MLB 13 The Show Video - Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

[econoodle]

Re: MLB 13 The Show Video - Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

Lol, you also don't see the mass pitcher plunkings because there are more animations for them to get out of the way (another upgrade).

I was more talking about the balls that bounce off the plate and 30 feet in the air, that look like a pop up.

As for nubbers, you see them more in the game because the camera cuts to them. In real life the camera doesn't cut away. So I would call that a broadcast issue before a physics issue.

I'm curious where you thinks it's been done better too. And I'm genuinely asking, for research purposes. I'm a technical professional, and looking over the physics model for the game with Brian, it is mathematically 'on point'. Not to say that translates visually or perceptually, but I would like to investigate what others feel are right. And that's why I ask.



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those [bolded] i havent seen either. so thats good.
i dont know man, I was pumped and these vids deflated me. I seriously feel like i am watching 12.

hmmm, i never thought of it that way, re: the camera not showing the nubbers., now it doesnt annoy me as much.

as far as bat/ball physics. PYS 2012.
and even 2k12 does real well with parts of it [meaning a high outside fastball, swung late at will go screaming off the seats in the upper deck behind the dugout]. problem with 2k tho is, the ball dies a bit after that, doesnt have a nice bounce.

anyways ill keep hope out that some franchise vids will impress me [need to see those new osd's i heard about] but the commentary is sucking my will to go through another year with this.

[bautistabomb]

Re: MLB 13 The Show Video - Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

I gotta step in here cause I agree with the bolded part.

I was pumped about what I heard.
TruBroadcast 2.0 and improved ball physics, which last year, was a sham.

Well, in these videos. [don't say its one inning, because between all of them its a full game] I dont see much of either.

TBP 2.0 is non-existent, and as a presentation buff, I am paying attention to that stuff.
The ball travel and bounces, look way to similar to last year. I shouldn't have to see 423 innings to notice it.
Fielders again are camping under balls near the warning track.
The same cutaways. The same OSD's [not design, but content].

Not to mention the menus STILL look the same. Just a new pant job, but the skeleton is the same. Same fonts. Mix it up guys. Its been 9 years.


Might be best now to hope the ps4 breathes some life into this old man.
Oh and matty v. it was fun, but you gotta go.
I'd never thought i'd say this, but hes more energetic during hot stove at 10am! lol

Anyways, thats my cumulative thoughts on these videos.

Couldn't have said it any better myself. I am in complete agreement with everything you said. I have been a loyal fan and day 1 purchaser since 2006. Still the best sports game imo, but the last few years it has started to have a stale feeling to it. Hopefully the PS4 will breathe some new life into this franchise. Created another thread about how I was unimpressed with the gameplay videos so far and people jumped all over me. The menu's game options and gameplay have really not seen much of a change in the last 2 or 3 years, not necessarily a bad thing but it does feel like old hat. I think a complete teardown and revamp of the commentary will go a long way to make this feel fresh again. The commentary at this stage in the game's lifecycle is completely unacceptable and it actually seems to have gotten worse this year with lots of dead air. We've been hearing the same lines now for almost a decade, its time for a change.

[ParisB]

Re: MLB 13 The Show Video - Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

I just called Bud Selig. The sport looks the same as last year...

[mdlanni1]

I'm happy to see people here agree for the most part that not much has changed. You say that in some other threads and people crucify you for whatever reason. Maybe SECA pays these people on here to say nothing critical. At the end of the day though this is still one of the best sports game out there and I'll buy it but my excitement factor is at a 2 out of 10 where as when 2009 was released it was a 10 out of 10.

[nemesis04]

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I'm happy to see people here agree for the most part that not much has changed. You say that in some other threads and people crucify you for whatever reason. Maybe SECA pays these people on here to say nothing critical. At the end of the day though this is still one of the best sports game out there and I'll buy it but my excitement factor is at a 2 out of 10 where as when 2009 was released it was a 10 out of 10.

If your excitement level is so low why would you buy it? Oh it SCEA by the way not SECA!

[thaSLAB]

as far as bat/ball physics. PYS 2012.
and even 2k12 does real well with parts of it [meaning a high outside fastball, swung late at will go screaming off the seats in the upper deck behind the dugout]. problem with 2k tho is, the ball dies a bit after that, doesnt have a nice bounce.

anyways ill keep hope out that some franchise vids will impress me [need to see those new osd's i heard about] but the commentary is sucking my will to go through another year with this.

As far as ball/bat physics, you can actually see then in real-time in PYS because the game is a much slower battery pace. If you replayed at bats in The Show, you would see they are now too shabby and much improved over past versions. I agree PYS does have the edge.

Hit variety/hit types isn't that much different between the two, and I would classify both as very good. I can't say I enjoy anything gameplay-wise about 2K, but that's just me.


As for presentation, I personally don't think you'll see anything in MLB13 that will impress you, or be to your expectations, unfortunately. Now (commentary and stats) presentation-wise 2K does get the nod over the other two series.

And as a reference, these are the baseball games I own and have played extensively, from this generation... minus 2K8, which I sold back:




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[Blzer]

Re: MLB 13 The Show Video - Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

Same fonts. Mix it up guys. Its been 9 years.

I'm going to agree with the font. I don't think I dislike it, but as you said, I've seen it before. Maybe it's the all capital letters or something, but a fresh coat of paint would be nice.

I don't like VC's font with their 2K games either though, so there's something in between that might be alright.

Love that they nailed Heyward's stance! Problem is that guy has changed it all three years, and I bet it's going to change some this year as well.

[mdlanni1]

If your excitement level is so low why would you buy it? Oh it SCEA by the way not SECA!

Sorry, I didn't realize my english teacher was in this room. Why would I buy it? Because I don't want to play with old rosters. If there was a way to download 2013 rosters on 2012, I wouldn't.

[thaSLAB]

If your excitement level is so low why would you buy it? Oh it SCEA by the way not SECA!

Did somebody say SECA?

Spoiler

I think its actually Laguna Seca

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[thaSLAB]

I'm going to agree with the font. I don't think I dislike it, but as you said, I've seen it before. Maybe it's the all capital letters or something, but a fresh coat of paint would be nice.

The reason for the all CAPS is readability.

Sorry, I didn't realize my english teacher was in this room. Why would I buy it? Because I don't want to play with old rosters. If there was a way to download 2013 rosters on 2012, I wouldn't.

You could always edit rosters...

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[bp4baseball]

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The reason for the all CAPS is readability.


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I have even grown to like the all caps look, even in stuff away from The Show.


Also, nice reference to Laguna Seca...my dad raced there and I go there every year

[tril]

I heard MLB 2k13 has good commentary. You should try that game out and let us know how much fun you have.

I get both every year. Im not bashing the game. If youve played the Show the last several years, then you would have top admit that there is a considerable difference.
Somethings a-miss with the commentary.

[Bulls321974]

I love the game but SCEA's inability to get team colors right is really starting to annoy me. The Rockies still got black batting helmets instead of purple metallic. I don't get it...

[nuke_21]

the crowd seems a little raucus for the first inning. Not sure Rockies fans should be cheering so loudly when Upton gets a basehit to start the game. Crowd emotion definitely needs to be worked on. Most baseball games I have heard and seen are not loud until a homerun, or late-inning situations.

[econoodle]

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As far as ball/bat physics, you can actually see then in real-time in PYS because the game is a much slower battery pace. If you replayed at bats in The Show, you would see they are now too shabby and much improved over past versions. I agree PYS does have the edge.

Hit variety/hit types isn't that much different between the two, and I would classify both as very good. I can't say I enjoy anything gameplay-wise about 2K, but that's just me.


As for presentation, I personally don't think you'll see anything in MLB13 that will impress you, or be to your expectations, unfortunately. Now (commentary and stats) presentation-wise 2K does get the nod over the other two series.

And as a reference, these are the baseball games I own and have played extensively, from this generation... minus 2K8, which I sold back:




-- Sent from the Future...

they way you laid out the games and controller, looks like a game of Galaga. Your ship/controller is toast!

ok that was for us oldies. lol

disappointing to hear about the presentation, but I was starting to get that sinking feeling, after seeing the videos and the lack of a blog or any significant talk about the upgrades there. Ah well.

agree about the pys/physics.

Maybe this year I'll just rock it used. wait till OSFM and then see what price I can get it at on Opening Day.

Thanks for the honesty.