First Look at MLB 09: The Show

by pastapadre
Posted December 19th, 2008 at 9:37 am

Jon Robinson at ESPN has an exclusive first look at MLB 09: The Show including the first screenshots for the game. While some of what is touched on came out of the earlier previews, this one goes into greater detail. It even includes the much of the fact sheet for the game. Check out the full article here.

Just like last year the fact sheet is incredibly impressive. The only thing that disappoints me out of that is no mention of being able to upload the video highlights or screenshots. Everything else sounds fantastic and only will increase everyone’s anticipation. Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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matt

any news on the madden roster update??

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Later today…

matt

any news on the madden roster update??

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Later today…

EnigmaNemesis

My goodness. I never thought it could look THAT much better. Even looks way better at night. The lighting just looks like night now! The crowd is more diverse as well … the under Fenway shot is AMAZING … as well as the Yankee one!

I am impressed!!!
EnigmaNemesis

My goodness. I never thought it could look THAT much better. Even looks way better at night. The lighting just looks like night now! The crowd is more diverse as well … the under Fenway shot is AMAZING … as well as the Yankee one!

I am impressed!!!
http://www.twins-territory.com/ TwinsTerritory

I haven't seen this anywhere, and I think if it were in, we'd have read about it somewhere, but anything on maybe having a WBC Mode this year? I know one of the games did it last time around.
http://www.twins-territory.com TwinsTerritory

I haven't seen this anywhere, and I think if it were in, we'd have read about it somewhere, but anything on maybe having a WBC Mode this year? I know one of the games did it last time around.
gre

forget it read the other comments////////////////
GREG

WHEN IS THE MADDEN ROSTER UPDATE COMING OUT???!!!
GREG

WHEN IS THE MADDEN ROSTER UPDATE COMING OUT???!!!
gre

forget it read the other comments////////////////
J-Claw

This game is going to be the GOAT.
J-Claw

This game is going to be the GOAT.
Kpf48

I notice they have markings on the cleats now instead of being blank.
I hope they eye black and glasses on the players that wear them in 09
I also hope they don't have blocked out players from being edited for the player names.
Kpf48

I notice they have markings on the cleats now instead of being blank.
I hope they eye black and glasses on the players that wear them in 09
I also hope they don't have blocked out players from being edited for the player names.
Justin

I'm excited to see Darryl Hamilton's signature stance.
Justin

I'm excited to see Darryl Hamilton's signature stance.
AmenRa

The Show has been a great game for some time now. Sony showed it's ass in baseball.
AmenRa

The Show has been a great game for some time now. Sony showed it's ass in baseball.
http://intensedebate.com/people/anthonym anthonym

character models look more detailed. very nice stuff.
http://intensedebate.com/people/anthonym anthonym

character models look more detailed. very nice stuff.
HUSKYS in 09!

Will this game ever be on 360? I'm tempted to get a PS3 just for this game. I'm dying for some good baseball

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Sony Playstation Exclusive.

HUSKYS in 09!

Will this game ever be on 360? I'm tempted to get a PS3 just for this game. I'm dying for some good baseball

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Sony Playstation Exclusive.

Rosie Brown

Madden roster update is already out.
I guess Pasta is a little behind.
Rosie Brown

Madden roster update is already out.
I guess Pasta is a little behind.
super-fan

LOOK at the power of the PS3!!! imagine what they could do to their b-ball game if they really wanted!!!

can't wait for this!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Apples and Oranges my friend.

super-fan

LOOK at the power of the PS3!!! imagine what they could do to their b-ball game if they really wanted!!!

can't wait for this!!!

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Apples and Oranges my friend.

greg

what are the transactions ratings up and down and sort?
greg

what are the transactions ratings up and down and sort?
greg

what are the transactions ratings up and down and sort?
greg

what are the transactions ratings up and down and sort?
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdelizo35 rdelizo35

I'm definitely excited for this game. It's definitely on my must-have list for 2009.
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdelizo35 rdelizo35

I'm definitely excited for this game. It's definitely on my must-have list for 2009.
Josh

Why do you guys keeping asking about the Madden Roster update? Does anyone even still play Madden? I lost interest in October.
Josh

Why do you guys keeping asking about the Madden Roster update? Does anyone even still play Madden? I lost interest in October.
John

Hey Pasta,

That was a great article and features. How can this game be so deep and Madden (EA) can't even scratch the surface of being authentic to the real sport?
John

Hey Pasta,

That was a great article and features. How can this game be so deep and Madden (EA) can't even scratch the surface of being authentic to the real sport?
Chad0034

look at the fan screenshot.. the damb game looks like real life. Thats crazy. 2Ks graphics are getting old, and i just wish i had a PS3, to play this thing on.
Joe

NOW its time for MLB 2k9 to step up its game, as a Xbox 360 owner, this really makes me cringe as i read this article. The Show 2009 is shaping up to top MVP Baseball 2005. Lets see what you got 2k Sports!!!!!!
Chad0034

look at the fan screenshot.. the damb game looks like real life. Thats crazy. 2Ks graphics are getting old, and i just wish i had a PS3, to play this thing on.
Joe

NOW its time for MLB 2k9 to step up its game, as a Xbox 360 owner, this really makes me cringe as i read this article. The Show 2009 is shaping up to top MVP Baseball 2005. Lets see what you got 2k Sports!!!!!!
Jamin

they should just release the video now
Jamin

they should just release the video now
Mark

Sell the 360, get a PS3….PS3 had caught up to the 360 gameplay wise…PS3 exclusives are going to top 360's exclusives….Especially with Uncharted 2, Gran Turismo 5 or whatever and MLB 09….plus bluray movies and free online…

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

It's not a matter of catching up gameplay wise. Cross platform titles have performed identically. I have both systems and I can honestly say that I only use my PS3 to watch Blu Ray movies and to play MLB the Show. If you want more exclusive gaming, I'd say go the the Xbox 360, if you want some exclusive and can settle for playing more cross platform games and you actually do buy/rent Blu Ray then go for that. The PS3 is an excellent Blu Ray player. Also ensure you have a HDTV capable TV with HDMI cables (don't buy monster cables) you can find 6 feet HDMI cables online for $6 and they are just as good.

Mark

Sell the 360, get a PS3….PS3 had caught up to the 360 gameplay wise…PS3 exclusives are going to top 360's exclusives….Especially with Uncharted 2, Gran Turismo 5 or whatever and MLB 09….plus bluray movies and free online…

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

It's not a matter of catching up gameplay wise. Cross platform titles have performed identically. I have both systems and I can honestly say that I only use my PS3 to watch Blu Ray movies and to play MLB the Show. If you want more exclusive gaming, I'd say go the the Xbox 360, if you want some exclusive and can settle for playing more cross platform games and you actually do buy/rent Blu Ray then go for that. The PS3 is an excellent Blu Ray player. Also ensure you have a HDTV capable TV with HDMI cables (don't buy monster cables) you can find 6 feet HDMI cables online for $6 and they are just as good.

Josh

Man only if Sony could make an NFL game! EA please take notes! MLB the show is the blueprint on how to make a sports video game. No gimicky kiddy features, just straight up realism. This will probably be the best sports video game ever made!

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Apples and Oranges. Madden was reviewed very highly and thus is good sports video game. No single game is perfect and have areas to improve.

Josh

Man only if Sony could make an NFL game! EA please take notes! MLB the show is the blueprint on how to make a sports video game. No gimicky kiddy features, just straight up realism. This will probably be the best sports video game ever made!

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Apples and Oranges. Madden was reviewed very highly and thus is good sports video game. No single game is perfect and have areas to improve.

C Squared

I may be getting a PS3 this spring, unless 2k comes up with something that can at least be played.

This game will be amazing
C Squared

I may be getting a PS3 this spring, unless 2k comes up with something that can at least be played.

This game will be amazing
Skihawks

The list is awesome. However, there were a few items I was hoping to read:

1) Option to choose uniforms for CPU teams during season / franchise modes
2) Weather effects…I know the crowd will dress according to weather but will there be weather effects and will it impact gameplay (hitting in the cold is brutal)
3) Will umpires have names so you can track which ump has a small zone, etc.
4) Will there be unlockables (classic teams, players, uniforms, etc)

Other than that, this series is the best of any sports games released on any console. With baseball being such a difficult sport to emulate Sony has done an awesome job. I am still playing The Show 08 and it doesn't get old….

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I don't think any sport is easy to emulate, but I think with baseball the animations run a lot smoother because a lot of the basics is generic and pre-set animations. I'm not knocking this game, its one of my more favorite ones to play in the year, but I think MLB games probably have it a bit easier than a football or basketball game in terms of free range control. Great game though.

Skihawks

The list is awesome. However, there were a few items I was hoping to read:

1) Option to choose uniforms for CPU teams during season / franchise modes
2) Weather effects…I know the crowd will dress according to weather but will there be weather effects and will it impact gameplay (hitting in the cold is brutal)
3) Will umpires have names so you can track which ump has a small zone, etc.
4) Will there be unlockables (classic teams, players, uniforms, etc)

Other than that, this series is the best of any sports games released on any console. With baseball being such a difficult sport to emulate Sony has done an awesome job. I am still playing The Show 08 and it doesn't get old….

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I don't think any sport is easy to emulate, but I think with baseball the animations run a lot smoother because a lot of the basics is generic and pre-set animations. I'm not knocking this game, its one of my more favorite ones to play in the year, but I think MLB games probably have it a bit easier than a football or basketball game in terms of free range control. Great game though.