MLB '09: The Show Preview with Screenshots (ESPN Videogames)

[wsu_gb23]

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The first thing I thought of when I read that about the weather is that the crowd will wear shorts and short sleeves on hot summer days, maybe pants and short sleeves on cool to warm nights, and pants and long sleeves in the winter with maybe jackets on?

Regardless, this game looks killer and like everyone else I am foaming at the mouth!

I was hoping for Home Run Derby and some classic stadiums in this year's game. Those wouldn't be too much of a selling point so hopefully they just are mentioned as features yet.

don't know of too many games played in the winter....

[Knight165]

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don't know of too many games played in the winter....

Haha..

You know he meant cold weather.
I'd be happy with shorts during warm months(or even just going by what the temp is regardless of month) and longsleeves/jackets during the colder fall weather and early spring games.

M.K.
Knight165

[ckarlic]

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O Crap this is not too good

I just found the feature list for MLB 08 The Show and some of the things on the list are in the 09 version feature list!

From MLB 08 The Show list!

• In-Game MLB Live Scores – Using our new top of the screen Score Bar display, gamers will get updates on what is going on in the Majors. Along with scores and inning, gamers will also see notables, such as HR’s, complete games, etc.

Am I missing something? We do not get In-Game MLB Live Scores during gameplay in 08!

I guess this will be no different for 09


• Multi-Branch Fielding – Branch Point Technology goes to a new level as gamers you can now take full control of fielders and break out of any animation in the process. Change a fielding decision and branch out of any animation after the first branch point. With Branch Point Technology, MLB 08 THE SHOW provides unbelievably smooth, fluid transitions for seamless double plays and relays.

Well I guess this is not new after all! Which means will still may have the same fielding issues as in 07 and 08

See the rest here http://www.sportsgamer.com/forums/ml...t-details.html

That's a good find dude...Even though these features arent new, im sure that the 09 version will be way improved..especially when it comes to Branch Point Technology

[Knight165]

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That's a good find dude...Even though these features arent new, im sure that the 09 version will be way improved..especially when it comes to Branch Point Technology

We've kind of already established that some of this stuff is heaped on ....on top of things listed for '08.
At least I thought it was apparent.

M.K.
Knight165

[Knight165]

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Sorry...I meant to quote mikey...

M.K.
Knight165

[Scottdau]

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Two things that I want and I will be very happy. Being able to change any players stuff like cleats, gloves, mits and sun glasses. I hope that makes it in this year or next year.

[bcruise]

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Hotshot Fielding
A ball is smashed right at the third baseman. In past games, if the fielder is standing in the path of the ball, more times than not he's automatically going to make that catch. MLB 09 is adding some new calculations to the mix to include more dynamic fielder reactions as some balls will simply be too hot to handle and your player will drop the line drive or misplay the ball entirely depending on the velocity of the hit and the fielder's defensive ratings.

Hehe...can't wait for the cries of "ZOMG COMEBACK CODE", when one of someone's players Buckner's one that costs them the game. I like it though - unpredictablility is good. Should increase the number of fielding errors, too.

[PhantomPain]

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don't know of too many games played in the winter....

LOL...you are right

And yes I meant cold weather but I am sure everyone already knew that

[Stroehms]

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Sounds and looks11 good. Can't wait

[nemesis04]

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Back in the day High Heat used an actual picture of this vantage point in magazine ads when they were advertising their game. I used to remember saying to myself, imagine if games actually looked like this. That time has come! That picture is incredible.

[mike75]

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I am looking forward to IGN and Gametrailers previews!

[Altimus]

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A night game without all players wearing long sleeves!

Looks and sounds great so far. Is it spring yet?

[mike75]

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Back in the day High Heat used an actual picture of this vantage point in magazine ads when they were advertising their game. I used to remember saying to myself, imagine if games actually looked like this. That time has come! That picture is incredible.

I wonder and what part of the game this photo is from? My guess would be right before the game starts maybe during the lineup announcements.

Also I wonder if the fans walk up and down the steps yet?

[countryboy]

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A night game without all players wearing long sleeves!

Looks and sounds great so far. Is it spring yet?

it is here in the Louisville area, its freakin' 70 degress outside and sunny.

[jrivera34]

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If SCEA gave me just Franchise 2.0, I would pay $100 for this game. Everything else is just AMAZING extras! This game can't come out fast enough.

I just hope my family doesn't miss me too much when the game comes out :-)