MLB 09 The Show Sneak peek

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:27 pm

Neat article. I appreciated the authors honesty regarding baseball games although it seems that even he was impressed by this years upgrades. Wonder if it'll play any differently. The last 5 years of Sony ball have been too samey for my liking (in the gameplay department). If it plays well online it'll be my game of the year for 2009.

Still wondering about the WBC...

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:24 pm

Just curious when is the Take Two deal up, anyone know?

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:34 pm

Another new preview, this time with a few screens.

http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/ne ... id=3775962

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:37 pm

Think A-Rod chokes in the clutch? Ever shout "Dodgers suck!" or yell "Drewwwwwww" when J.D. walks up to the plate? MLB 09 is about to bring out the crazed fan in all of us as not only can you record your voice screaming anything from "Where's Madonna?" to "we want a pitcher not a belly itcher" and put it in the game thanks to peripherals like the Rock Band mic and wireless headset, the fan yells will sound like your voice actually coming from the stands. You can even assign the recordings to be part of a chant and your voice will be put through a new process so that it sounds more like a crowd chanting "over-rated" and not just a single person yelling.

Oh crap did they start hiring EA producers? That's a new feature, I'm sure my geek cred with go even higher when my wife hears me yelling "ARod you a d*****" into my head set.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:39 pm

GTHobbes wrote:Another new preview, this time with a few screens.

http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/ne ... id=3775962

Good stuff there. I really really really need to get a PS3 for this game and Hot Shots golf.

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:53 pm

I agree, except this is one thing I've never quite gotten:

Progressive Batting Performance -- Reward players for superior performance and penalize them for hitting slumps. Specific to each individual batter, players are rewarded with contact bonuses for each batter that performs beyond his "natural ability" while under user control. Conversely, the user will be punished with slight decreases in contact for each batter that performs below his natural ability.

While Hot and Cold streaks are certainly welcome, I disagree with the "rich get richer, poor get poorer" nature of this type of progression.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:08 pm

No mention of improved online gameplay.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:28 pm

New Screens
http://www.pastapadre.com/5638/new-mlb- ... creenshots

MLB 09 Community Event coming end of the month
http://www.pastapadre.com/5625/upcoming ... nity-event

Still nothing but box covers for MLB 2K9

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:44 pm

Gamers will also be able to store their favorite songs to their PlayStation 3 and assign them to be played at various points in the game, including a batter's walk-up animation.

Nice. I burned a bunch of songs to the PS3 hard drive last year, thinking I could already do this. It'll be cool to customize the audio.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:24 pm

Someone at neogaf found out this sweet little tidbit for MLB09. A spectator mode.

SportsConnect Live GameCast
Using SportsConnect technology, users can view the status of any game in progress in The Show. New for MLB 09, along with a 2D user interface representation, users can hear the play-by-play and color commentary of the announcers.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:59 pm

bdoughty wrote:Someone at neogaf found out this sweet little tidbit for MLB09. A spectator mode.

SportsConnect Live GameCast
Using SportsConnect technology, users can view the status of any game in progress in The Show. New for MLB 09, along with a 2D user interface representation, users can hear the play-by-play and color commentary of the announcers.

Maybe this is a dumb question but does that mean we can listen to real MLB games or virtual ones from our franchise or of online games being played?

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:06 pm

Danimal wrote:
bdoughty wrote:Someone at neogaf found out this sweet little tidbit for MLB09. A spectator mode.

SportsConnect Live GameCast
Using SportsConnect technology, users can view the status of any game in progress in The Show. New for MLB 09, along with a 2D user interface representation, users can hear the play-by-play and color commentary of the announcers.
Maybe this is a dumb question but does that mean we can listen to real MLB games or virtual ones from our franchise or of online games being played?

It makes it sound like any game that is being played online.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:47 pm

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:08 pm

Frankchise Mode Enhancements:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/ ... #more-5036

New Yankee Stadium:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/ ... e-stadium/

New Mets' Stadium:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/ ... s-stadium/

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:56 pm

GTHobbes wrote:Frankchise Mode Enhancements:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/ ... #more-5036

New Yankee Stadium:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/ ... e-stadium/

New Mets' Stadium:

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/ ... s-stadium/

Both teams where denied access to the stadiums?

Asses...

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:14 pm

Those virtual video tours of the Mets and Yankee stadium just looked so ridiculously awesome. The crowd and lighting has improved dramatically imo. I just can't wait for this game.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:01 pm

sportdan30 wrote:Those virtual video tours of the Mets and Yankee stadium just looked so ridiculously awesome. The crowd and lighting has improved dramatically imo. I just can't wait for this game.

Yet I think those are two of the most bland stadiums I've ever seen. No character to them.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:12 pm

JRod wrote:
sportdan30 wrote:Those virtual video tours of the Mets and Yankee stadium just looked so ridiculously awesome. The crowd and lighting has improved dramatically imo. I just can't wait for this game.
Yet I think those are two of the most bland stadiums I've ever seen. No character to them.

I have to agree with you.

slyguy · Post by **slyguy** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:32 am

sportdan30 wrote:Those virtual video tours of the Mets and Yankee stadium just looked so ridiculously awesome. The crowd and lighting has improved dramatically imo. I just can't wait for this game.

Yeah Dan i can't wait. That video tour got me so pumped to play the game in the NEW Yankee Stadium. Let's go Yankeesssssssssssssss

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:29 am

So how do I get this avc1 codec to view these in 720p?

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:23 pm

Producer blog on the "new and improved A.I."

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/ ... proved-ai/

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:40 pm

GTHobbes wrote:Producer blog on the "new and improved A.I."

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/ ... proved-ai/

I shouldn't have watched that...it's gonna be a long month and a half.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:44 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:
GTHobbes wrote:Producer blog on the "new and improved A.I."

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/ ... proved-ai/
I shouldn't have watched that...it's gonna be a long month and a half.

Tell me about it...

I loved seeing the bad hop grounder eat up the O's infielder, the better looking animations for off-line throws, the more realistic routes taken by OF's, etc. Looks like the best sports game around just got that much better.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:46 pm

Yup...no doubt about it. It's funny...about a month ago, I went to a buddies house with my PS3 and games. Somehow I lost MLB08...so I haven't been able to play it since then. I consider it a good thing actually. I rented MLB2k8 to get my fix...but holy crap that game is a turd. So I'll just try to wait patiently. MLB09 will be that much better since I won't have played 08 for about three months prior to the release. I can't wait.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:48 pm

I traded MLB 08 a few weeks ago. To me MLB 07 played better i.e. had less bugs and glitches but MLB 08 looked much better. I am looking forward to MLB 09 and hoping that 2K9 turns out good.