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  • Padgoi
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    • Oct 2008
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    #136
    Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

    Only played 1 game with my Yankees and here's quick impressions:

    - graphics are amazing, a lot more polished from last year IMO, although on a home run, I did notice what looked like a glowing outline surrounding Arod.

    - as everyone has mentioned, ball physics are great this year. You can really tell when you make solid contact (I'm using zone hitting on HOF difficulty).

    - pulse pitching takes a bit getting used to, but you'll get the hang of it after a few innings. I walked one with C.C. and then beaned another dude, but with the exception of those two gaffes in the first inning, didn't walk anyone else, though I did make a few mistakes later on in the game. This was also on HoF pitching difficulty.

    - a con and a bad one IMO: on two separate hard hit ground balls to right field, I was able to throw out the runner from the outfield at first base. And this is with Nick Swisher, who does not have a good arm. Something requires tweaking here.

    - as with previous years, you're going to need to be patient to work with the count in your favor. I hit two homers, one with ARod and one with Andruw Jones and both on favorable counts.

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    • N51_rob
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      #137
      Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

      LoL saw something I never saw in 11 in 1.1 innings. JJ Hardy hits a towering fly ball to left field. Michael Morse is back at the wall, he leaps ball lands in his glove and then bounces out for a solo shot.

      Commentators "What in the holy Jose Cansaco is going on out there."

      My summer love had returned.

      Edit: This could probably go in the little things thread, but whatever.
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      • tonadom
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        #138
        Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

        I just got the game. After playing one round of HR derby, I have two words for a first impression: BALL PHYSICS

        I'll probably be blown away when I play an exhibition game and see everything else that was added.

        Also, thank you, everyone at SCEA !

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        • bigdaddykraven
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          #139
          Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

          Ok only 2-3 games into my RTTS but already WOW.

          If I can say anything about this year's game its that it feels very polished now. The way the players move and the ball interacts with them and items feels very natural. Even base running was done much better, I feel like my guy was actually running when stealing. He threw his dead down and charged forward, no more "running in mud" as it used to feel.

          The ball physics are incredible. Just a moment ago I did a check swing and the ball still connected, bouncing between the pitcher and 3B. It bounced around and I was able to make it safely on 1st. Last year's game that would have been a predetermined grounder to the pitcher or 3B and I would have been burned out easily.

          This year, much like real baseball if just feels like anything is possible when the ball is in play and I love it. Obviously I'm not that far in but wanted to say so far I hate the MLB Team...yes HATE them because I have to go to bed in 30 minutes and won't get to play more of the Show until later tomorrow. LONGEST DAY OF WORK EVER coming up!

          If you are on the fence about getting 12 The Show, or think "I'll just hold onto 11" then you're wrong. Burn any previous copy you have because thats what kind of gameplay improvements this has.

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          • EnigmaNemesis
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            #140
            Originally posted by N51_rob
            LoL saw something I never saw in 11 in 1.1 innings. JJ Hardy hits a towering fly ball to left field. Michael Morse is back at the wall, he leaps ball lands in his glove and then bounces out for a solo shot.

            Commentators "What in the holy Jose Cansaco is going on out there."

            My summer love had returned.

            Edit: This could probably go in the little things thread, but whatever.
            You NEED to save that replay. That is too awesome for words!!!
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            • N51_rob
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              #141
              Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

              Originally posted by EnigmaNemesis
              You NEED to save that replay. That is too awesome for words!!!
              It is processing on you tube as we speak.
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              • N51_rob
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                #142
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                I've also notice some new slide animations. Its insane I haven't gotten out of the 1st inning yet.
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                • EnigmaNemesis
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                  #143
                  Originally posted by N51_rob
                  It is processing on you tube as we speak.
                  Sweet!!!

                  When you post it, please have a link too since I am on my phone!

                  Thanks!
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                  • N51_rob
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                    #144
                    Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

                    Originally posted by N51_rob
                    LoL saw something I never saw in 11 in 1.1 innings. JJ Hardy hits a towering fly ball to left field. Michael Morse is back at the wall, he leaps ball lands in his glove and then bounces out for a solo shot.

                    Commentators "What in the holy Jose Cansaco is going on out there."

                    My summer love had returned.

                    Edit: This could probably go in the little things thread, but whatever.

                    Here is the video.


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                    • EnigmaNemesis
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                      #145
                      Originally posted by N51_rob
                      So damn SWEET!!!

                      Got to love the new ball physics and gameplay!
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                      • bigdaddykraven
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                        #146
                        Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

                        LOL ok so I'm 2-2 with stolen bases but this one was crazy. I Don't know if I'm doing something but my guy leaned too far forward when running and fell, stumbled and it looked like he rolled onto the base. It was sloppy and the announcer was flabbergasted that I made it safely.

                        the Animation team needs some love this year, great job guys.

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                        • thaSLAB
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                          #147
                          Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

                          Originally posted by N51_rob
                          Here is the video.
                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iThRa...ature=youtu.be<object height="360" width="640">
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                          I wanted to "like" this post more than once... but it wouldn't let me. So I had to quote it for full effect!

                          BELIEVE!
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                          • Ninjoid
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                            #148
                            Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

                            One thing I'm a little worried about in franchise mode, and I mean a little worried as it's probably minor is the home/away records. Teams seem to be much better away from home than at home.

                            Now it could just be the sim I've done or just me being me, but looking at historical standings most teams are much better at home....just it's a bit lop sided.....

                            Like I say, something to potentially watch out for.

                            As for the cpu v cpu games:
                            Red Sox 3 @ Yankees 6
                            Marlins 6 @ Dodgers 5 (it was 6-0 going into 9th)
                            Rangers 3 @ Tigers 4

                            Plenty of variance in the hits and outs. One other thing I noticed with the TBP is that when the OSD for the mlb leading hitter is displayed, Matt says that he's leading the juniors in hitting rather than the majors...that's happened twice.

                            More testing today from a cpu v cpu point of view.
                            Dedicated member of the CPU v CPU worldwide brethren.

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                            • EnigmaNemesis
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                              #149
                              Originally posted by thaSLAB
                              I wanted to "like" this post more than once... but it wouldn't let me. So I had to quote it for full effect!

                              BELIEVE!
                              You got that right!

                              BELIEVE!
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                              • N51_rob
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                                #150
                                Re: MLB 12 The Show - PS3 Impressions Thread

                                You want attention to detail and little things. Look at Brian Roberts' left foot. Non-sports gamer reviewers will never do this game justice.

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                                I also love that with pulse pitching I am laboring and battling with the "ace" of Baltimore's staff in Zach Britton. They have low pitcher ratings and it shows. Its also gonna make me so mad when I start my franchise that Guthrie isn't there to eat innings every once in a while.

                                Pulse Pitching is such a game changer for me.
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