Kiosk Impressions (Best Buy Build IS NOT FINAL)

[Pared]

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I would hope they could've got it in, but looks like they didn't. Like you said, it's very minor.

[DickDalewood]

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Played it at Best Buy today as well. Love the RTP stuff and broadcast views. As expected, it's again another finely tuned and improved effort from SCEA. I will say this though: for as great as this series is I DO understand why people feel it's the same year to year. This year feels very similar to last... Just better, lol. It's a great game as usual though.

I would like to see them try something new with gameplay though, even if just for another option. I find it far more exciting to pitch in the other game, a lot of that having to do with the controls, and a lot of it having to do with pitcher animations and the way they release the ball.

Either way, another solid outing and I'm psyched for Tuesday!

[bcruise]

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So what do you guys think of the new throwing? How quickly are you guys picking up the new way of doing it? It's still very possible to play it the same as before in terms of preloading, but now that you have more control throughout the entire throw animation it really opens up a different way of playing. If you're used to preloading, try waiting a bit longer to throw and you'll see that he doesn't go into the "throw-ready" position automatically anymore - he can start a throw animation while fielding the ball. According to the SCEA guys, those types of throws will usually be more accurate than a really early, rushed preload throw, though you run the risk of the throw being late.

Enjoy!

[rudyjuly2]

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I would like to see them try something new with gameplay though, even if just for another option. I find it far more exciting to pitch in the other game, a lot of that having to do with the controls, and a lot of it having to do with pitcher animations and the way they release the ball.

Pitching is the one area where I'm starting to get burned out on the Show. Maybe they will implement a r-stick mechanic next year.

[bobcostas]

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There is a glitch (bit of a minor one though). When the players are running the bases on a play, the box showing the base they are on shows the players, but it doesn't show the numbers on the back of the jersey. Odd minor thing that really doesn't break the game.

Maybe I'm wrong but I think it did the same thing last year. I just attribute it to the hardware not rendering something that small rather than a glitch. Who knows, it would be cool if that could be added in someday.

[baseball66]

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Anyone notice if the cpu comeback option is still in the game or did they do away with it?

[DickDalewood]

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Pitching is the one area where I'm starting to get burned out on the Show. Maybe they will implement a r-stick mechanic next year.

Yup, and like I said, the game is still excellent, but I DO think they are getting ever closer to running the risk of getting TOO comfortable with their tried and true gameplay.

[BaseballCtchr]

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Pitching is the one area where I'm starting to get burned out on the Show. Maybe they will implement a r-stick mechanic next year.

If you have had the R-stick for two years would be tired of it too...I was. I actually like the classic pitching method a lot.

[Super Glock]

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If you have had the R-stick for two years would be tired of it too...I was. I actually like the classic pitching method a lot.

Agreed I personally love classic pitching, can't stand the R-Stick for pitching. But I guess having the option to pick would be great.

[deucepoppi17]

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Just finished playing for 45 minutes at Best Buy during my lunch break. Simply amazing again! Things just seem fine tuned, everything from graphics to atmosphere....

Fielding was "better". It definitely isn't where it should be. Maybe cuz I played MVP for the last 2 weeks, but you could tell they worked on it. The smoothness of the outfielders will take some time getting use to. Hopefully they have a strategy guide, cuz sometimes my OF would just pick the ball up and rocket it in and sometimes he would crow hop. They did cut down on the "sucked in" animation, but not so much when the OF is charging the ball. Also, had 2 plays at the plate and my catcher ran halfway to the mound to grab the ball. It wouldn't have been a close play, but I hope this isnt common again. At least the throw wasn't up the line!

Hitting, of course my timing was off. But I was also playing on a 46 inch TV with a 8 inch controller cord!!!! LoL! The broadcast view will take time getting use to. Just the flight of the ball is a little weird at first. Alot more foul ball routines and check swings...i swear I didn't cross the plate one time, but the replay showed I did!

RTP seemed nice. Although I did skip through a bit just to get to other stuff.

Catcher throwing his mask was awesome!

Alot of options....very pleased with that. BUT, the few options i really wanted were not added. Franchise DH (off for AL) and Auto-Sliding (assist or ON). Seriously, where is manual? But the many options such as broadcast really helped. I love the hitting/pitching difficutly.

Franchise seems more confusing, LoL! I have no clue what the budget screen is. A buch of % signs scared me away. I will get into that tomorrow. I absolutely LOVE the new Manage Roster screens. They split them up by position, MLB, AAA, AA and 40 man. So much easier!

That all I can remember for today.

[choadler]

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Adding options is fine, but don't take away classic pitching. Gimmicky game mechanics only last for so long and then it too can get stale.

[rudyjuly2]

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If you have had the R-stick for two years would be tired of it too...I was. I actually like the classic pitching method a lot.

True. But they need to give me that option so I can switch back and forth.

[DickDalewood]

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Adding options is fine, but don't take away classic pitching. Gimmicky game mechanics only last for so long and then it too can get stale.

I only find it gimmicky if it doesn't work properly or is just added to add something. If done correctly, new control schemes, etc, can be awesome.

Just remember, those throwing/pitching meters MVP once brought to baseball were gimmicks at first too.

[choadler]

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I only find it gimmicky if it doesn't work properly or is just added to add something. If done correctly, new control schemes, etc, can be awesome.

Just remember, those throwing/pitching meters MVP once brought to baseball were gimmicks at first too.

Yes new control schemes "can" be good, that is why I want them to give the option of alternate control schemes. More choices are better.

[Blzer]

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There is a glitch (bit of a minor one though). When the players are running the bases on a play, the box showing the base they are on shows the players, but it doesn't show the numbers on the back of the jersey. Odd minor thing that really doesn't break the game.

Not too bad at all, and only reason I didn't notice and won't ever notice is because I turn off baserunner windows. Get all that extra crap off my screen lol.