MLB '09: The Show Demo Impressions

[RaychelSnr]

If I used baseball terms to describe last year's MLB: The Show, I would say it was a solidly hit ball that drove in a few runs.

After playing the demo for MLB 09: The Show, I think the term I might use to describe this year's game is walk-off grand slam.

Now, this is a demo, and I know that, but the stage is set for what might be the best sports game to come around in quite some time. There are lingering questions, such as how the stat engine will work and how good the Franchise mode improvements are, among other things.

However, make no mistake about it, this game will be money -- pure, unlimited, beautiful money.

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[orthostud23]

Nice write up!! I have only played the demo once. I feel the fielding is definately tighter. There was a moment where I had the infield in last night. Longoria hit a HOT SHOT up at Rollins. Rollins made a stab at it but came up empty. That wouldnt have happened last year. I thought the lighting looked very well, player models looked good, commentary was good, crowds looked even better than last year. Looking forward to the full version.

[Tycobbler]

sweet!

[bengtc]

I think you are right on the hitting improvements. I noticed that I am ahead on almost every pitch and I played over 400 games of MLB 08.

[mwjr]

This is a beautiful game.

Seriously, 2K - give up the exclusive license. Give is all a chance to play this magnificent game.

[areobee401]

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Sorry to burst your bubble but even if 2k loses the MLB license 360 owners will never have a chance to play The Show on a MS console.

[7stringking]

This is a beautiful game.

Seriously, 2K - give up the exclusive license. Give is all a chance to play this magnificent game.

Don't blame 2k...Blame the NFL and EA for starting exclusive nonsense......Why can't the leagues just go back to selling their license to anybody who can foot the bill?..I'm not understanding how the NFL can't make more by selling the right sto EA,2k, Sony, and probably Midway...They could set up a review panel to decide every year whether or not the games are quality enough, and then not grant a license for a year in order to give the company a chance to get their act together...

Even as a 2k fan, i would say that Madden has done SLIGHTLY better with Football than 2k has with Baseball.....But the chasm is not nearly so wide as people have been led to believe....

But it is a little unfair to write 2k off now that VC is doing Baseball...Their track record with Pro & College Hoops and Football is stellar......


Since Baseball fans have SOME choice(unlike Football fans) it is also overkill to keep bashing 2k......If all I had to do to play 2k NFL Football was buy a PS3, I would be as happy as a clam

[BlyGilmore]

nice writeup. I'll be making the leap to the PS3 this year just for this game. and so far it sounds like i won't be disappointed.

and yeah, the odds of Sony licensing The Show for the Xbox in a world without exclusive licenses is slim and none. If you want The Show the only way to get it is by dropping $300 for the PS3.

[Marinerss]

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This is a beautiful game.

Seriously, 2K - give up the exclusive license. Give is all a chance to play this magnificent game.

that doesn't make any sense. Why would Sony release this game on the 360-- if that's what your saying by give everyone a chance to play this. the show will always be a PlayStation exclusive whether 2k has the right to the 3rd party license or not. So it's totally different, non related issue.

[GrandMaster B]

Imagine if this same team would work on a football or hockey game. We can only wish, right?

[fishepa]

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No more talk of 2k in this thread. Thanks.

[brunnoce]

Great read Chris!

[GSW]

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Too be honest, I feel sorry for anyone who is a baseball fan and does not have a PS3.

[NAFBUC]

Re: MLB '09: The Show Demo Impressions

If I used baseball terms to describe last year's MLB: The Show, I would say it was a solidly hit ball that drove in a few runs.

After playing the demo for MLB 09: The Show, I think the term I might use to describe this year's game is walk-off grand slam.

Now, this is a demo, and I know that, but the stage is set for what might be the best sports game to come around in quite some time. There are lingering questions, such as how the stat engine will work and how good the Franchise mode improvements are, among other things.

However, make no mistake about it, this game will be money -- pure, unlimited, beautiful money.

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Yes sir! Excellent potential for the sports game of the year. Silky smooth gameplay that has a tighter feel this year. Love it.

[TribeFan80]

I completely agree with the batting/hitting/timing. I was consistently swinging early on pitches. I just have to get my timing down with the faster swing the batter seems to have compared with 08.