show is awesome!!! everything a baseball game should be..Of course i don't why they can't get the online games to STOP LAGGING!!!its very frustrating to swing AHEAD of the ACTUAL pitch to get SOMEWHAT OF A HIT!!....but all in all the game is a must have for ps3 owners!!!!

# 124 redman1 @ 03/25/09 06:48 PM

Alright, i have a question..
Playing the demo currently and enjoying this game. Which is a surprise as i am an aussie and i struggle watching the sport on TV(unless its a high scoring game)
Anyway, i am a noob when it comes to baseball and learning all the intricacies of baseball. Anyway, the question: - would i benefit more from playing MLB 08 before 09? or should i bite the bullet and get 09? thoughts?

# 125 Revolution42 @ 03/26/09 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dsmoove1726


	the show is awesome!!! everything a baseball game should be..Of course i don't why they can't get the online games to STOP LAGGING!!!its very frustrating to swing AHEAD of the ACTUAL pitch to get SOMEWHAT OF A HIT!!....but all in all the game is a must have for ps3 owners!!!!

"...the game is a must....." yep....thats a fact.

# 126 tnchance94 @ 02/13/10 01:37 PM

easily the best game ever made!

# 127 Doormat @ 02/13/10 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by redman1


	Alright, i have a question.. Playing the demo currently and enjoying this game. Which is a surprise as i am an aussie and i struggle watching the sport on TV(unless its a high scoring game) Anyway, i am a noob when it comes to baseball and learning all the intricacies of baseball. Anyway, the question: - would i benefit more from playing MLB 08 before 09? or should i bite the bullet and get 09? thoughts?

This isn't a wrestling game, in this game it doesn't matter what version you get, nothing changed except players on different teams and new modes. I would start at 08 since it had Derby. But it's your choice

# 128 CubFan23 @ 02/13/10 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LilWayneFTW


	This isn't a wrestling game, in this game it doesn't matter what version you get, nothing changed except players on different teams and new modes. I would start at 08 since it had Derby. But it's your choice

Why would you answer a question that was asked almost a year ago? Hopefully by now he made a choice

# 129 Doormat @ 02/13/10 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CubFan23


	Why would you answer a question that was asked almost a year ago? Hopefully by now he made a choice

That's what I get for reading the post and not the date

-derp-

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