MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

[Eman5805]

Re: *DAY 2* MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA

The views of the HR Derby should follow the balls in flight, not track along the ground.

I'd almost rather we see the way the game shows the batter after a no doubter leaves his bat, even though the batter wouldn't be rounding the bases, obviously, so it might cause some issue with what is the batter doing while the ball is flying.

[RedbirdFan18]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

DAY 2

First thing we did was play a FULL game when I arrived today. Russell would choose the Minnesota Twins and I chose the St. Louis Cardinals (No Holliday). After playing him yesterday for 5 innings and only seeing a run between us I knew we were going to be in for another pitcher's duel. Starting Pitcher Brad Penny (Cards) and his opposing pitcher(Slowery? - Not sure if it was him or Baker) would battle it out for 7 innings. In the 4th(thereabouts), Slowery would give up a lone solo HR to Bengie Molina. Molina got ahead in the count and hit a knee high curveball into the LF bleachers. This would be all the Cards would need. The Twins had a couple opportunities in the game but their biggest came in the bottom of the 7th when Span would lead off with a base hit. Mauer would come up and drive one DEEP to LF-CF to the track but it would be hauled in by Rasmus who had to run a long way and Span was caught by a hair as he was almost to third base. Penny was on top of his game with 8 K's. Penny's curveball was hitting the low strike zone early in the game but was falling out of the zone later and Russell wasn't able to lay off. Penny also threw inside fastballs for K's on a few occasions that locked the Twinkies out. The Twins next opportunity to score would be when Penny was taken out of the game. Ryan Franklin would be pulled with a runner on 1st and no outs in the 9th. Motte came in and slammed the door. The Cards other run came on a bases loaded 3-1 pitch by Pat Neshak (I swung too). Neshak was MASTERFUL. I couldn't figure out the submariner who was just plain hard for me to pick up the ball out of his hand. I believe Russell had 10 hits to my 8.

An outstanding game and Russell was a First Class Act taking the loss. I wouldn't have expected it any other way!

OBSERVATIONS:

There is no quick pitching!!! The pitcher cannot hit a button to speed up ONLY the batter!

Saw 2 fans at the same time down the RF line reaching over the wall near the ground trying to scoop foul ball.

PITCHING

The meter looks the same but somehow just feels better. It does seem to penalize you worse the more you miss the meter. But the good part about it is when you do hit the meter you are hitting your spot, near or very near where you wanted the ball to end up. When hitting pause you can observe each pitch and it will tell you near or very near or not.

Fireworks display after hometown HR are only if the team actually does it in real life (i.e. there wouldn't be any for the New York Yankees.

GRAPHICS

Now that I've seen the game again I conclude that they are close in comparison to last year's graphics. I'm used to ONLINE which isn't nearly as good as OFFLINE graphics. However, this isn't a bad thing as far as I'm concerned. It's still more immersive to me this year due to the LIGHTING. It's easier to see the ball too. The animations are so smooth and there are many many new ones. I think the game is drop dead gorgeous.

BROADCAST VIEW

This is for you to decide. You may or may not like it. Your choice. There were a couple times where we should of made plays on balls but for the most part its not too difficult and after some more practice maybe we both would of made those plays.

There were new stat overlays that I hadn't seen before. I really couldn't tell you what any one of them were because for the most part we sped through those. I do recall one about about average mph for both starting pitchers.

AUDIO

The last day of CES wasn't so busy and therefore we could hear it better this time as you'll see in the videos. The crowd is WAY more lively for the home team.

OTHER THINGS

The sign in MIN will be animated when the game is released. I know someone asked that question.

Saw the 3D version of the game and as Rman said it is pretty cool. Have no idea if it will play on current PS3 with firmware.

The video recorder I was using is 720P. Have no idea why the contrast was blooming in these videos. The color therefore isn't as good as my previously posted videos.

Videos ( Keep checking back here as video links will be posted here. Some are lengthy so the videos probably won't show up for at least another 40 minutes)

1. Rman/Chris playing (Throwing strikes purposely):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFb-XssPbn0

2. Daylight Transition #1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYVmHpM0PBg

3. Daylight Transition #2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwjrivvGp_w

5. HR Derby #1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q40UCtcvI5U

6. HR Derby #2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdDdnVEWorY

7. Pitching Knockout:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXcLf_HkPY

8. Pitching Training/Simulation Game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz-YdybNF6g

Don't you mean Yadier Molina, not Bengie? Go Yadi! Is there a video of that game?

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

After looking at Video 2 around the :34 sec mark I noticed that there's no more global difficulty setting and only options for Batting & Pitching difficulty ??

I wonder how you choose the COM A.I. difficulty now ??

Do you think they just moved the global difficulty setting into the in-game menu options

Or will selecting the Pitching difficulty now determine how tough the COM A.I. hitters will be ??

If that's the case then what would happen if you set the the Batting difficulty to EASY and the Pitching difficulty to HOF ???

Ramone can you please elaborate on this ?

[CubFan23]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

The sad part is I want to play 2K's Derby more then ours just because of the ball camera

The crack of the bat is horrible, sounds like a gun.

[DodgerFanatic2K3]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

The crack of the bat is horrible, sounds like a gun.

I said only for the camera and I mean ONLY

[ShowTyme15]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

The crack of the bat is horrible, sounds like a gun.

haha ain't that the truth. Hey CubFan do you post over at the 2kboards?

[N51_rob]

Bradcast cam is going to take some getting used to, but it looks amazing. Can't wait for this game, once again.

[toolapc1978]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

thanks for the info did you notice if any of the players would walk into the dugout or out kinda of like what 2k did last year.

[monk31]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

Why in the simulated game is the pitcher facing opposing teams? When pitchers throw simulated games they do it against their own teammates, or against someone just standing at the plate. The guy on the Cubs doesn't ask Prince Fielder to come over and stand in for a few like on that video.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the idea, it must just be the pitcher in me

[R3BeL]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

I was wondering if you guys could confirm a few things for me. I've heard that there will be no hidden stances or deliveries. Is this true? Also, is the sleeve glitch fixed? Thanks!

[monk31]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

Love that there are different hitting pitching difficulties this year! Any clue what "pitch delay" is???? Look at video #2, :37 secs.

I wonder if that has something to do with coming set/balks??? Maybe? Pretty please???

[Rob_NYY]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

I have been beyond impressed with everything shown thus far.....except HR Derby. That camera is terrible. I hope that is a result of this being an early build. I will not even touch HR Derby if that is the way it will be in the final build. They should call it Shadow Derby. Maybe turning on HR Celebration Cam will help? I can only hope!

[michfan16]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

Any PSP MLB 10 info?

[RedbirdFan18]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

I was wondering if you guys could confirm a few things for me. I've heard that there will be no hidden stances or deliveries. Is this true? Also, is the sleeve glitch fixed? Thanks!

I want to know this too. Like your Avatar Rebel

[Rob_NYY]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Hands-On Impressions @ CES w/ Russell_SCEA *Day 2*

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I miss seeing Amy Lee in his avatar.