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Rob_NYY · 02-06-2009, 01:59 AM

First, I'm not seeing any studdering or framerate issues. At all.

OK, some gameplay impressions. First game I played was on Legend. I got the Rays out 1-2-3 with Hammels striking out two. My first AB, I walked on 4 pitches. Next AB, walked on 5 pitched. Next AB, walked on 7 or 8 pitches. Bases loaded, 0 outs!

Out came the Rays pitching coach. All of a sudden Kazmir is doing nothing but blowing fastballs by me. K. Then another K. 2 outs, bases still loaded. Kazmir gets me down 0-2 and tries to get cute with a slider. He hung it, I was early but managed to bloop it over the SS and in front of the leftfielder for a two run single! The fans went wild and so did I.

Kazmir struck out the next hitter, so he actually K'd the side, but in between that was a hit and 3 walks! Meanwhile I had no problems with the Rays in the top of the first so I am up 2-0 after 1 inning. Legend mode? HA!! I was ready to conquer it! Slice it's throat and claim victory in my first attempt. I was on top of the world!!!!

So I lost that game 9-2.

Next game was on HOF, as I actually felt like getting batters out this time. I ended up winning 2-1.

Overall, I think I'm in love. The new fielding animations are awesome. The bat speed adjustment is awesome. Obviously we don't see many pitching animations (oney 2), but Hammels new motions looks great. The batting stances are such an improvement.

And LITTLE THINGS! One time as I came to the plate, I noticed the umpire looking at a lineup card. Awesome! Vendors walking up and down isles. Fans shimmying through rows. And I only played 2 games!

I really cannot wait for the full version!

02-06-2009, 01:59 AM	#303
Rob_NYY Jedi Master OVR: 21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 2,496	Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here First, I'm not seeing any studdering or framerate issues. At all. OK, some gameplay impressions. First game I played was on Legend. I got the Rays out 1-2-3 with Hammels striking out two. My first AB, I walked on 4 pitches. Next AB, walked on 5 pitched. Next AB, walked on 7 or 8 pitches. Bases loaded, 0 outs! Out came the Rays pitching coach. All of a sudden Kazmir is doing nothing but blowing fastballs by me. K. Then another K. 2 outs, bases still loaded. Kazmir gets me down 0-2 and tries to get cute with a slider. He hung it, I was early but managed to bloop it over the SS and in front of the leftfielder for a two run single! The fans went wild and so did I. Kazmir struck out the next hitter, so he actually K'd the side, but in between that was a hit and 3 walks! Meanwhile I had no problems with the Rays in the top of the first so I am up 2-0 after 1 inning. Legend mode? HA!! I was ready to conquer it! Slice it's throat and claim victory in my first attempt. I was on top of the world!!!! So I lost that game 9-2. Next game was on HOF, as I actually felt like getting batters out this time. I ended up winning 2-1. Overall, I think I'm in love. The new fielding animations are awesome. The bat speed adjustment is awesome. Obviously we don't see many pitching animations (oney 2), but Hammels new motions looks great. The batting stances are such an improvement. And LITTLE THINGS! One time as I came to the plate, I noticed the umpire looking at a lineup card. Awesome! Vendors walking up and down isles. Fans shimmying through rows. And I only played 2 games! I really cannot wait for the full version!