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MLB '09: The Show Preview

04:37 PM - December 17, 2008 by green94

UGO has posted their preview of MLB '09: The Show.

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	"It�s probably best to get this out of the way from the outset: I am not a sports guy and if I were, baseball would still rank pretty low among my interests. This is important because I�m about to fill you readers in on preview time spent with Sony�s PlayStation 3-exclusive baseball sim MLB 09: The Show. And while it�s not going to change the opinions of those who prefer other sports or no sports at all, the 2009 edition of The Show looks as though it will offer a deeper, more fulfilling simulation than ever before, with the added benefit of amped up visuals and player-tailored features."

Game: MLB '09: The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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# 1 green94 @ 12/17/08 04:39 PM

40 Man Rosters!!!

# 2 jpup @ 12/17/08 04:42 PM

sounds amazing and I would guess that Sony is not going to be happy about this coming out. Can't wait for the game.

# 3 jpup @ 12/17/08 04:44 PM

Looks a lot like Turner field from this view.

# 4 nemesis04 @ 12/17/08 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by green94


	40 Man Rosters!!!

Is it a 40 man roster in the way we expect it though? Last year they said 40 man roster too.

It figures, a guy who has zero interest in baseball gets an early peak at the game, lol.

# 5 green94 @ 12/17/08 04:48 PM

I would assume so Nemisis - love the new crowd stuff too!

I CAN'T FREAKING WAIT FOR THIS GAME!!!

# 6 nemesis04 @ 12/17/08 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jpup


	Looks a lot like Turner field from this view.

The government bailout plan came out just in time for Citi Corp. They have a lot of paying to do!

The stadium does look beautiful though!!

# 7 ty5oke @ 12/17/08 04:53 PM

Arbritration, trade rights, 40-man rosters, field ware and custom walk-up music. I'm very excited to hear this. Can't wait for more information to come out.

# 8 LL-Cool-P @ 12/17/08 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	If figures, I guy who has zero interest in baseball gets an early peak at the game, lol.

Such is life.

# 9 ckarlic @ 12/17/08 05:01 PM

Loved the read...The screen looks amazing..also loved this part "– will dress according to the surrounding weather conditions"--sounds like a clue that weather might be included (or some sort of weather)

# 10 bodhiball @ 12/17/08 05:01 PM

The custom walk-up music is fantastic! And the fact they've added a voice recorder to add specific chants and calls from the crowd??? thats just nuts! (in a great way)

this is going to be an amazing experience.

cant wait for a review from someone who actually enjoys baseball

# 11 therizing02 @ 12/17/08 05:04 PM

At least the guy admitted that he wasn't a "sports gamer". I though he did a good job with the impressions.

Too many times we read reviews of sports games from people that don't know the difference between a football and a baseball yet slam a game left and right because there is so much that they don't have clue about.

# 12 Shakedowncapo @ 12/17/08 05:05 PM

UGO of all places? That place was hot in 2000...hahaha. Good to see the new features.

# 13 Sportsforever @ 12/17/08 05:06 PM

This sounds fantastic...if they give me the depth of ASB in franchise mode I will be blown away.

# 14 EnigmaNemesis @ 12/17/08 05:08 PM

Great info, the additions sound AWESOME. Custom walk up, YES ... Custom crowd chants, YES, field wear over time, weather, day/night cycles ... franchise features galore ... /DROOL!!!

Anyhow ... this pic here also isnt from the game ... it is the concept pic of the park that has been out for a while now.

# 15 ckarlic @ 12/17/08 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bodhiball


	The custom walk-up music is fantastic! And the fact they've added a voice recorder to add specific chants and calls from the crowd??? thats just nuts! (in a great way) this is going to be an amazing experience. cant wait for a review from someone who actually enjoys baseball

Yeah..the walk up music is really cool...Time to import my music to my ps3

# 16 green94 @ 12/17/08 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ckarlic


	Loved the read...The screen looks amazing..also loved this part "� will dress according to the surrounding weather conditions"--sounds like a clue that weather might be included (or some sort of weather)

Good point on the weather piece, didn't even put 2 and 2 together there!

It seems the more I read/see (videos) about this game, I'm truly amazed about how much stuff they jammed into it this year. And this is just tip of the iceberg stuff. Amazing.

# 17 zjl630 @ 12/17/08 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

I noticed that the SNY logo is in CF, are they really going to be in the game? Or just for the pic?

# 18 nemesis04 @ 12/17/08 05:27 PM

I think that is just concept art for the actual stadium, not the stadium that is in the video game.

# 19 Jgainsey @ 12/17/08 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	It figures, a guy who has zero interest in baseball gets an early peak at the game, lol.

I know, wtf? This guy almost seems annoyed to be reviewing the game. Yet he's the first person to get to review the game, or at least the first to make his public.

# 20 Shakedowncapo @ 12/17/08 05:36 PM

I imagine certain NDA's are up? Could we see some more previews tonight?

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