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

[Kolbe]

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

Hey Kolbe if you don't mind could you answer the questions I pmed you or are you not allowed to talk yet?

1) If I don't see the post I don't respond (I haven't read this whole thread... I simply don't have the time)

2) If I see them and I can answer them, I typically do. (Given I have the time)

3) Not to harp on you (plenty of others do this) but posts asking me to answer their questions from somewhere else (meaning I need to go look for it) or asking about "the XXX glitch" dont get answered either. Explain it again, ask them again, or tell me how the bug works again. I deal with literally thousands of bugs (maybe even into the tens-of-thousands) in a few short months - there's no way I will know which one is being referred to.

On a semi-related note, when anyone sends me a PM asking "is the roster glitch fixed" the reason I don't respond is that I have no idea which one it is! PLEASE explain things like this - you'll save me tons of time, and in doing so get an answer!

Hope this clears up questions and concerns you guys may have!

-Kolbe

P.S. Please don't take this post personally RAZR - it's more that I'm seeing posts like yours more and more - and it frustrates me that I don't know what question you had. I just figured I'd finally break it down.

[countryboy]

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

Kolbe, at some point will you setup a Q&A session much like last year, where its a dedicated thread?

Thanks for all that you do.

[green94]

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

Kolbe, at some point will you setup a Q&A session much like last year, where its a dedicated thread?

Thanks for all that you do.

Now that the fact sheet has been released, I was wondering when this was going to happen as well.

[RAZRr1275]

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

1) If I don't see the post I don't respond (I haven't read this whole thread... I simply don't have the time)

2) If I see them and I can answer them, I typically do. (Given I have the time)

3) Not to harp on you (plenty of others do this) but posts asking me to answer their questions from somewhere else (meaning I need to go look for it) or asking about "the XXX glitch" dont get answered either. Explain it again, ask them again, or tell me how the bug works again. I deal with literally thousands of bugs (maybe even into the tens-of-thousands) in a few short months - there's no way I will know which one is being referred to.

On a semi-related note, when anyone sends me a PM asking "is the roster glitch fixed" the reason I don't respond is that I have no idea which one it is! PLEASE explain things like this - you'll save me tons of time, and in doing so get an answer!

Hope this clears up questions and concerns you guys may have!

-Kolbe

P.S. Please don't take this post personally RAZR - it's more that I'm seeing posts like yours more and more - and it frustrates me that I don't know what question you had. I just figured I'd finally break it down.

Sorry. I was just asking here because I sent you a pm and no reply. It was about a couple features for 09 and a question about a new feature that I've talked about when the suggestions period happened and talked to Ramone about (he said he would get it to you and I haven't really heard anything yet) and pmed you and Chris about that I haven't gotten any answer yet. I just want to know if a feature is possible. I'll re send it to you. Thanks for your time and the wonder that is 08 The Show. 09 should be awesome

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09 Huge Preview and Screens - ESPN

Yes. Brian spent quite a bit of time on a major slider overhaul - Should see better results. I'm sure he'll be in when we get more time towards the end of the project (or after we ship) to go into more detail.

-Kolbe

This is going to be the single most difference to this game. Thank you, SCEA!!!!

[Alonzo]

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

it's true, it's damn true.

If ALL sliders really work, that "feature" alone is almost worth the money.

I really really think SCEA is very close of developing the best sports/baseball game ever! The release date (or the date the game is spinning in my PS3) of the show 09 will be my new birtday and christmas combined.

[BDKiiing]

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

Slightly not pertaining to your question, but that was one thing about MLB '08 where I thought that maybe it wasn't the best this series can be (to everyone that was saying it's phenomenal, etc). I mean, aside from the visuals (and online play), IMO I saw both versions to be nearly identical. That's saying a lot for SCEA's push to make such a quality PS2 game, but I really want to see what they can do to differentiate themselves from that title and really make this a true PS3 game without looking at the PS2 game and even finding one bit of similarity whilst comparing the two.

However, I have a feeling that, perhaps aside from the new franchise stuff, the PS2 version may still be rather caught up. I really don't know, though. This has to be around the time where they are either deciding to give it another year and for the most part just update rosters while their entire devotion goes to the PS3 version, or where they stop making them for PS2 altogether. I have a feeling though that the game still sells like hotcakes, especially with no other real competition around March.

they will never stop making the ps2 version...just cuz 75% of the people on here have a ps3 doesnt mean that not many people at all have ps2s...plus they are still making money off that...and i really hope they keep the ps2 version close to the ps3....why not have the same features...i mean the graphics are the only difference you need...plus last year with accesories...ps3 was granted a bigger selection like sleeves and armbands...but unless your gonna send me $400 to get a ps3 haha...they gotta keep making the ps2 version

[Scottdau]

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

1) If I don't see the post I don't respond (I haven't read this whole thread... I simply don't have the time)

2) If I see them and I can answer them, I typically do. (Given I have the time)

3) Not to harp on you (plenty of others do this) but posts asking me to answer their questions from somewhere else (meaning I need to go look for it) or asking about "the XXX glitch" dont get answered either. Explain it again, ask them again, or tell me how the bug works again. I deal with literally thousands of bugs (maybe even into the tens-of-thousands) in a few short months - there's no way I will know which one is being referred to.

On a semi-related note, when anyone sends me a PM asking "is the roster glitch fixed" the reason I don't respond is that I have no idea which one it is! PLEASE explain things like this - you'll save me tons of time, and in doing so get an answer!

Hope this clears up questions and concerns you guys may have!

-Kolbe

P.S. Please don't take this post personally RAZR - it's more that I'm seeing posts like yours more and more - and it frustrates me that I don't know what question you had. I just figured I'd finally break it down.

Merry Christmas to you too kolbe. You guys are making one sick game. Congrats you guys have really nailed this game called baseball

[templeusox]

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

I'm really interested to see if the movement of the pitches have been reconstructed. There is no greater pleasure for a pitcher in baseball than front-hipping a player with a nasty two-seamer on the inside part of the plate. That was very hard to replicate last year. Hopefully it is more "doable" this year.

[Scooter3]

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

Good news! I'll be turning down the foul tip slider.

This game is so good it makes me think too much about March being so far away!
Can't wait until we are down to weeks instead of months...

Choice of uniforms, walk-up music slot where we can put either music or legendary players names. Wow!

Kolbe I would like to know if the "Face Tool" will make it in our 09' game.
I sure hope so, forget the eye-toy this face tool is fantastic! You guys are the best!


Thanks!
I love this game...

Scooter...

[Speedy]

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

The game seems absolutely crazy good; only thing I hope is that the fielding is improved enough where a ball actually goes over an outfielder's head w/o being a HR...I'd like to see doubles being hit without having to place it in the gaps

[Blzer]

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

they will never stop making the ps2 version...just cuz 75% of the people on here have a ps3 doesnt mean that not many people at all have ps2s...plus they are still making money off that...and i really hope they keep the ps2 version close to the ps3....why not have the same features...i mean the graphics are the only difference you need...plus last year with accesories...ps3 was granted a bigger selection like sleeves and armbands...but unless your gonna send me $400 to get a ps3 haha...they gotta keep making the ps2 version

That's exactly what I'm saying. Make the PS2 version the best that it can possibly be, but once it reaches that point, take advantage of the PS3 and do the same with that game. Take it up to its limit, something that the PS2 obviously could not match. And I don't just mean visually. There are many other things that could be done by the PS3's power, as well as 50 gigabytes of memory, where they can do more than just a visual upgrade.

Of course, that's not to say that is all they are doing, but as far as cross-gen games go, I've seen the limit taken much further. I know what they can do, and this day-night progression is a start. I can't wait for this year's release, but I especially can't wait for The Show 2010!

[brunnoce]

Re: MLB 09 Huge Preview and Screens - ESPN

This is going to be the single most difference to this game. Thank you, SCEA!!!!

indeed!!!
cant wait, and thankx a lot kolbe for the heads up!
u guys rock

[mike75]

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

The game seems absolutely crazy good; only thing I hope is that the fielding is improved enough where a ball actually goes over an outfielder's head w/o being a HR...I'd like to see doubles being hit without having to place it in the gaps

Same here buddy!

[Bat]

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

Have the AI lineup creation and FA signing in franchise been improved?

Thanks.