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MLB 12 The Show Preview - Pulse Pitching, Zone Analog Batting, Collision Awareness

04:53 PM - December 13, 2011 by Russell_SCEA

ESPN's Jon Robinson has posted his MLB 12 The Show hands-on preview, as he talks about the new Pulse Pitching, Zone Analog Batting, collision awareness and much more.

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	Another big gameplay improvement comes in the form of the new "Pulse Pitching" dynamic. If you're not a fan of last year's analog pitching, you can go back to the old-school buttons, only with a new level of intensity that really helps up the challenge of pinpointing pitches. Basically, after selecting your pitch and location, you'll need to hit X to pitch the ball (same as classic pitching). Only now, there is a giant pulsating X on the screen in the location of your pitch, and you need to time your button press when the X is at its smallest point in order to throw the ball accurately. The more you're off, the bigger the X will be when you throw the ball, making your pitch wild, or even worse, left hanging right over the plate for someone like Albert Pujols to crush over the fence. I was a fan of the analog pitching last year, but I have to say, after about four games of switching back and forth between the analog and the pulse, I ended up playing the rest of the games with the pulse pitching and I don't think I'll go back to the analog once the game ships. It just feels right to me.

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# 81 Russell_SCEA @ 12/14/11 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by spit_bubble


	Okay... Russell_SCEA... It's about time for you guys to bust out some videos. I wanna see the new ball physics, animations, and collision detection in action. I humbly wait for your response... But seriously do it now.

Don't expect to see anything before mid January

# 82 myghty @ 12/14/11 04:27 PM

Not even an early Xmas present? Might as well say 'there is no Santa Claus'...

# 83 Pared @ 12/14/11 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	No Calgon!

Had to google search that one - I wasn't born yet.

# 84 Knight165 @ 12/14/11 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Had to google search that one - I wasn't born yet.

I know...you just look that old.

M.K.
Knight165

# 85 Russell_SCEA @ 12/14/11 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ARoid1313


	Is there anything added to real time presentation?

Real Time + Broadcast = "True Broadcast"

# 86 DJ @ 12/14/11 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	I don't believe that option is in the game. I believe it is the same as last year and now you have the option to use the left stick for PCI placement.

Well, that's a bummer for me. I definitely don't have the reflexes for Analog Zone and I struggled big time with traditional Analog hitting in 11; my big issue was getting around on balls pitched inside to left-handed hitters. I tend to press up and to the left when I swing, so naturally, I miss those pitches. I practiced a lot with Analog and did see some success on Veteran, but that was only b/c of all the fastballs that split the plate.

# 87 Pared @ 12/14/11 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I know...you just look that old. M.K. Knight165

....I don't like to shave so often.

# 88 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 12/14/11 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Real Time + Broadcast = "True Broadcast"

Real-Time didn't feature many stat overlay graphics last year so long as "True Broadcast" comes with all the bells & whistles that you would see in a real broadcast I'm happy

# 89 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 12/14/11 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ILurk


	Well thank God cause it's all about making you happy !

Someone finally understands

# 90 Knight165 @ 12/14/11 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3


	Someone finally understands

Haha.... I like it.
It's getting testy around here!

Hooooorah MF'ers!
(I think we need a new Show soon!)

M.K.
Knight165

# 91 Heroesandvillains @ 12/14/11 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Haha.... I like it. It's getting testy around here!

I noticed that too. Much more heated than this time last year.

By the way, Knight, you've been getting jabbed at quite a bit lately.

Um...if you ever need a 'bro-hug'....Just putting that out there.

# 92 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 12/14/11 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by heroesandvillians


	I noticed that too. Much more heated than this time last year. By the way, Knight, you've been getting jabbed at quite a bit lately. Um...if you ever need a 'bro-hug'....Just putting that out there.

Knights a fire fighter so he's use to getting flamed

# 93 Russell_SCEA @ 12/14/11 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHammer19


	Hey Ramone, in MLB 12 The Show when you start a franchise in franchise mode will there be an option to do a partial season? (Like 81 games) I LOVE franchise mode but I just don't have the time to play a 162 game season and I don't like to sim. Thank You!

No 162 or sim

# 94 Heroesandvillains @ 12/14/11 06:31 PM

Is it safe to assume that Pulse Pitching is an entirely new interface in itself, or is it just integrated with the Classic (and/or Meter) interface as an option?

# 95 Knight165 @ 12/14/11 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3


	Knights a fire fighter so he's use to getting flamed

Actually...it's the firehouse kitchen that gets you ready for the barbs.
It's a bloodbath and you come out battered and bleeding!
After a few hours there, you're ready for anything.
Sling away!

M.K.
Knight165

# 96 HustlinOwl @ 12/14/11 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Haha.... I like it. It's getting testy around here! Hooooorah MF'ers! (I think we need a new Show soon!) M.K. Knight165

lol, banned members coming back

# 97 Rules @ 12/14/11 07:08 PM

Still not much in the way of a COMPLETE overhaul of the commentary.

Working weather?

Rain delays / games getting called?

Double headers?

# 98 sydrogerdavid @ 12/14/11 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	Actually...it's the firehouse kitchen that gets you ready for the barbs. It's a bloodbath and you come out battered and bleeding! After a few hours there, you're ready for anything. Sling away! M.K. Knight165

If you say so...

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.

# 99 SoxFan01605 @ 12/14/11 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sydrogerdavid


	If you say so... Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.

Are you farting in his general direction?

# 100 sydrogerdavid @ 12/14/11 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxFan01605


	Are you farting in his general direction?

You bet I am.

Okay, back on topic...
I'm starting to think about pre-ordering already. Even if Busch Stadium isn't improved, I'll still get it.

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