First MLB 10: The Show Preview

by pastapadre
Posted December 17th, 2009 at 2:35 am

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ESPN has released the first preview for MLB 10: The Show laying out the “six things to know”. Those include working to improve online performance, Road to the Show enhancements, a new pickoff system, and the introduction of real-time presentation. Make sure to check out the full article here and the first screenshots that arrived last night in the gallery.

“MLB 09″ was one of the best offline sports games of the year. But take the game online and it’s virtually unplayable because of the constant lag that throws off the timing of every move, making even little things like check swings seem impossible. “We’re fully aware of the complaints,” admits Cutliff, “but we’ve made online playability a priority area for us this year to make sure the timing of everything from the release points to the swings and check swings finally look and feel right. The online game will be going through much more extensive testing than we’ve ever put it through before.”

After years of disappointing online play SCEA is now stating that it has become a priority. I did a full write-up regarding online play for 09 after experiencing quite a bit of frustration. That deficiency has really held the series back from greatness and hopefully they’ll be able to rectify that and provide an enjoyable experience.

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http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

If you played as a catcher in Road to the Show last year, you realized quickly that there simply wasn't much to do behind the plate. "You were pretty much limited to fielding bunts and pop ups," says Cramm. But with Twins catcher Joe Mauer signed on to appear on the game's cover this year

Confirmed.
http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

If you played as a catcher in Road to the Show last year, you realized quickly that there simply wasn't much to do behind the plate. "You were pretty much limited to fielding bunts and pop ups," says Cramm. But with Twins catcher Joe Mauer signed on to appear on the game's cover this year

Confirmed.
Ricky

MLB 2K10 > The Show 2010

J RUFF

stupidest thing ever said on pastapadre.com
lonnie

i hope your joking
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Ricky the mind is a terrible thing to waste….
Bob

Ricky next time put 2>'s because MLB 2K is twice as good as the arcardy The Show
Skihawks

Looks like someone just wants some attention….
t daley

Aren't these 360 owners cute when they get all riled up over how great the show is. Ahh ricky, go tell your momma that PS3>360 and the show>2k
Rickys a doushe

Its the only reason im sad my ps3 broke no more show

Ricky

MLB 2K10 > The Show 2010

J RUFF

stupidest thing ever said on pastapadre.com
lonnie

i hope your joking
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

Ricky the mind is a terrible thing to waste….
Bob

Ricky next time put 2>'s because MLB 2K is twice as good as the arcardy The Show
Skihawks

Looks like someone just wants some attention….
t daley

Aren't these 360 owners cute when they get all riled up over how great the show is. Ahh ricky, go tell your momma that PS3>360 and the show>2k
Rickys a doushe

Its the only reason im sad my ps3 broke no more show

lonnie

still hoping to be able to play in season mode as a minor league team
lonnie

still hoping to be able to play in season mode as a minor league team
http://intensedebate.com/people/nadasfan nadasfan

Nice, the first glimpse of Target Field. Looks correct so far from the very little that is shown of the right field area.
http://intensedebate.com/people/nadasfan nadasfan

Nice, the first glimpse of Target Field. Looks correct so far from the very little that is shown of the right field area.
NELL86

The best sports game ever i mean everrrrrrrrrr
NELL86

The best sports game ever i mean everrrrrrrrrr
Mar

No weather affects…double. headers
Mar

No weather affects…double. headers
Shomari

Seriously EA Sports…go to SCEA and just hang out for a year, don't make ANY games and then comeback with better products.
Shomari

Seriously EA Sports…go to SCEA and just hang out for a year, don't make ANY games and then comeback with better products.
fred smith

This game sounds GREAT .Like the fact you can control and play all 30 teams.And the upgrade on visuals sounds great too.March 2 can't wait
fred smith

This game sounds GREAT .Like the fact you can control and play all 30 teams.And the upgrade on visuals sounds great too.March 2 can't wait
Bob

It looks like Th Show is trying to play catchup with MLB 2K. The online is perfect on MLB 2K because that's what great franchises do they listen to the people. You want great online play? check. You want awesome play mechanics? check. You want true-life sim, great presentation, and physics that would make Albert Einstein blush? check, check, check

While The Show is working on giving us online which is so last gen MLB 2K is raising the bar even higher. MLB 2K is the reason I bought a 60 inch screen as it's the premier showcase of next gen.

Danny

Poor Bob, must have some slight down syndrome.

James

It's sad because I really really feel bad for people who haven't played the show and are stuck with 2k… because then they make comments like this to justify having to play that game.
jmbrew

slight? hes full on retarded

A.I.

Funniest thing i read all day

Bob

It looks like Th Show is trying to play catchup with MLB 2K. The online is perfect on MLB 2K because that's what great franchises do they listen to the people. You want great online play? check. You want awesome play mechanics? check. You want true-life sim, great presentation, and physics that would make Albert Einstein blush? check, check, check

While The Show is working on giving us online which is so last gen MLB 2K is raising the bar even higher. MLB 2K is the reason I bought a 60 inch screen as it's the premier showcase of next gen.

Danny

Poor Bob, must have some slight down syndrome.

James

It's sad because I really really feel bad for people who haven't played the show and are stuck with 2k… because then they make comments like this to justify having to play that game.
jmbrew

slight? hes full on retarded

A.I.

Funniest thing i read all day

mike75

2K Baseball is a joke!!!

MLB The Show is light years better!!!!
mike75

2K Baseball is a joke!!!

MLB The Show is light years better!!!!
TJ_

Everybody just chill. This is clearly somebody that has never played The Show and is just trying to be different.
TJ_

Everybody just chill. This is clearly somebody that has never played The Show and is just trying to be different.
c-stylez

MLB2K is THE worst sporting game EVER created. The Show 1 of the best.
c-stylez

MLB2K is THE worst sporting game EVER created. The Show 1 of the best.
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philly

If you read the ESPN article, it talks about day-lighting transitions, new catcher mode, and just plenty of other things that will once again make MLB: The Show an all around great game. Gosh I'm tempted to trade my 360 for a PS3…
philly

If you read the ESPN article, it talks about day-lighting transitions, new catcher mode, and just plenty of other things that will once again make MLB: The Show an all around great game. Gosh I'm tempted to trade my 360 for a PS3…
angel

i hope when theres a pop fly to the catcher the catcher can take off the mask off…but the game is going to be sick and good choice for the cover athlete joe mauer sure deserves it
angel

i hope when theres a pop fly to the catcher the catcher can take off the mask off…but the game is going to be sick and good choice for the cover athlete joe mauer sure deserves it
jusmegamer

Graphically looks beautiful it's a shame I don't have a PS3 and I will not trade 360 for PS3 because 360 has a bigger and better online following with xboxlive. If playstation network ever catches up to live I will consider

Queso35

lol… umm…. PS3 network is free tho…. no disrespect n im not sayin nethin against Xbox evn tho dey got more ppl who play online and it is bigger online, but i dont think that really does much… especially since u have to pay like $50 a month…

jusmegamer

Graphically looks beautiful it's a shame I don't have a PS3 and I will not trade 360 for PS3 because 360 has a bigger and better online following with xboxlive. If playstation network ever catches up to live I will consider

Queso35

lol… umm…. PS3 network is free tho…. no disrespect n im not sayin nethin against Xbox evn tho dey got more ppl who play online and it is bigger online, but i dont think that really does much… especially since u have to pay like $50 a month…

Skihawks

Hopefully we will see classic teams, stadiums or something. I love The Show but I would like to see more teams and stadiums from years past added…

Games looks sweet!!!
Skihawks

Hopefully we will see classic teams, stadiums or something. I love The Show but I would like to see more teams and stadiums from years past added…

Games looks sweet!!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

They said there are 6 classic stadiums. I admire how they addressed the online issues head on and spoke to them and admitted their shortfalls. That is class. Let's hope they fixed it but since they addressed it early and often, I think it will be great!

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

I hope so. Unfortunately they said a lot of the same things last year and it wasn't any better.

t. daley

Yeah pasta , you are right. They have said alot of the same things last year but the one important thing that they said this year that they didn’t say last year was that “ONLINE PLAY IS A NUMBER 1 PRIORITY”.

Making a statement like this gives SCEA absolutely zero wiggle room. Its put up or shutup time and if they fail to deliver solid online gameplay again this year then the series will take a serious hit. There game is so perfect as it is that I think they acutally have the time to concentrate on the online play unlike 2k whose game is a complete train wreck and it would take all its resources just the get the game to play correctly.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

Yes. Since they threw down the "gauntlet" , I think/hope they will make the improvements. We will see.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

They said there are 6 classic stadiums. I admire how they addressed the online issues head on and spoke to them and admitted their shortfalls. That is class. Let's hope they fixed it but since they addressed it early and often, I think it will be great!

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

I hope so. Unfortunately they said a lot of the same things last year and it wasn't any better.

t. daley

Yeah pasta , you are right. They have said alot of the same things last year but the one important thing that they said this year that they didn’t say last year was that “ONLINE PLAY IS A NUMBER 1 PRIORITY”.

Making a statement like this gives SCEA absolutely zero wiggle room. Its put up or shutup time and if they fail to deliver solid online gameplay again this year then the series will take a serious hit. There game is so perfect as it is that I think they acutally have the time to concentrate on the online play unlike 2k whose game is a complete train wreck and it would take all its resources just the get the game to play correctly.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

Yes. Since they threw down the "gauntlet" , I think/hope they will make the improvements. We will see.

t daley

This game is the reason to own a ps3 over a 360 if you are a sports gamer. Now imagine how good Madden and NBA Live would be if they were PS3 exclusives. 360's limited disc space is the reason why these other franchises are lame year after year. As long as EA, 2k have to cater to the 360 market we will never see what sports gaming truly would look like. Thank God for the show. And for all you EA MVP fans, to which i was one, MVP would never be able to compete with the show for the same reasons as above. The limited disc space on the 360 would make the game a lesser product and they wont make the game different for the ps3.

mike75

I 100% agree with you!

Lucky for me I have 2 PS3's and no Xbox 360's

I am already dreaming what MLB The Show on PS4 will be like!

t daley

This game is the reason to own a ps3 over a 360 if you are a sports gamer. Now imagine how good Madden and NBA Live would be if they were PS3 exclusives. 360's limited disc space is the reason why these other franchises are lame year after year. As long as EA, 2k have to cater to the 360 market we will never see what sports gaming truly would look like. Thank God for the show. And for all you EA MVP fans, to which i was one, MVP would never be able to compete with the show for the same reasons as above. The limited disc space on the 360 would make the game a lesser product and they wont make the game different for the ps3.

mike75

I 100% agree with you!

Lucky for me I have 2 PS3's and no Xbox 360's

I am already dreaming what MLB The Show on PS4 will be like!

Tito

MLB 2K is a joke but enjoy playing that arcade game. This is why this game is the best sports game out, PERIOD!. They listen to their fans and strive to make a real good sim not some arcade fluff game. The PS3 exclusives are making 360 look generic and as for Madden you have to be joking because it couldn't hold MLB Shows jock strap.
Tito

MLB 2K is a joke but enjoy playing that arcade game. This is why this game is the best sports game out, PERIOD!. They listen to their fans and strive to make a real good sim not some arcade fluff game. The PS3 exclusives are making 360 look generic and as for Madden you have to be joking because it couldn't hold MLB Shows jock strap.
dewayne

6 classic stadiums? Worthless if we can only use them in exhibition. What % of gamers play their games in exhibition rather then franchise, road to the show, or online? 5%?

Trojan92

Article says you can choose one of the classic stadiums as your home stadium in franchise mode.

dewayne

6 classic stadiums? Worthless if we can only use them in exhibition. What % of gamers play their games in exhibition rather then franchise, road to the show, or online? 5%?

Trojan92

Article says you can choose one of the classic stadiums as your home stadium in franchise mode.

Jd perez

i read that you can choose a classic stadium for your franchise too!
Jd perez

i read that you can choose a classic stadium for your franchise too!
Trojan92

Pasta,

Any details on the Real Time Presentation? If not can you keep us updated? One of my pet peeves with The Show is seeing Jimmy Rollins in a cut scene giving high fives in the duggout after driving in two runs on a double. Ridiculous cloning.
Trojan92

Pasta,

Any details on the Real Time Presentation? If not can you keep us updated? One of my pet peeves with The Show is seeing Jimmy Rollins in a cut scene giving high fives in the duggout after driving in two runs on a double. Ridiculous cloning.
Mike

mlb the show needs a 9 Vs 9 online play were everyone controls their created player just like in NHL 10

mondoguitar

9vs9? Sure I'll play outfield and maybe be part of the game for 3 plays over 30-45 minutes. Sorry, but baseball doesn't have the constant action of hockey. I like the idea of playing first person baseball with friends on the same team, but I just don't think it's feasible. Too much waiting around doing nothing.

Mike

mlb the show needs a 9 Vs 9 online play were everyone controls their created player just like in NHL 10

mondoguitar

9vs9? Sure I'll play outfield and maybe be part of the game for 3 plays over 30-45 minutes. Sorry, but baseball doesn't have the constant action of hockey. I like the idea of playing first person baseball with friends on the same team, but I just don't think it's feasible. Too much waiting around doing nothing.

Matt

Rain and snow should be options at the beginning of a game
Matt

Rain and snow should be options at the beginning of a game