MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Garrett67]

Is it me or is there no way to exit a game afterward?

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

can we save replays in the demo?

You can save pics.

Oh...and ZERO framerate problems for me.

M.K.
Knight165

[Motown]

Quote: Originally Posted by davewins

Played game on Legend difficulty.... No problem check swinging...in fact I drew a walk with Chase Utley on a 3-2 check swing (Kazmir threw a slider that broke too far outside) Hit a nice double with Chase Utley (line drive over Iwamura's head that went all the way to the wall). This was with 2 outs in the first inning. Next batter Ryan Howard....I hit a 2 run shot to right field that JUST BARELY cleared the wall. It went 341ft and it seemed right. It was really cool seeing the pitch that I hit on the replay and how the catcher was set up away and you can really tell how Kazmir hung it out over the plate. It was a hanging slider. I'm really liking the hitting so far (I only played 1 game!!). What I like about it is I can take more time to decide if I want to swing or not. I don't know if the swing is just faster now or if the pitch speed is slower. I'm REALLY leaning towards the former. I really think they did something with the swing speed and it feels very realistic and enjoyable. Again this is only on 4 innings of gameplay so more to come...

Wow Dave, knowing your scientific approach to baseball video games, i'm impressed that YOUR impressed...comin' from a 2K base. no sarcasm...really

[JustSteve]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Knight said it was a demo only issue. And I haven't witnessed it or maybe haven't noticed it.

Maybe it's his TV? Don't certain HD TVs have refresh issues? You have to put them in "game mode" or some such thing?

[slickkill77]

Fielding is a lot crisper. The tag animations are nice as well

[countryboy]

I love the catcher calling the pitches. Sweet touch SCEA, sweet touch.

[DeathMetal]

Impressive. Noticed the new lighting right away, very nice. The revamped fielding is very cool. I also noticed the slight framerate issue while batting/pitching, which seems to start right when the pitcher starts throwing the pitch, and clears up when the catcher catches it (apparently fixed in newer builds).

The game did freeze up my PS3 though after I used the PS button to shut the game down. The system beeped three times and the screen was just black.

Can't wait for March to get here.

[J-Unit40]

The broadcast replay cam is panties. Lovin' it!