More MLB 08: The Show demo videos

by pastapadre
Posted February 16th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

Here are two more full three inning games from the MLB 08: The Show demo. The pitching view has been switched in these with the the first being from “Outfield” and the second set as “Pitcher”. If you missed my initial impressions and game video you can find that here.

So far the only disappointing things I have found from playing the demo is that players walk/run/slide right through each other (no collision detection) and that the HR camera tends to lose the ball. I also had an instance where I hit a homerun with David Ortiz, the outfielder jumped to try and catch it but it barely made it out. The game immediately cut to Manny Ramirez at the plate with just the passing mention that it was a homerun. I wouldn’t concentrate on these type of things though since this build will have been at least a few weeks old. Where I get concerned with demos is when things that have been done intentionally are bothersome (for example the slow game speed in March Madness 08).

In the videos look for the battle between Jason Varitek and Jeff Francis in the 2nd inning of game one and the injury suffered by Marcus Giles near the end of game two.

MLB 08: The Show demo game two from pastapadre on Vimeo.

MLB 08: The Show demo game three from pastapadre on Vimeo.

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madcap08

Man, the new graphics look crisp! Apparently there is a new wrinkle to the hitting game this year.... Your batters can go on hot and cold hitting streaks.... Sounds cool... Anything to add realism.

Stan

A couple of things I've noticed:

First, I've hit 5-6 home runs in about 10 "games" so far. Only one came on a "power swing." From what I can tell so far, it's more of a combination of timing and putting the Plate Coverage Indicator (the yellow circle when playing on Veteran or higher) so that the pitch is fairly centered and/or towards the top of the circle. Getting the solid part of the bat on the ball does more than just pushing square from what I've seen.

Downsides, so far, have been few and far between for me. The main two have been mentioned: poor collision detection between players and the sometimes quick change to the next batter after a home run or spectacular play. Both things that, as was mentioned, could be changed by the time the final product is shipped. The other is throwing by position players in that it seems to not respond all that quickly when you need it too. Some of that could just be me not having the timing down yet as well.

I've played MVP 05 since it's release and haven't found a game that comes close yet - but that looks like it's about to change in a couple of weeks.

Eski

[quote comment="13618"]I understand I don't have to use it, but how many HR's are hit without it?

Chad[/quote]

If The Show 08 plays anything like The Show 06, I hit more home runs using the normal swing than I did using the power button.

Chad Rogers

I understand I don't have to use it, but how many HR's are hit without it?

Chad

HustlinOwl

Power swing you do not have to use it LOL

TRD Supra

I just got my PS3 today and love the demo ! WAY BETTER FEATURES THEN 2k.

Mark

Is this game 1080p?

Tom

It's hard to get a feel for the hitting when I have to go up against Beckett every single time. That and I am horrible at the plate makes it a difficult game for me.

MarinerFan

[quote comment="13600"]Can you fill me in on the power button swing. Frankly I hate the idea of it. I love the look of the show, but this to me is a possible game killer for me and why I am holding out hope for 2k8. I also like the look of the pitching in 2k8.
Sorry back to the point. Can you hit HR's with normal swings and if so what percentage(guess) comes of them? One thing that killed the EA series for me was the swing up for homers and by doing so you never hit home runs behind in the count and I worry about that happening here. There are plenty of 0-2 HR's in BB and I am guessing that nobody will be using the power swing option in the show on those counts.

Thanks,

Chad[/quote]

Let me help you out with this question. I use the power swing button way too much. I am a baseball purist but I find myself trying to jack the ball 450 ft with Pedroia. I have played about 30 inning worth of this demo and have hit 1 home run.

However, I have hit the ball to the warning track more times with the normal swing as opposed to the power swing. I'm a Little bit worried that I have hit so few home runs but it's better then hitting 6 every game. Hope that some what answered your question.

Chad Rogers

Can you fill me in on the power button swing. Frankly I hate the idea of it. I love the look of the show, but this to me is a possible game killer for me and why I am holding out hope for 2k8. I also like the look of the pitching in 2k8.
Sorry back to the point. Can you hit HR's with normal swings and if so what percentage(guess) comes of them? One thing that killed the EA series for me was the swing up for homers and by doing so you never hit home runs behind in the count and I worry about that happening here. There are plenty of 0-2 HR's in BB and I am guessing that nobody will be using the power swing option in the show on those counts.

Thanks,

Chad

pastapadre

[quote comment="13587"]Hey pasta can u be back ups to sub players[/quote]

the demo doesn't allow for substitutions of any kind.

[quote comment="13592"]Thanks for the vids and impressions pasta. Would you call this a system seller b/c I know it sold me and a couple of my friends on a PS3. Even you said it could be the best baseball game of all tim[/quote]

I think for the hardcore baseball game fan it could be. I know I picked up the PS3 mainly for this game (multi-platform games I'll still go 360) plus to watch Blu-ray movies.

Steph

Thanks for the vids and impressions pasta. Would you call this a system seller b/c I know it sold me and a couple of my friends on a PS3. Even you said it could be the best baseball game of all tim

tyler

Hey pasta can u be back ups to sub players

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