MLB 12 The Show Video - Rangers vs. Angels

[PsychoBulk]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Looks like the same game to me.

For all the talk about ball physics I saw the same movement on the ball.

Then we must be looking at different videos entirely is all i can say.

As i said, making judgments based off a bit of video camera footage is premature in the extreme.

[opd897]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

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!

[The Bimmer]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

I will agree that know one quite knows how the commentary in this game will turn out. With that said for anyone to give biased opinions like these are not fair play,

1. There are only so many ways to SAY something..... key word SAY as opposed to DESCRIBE situations

2. I cant believe someone will not buy this game.....

3. Or any comment that implies that an individual should not or cannot make a decision based on a feature like the commentary.

If I order an Italian sub and I ask for "no mayo", and the sandwich is given to me with mayo on it, I will not buy it. It appears that some guys around here would make a comment like (2 or 3 stated above).

It is a fact that other "games" have far superior commentary as a feature, and I agree it gets redundant to hear the same questions, complaints, etc.. , but until a feature reaches the same standard that other games offer it will continue. Just look look at the threads there are many other things like batting stances, equipment on players, etc.. these features to some people may seem unrelated to a purchase, but not to others.

Lets draw a line in the sand, if a comment about the commentary rubs you the wrong way, hold your peace. Think about a feature that you may want to see improved that hasn't been and then put yourself in the other guys shoes.

I am optimistic that the full game will deliver.

[catch212]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

I can't complain about the commentary; it is bad in every sports game. In my NBA franchise this year they talk about the Carmelo Anthony trade and how he'll fit in with Amare every single game.

I would rather have it this way than try to strip it all out and redo it over time like Madden has done. Remember that Madden 11 commentary? Hands down the worst of all time. Gus Johnson (who I don't like) just randomly screaming over an incomplete pass, whispering and casually saying 74 yard TD pass, etc.


As for the video, the physics look great. It will be a day 1 buy for me as always.

Edit: what is going on with the pitching deliveries?

[khronikos]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Looks like the same game to me.

You might want to actually play the game before you condemn it I think. Even if you absolutely are certain you will hate it there is just no way you can fathom that this is the same game quite yet. They have had a full year to redo a lot of things. Visually there have been a host of improvements.

Commentary is only going to go so far so I think people are just going to be disappointed until the whole thing is redone.

But I don't want the sounds of the show, the important things like ambiance and actual sounds of baseball, being affected by a whole brand new commentary until they are finished and improved as those are the most fundamental and important to the whole game. Those look to be much better than last year. And come on, from what I have seen, the ball physics were a joke in 11 compared to this year. Guys play one hops all the time in the outfield but I can see what you are saying on some things. For me I didn't play a whole lot of 11 for the specific reason that it would have worn me out even though animations in 11 were not much better than 10. That IS one reason to try this out. The animations look much better though I have yet to see most pitching and batting animations obviously.

Maybe look at picking it up at a reduced price. Also, watch for the pre-order reduced prices which can be from 50 to 55 and maybe a bonus. I know what you guys mean 60 bucks is ridiculous for games and I rarely if ever pay that now that I have steam. And I mean RARELY. I haven't paid over 50 since Uncharted 2 lol. I even got KZ3 for less than 50 on release. The console videogame model is very outdated and Steam really shows that the model cannot be sustained.

[Pared]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Hit variety is just going to keep getting better.

And we're not done yet - another day to help offer our input. Give these guys the credit they deserve - they've put in work this year. Whether or not you can see that in a video (didn't watch it) isn't a good indicator of just how great the hit variety is this year.

Really - I can't go over this enough. With the new additions already there plus the changes that are being made - I can't help but be a bit giddy at just how minor adjustments are making the improvements they've made even better.

I'll stop now - I know it can easily come off as hype; That's never my intention. But my excitement to play the game is up again and I thought I'd share that with you guys.

Later!

[nemesis04]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

After playing the game for a few days the ball physics inputted into 12 give the game a whole new playing experience. Couple that with the smoother quicker throwing animations, differnt tag animations and tons of different camera cuts and you end up with a pretty sweet playing baseball game. The commentary is a big ship to turn in one motion but there are new lines and some chatter now which is more evident when playing in a season or franchise. For me I would get the game for the physics alone, they are THAT good!

There is nothing like trying to see the center fielder running in to catch a shallow fly, only to see the ball losing energy in the air and having it drop down in front of him! We will experience a lot of different play on the field because of the ball physics this year we have never seen before in the Show which is extremely exciting! Get ready!

[Pared]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Ha - beat ya by seconds!

Now who is ready for breakfast?

[Rules]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Commentary had to be their #1 complaint over the years.


Still has not been addressed so I'm hoping for next year as I can definitely go with MLB 11 for another year.

Seriously, with them having to working on the PSVita, they would have been hard pressed to meet a lot of expectations for the PS3 version. I think this is a tweak year to an already solid baseball game.

[khronikos]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

We will experience a lot of different play on the field because of the ball physics this year we have never seen before in the Show which is extremely exciting! Get ready!

Well, just try to make sure STATS do not have to be tweaked by us as much please. I hope it all comes together but yeah the physics look outstanding.

On another note I am not sure people understand how hard it is to recode and rewrite the entire script. I am sure these guys take it seriously but maybe some people could try turning it off and just experiencing the game. I mean they put a lot of work into the natural sounds of baseball this year.

[Pared]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Commentary had to be their #1 complaint over the years.


Still has not been addressed so I'm hoping for next year as I can definitely go with MLB 11 for another year.

Seriously, with them having to working on the PSVita, they would have been hard pressed to meet a lot of expectations for the PS3 version. I think this is a tweak year to an already solid baseball game.

You are misinformed. There's not much else to say.

If commentary will be your sole reason for passing, it will be your loss.

[Segagendude]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Kinsler: 1-2, 2-run HR.....

Yet the score is 1-1??

Spoiler

Early build, I know..

[JT30]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

Then we must be looking at different videos entirely is all i can say.

As i said, making judgments based off a bit of video camera footage is premature in the extreme.

Ok but based on video camera footage, you can tell right away the ball physics are different? Wow..lol

Like others have mentioned, based on this video, game doesn't look much different than last year, as I wouldnt suspect it would be. But for you to say people aren't noticing what you are noticing in this very limited video, is kinda funny

[tnixen]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

"smoother quicker throwing animations"


THANK YOU SONY!!!

[PsychoBulk]

Re: MLB 12: The Show Angels vs. Rangers (Cam) - via. Gametrailers

My opinion is also based on the other vidoes we've seen from CES, not just this one.

If you cant tell a difference, thats your issue, not mine