First off let me start by saying that I am a MASSIVE fan of 2KSports and will always believe that they are the originators of what we know today as "Sim Sports gaming". Thank you for taking my money time and time again without fail.
However.........Today I payed my brother a visit as I have not seen him in quite some time. As i walk in the door I hear the beautiful sound of baseball coming through the surround sound speakers. I pay it no mind as I was distracted by other things at the time.
Low and behold I decide to take a gander down the stairs after grabbing some food and I immediately notice that this game sounds alot different the what I have been playing the last few days (MLB 2K9). I immediately shift my focus to the TV and see an absolutely STUNNING game of baseball being played on the 50" LCD HD TV. Needless to say my hands (holding my plate) immediately start to shake as i fumble to utter the words "WTF is this you are playing? (Mean while I know it can only be one other game but I had to hear him say it) My brother proceeds to tell me it's MLB 09 The show and I fall on the couch immediately with the most dumb founded look on my face.
Guys....I hate to say it but man.....there is truly no comparison with these 2 games. MLB The Show is quite honestly the most outstanding looking/playing/simulation baseball game we will ever see. I was so blown away I had to reheat my food about 4 times before settling to finally eat it. Talk about having to ask yourself whether you are watching a TV broadcast or a videogame! Absolutely astonishing!
People want to talk about the little things? Here's an example...I am a Torontonian so of course I had to use our beloved Blue Birds for a game against Sox. At the end of the game the PA announcer came on to thank the crowd for their participation. So I am there thinking "ok....no biggie" boy was I wrong. Do you know this MOFO went on to tell the fans that there will be extra subway service to ACTUAL local stations and ACTUAL streets in this city?!?! I literally coughed up my food when I heard that and my brother started laughing! I can sit here for hours and list more but this is a small example of the little things on top of the stellar gameplay and franchise options this game offers.
If there is anytime that I will buy a system to play one game it's right now! I know you all are going to hate me for "coming into the MLB 2K9 forum and talking about MLB 09 the show". This is just a humble encounter I had that I felt the need to share because this game is truly a thing of beauty. All true baseball fans want to have this game at there disposal and need it in there life.
Sorry for the long rant but I had to get this off my chest. I will officially be "selling out" as The Show will be the baseball game of choice for me this year and beyond. I assure you MANY MORE people as well.
Once again....Thank you 2Ksports for years of enjoyment but it's time to step up your game
Intelx
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