MLB 08: The Show coverage to begin

by pastapadre
Posted March 3rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm

My copy of MLB 08: The Show has arrived so after getting some time in with it I’ll begin the coverage. My current plan is to begin my Road to the Show career with the first update coming tonight. I also expect to record some full 9 inning games (possibly getting one up tonight) and will post my general early impressions of the game by tomorrow morning.

If you have any requests for matchups to be in the videos or screenshots of specific players leave them in the comments. Ratings are difficult to communicate because they use the bars instead of numbers. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to every suggestion but I’ll be looking at them and try to at least use and answer some.

I’ve added a short video clip to hold everyone over featuring a 12 pitch AB with the bases loaded. Continue on to watch the video.

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by pastapadre

Tags: Videos

scooter

i want 2 c phillies vs mets

Reeso2991

Pirates or Astros video please :)

metsfan55

if not national and mets can u do mets dodgers

metsfan55

pasta please met ve nationa;s in the nationals new ballpark

pastapadre

[quote comment="14730"]Also, I am extremely disappointed in the lack of a 2K8 demo....

Still trying to talk my wife in allowing me to purchase ANOTHER PS3....[/quote]

I'll have 2K8 tomorrow and will be doing videos and impressions with that too. Its unfortunate that the demo hasn't made its way out yet though.

The first game video should be up in about an hour. I played Dodgers @ Nationals.

Eski

Also, I am extremely disappointed in the lack of a 2K8 demo....

Still trying to talk my wife in allowing me to purchase ANOTHER PS3....

Eski

How about the Pirates? If The Show has the 1979 unifoms, that would be awesome....Play against Toronto in their classic jerseys.

I wish the Blue Jays would go back to their original colors...How in the world can a team named the Blue Jays use black as the primary color???? Travesty.

Dan

[quote comment="14727"]yankees vs. red soxs pleeees1![/quote]

Oh thank god, it's not like anyone's seen that before. Hell I've never even heard of Fenway Park, it's not like it's featured in every screenshot in the game's marketing campaign. Come on Padre, mix it up, we want to see something new.

jman

yankees vs. red soxs pleeees1!

agent k

Hey Pasta: Does the pitch meter work like the one in MVP 05? How is it different?

pastapadre

[quote comment="14723"][quote comment="14718"]I added a short video clip for now until I can get a full game up tonight. The clip shows off a nice battle between the pitcher and batter.[/quote]

thanks pasta! how are you enjoying the game so far big guy?[/quote]

I haven't really even gotten to play it all that much yet with taking down the team rankings and setting up RTTS. I'm through my first game in that but want to get a little further before doing the first update.

steve

[quote comment="14718"]I added a short video clip for now until I can get a full game up tonight. The clip shows off a nice battle between the pitcher and batter.[/quote]

thanks pasta! how are you enjoying the game so far big guy?

pastapadre

[quote comment="14721"]Pasta,

Like you said many people dont take the time to look at the "LAG" issues associated with many of the games. Playing MLB 08 online is terrible at this time, with lag issues that make it virtually impossible to control the pitching meter at times. Let me know what you think.

Dodger Fan![/quote]

Yup, Ill go and try it first hand today and tomorrow and will write up my thoughts on it. Definitely disappointing. Probably will do a comparison article with 2K8.

Dodger Fan

Pasta,

Like you said many people dont take the time to look at the "LAG" issues associated with many of the games. Playing MLB 08 online is terrible at this time, with lag issues that make it virtually impossible to control the pitching meter at times. Let me know what you think.

Dodger Fan!

Dan

Whoever at the Nationals, show the new stadium off!

pastapadre

I added a short video clip for now until I can get a full game up tonight. The clip shows off a nice battle between the pitcher and batter.

steve

[quote comment="14715"]I just watched the Reds/Cubs video from www.vimeo and noticed that Griffey throws right-handed and wears his old #30 in the vid. Is this an early build of 08?? C'mon, how could they screw HIM up?!?!?[/quote]

Probably because the player you are refering to is norris hopper!!!!!!!!!!

r00tabaga

I just watched the Reds/Cubs video from www.vimeo and noticed that Griffey throws right-handed and wears his old #30 in the vid. Is this an early build of 08?? C'mon, how could they screw HIM up?!?!?

WPSN

I'd like to watch a Tampa Rays vs. Washington Nationals match up. Mostly to see the Nats new ballpark and the Rays new unis.

A Screenshot of the new crowd going after a foul ball would be awesome.

No sweat if you can't get to it, I'll be picking up my copy early tomorrow morning. If I ever fall asleep?!?!

Eski

Oakland at Detoit with Oakland wearing the alternate green jerseys....

alex96theman

Hey, pasta
can you do the dodgers and the angels. thanks
cant wait to see the game!

steve

[quote comment="14701"]Yankees v Phillies a lot of stars w/ the coverboy[/quote]

bro, i don't want to see a team full of stars play baseball. why can't we watch teams like the padres,dbacks,marlins,royals, and pirates play ball?

agent k

Yankees v Phillies a lot of stars w/ the coverboy

metsfan55

i like that game mets vs royals i always liked the royals and i love there new manager trey hillemen

Beau

[quote comment="14696"][quote comment="14695"]yo pasta u need to get some mets gameplay[/quote]

the mets? why can't we watch a relatively unknown team play?[/quote]

the Royals are pretty unknown... :) and Kauffman, i think most true baseball fans will agree, is a absolutely beautiful stadium... even if it doesnt host a "primetime" team

DLane

Seattle and Philly?

steve

[quote comment="14695"]yo pasta u need to get some mets gameplay[/quote]

the mets? why can't we watch a relatively unknown team play?

metsfan55

yo pasta u need to get some mets gameplay

Lamar

can u edit players acessories and can try put a all star game on video

steve

dodgers vs dbacks!

pastapadre

ha alright forget cubs vs reds then

Craig

Cubs vs. Reds?! Someone already posted a full 9-inning game of those exact teams here: http://www.vimeo.com/747654

DLane

Red Sox vs Yankees?

kpf48

It would be great to see a full 9 inning game of the Cleveland Indians at home against Minnesota Twins.

Thanks

pastapadre

[quote comment="14679"]Where did you order your copy from? Amazon?[/quote]

It was sent to me by SCEA.

MarineFan

Lets see the Mariners vs. The Angels!!! Should be a good heated matchup all season long. Also, can you have Bedard start. I can't wait for your RTTS coverage.

thebrouhaha

Where did you order your copy from? Amazon?

DirtyJerz32

I know your going The Show but, do you know when your copy of 2k is coming in? I have a 360 so The Show is a no go. Well maybe on the PSP.

pastapadre

cubs vs reds, alright that'll be the first matchup I get done.

zj

i want to see the cubs. so how about cubs vs reds

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