MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[sask3m]

The demo seems like a whole new game to me and thats not even counting the fantastic lighting . Now i just have to figure out how not to swing so early all the time, i tried upping the pitch speed a couple clicks but still to early, guess it will just take some getting used to. Must say that i really like the swing feed back thing (L3), it seems to be working this yr., really lets you see if you aimed the L stck before you swung (which by the way i usually haven't ).

[Cj7298419]

Can someone please tell me how to steal! I've read the instructions the game gives in the pause menu but i still dont understand.

[mer1in20]

I viewed some replays and I see the pitcher grips. Awesome. I got a great screen of Kazmir pitching a circle change but I am at work and can't post it. I have yet to see the over the outfielder's head hit. I have only seen 2 ropes into the gap. I've seen a couple screamers by third base to the wall. I do have an issue with the tags at bases though. three times I have seen where my player is safe by a mile whether diving into second or home, and the ump called him out. in replay, there is no tag and he is still out. Don't know if this is a collision detection thing but it is annoying when stealing. I have had a couple issues with picking my slide into second also. I have tried to side headfirst a couple times but the AI makes him slide with his feet first causing me to be out instead of safe. Yes, I have sliding on assist and not AI or whatever.

[BravesBoy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cj7298419

Can someone please tell me how to steal! I've read the instructions the game gives in the pause menu but i still dont understand.

Use L2 to steal...To steal a certain base runner, point to the base he's on with the LT thumb stick and press L2...

[Cj7298419]

Quote: Originally Posted by BravesBoy

Use L2 to steal...To steal a certain base runner, point to the base he's on with the LT thumb stick and press L2...

Thanks man I appreciate the quick response.

[BravesBoy]

[quote=mer1in20;2039158792]I viewed some replays and I see the pitcher grips. Awesome. I got a great screen of Kazmir pitching a circle change but I am at work and can't post it. quote]


I got one of those too...

[slickdtc]

Played my 2nd game, first full game.

Won it on a walkoff homer by Chase Utley (four full innings). It was my first run, too! The game is very realistic... it feels just like baseball. I like all the mannerisms and stuff they have. Didn't skip a cut scene, batting ritual, etc. Took about an hour, but it was worth it. Don't know if I can handle doing that for 162+ games, but I'll try!

I'm really liking this game and can't wait for the real version to drop in early March!

[Skyboxer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cj7298419

Can someone please tell me how to steal! I've read the instructions the game gives in the pause menu but i still dont understand.

Push RS towards 1st base(or whatever base your player is on) then push in L2