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Meet Joe Mauer, Your MLB '10: The Show Cover Athlete w/ Gameplay Video

03:17 PM - February 5, 2010 by Steve_OS

Playstation.Blog has posted another MLB '10: The Show blog. This one showcasing the cover athlete Joe Mauer, with quite a few nice gameplay clips mixed in.

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	"Ever wonder how the MLB The Show series nails all those in-game animations? It�s because the team in San Diego brings in actual players who show them how it�s done. This week, Minnesota Twins catcher and AL MVP Joe Mauer was in the motion capture studio to, um, run around in spandex with a glove and bat. The results will be apparent when the game hits early next month."

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# 41 Chris_SCEA_Sports @ 02/05/10 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan2222


	Did anyone else think Mauer's right wrist shouldn't bend that way on the warm up swings? It looked kind of painful

Cut, is that you???

The video you are seeing is obviously not the data he captured on Tuesday...you will have to wait for release to see his personal anims in the game.

But yes, we are aware of the "broken wrist" issues with many of our older batting animations. I won't go into all the technical reasons for it, but it is something we are looking forward to correcting in the future.

Chris

# 42 countryboy @ 02/05/10 09:31 PM

LOL...how in the hell did Nascar make it into the Show forums? And why are we trying to determine the true meaning behind Mauer's comment about pitchers playing the Show on PSP and facing the lineup?

Anyways, back to the game.....

Video looks great. Broadcast cam looks sexy and I'm hoping its available on the demo, because I'd love to have some time messing with it to see how I do with manual fielding(can't use auto-fielding)

# 43 bp4baseball @ 02/05/10 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	Video looks great. Broadcast cam looks sexy and I'm hoping its available on the demo, because I'd love to have some time messing with it to see how I do with manual fielding(can't use auto-fielding)

I am pretty sure broadcast will be in

# 44 Mr. Franchise @ 02/05/10 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_SCEA_Sports


	Cut, is that you??? The video you are seeing is obviously not the data he captured on Tuesday...you will have to wait for release to see his personal anims in the game. But yes, we are aware of the "broken wrist" issues with many of our older batting animations. I won't go into all the technical reasons for it, but it is something we are looking forward to correcting in the future. Chris

OH SNAP! We have another designer on the site? DAYUM

# 45 Rob_NYY @ 02/05/10 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Franchise


	OH SNAP! We have another designer on the site? DAYUM

Chris and Kolbe were pretty much the first devs to post on The Show forums. They have passed the torch to Russell; only making cameo appearances here and there.

I wish Chris would post more often, as he is the lead animator. The batting stances and pitching motions have pretty much been my only gripe with the game the last few years. Hopefully, the fact that he hasn't been posting as much is a sign that he's hard at work with the new animations.

I loved what they did with the batting stances last year, it was a huge improvement. Hopefully, the pitching motions get just as much love this year. So far, he only one I've seen is Verlander and it's really good.

# 46 countryboy @ 02/05/10 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dmrich28


	after watching the video a handful of times, I just don't understand all the concern about fielding using the broadcast view..am I missing something? It looks pretty straight forward from that video. Dave

for me its depth perception on balls that are laced as hard liners, worm burners, are just hard hit grounders and trying to get the angles down in order to cutoff the ball's path.

I've played other baseball games that use a broadcast cam to field and it was difficult for me to get these things down.

# 47 rckabillyRaider @ 02/05/10 10:00 PM

For those concerned about broadcast cam, wont there be an option for all the old cameras?

Looking at that vid, and man it looks VERY realistic. Cant wait

# 48 countryboy @ 02/05/10 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider


	For those concerned about broadcast cam, wont there be an option for all the old cameras?

yes

# 49 rckabillyRaider @ 02/05/10 11:24 PM

Im sticking with my HIGH cam also. The real time presentation gonna be a nice addition. They "took" that from mlb 2k9 and hopefully they implement it better.

# 50 Knight165 @ 02/05/10 11:28 PM

Anyone out there still think this is a minor upgrade w/new rosters?

M.K.
Knight165

# 51 Blzer @ 02/05/10 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider


	Im sticking with my HIGH cam also. The real time presentation gonna be a nice addition. They "took" that from mlb 2k9 and hopefully they implement it better.

I really like the shots they give with it. It doesn't look like they've implemented it in full yet, though. The broken bat foul ball advances straight back to the pitcher on the mound instead of the ball getting back to him, so some things still load in between.

It's funny how we have yet to see one home run ball yet, though. Despite every awesome thing we have seen, we haven't even gotten a glimpse of what chicks dig most. I want to see that one in real time!

# 52 bp4baseball @ 02/05/10 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Anyone out there still think this is a minor upgrade w/new rosters? M.K. Knight165

Lol, I remember those guys when the first screens came out. Nowhere to be seen now... Knight, maybe you or someone else knows from CD, how much of the ps3 power are the devs using to get graphics and gameplay like this. Are the graphics tapering to a max (which is fine in my opinion, they are awesome), or are they still discovering more potential?

Thanks

# 53 CommunityCollege @ 02/05/10 11:39 PM

The return of Kevin Butler!

can't wait to see commercials for MLB 10

SCEA knows how to do it right

# 54 kennyacid @ 02/05/10 11:42 PM

Looks great...can wait to play.Dont think imma be touching the broadcast cam..imma stick with the low cam. But who knows i might give broadcast a try just to check it out and who knows I might end up liking it, because i remember when I didnt wanna touch the low cam so who knows

# 55 Speedy @ 02/06/10 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Anyone out there still think this is a minor upgrade w/new rosters? M.K. Knight165

Haha, might as well get these thoughts out of the way eh?

I can tell you've had a rough week, Knight.

# 56 ParisB @ 02/06/10 02:32 AM

looks amazing

(although Target field looks very plain, but soo much better than the dome)

# 57 EnigmaNemesis @ 02/06/10 04:19 AM

Simply Amazing.

The camera switch I think will look much better in person. Remember, you are trying to capture refresh rates, of an LCD, on a camera, and being transferred via internet video (loss in some frames and quality), on your own LCD. (the videos on Gametrailers look much better with the switch)

Also this is from pitcher view so it does switch fast even in 09 with the other modes. Has nothing to do with RTP but rather the broadcast cam.

I also cant wait to see the Mauer/Butler commercials. That guy was the best thing Sony did for their advertising as a whole. The Pedroia ones were fantastic, and I am sure these will follow suit.

Mauer also seems like a pretty down to Earth dude. Very humble, and would be a cool guy to have a drink with.

P.S. Manny Ramirez IMO still has the best swing in baseball, Mauer a close second, and Griffey third for it being so pretty.

# 58 Pared @ 02/06/10 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrich28


	after watching the video a handful of times, I just don't understand all the concern about fielding using the broadcast view..am I missing something? It looks pretty straight forward from that video. Dave

Just wait until you try it, miss a routine ball and give up a triple.

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Anyone out there still think this is a minor upgrade w/new rosters? M.K. Knight165

Speaking of... have you finished them yet? If not, when will they be finished? KTHNXBYE

# 59 nemesis04 @ 02/06/10 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrich28


	Pared,that's a shame if Broadcast view is so difficult and unforgiving not many people will give it much of a chance then Dave

Learning curve.

# 60 Pared @ 02/06/10 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrich28


	Pared,that's a shame if Broadcast view is so difficult and unforgiving not many people will give it much of a chance then Dave

It's not though. The point we're trying to make is there's an adjustment period you will need to account for, some more than others.

The sense of depth is a little strange but trust me, we were all using it by the end and were adjusted with no major issues. But those first bunch of games...

TWIB Blooper reel.

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