MLB '08 news and info

Nozzleman_216 · Post by **Nozzleman_216** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:02 am

No PS3, YET, but within the next month or so I will have one. Waiting to see what Sony is doing and if they have a new 5 free Blu-Rays.

I am excited to play this game though!!

GameSeven · Post by **GameSeven** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:45 am

For those who haven't been keeping up with the SCEA picture-a-day thread at OS, here is a link:

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBull ... p?t=235899

A lot of nice shots there.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:02 pm

New preview up from X-Play.

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/index.html

Just click on the MLB 08 Preview link on the right.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:38 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:New preview up from X-Play.

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/index.html

Just click on the MLB 08 Preview link on the right.

You know it's a reputable preview when they say the commentary is lead by Rex Hudler.

Still, there was a bunch of new video I hadn't seen. It just looks phenomenal.

Thanks for the link Scoop.

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:25 pm

GameSeven wrote:For those who haven't been keeping up with the SCEA picture-a-day thread at OS, here is a link:

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBull ... p?t=235899

A lot of nice shots there.

Wow. Almost makes me want to take back my 360 and go PS3.......

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:34 pm

GameSeven wrote:For those who haven't been keeping up with the SCEA picture-a-day thread at OS, here is a link:

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBull ... p?t=235899

A lot of nice shots there.

I'm absolutely floored by a few of those pics! Don't get me wrong. They all look unbelievable. But, that Cabrera pic is just awesome, the Wakefield knuckle ball grip is just....wow, and lastly the pic of the Mets player jumping over the ball is outstanding. Oh, and what about the pic of the Braves Manager!?!!?!?

Edit: btw, the pic of Busch Stadium looks beautiful!

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:39 pm

Bobby needs to add a little weight...he's looking famished.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:34 pm

sportdan30 wrote:
GameSeven wrote:For those who haven't been keeping up with the SCEA picture-a-day thread at OS, here is a link:

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBull ... p?t=235899

A lot of nice shots there.
I'm absolutely floored by a few of those pics! Don't get me wrong. They all look unbelievable. But, that Cabrera pic is just awesome, the Wakefield knuckle ball grip is just....wow, and lastly the pic of the Mets player jumping over the ball is outstanding. Oh, and what about the pic of the Braves Manager!?!!?!?

Edit: btw, the pic of Busch Stadium looks beautiful!

I agree all of those pics look amazing.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:18 am

IGN Preview.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848745p1.html

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:33 am

Diablo25 wrote:IGN Preview.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848745p1.html

The new road to the show features look mighty enticing but do I really have to learn a bunch of base coach signs?

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:21 am

I hope they fix the strike zone. If they don't, I don't care what the game looks like.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:58 am

JRod wrote:I hope they fix the strike zone. If they don't, I don't care what the game looks like.

The strike zone improved last year and the umpires zones changed game by game, which I thought was excellent. You had to learn the zone and adjust.

By far, the best playing baseball game I have ever played.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:28 am

sportdan30 wrote:
GameSeven wrote:For those who haven't been keeping up with the SCEA picture-a-day thread at OS, here is a link:

http://forums.operationsports.com/vBull ... p?t=235899

A lot of nice shots there.
I'm absolutely floored by a few of those pics! Don't get me wrong. They all look unbelievable. But, that Cabrera pic is just awesome, the Wakefield knuckle ball grip is just....wow, and lastly the pic of the Mets player jumping over the ball is outstanding. Oh, and what about the pic of the Braves Manager!?!!?!?

Edit: btw, the pic of Busch Stadium looks beautiful!

Agreed. The game definitely looks better than last year (when the game's bland next gen graphics were panned by some) but I didn't have a problem with the graphics last year. It was/is a phenominal game. The textures/lighting/stadiums look even better in 08. March 4th...March 4th...March 4th

phantompain · Post by **phantompain** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:38 am

SEMINOLE wrote:Fellas, please don't flame me for this, but I have never played The Show.

But on that note, I am getting a PS3 soon and right now this is the first must buy title for me. I was a HUGE MVP fan and tried the 2k's the last few years but they just didn't satisfy my ball diamond needs. I must say, just by looking at the images etc......this game looks fantastic and I have heard some of you rave about the series long enough LOL.

What is there to flame you for? You won't be dissapointed, I bought a ps3 solely for the Show last year and I never regretted it. Now with the inclusion of incredible graphics, beach balls in the stands that sometimes get on the field, fans fighting for home runs, all new stat tracking, any box score of the season being viewable, standing ovations and curtain calls, the improved Road to the Show, etc etc etc. The list goes on and on and I am really stoked for this year's title.

By the way, if any of you are registered at OS, there is a "pic of the day" thread that has all the pics the devs are posting over there. Some of them are just sick! Look for the locked thread, not the one that is like 40+ pages long.

Nozzleman_216 · Post by **Nozzleman_216** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:42 am

I am wilson10 at OS.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:16 pm

Went ahead yesterday and reserved a copy of The Show. Can't wait!

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:58 pm

jLp vAkEr0 wrote:Went ahead yesterday and reserved a copy of The Show. Can't wait!

I did about a month ago with free overnight shipping

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:59 pm

Diablo25 wrote:
jLp vAkEr0 wrote:Went ahead yesterday and reserved a copy of The Show. Can't wait!
I did about a month ago with free overnight shipping

Gotta hope this year's version is playable online.

Wouldn't mind some Mets vs Phills action online.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:41 pm

Pete wrote:
JRod wrote:I hope they fix the strike zone. If they don't, I don't care what the game looks like.
The strike zone improved last year and the umpires zones changed game by game, which I thought was excellent. You had to learn the zone and adjust.

By far, the best playing baseball game I have ever played.

It improved but it was the same in every baseball game. Too big and not enough walks. The CPU threw more than the previous year but it was too big for human pitching. You really had to try to walk batters.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:09 pm

any info for the ps2 version?

Last year, the gameplay was great but they screwed with the graphics which were a few steps down from mlb 06.

If they keep last years' gameplay and bring back mlb 06 graphics, it'll be the prefect game on the PS2.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:18 pm

I really CANNOT wait for this game. I remember playing The Show on PS2 a couple of years ago and thinking, this game on the PS3 is going to be unreal. Last year's PS3 game was my favorite sports game of all time, but this year's looks even better. I wonder how many extra PS3s Sony will sell because of the Show. If you're a big baseball fan and can afford the PS3, it's a no brainer, IMO.

The difference between next gen baseball and next gen football is like night and day. Hopefully, the backbreaker football game will come along and change that. Until then, I'm going to fully enjoy The Show 08.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:56 pm

JRod wrote:I hope they fix the strike zone. If they don't, I don't care what the game looks like.

Yea,that will be a game killer for me

bkrich83 · Post by **bkrich83** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:29 pm

GTHobbes wrote:I really CANNOT wait for this game. I remember playing The Show on PS2 a couple of years ago and thinking, this game on the PS3 is going to be unreal. Last year's PS3 game was my favorite sports game of all time, but this year's looks even better. I wonder how many extra PS3s Sony will sell because of the Show. If you're a big baseball fan and can afford the PS3, it's a no brainer, IMO.

Agreed on all points. I bought my PS3 specifically for The Show, and it was well worth the purchase. My favorite sports game of all time.

AJColossal · Post by **AJColossal** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:51 pm

JRod wrote:
Pete wrote:
JRod wrote:I hope they fix the strike zone. If they don't, I don't care what the game looks like.
The strike zone improved last year and the umpires zones changed game by game, which I thought was excellent. You had to learn the zone and adjust.

By far, the best playing baseball game I have ever played.
It improved but it was the same in every baseball game. Too big and not enough walks. The CPU threw more than the previous year but it was too big for human pitching. You really had to try to walk batters.

I agree, it was improved but it could be a little smaller. Lots of strikes called at the shins, at least on last year's PS2 version.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:13 am

bkrich83 wrote:
GTHobbes wrote:I really CANNOT wait for this game. I remember playing The Show on PS2 a couple of years ago and thinking, this game on the PS3 is going to be unreal. Last year's PS3 game was my favorite sports game of all time, but this year's looks even better. I wonder how many extra PS3s Sony will sell because of the Show. If you're a big baseball fan and can afford the PS3, it's a no brainer, IMO.
Agreed on all points. I bought my PS3 specifically for The Show, and it was well worth the purchase. My favorite sports game of all time.

Mine too without question.