MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Rod_Carew29]

the real players always talk about how tough it is to pick the ball up, well.....we signed up for this...the show...the Big show! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by baa7

That never occured to me. Yeah, I see. Very cool addition.

[Rod_Carew29]

I LIKE how you hit 'SELECT' and then press the square button (shown on the in-game menu as 'speed'

MOST of you all know I'm BIG on this one...
so it seems that the APPROXIMATE, topped out pitch speed confirmation (I guess based on the clicks) is now visible--no more guessing...GOT DAYUMMMMM!!!
THAT'S what I'm talking about!

Quote: Originally Posted by Rod_Carew29

I waited until about 4AM EST this morning to do it, I noticed right away the percentage download bar moved a lot faster than when I tried to do it about 7PM EST on Friday night. I'm in the top of the 1st, and I'll add to my observations as I go, but so far, I'll say the following: I'm on Veteran NO pitching meters MANUAL fielding hitting from catcher view will be pitching from the outfield fielding camera angle is set to high--as how I play on '08. 1) Off the bat (no pun intended), the stark contrast in the presentation playing in what I call deep late afternoon shadows...that was something to see 2) even more 'wow' was trying to hit the friggin' ball in that mode...love it 3) it took my until Upton's AB to find where the options, sliders and audio/video setups were. And no, I did not touch the sliders LOL 4) I did set the other things in the options like I currently have them set in The Show '08. 5) Hamel's pitching arsenal is missing one---he DOES throw a straight change...which I watched him talk about on mlb.com But no problem...as long as we can still add, delete or change a pitchers' arsenal, I'll be a happy guy. 6) oh, by the way, Upton's AB (I'm playing as the Rays) ended with a deep fly ball to Ibanez off of the circle change. Honestly I was out in front and really didn't see it that well...LOL ...to be continued

[ThreeKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by carolo59

Yes!! Iam 61 @ Iam acting like a kid waiting for xmas morning. Hop!!

YES! My old dogs.

I will be just like you and Jim one day. No doubt.

[zippy2212]

I also forgot I love the umpire names to go with personalities, the catcher calling the games, wear and tear on the field. I'm sure there is more but just can't think right now.

By the way did I mention I can not wait for this to come out!

[billyo]

Quick question..I have played 4 games on default all-star, no hitting aids. I have been the Phillies each time and have split the 4 games. Ryan Howard has hit a home run in each game, pulled down the line inside the foul pole. Have you guys seen the stars dominate like this? By the way, I'm just an average player.

[countryboy]

I just drew back to back 4 pitch walks. Hamels just threw 8 straight out of the zone...

Show + Me =

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by billyo

Quick question..I have played 4 games on default all-star, no hitting aids. I have been the Phillies each time and have split the 4 games. Ryan Howard has hit a home run in each game, pulled down the line inside the foul pole. Have you guys seen the stars dominate like this? By the way, I'm just an average player.

have I seen them dominate, I don't know that I'll say that just yet, but you can definitely tell the difference between a star player and a role player.

[countryboy]

to whomever asked the question about umps rotating in the retail(hustlin maybe?) it was confirmed that umps do indeed rotate. (nem i believe stated this)