MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Nice video! Graphics look awesome. One question though to anyone who might be able to help.

I have a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD TV, and when I play MLB '10: The Show it looks great, but it never looks as good as videos I see online. Even the videos from MLB '10 last year before release looked better than it does on my TV. I do have game mode turned on, but is there something I should do to the settings on my TV to make the game look like I see online? I hope MLB '11 looks like this video on my TV when I get the game. I'm planning on buying a new 50-55" HDTV sometime in the next month, but I don't know if that will make a difference at all.

Thanks to anyone with any help on this.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Nice video! Graphics look awesome. One question though to anyone who might be able to help.

I have a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD TV, and when I play MLB '10: The Show it looks great, but it never looks as good as videos I see online. Even the videos from MLB '10 last year before release looked better than it does on my TV. I do have game mode turned on, but is there something I should do to the settings on my TV to make the game look like I see online? I hope MLB '11 looks like this video on my TV when I get the game. I'm planning on buying a new 50-55" HDTV sometime in the next month, but I don't know if that will make a difference at all.

Thanks to anyone with any help on this.

Are you using an HDMI cable?
...and do you have 720p...1080i...and 1080p checked off in the DISPLAY setup section?

M.K.
Knight165

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Are you using an HDMI cable?
...and do you have 720p...1080i...and 1080p checked off in the DISPLAY setup section?

M.K.
Knight165

Yes, to all of the above. Like I said, it does look good on my TV, but it doesn't seem to have that crisp and smooth look to it.

Or maybe it's just me. Hahaha. I wish I could play with game mode off, but my TV has too much lag.

[ripwalk]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Nice video! Graphics look awesome. One question though to anyone who might be able to help.

I have a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD TV, and when I play MLB '10: The Show it looks great, but it never looks as good as videos I see online. Even the videos from MLB '10 last year before release looked better than it does on my TV. I do have game mode turned on, but is there something I should do to the settings on my TV to make the game look like I see online? I hope MLB '11 looks like this video on my TV when I get the game. I'm planning on buying a new 50-55" HDTV sometime in the next month, but I don't know if that will make a difference at all.

Thanks to anyone with any help on this.

Wait, the quality in that video didn't seem that high to me and I assumed it was just a low definition video or poorer quality... That wasn't really all that high quality of a video, was it?

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Wait, the quality in that video didn't seem that high to me and I assumed it was just a low definition video or poorer quality... That wasn't really all that high quality of a video, was it?

I'm not sure what the quality of it was, but it looked pretty damn gorgeous to me. Haha.

[Skyboxer]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

I'm a little surprised at the negativity about this video. I though it looked great. Can't wait.

Yeah it made the wait even harder. Its a video game and i can live with some minor faults as i know SCEA will keep improving it.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Wait, the quality in that video didn't seem that high to me and I assumed it was just a low definition video or poorer quality... That wasn't really all that high quality of a video, was it?

I finally got to see the entire video.
The quality of the graphics and audio were in and out for me....almost like hi-res..then low res...back and forth.

Now...indeed this video was poorly put together. Very "rushed"....and is not indicative(IMO) of the actual look of the gameplay at all.
...and neither here nor there with the actual commentary(whether you can't stand it or not).....but that also contributed to it sounding pretty poor.
Like bodhiball said...not the best effort that could have been put forth to showcase the product. I'll agree with that.

M.K.
Knight165

[Blzer]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Some nice things that would change up this game's "look" that we're used to:


- Add a slight, slight delay after contact. I know we had a debate on this last year; some people argued that it's eliminating your ability to react to where the ball is going to go because of the short time taken in the delay, but my argument could be I know exactly where it's going as a result of the delay. Seeing that contact IMO would be a thing of beauty, just watching that ball launch before it really does go over the fence. Even if there was an option for what kind of ms delay we would have, that would be very nice.

- Remove any "unrealistic" cameras. That is, since it is impossible for a camera man to walk onto the field, walk on thin air, walk on water, etc... that camera shouldn't exist with the exception of specific gameplay cameras (like hitting and fielding, and obviously the new customizable cameras). For any cut scenes or replays, it would be very nice if they only had stationary cameras which would really exist throughout the stadium. They can't literally pan, they can only rotate and zoom. I believe MVP had this, I believe the 2K series might have this as well... this game could benefit from this as well. Even a realistic broadcast camera (like the one you see in HRD, as one single consistent more highly raised and centered broadcast cam) would be nice.

- Changing up the color palette. One could argue they should just do it for the sake of difference even if the colors are accurate but a lot of them are not. I could post numerous real life examples of this versus the game (mainly with the dirt, grass, and walls), but I hope you can just take my word for it that this is the case.


Remember, there are some things in this game that have been planted since MLB 2005. In some ways this is a good thing since they never remove options, but it is often okay to differentiate your product from what it used to be if you really do have something better. The player models, stances, faces, HUD's, interfaces, and lighting are really helping freshen the "look" of this game every year. I get it, this game is phenomenal so it's not really worth any bickering anyway. The biggest visual issue this game has IMO is that they are already too good for their own good. It's never good just to change for changing's sake, but if you can find the little things that still need an upkeep to go with the rest of the game's visual awesomeness, they are probably worth looking into. These are a few of them here.

[Skyboxer]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Gameplay

It sure doesn't say much for the commentary part of the game if they give you an option to mute any of the broadcasters! That aspect of the Show is definitely the weak link of the chain. I think there is a strong consensus among gamers to that effect.They ought to do something about it next year. I don't pretend I'm qualified enough to tell the guys at SCEA what to do, but perhaps they should copy what 2K does in that regard. Their commentaries are way better than the Show's. Granted, it's the only positive point I find in their game!

2K has a volume control to turn off commentary...so they can't be that good...

Pretty much ever sports game I've played over the past few years have a commentary volume setting. So every game company must know their commentary sucks? Just because the Show gives option (And I believe this was asked for by the gamers) to turn off individual commentators doesn't mean jack.
The commentary probably is the weak link but in the grand scheme of things The Show is still the best out there by far.

[myghty]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

I liked what I saw. New player models look great. Only thing that stuck out negative wise is the catchers stances. Would love to see more varied stances than just one. I also think they could do a better job of having the catcher set up on the corners.

Other than that, I'm super pumped for the demo tomorrow.

I agree with this. Also, I never liked the little bright catcher's mitt that pops up to show where the catcher wants the ball. Why can't you have the catcher & his actual mitt setup the location of where he wants the ball in real time instead of the icon?

[Blzer]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

I agree with this. Also, I never liked the little bright catcher's mitt that pops up to show where the catcher wants the ball. Why can't you have the catcher & his actual mitt setup the location of where he wants the ball in real time instead of the icon?

My argument (and my stance on it) is because they don't do it in real life until the pitcher winds up or comes set.

[statum71]

A little disappointed with how dry the commentary sounds. But I sort of expected that with them changing commentators.

Anyway....The Show is my favorite game, I'm in.

[jestep123]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Personally, I find the "if it aint broke dont fix it" argument kind of disheartening.

Yes, MLB 10 the Show was a GREAT game but lets remember some things.

It had its flaws
The only competition is 2k which IS improving
It is only fair to expect more out of the MLB 11 version. These games arent cheap. These days, you have to blow people away to get whatever discretionary income they have out of them.

To 2k's credit, they did that, hands down, with NBA 2k11, from the first time we saw gameplay footage to release day they did that. There is no denying that.

I love the Show series, I preorder it every year. I spent 300 for a PS3 for one game and I know I could make a whole fan club out of people whom have done the same.

That being said, a hard earned $65 is a hard earned $65. I think people were expecting more. I havent seen many that say they think this game wont be good, I think alot of folks were just hoping for a little more when they clicked on the link. I had an adreniline rush and what I got didnt match that.

Its like when you are a kid on Christmas morning and you asked Santa for a Nitendo and your parents play that trick on you where they wrap carnigans and arygle socks in boxes that look like they could be Nintendo boxes and make you open those before they finally pull out the Nintendo (Maybe only my mom did that but it was traumatic)?

Anyway, that's what it was like when I clicked on the link. I was looking for a Nintendo, instead I got a cordory sport coat. You know what I am saying?

[thaSLAB]

I love what I saw from the game! If you can't see a difference between '10 you are blind. Also, the presentation and cameras used were kind of a head scratcher.

As for the quality of the video/audio as well as the editing, I agree, it was very hit and miss... very weird to say the least.

That said, I still challenge anyone to find a better overall package.


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[econoodle]

Re: MLB 11 The Show Video: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (Gameplay)

Personally, I find the "if it aint broke dont fix it" argument kind of disheartening.

Yes, MLB 10 the Show was a GREAT game but lets remember some things.

It had its flaws
The only competition is 2k which IS improving
It is only fair to expect more out of the MLB 11 version. These games arent cheap. These days, you have to blow people away to get whatever discretionary income they have out of them.

To 2k's credit, they did that, hands down, with NBA 2k11, from the first time we saw gameplay footage to release day they did that. There is no denying that.

I love the Show series, I preorder it every year. I spent 300 for a PS3 for one game and I know I could make a whole fan club out of people whom have done the same.

That being said, a hard earned $65 is a hard earned $65. I think people were expecting more. I havent seen many that say they think this game wont be good, I think alot of folks were just hoping for a little more when they clicked on the link. I had an adreniline rush and what I got didnt match that.

Its like when you are a kid on Christmas morning and you asked Santa for a Nitendo and your parents play that trick on you where they wrap carnigans and arygle socks in boxes that look like they could be Nintendo boxes and make you open those before they finally pull out the Nintendo (Maybe only my mom did that but it was traumatic)?

Anyway, that's what it was like when I clicked on the link. I was looking for a Nintendo, instead I got a cordory sport coat. You know what I am saying?

agreed 100 percent

i was excited clicking the link after hearing Russie talk about 'it would take hours to tell all the presentation stuff added' and was hoping to see some of that in the clip.

It was heavily edited, and i didnt see anything that made me change my mind from getting a different game this year.

they shouldnt be putting videos out like that, its hurts more than helps.
for people on the fence, that vid won't work.
for people who buy 3 copies of it every year, it doesnt matter what was in the video.

the demo MUST show off these presentation elements.