[opd897]

Quote: Originally Posted by khronikos

I'm sorry, but if people feel that it would be hard at all to improve upon 11 in the gameplay department then we have two very different accounts of what realism entails. I think this year is looking to be one of the biggest upgrades ever in terms of hit variety. That is enough for me to take notice for sure. Franchise may finally be playable without all the crap in previous years. Again, noteworthy. 11 was lacking animations like I lack a million dollars. There are so many areas that it was lacking that I didn't even bother to buy it myself. It had some awesome upgrades but to call it some kind of definitive game is a little crazy. 11 was more like arcade ball imo with its crazy physics and dull animations. This game, even from the limited videos, looks so much better. I hope opd will reconsider. Maybe think of just getting it at a reduced price a couple months down the road.

I hear ya. Come March 6th it will be hard for me not to go out and buy this game. I've bought MLB The Show every year since its inception. I do like what I'm hearing about the upgrades and certainly respect the work this team puts into the game every year.

Being an (older) retired guy now, retired a couple of years ago, and on somewhat of a fixed income, I really have to watch my gaming budget. No longer do I have the option of working some overtime to buy the games I want. Don't get me wrong, I'm not poor or whining here but budgeting is something I never really had to do much of until lately.

I believe Mass Effect 3 comes out the same day and that is another game I was really looking forward to. Dropping $130 in a day on games is something I've done in the past but doing that today I must really believe the upgrades to one of those games is worth it. I am still happy with my "11 and play regularly but I know '12 will be even better, just not sure at this point how much better and if the improvements justify me buying the game at this point in my life.

Knowing myself like I do though, most likely on March 6th I will be at the front door of my local gaming store with money in hand! What can I say? I'm a baseball nut!