MLB 11 The Show a quick tidbit

[backbreaker]

My LED 3D TV is on the horizon(before the superbowl) anyways. It looks like I have something to look forward to and a cofirmation about "the show".

The first thing visitors saw upon walking in the door was the next entry in Sony’s MLB franchise, which will be in 3-D. Imagine watching pitches appear to speed out of your television at 100 miles per hour. Better still, imagine physically swinging at these stereoscopic balls with a PlayStation Move motion controller. Canadian baseball fans may actually have something to look forward to this spring.

That field of dreams is ever so close, but damn I'm too old to take advantage, but I will try just like Rickey Henderson.The fast speed 1:1 of the move controller, coupled with the accelerometers to measure force is going to be a thing to behold.

Sony New York event

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/tec ... 204/page1/

[Rodster]

I think this is the first year i'll pass on the Show. At least for me MLB 2K10 was a lot more fun to play than the Show. Sony needs to reinvigorate this series because it really has been on the stale side for the last 2 years. Hopefully they'll incorporate some of the ideas from MLB 2K, one of which is MLB Today. That alone is worth the purchase of the other game.

Still the Show has MLB 2K series on the technical side and it does more things right but the other baseball game is a helluva lot more fun to play at this point.

[backbreaker]

Embargo on impressions lifts on the 14th. Move is limited, so depending on what you were expecting from Move you'll either be pleased or disappointed. As for the game itself, some great new additions have been made and added.

[vinny-b]

I think this is the first year i'll pass on the Show. At least for me MLB 2K10 was a lot more fun to play than the Show. Sony needs to reinvigorate this series because it really has been on the stale side for the last 2 years. Hopefully they'll incorporate some of the ideas from MLB 2K, one of which is MLB Today. That alone is worth the purchase of the other game.

Still the Show has MLB 2K series on the technical side and it does more things right but the other baseball game is a helluva lot more fun to play at this point.

Rodster: I believe the Wii-like controls (whatever the f#ck the name is for it) will help in this department. That said, hopefully SCEA also adopts several of the 'wish list' items from the OS board. As long as they leave the core game intact (ie simulation)...

[GTHobbes]

Can't wait for this one again. Big question for me is still whether I want to spring for a 3D tv when the big screen I've got is only 4 years old and working fine. A 3D homerun derby using the Move would probably be really cool. I'm guessing they'll trump NBA2k11 with presentation -- any upgrades they made to the real time presentation and camera angles I'm sure will look great.

[vinny-b]

Can't wait for this one again. Big question for me is still whether I want to spring for a 3D tv when the big screen I've got is only 4 years old and working fine. A 3D homerun derby using the Move would probably be really cool. I'm guessing they'll trump NBA2k11 with presentation -- any upgrades they made to the real time presentation and camera angles I'm sure will look great.

GTHobbes: any new info on the 2011 title yet (ie Rain delays, weather effects, build-a-stadium??)? Wondering cuz, haven't checked OS in months

[Rodster]

Rodster: I believe the Wii-like controls (whatever the f#ck the name is for it) will help in this department. That said, hopefully SCEA also adopts several of the 'wish list' items from the OS board. As long as they leave the core game intact (ie simulation)...

My biggest problem with the Show is the same with Madden, it looks the same, feels the same and plays the same core baseball game. I'm not buying a move controller or Kinect for that matter. For me MLB 2K10 was just more fun. I played pretty much everyday as the Marlins with MLB Today and listened to the kickass presentation.

Yeah technically the Show is better but 2K10 does several things much better than the Show at this point without having to invest in a move controller or kinect camera.

And really the only mode I play is RTTS anyways. The game needs a reboot on the pitcher/batter interface, presentation is quite stale and needs a refresh. Matt should stay but Campbell and Rex needs to go.

[backbreaker]

Rodster: I believe the Wii-like controls (whatever the f#ck the name is for it) will help in this department. That said, hopefully SCEA also adopts several of the 'wish list' items from the OS board. As long as they leave the core game intact (ie simulation)...

My biggest problem with the Show is the same with Madden, it looks the same, feels the same and plays the same core baseball game. I'm not buying a move controller or Kinect for that matter. For me MLB 2K10 was just more fun. I played pretty much everyday as the Marlins with MLB Today and listened to the kickass presentation.

Yeah technically the Show is better but 2K10 does several things much better than the Show at this point without having to invest in a move controller or kinect camera.

And really the only mode I play is RTTS anyways. The game needs a reboot on the pitcher/batter interface, presentation is quite stale and needs a refresh. Matt should stay but Campbell and Rex needs to go.

I agree on all your statements except for the 2k10 parts( I didn't play that game). And, I don't exclusively play RTTS either.

[GTHobbes]

Can't wait for this one again. Big question for me is still whether I want to spring for a 3D tv when the big screen I've got is only 4 years old and working fine. A 3D homerun derby using the Move would probably be really cool. I'm guessing they'll trump NBA2k11 with presentation -- any upgrades they made to the real time presentation and camera angles I'm sure will look great.

GTHobbes: any new info on the 2011 title yet (ie Rain delays, weather effects, build-a-stadium??)? Wondering cuz, haven't checked OS in months

vinny -- nope, still no early info as far as I've been able to gather. Sounds like there's going to be a TON of info coming out though around the 14th, which is about when the info started pouring out last year. (I remember reading Ian Cummings' reaction to the Real Time Presentation news on Twitter, something about his not seeing what the big deal was. Go figure.)

Rod, I'd probably feel the same way as you but the RTP and the new camera angle last year was exactly what I was looking for in terms of keeping the game from getting stale. SCEA hasn't disappointed me yet, and I'd be willing to bet they haven't spent the last 12 months resting on their laurels. I don't have a problem with the announcers -- but I've seen enough guys say they're tired of 'em that I hope for your sake they make a change someday.

[Aristo]

I think spending a lot of time on Move and 3D is going to result in less being down to improve the actual presentation. I've seen a ton of comments from folks that admit that The Show is the better game, but that 2K10 was more fun.

3D might be cool, but how many are going to actually get to experience it, since you need a new TV for it?

And other team sports games have utterly failed on the Wii. They just aren't waggle friendly games, and there is nothing to suggest that this would be any different. Especially when you consider that it is just being bolted onto a standard game.

What it seems like is that it will serve as a tech demo of sorts, and probably lure some casual gamers in to see what might seem really cool and fun. But actual sports gamers really don't need this stuff.

[Rodster]

I agree on all your statements except for the 2k10 parts( I didn't play that game). And, I don't exclusively play RTTS either.

You should at least rent it next year during the MLB Season so you can see what the presentation is like, it's pretty epic.

Rod, I'd probably feel the same way as you but the RTP and the new camera angle last year was exactly what I was looking for in terms of keeping the game from getting stale. SCEA hasn't disappointed me yet, and I'd be willing to bet they haven't spent the last 12 months resting on their laurels. I don't have a problem with the announcers -- but I've seen enough guys say they're tired of 'em that I hope for your sake they make a change someday.

I don't know maybe i'm afflicted with Maddenitis or something it just feels all the same for me even with subtle changes. If there ever was a baseball RPG it's RTTS, actually Power Pros had a real good one two. I still stew over a corrupted save well into my Power Pros career but the Show does it even better.

The SCEA guys are clearly concentrating on just tweaks and gimmicks IMO much like the Madden guys at this point as the core game is finished. That's why I think a reboot is in order for a fresh experience again.

It's the main reason 2K baseball lured me. It was bad at first but VC has done wonders with the game in 2 years time. I may pickup the Show only if 2K11 turns out real bad or they've enhanced RTTS even more. I'm just not feeling the Show anymore.

[sportdan30]

It's a shame the PS3 version of MLB 2K11 is horse crap compared to the 360 version. Oohh well, here's hoping that The Show 11 will bring something fresh to the game besides the implementation of 3D. Even if they kept the same broadcast crew but employed a s**t load of new commentary, that would most definitely help and keep it feeling authentic. I gotta think there will be some new wrinkle with the broadcast, whether it's dynamic commentary or new lines.

[AJColossal]

I don't know maybe i'm afflicted with Maddenitis or something it just feels all the same for me even with subtle changes.

I can see how you might find the core gameplay of The Show to be a bit stale, but the Madden comaprison isn't quite apt when you consider all of the things you see in an NFL game that are completely not represented in Madden. I feel The Show is capturing the essence of an MLB game much more vividly than Madden is with the NFL.

With that said, for people like myself who are not interested in 3D or Move, I hope these aren't the major selling points of 11. I think the game can use overhaul in certain areas, especially in playing defense.

[Rodster]

I don't know maybe i'm afflicted with Maddenitis or something it just feels all the same for me even with subtle changes.

I can see how you might find the core gameplay of The Show to be a bit stale, but the Madden comaprison isn't quite apt when you consider all of the things you see in an NFL game that are completely not represented in Madden. I feel The Show is capturing the essence of an MLB game much more vividly than Madden is with the NFL.

With that said, for people like myself who are not interested in 3D or Move, I hope these aren't the major selling points of 11. I think the game can use overhaul in certain areas, especially in playing defense.

OK fair enough lets remove the Madden comment, my bad. IT"S THE SAME GAME with a few tweaks and gimmicks. The core game has been finished several years ago. Even the menus are rehashed the last 3-4 years.

[wco81]

Fix the online play?

[Rodster]

Fix the online play?

That may require an overhaul or rewrite of the games code. Online play is unusable and has been since I tried playing on the PS3.

[GTHobbes]

Saw the news today that Mauer's back for the cover and that 3D and Move are both confirmed. Look forward to more news this week.

[Rodster]

Saw the news today that Mauer's back for the cover and that 3D and Move are both confirmed. Look forward to more news this week.

Whew at least they didn't copy and paste last years game. I was worried until I read that.

[GTHobbes]

Haven't been disappointed by SCEA San Diego yet, dating back to PS2. I'd be shocked -- shocked -- if they disappointed me this year. These were the guys responsible for me buying a PS3 -- before the 1st next gen Show, based just on what they did on PS2.

[vinny-b]

Haven't been disappointed by SCEA San Diego yet, dating back to PS2. I'd be shocked -- shocked -- if they disappointed me this year. These were the guys responsible for me buying a PS3 -- before the 1st next gen Show, based just on what they did on PS2.

co-signed.

what you typed. To the letter

[Rodster]

The current game is fine. The problem is it's basically the same game for $60. So much like NHL and FIFA i'll pass next year. MLB 2K11 is a different story.

[Pete]

Haven't been disappointed by SCEA San Diego yet, dating back to PS2. I'd be shocked -- shocked -- if they disappointed me this year. These were the guys responsible for me buying a PS3 -- before the 1st next gen Show, based just on what they did on PS2.

Agreed.

By far my favorite game. Will gladly support and pay $60 for all of the enjoyment this game has given me. Hell, that's a dinner with the family.

Most realistic baseball game I have ever played and that is what makes it fun for me.

[GTHobbes]

Just saw this over at OS:


Quote:
Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

Jon Robinson's ESPN first look will be posted on Wednesday all other previews are embargoed until Thursday. Dates are always subject to change just a heads up.

[Danimal]

I hope they have something more to show off then Move and 3D support which will essentially effect the minority of users.

[matthewk]

The current game is fine. The problem is it's basically the same game for $60. So much like NHL and FIFA i'll pass next year. MLB 2K11 is a different story.

I feel the same way, and don't think the comparison to Madden is unfair. Both franchises are on cruise control. I sold off the Show '10 and Madden 11 within a few weeks of buying them because I felt that I had bought the same game from last year.

The Show is technically close to perfection, but it just bores me for some reason. If they included controls like 2k and sped up the action a bit I'm sure I'd like it a lot more.