MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: MLB 09 The Show – New and Improved A.I.

thats how I am Rob. Until I see the pitching motions and batting swings/stances for myself, I am going to remain optimistic.

To be honest, I'm beginning to wonder how much they can do with the curent animations as it stands. What I mean is that the pitching motions have more "arm action" and shoulder movement (obviously) which may be a limitation of the curent models (the "boxy, wide shoulder builds). Not saying that negatively or as a statement of fact, just musing...

I guess I'm wondering how much focus there will be since they are looking to update the models anyway. The bright side is that the batter animations looked improved.

As for the rest, it's all good. I like the subtle improvements-especially the hot shots that glanced of of gloves and bodies. Looks good and sounds promising.

Also loving the little equipment touches...now my Jack*ss RTTS CAP can rock shades and baggy pants while he dismantles his team with his selfish ways

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

Sounds great, but those throwing animations especially @ the release points are bad. I guess we will know next week if they've been fixed or not from the Community Event

[NumberOneRB]

Re: MLB 09 The Show – New and Improved A.I.

I wonder if they've made improvements to the actual fielding method this year or will they still retain the less-immersive, simple one-button press to throw to the corresponding base?

[TeixeiraFanatic]

Re: Producer Blog: A.I. Attention to Detail

Yeah, looks like the pitching motions still suck. It's a shame. We got a peek of CC's new motion and from the little clip shown it doesn't look good. Plus, they also have Oswalt and Kazmir hopping around like rabbits after throwing the ball. I don't get it.

On the other hand, Pujols and Pedroia's stances, swings, and follow throughs looks great! So that gives me confidence that Batting Stance Guy is the real deal! They need to find Pitching Motion Dude for The Show 2010.

Everything else in the video looks AMAZING. I love the new fielding animations and the routes the fielders are now taking.

I didn't like pujols's stance. Its been the same since 2007. He doesn't have his hands that far behind his head, but i can deal with it. I liked pedroia's stance and i didn't think CC's was that bad but it wasn't amazing.

[Rob_NYY]

Re: Producer Blog: A.I. Attention to Detail

I didn't like pujols's stance. Its been the same since 2007. He doesn't have his hands that far behind his back, but i can deal with it. I liked pedroia's stance and i didn't think CC's was that bad but it wasn't amazing.

On 2nd look, it looks to me that it's the same Pujols stance from previous games. So I'm guessing the new animations aren't in this video either. Although CC's motion looked different then 08.

I'm gonna stop analyzing motions and animations from these previews, they are too incomplete. We'll get a better look when we get gameplay vids and the demo.

[baseball88]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

Eye black is on Pedroia and some other players too.

Thank you SCEA

[duke776]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

If only ps3's didn't cost so much, I'd actually enjoy a great baseball game this year. All these improvements are great.

Anyway, Soriano's stance(in this video, it may be different by the time the game arrives) is the same as last years...I saw someone say it was better and I think it may have just looked better because it only showed him in his stance for 1 or 2 seconds.

[jim416]

Looks absolutely A M A Z I N G!

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

I looked at it again......I'm stunned! That lighting, the overthrow to first....good grief it sure do look purty!

[ProStylez]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

I've been tempted to start playing 08 again but after I saw these videos screw that idea buddy!
I have made a lot of dumb *** purchases in my gaming career but will never regret buying a PS3 for this game.
I'm smart

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

I've been tempted to start playing 08 again but after I saw these videos screw that idea buddy!
I have made a lot of dumb *** purchases in my gaming career but will never regret buying a PS3 for this game.
I'm smart

I know what you mean. If at all possible, 08 already looks dated to me. That lighting does amazing things, the double plays.......gah gah!

[thmst30]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

See EA, you CAN listen to your customers and put loads of improvements both minor and major into a game in just one year. Not 4+ and counting years. Its good to see that SOMEBODY out there actually cares what we want. This game is going to be freaking amazing. The only negative is that it is Sony only, and not because I don't own a PS3 (I do, and mainly for this game), but because I wish all MLB fans could experience this game. All 360 and PS3 owners need a chance to play this.

[green94]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

Did they have Berkman's follow through in the game last year?

Unreal video.

I love this game.

[Alonzo]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

Wow, thank you SCEA for listening to the fan-base. That is how it should be done, EA and 2k could learn a thing or two from you.

The blog's mentioning 2-3 things most of us really wanted for the 09-game. Extra basehits, better fielding-system, improved pitching/hitting-system.

I am pretty sure 09 won't be a perfect game, there is always something that can be better, but we know that SCEA cares about the fans and is really trying to improve an already great game.

Good god, If the show would cost me 100 bucks...150 bucks, I'd pay it...

[Marino]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Blog: New and Improved A.I.

I honestly don't think I will purchase another game when the Show comes out. I am just so excited.