MLB '09: The Show Review

**Rebel10** · 03-07-2009, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by Jamin23

the commentary is not better than mlb 2k9 I'm not trying to start a war. I haven't played either game but from watching the videos of both games I think 2k9 has the better commentary, but the commentary is still great in this game from what I have heard and from playing 08 on psp

Jamin is right. The Show's commentary is good, but MLB 2K9's is better from what I've seen so far. I've only played MLB 2K9's demo, though, but even the Demo commentary seems more fluid with more comments than MLB 09s, which still sounds like a videogame. MLB 2K9's, so far, is the best commentary I've heard in any sports game... who knows, it could get redundant quickly, and I'll never know because I'll never play more than just a few games of MLB 2K9... but still, from the limited sample, it's better.

**Uncle Stumpy** · 03-07-2009, 01:13 AM

Hey quick question. I love road to the show, but have never gotten into franchise because of the amount of time required. What do most people play? 9 innings with not many pitches? Just curious. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

**sgthalka** · 03-07-2009, 01:34 AM

Thorough review. Online is always going to be a little subjective, depending on your connection speed and your opponent's connection speed. It's the internet. This stuff is variable. Would it help if SCEA provided a ping when you're searching for games? Sure. Everyone's firsthand experience will be different, but it's hard for me to swallow all the online complaints when 9 of 10 games I play online are fine.

**SoxFan01605** · 03-07-2009, 02:50 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

Originally posted by Uncle Stumpy

Hey quick question. I love road to the show, but have never gotten into franchise because of the amount of time required. What do most people play? 9 innings with not many pitches? Just curious. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Well, you're probably not going to find to many people here who play "sped up" games or franchises. Most of us want good pitch counts, deep games and all that...even in the franchise (for me, ESPECIALLY in franchise...lol

).

My average game is over an hour...and I've had some LONG ones too (last year, I had a nearly 3 hour extra inning battle...it was pure bliss-though my wife's opinion on that time may differ...lol)

Anyway, that aside...If you're looking to cut down, I'd turn off the presentational touches, stay around the zone when pitching, and swing at most good pitches you see. I wouldn't mess with innings played, because stats might become quite skewed that way.

You should be able to get through a game quicker by doing those things. IMO, you miss out on some of what's best about the game that way, but to each his own

**ffyfe7** · 03-07-2009, 03:50 AM

Originally posted by bronco92

Great review Chris. I look forward to my copy of the game finally arriving in Australia.

Same, I should be getting it by Tuesday or Wednesday !!!!!!!

**snugglyirishman** · 03-07-2009, 03:56 AM

Ive played this for hours and i havent even gotten out of Road to The Show yet....but i absolutely love career modes in games like NHL 09 and Madden Superstar or NCAAF Legend....so i cant wait til i get into the Franchise mode with the cubbies!!!

**Ohpityme** · 03-07-2009, 05:45 AM

Decent review...put a bit of a downer on me getting it though.
But I thought 08 was the best game ever...so I doubt the few bugs are gonna make that much difference.
Has the Franhcise interface changed from last year then?
Because I thought it was pretty decent last year.

**sugadog** · 03-07-2009, 06:48 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

i too agree the commentary is better on 2k9,it flows better and who cant like gary thorne,his voice is just exciting in sports,but the show flat out blows 2k9 out of the water in all other aspects,its not even close..back to the announcing,vasgersian,sound good,but hudler and campbell sound too much like they reading from a script,i deal with it but it could be better... the perfect crew would be thom brenneman and joe buck,guys with enthusiasm in their voice..i always thought mike patrick on espn was awesome on sunday night football a few years ago..i hope the show10 really looks into the announcing next year,it be cool if they had like 5 random crews to do announcing and it would sjurprise you each time u know..oh well im going to bed lol

**NAFBUC** · 03-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

Thanks Chris. I like the way you broke down the fielding, pitching etc. Realistic gameplay is what gives The Show an instant classic value.

**capa** · 03-07-2009, 09:35 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

Personally, I think Hudler detracts from the game. His comments sound "pasted" into the game. 2K9 has done a fabulous job with the announcing and seamless transition between play by play and color. It might be the best part of that game.

I hope next year SCEA looks at that announcing model and maybe cuts back to a 2 man booth. Matt is great. Campbell is very good, but too much repitition. Hudler reminds me I am playing a video game. The one weak spot.

C

**Spongedaddy** · 03-07-2009, 10:07 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

Originally posted by Jamin23

OK and as I said I respect that and I'm not going to make you change your mind

Wow. How you keep justifying your opinions based upon a few video clips is amazing and a bit insane. You are kind of like a dog with a bone with this commentary thing.

**Pared** · 03-07-2009, 10:50 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

I'd have to agree the commentary is better in 2k9... to an extent. The delivery is much better. I'm not sure if it's Gary Thorne himself but he tends to be amazing in video game audio.

As far as content goes, it's an unfair comparison. With BR and being a PS3 exclusive, there's no way 2k9 can match what The Show is doing. Give Sony credit for using the extra space. They've continually added enough commentary over the years to keep the game fresh while reusing the same basic lines year after year. Probably the most ideal setup given yearly iterations of sports games are the trend...

**Spongedaddy** · 03-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

Originally posted by Pared

I'd have to agree the commentary is better in 2k9... to an extent. The delivery is much better. I'm not sure if it's Gary Thorne himself but he tends to be amazing in video game audio.

As far as content goes, it's an unfair comparison. With BR and being a PS3 exclusive, there's no way 2k9 can match what The Show is doing. Give Sony credit for using the extra space. They've continually added enough commentary over the years to keep the game fresh while reusing the same basic lines year after year. Probably the most ideal setup given yearly iterations of sports games are the trend...

That's very true. While I really enjoy the team and comments by the 2K crew, they were repeating a lot of content by my fourth game. I wonder if Sony will consider changing the crew for next year's game.

**Pared** · 03-07-2009, 11:10 AM

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I doubt they'd consider changing the crew. The amount of content there is staggering! That's a multi-year thing... some of that audio is going on 4 years old!

**Skyboxer** · 03-07-2009, 11:27 AM

Re: MLB '09: The Show Review

I can't play 2K9 enough to know whether the commentary is better or not but I do know That The Show is an easy 9.0

Once 2K9 gets some issues fixed I'll certainly be all over it also.

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