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  • crazymallard
    Rookie
    • Feb 2007
    • 86

    #1

    MLB 11 The Show Goes Analog, Includes Balks and More Control (IGN)


    IGN has just posted their MLB 11 The Show preview. They talk about the new analog controls, balks and more control.

    "The Show 11 features analog control for batting, pitching and fielding, which basically means every major mechanic in the game is controllable with the right analog stick. For batting, you'll pull back the right stick to begin the backswing and then push it forward to swing through a pitch. You can angle the stick to the left or the right to handle inside and outside pitches, while the game will automatically adjust to pitch height for you. To check swing, just let off the stick before pushing it all the way up.

    Pitching works like a combination of batting and fielding. You'll still pick the pitch type with face buttons then use a cursor to adjust pitch location. Once you're ready to throw, you'll set and go into your windup by pulling back on the stick and then push it forward, either favoring the left of the right side of the plate to shade the pitch a little more. Setting before you pitch is more important in The Show 11. Sony has included balks for the first time in the series, so don't try to quick pitch with runners on base."
  • DJ
    Hall Of Fame
    • Apr 2003
    • 17770

    #2
    Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

    Not too much different from the ESPN article, but I did think the last paragraph was well-written and made a good point:

    "Developing sports games is one of the most merciless tasks in the video game industry. Developers never have enough time or money, and their fan base is among the most knowledgeable and impassioned in the industry. That's why it was so impressive (and exhausting) to listen to Sony enumerate all of the new additions they've squeezed into an already encyclopedic game of stats, detail, and mechanical nuance. The Sony rep never seemed to run out of "one more thing" to show me. Whatever happens with the game when it is released, it's clear MLB 11: The Show is a product of serious enthusiasm and care."
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    • nemesis04
      RIP Ty My Buddy
      • Feb 2004
      • 13548

      #3
      Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

      Somebody order balks?
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      • cnelly4
        Pro
        • Dec 2007
        • 736

        #4
        Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

        Don't think it was posted yet. Good read, nothing new from yesterday though.
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        • Knight165
          *ll St*r
          • Feb 2003
          • 24986

          #5
          Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

          Originally posted by nemesis04
          Somebody order balks?


          :O!

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          • BravesBoy
            dare i say...en fuego?
            • Feb 2008
            • 698

            #6
            Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

            Originally posted by Knight165
            :O!

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            I'm starting to believe knight works for the CIA or something. I think he knows what SCEA is gonna do before they do!! Keep bitting that tongue my friend
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            • Stikskillz
              Rookie
              • Nov 2008
              • 228

              #7
              Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

              Originally posted by nemesis04
              Somebody order balks?
              Based on the article, yes indeed!

              Sony has included balks for the first time in the series, so don't try to quick pitch with runners on base.
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              • ryan36
                7 dirty words...
                • Feb 2003
                • 10182

                #8
                Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                now all they need is a slidestep

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                • nemesis04
                  RIP Ty My Buddy
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 13548

                  #9
                  Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                  Originally posted by BravesBoy
                  I'm starting to believe knight works for the CIA or something. I think he knows what SCEA is gonna do before they do!! Keep bitting that tongue my friend
                  Pfft.......Knight does not even play the game he is too busy fiddling with rosters.
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                  • BravesBoy
                    dare i say...en fuego?
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 698

                    #10
                    Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                    Originally posted by nemesis04
                    Pfft.......Knight does not even play the game he is too busy fiddling with rosters.
                    haha....ya callin him out nem j/k
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                    • bhurst99
                      All Star
                      • Aug 2003
                      • 9159

                      #11
                      Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                      Originally posted by nemesis04
                      Pfft.......Knight does not even play the game he is too busy fiddling with rosters.
                      Wow, Ouch!
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                      • green94
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 3128

                        #12
                        Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                        FULL day/night lighting???? Huge news if true!

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                        • K_GUN
                          C*t*z*n *f RSN
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 3892

                          #13
                          Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                          Originally posted by green94
                          FULL day/night lighting???? Huge news if true!

                          was just about to post this

                          YES!....if it's what I think it is...starting a game at 1pm.....getting into xtra innings and have the night mode kick in!
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                          • Knight165
                            *ll St*r
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 24986

                            #14
                            Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                            Originally posted by BravesBoy
                            haha....ya callin him out nem j/k

                            He tried that!!!
                            Ask him the result of Game 1!!!
                            Even my feeble MoM fingers k'ed his a !!

                            M.K.
                            Knight165
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                            • green94
                              MVP
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 3128

                              #15
                              Re: MLB 11: The Show Goes Analog (IGN Preview)

                              Originally posted by K_GUN
                              was just about to post this

                              YES!....if it's what I think it is...starting a game at 1pm.....getting into xtra innings and have the night mode kick in!
                              This IS year 3 of 3 of the implementation!

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