MLB 11 The Show First Look

[jd369]

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any scoop on getting some real brands in this year? nike, mizuno, under armour etc etc? thats one thing I hate is that all the players have all the same equipment.

[mikesapienza]

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The one thing I hope they change this year in the presentation, is when there is a foul ball by the batter the screen swipes back to the pitcher and catcher view. Why can't they just let it play out. No swipes. And why can't the batters step out of the batters box on ever pitch to setup for the next pitch on both CPU and Player control side like they do in real life that would be great. EVerything I am hearing about MLB11 sounds great. And in regards to the addition of Eric Karros in the booth, they better atleast do something like 2k did and not have one liners and make funny or stupid statements that has nothing to do with the game like last year. I hope they have rainouts this year and have double headers and also a playoff mode where we can pit any team up against eatch other...Will see

[LastActionHero]

I'm also hoping for a playoff mode!
Besides that there's allready so much crossed of my wishlist...and it's only the first batch of info!

[Skyboxer]

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First I have a very busy day at work and so I won't be on much but wanted to pop in to ask this:
With the adjustible cams: Will I be able to get a view like a hybrid of the high cam and broadcast cam? I'm assuming yes...

I really want to be able to pitch from that type view. I'm sure some will wonder "How are you going to pitch from that view??"
Same as I can't hit from the pitcher view..I'm confident I can pitch from the High or broadcast view just using feel etc... And it will be just another challenge to overcome.

[Qb]

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And I believe, depending on what part of the PCI makes contact, will be the effect on the ball. Center obviously most solid, top edge underneath the ball will more than likely pop it up, same for getting on top for a grounder, etc.

I hope that's how it works. I know a lot of people not only griped about the lack of whiffs when the PCI wasn't over the ball, but also solid contact when it was poorly aligned. Hopefully the changes alleviate both issues and give us top-notch bat/ball interaction.

And my excitement is despite the fact that I struggled to align the PCI in '10. Never imagined my offense could be even worse in '11...

[DJ]

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I'm in support of the new hitting mechanic, I'm just not sure that I will be very good at it, especially if I have to move both the left (for PCI) and right sticks.

Knowing the MLB devs, there will be plenty of options so I can either go back to the old way of doing things, or find a happy middle ground.

Adjustable cameras is awesome. Hopefully someone will post settings for all 30 teams in terms of pitching views.

[johnprestonevans]

Sounds great. Im always anxious to hear about the presentation improvements - not that The Show needs too many when you set it next to other sports games of the day. I like the dynamic weather and cloud coverage thing. I like the additional camera controls. And of course the new analogue stick controls could be a lot of fun.

I would still LOVE to see a weekly (or nightly) wrap-up show in Franchise mode. Much like NBA2K11 does, a nice slick highlight show with news from around the league would be very cool. I wonder if this will happen?

[Openroad_7]

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Would like to hear what online mode would specifically get vs the single player game. Last year some of the views weren't available for online. Also, are we going to get specific rooms for Guess Pitch off like we had in MLB09.

Hope the Scout now is fixed, it was a rare occasion that you searched and connected to someone to play.

[Openroad_7]

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Always we would never force you to play the game a certain way.

Russell, when playing online, does each opponent have to use the same control scheme (Analog or Buttons) like base running and guess pitch in previous games?

[green94]

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"They're baaack!"

LMAO - first the cow, now the flashing sign!

[El_MaYiMbE]

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"improvements include flexible divisions in leagues (2, 4 or 6), custom roster support for league play"

Hmmm...this is something I want to hear much more about!! I hope it is available for those not playing online as well. This hints at the ability to create custom leagues just like the good old days of the 50's, 60's, 70's, etc. I know Knight is listening!

I do hope that since they have included this option that they also have a way to make Knight's job that much easier with the creation of classic teams...because I'd love to replay a season from the 1960's when 1 division in both leagues!! Please say there is a way to make classic teams much faster than current functionality/editor allows...

Great job as always SCEA!! Above and beyond...

C

I want to know if you can trade in the online leagues w/ custom rosters? Was this how it was in the leagues in the past? I never played online, but this might make me play. I always hated editing players accessories, to only go online and have generic accessories.

Now all the work that Knight puts in, and the little tweaks I make on accessories afterward can translate online.

So again, can anyone confirm if you can trade among users in online leagues?

[El_MaYiMbE]

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Is timing based hitting still in the game. I'm excited to try the new hitting, but am concerned it may be too difficult for me. So hopefully timing based hitting is still in the game

Well according to IGN preview the new analog swing is timed based only. The batter will automatically adjust to the height of the pitch, you just have to dictate whether your swinging in or away.

[nemesis04]

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Well according to IGN preview the new analog swing is timed based only. The batter will automatically adjust to the height of the pitch, you just have to dictate whether your swinging in or away.

MVP NCAA was the same way as they described in the article. If you played that you would probably have a head start on the system.

[artdog5110]

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"improvements include flexible divisions in leagues (2, 4 or 6), custom roster support for league play"

Hmmm...this is something I want to hear much more about!! I hope it is available for those not playing online as well. This hints at the ability to create custom leagues just like the good old days of the 50's, 60's, 70's, etc. I know Knight is listening!

I do hope that since they have included this option that they also have a way to make Knight's job that much easier with the creation of classic teams...because I'd love to replay a season from the 1960's when 1 division in both leagues!! Please say there is a way to make classic teams much faster than current functionality/editor allows...

Great job as always SCEA!! Above and beyond...

C

I took it to mean only online but I really hope im wrong.

[Joey]

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I really enjoyed hitting on that game, so it would suit me fine if it's like that.

MVP NCAA was the same way as they described in the article. If you played that you would probably have a head start on the system.