Basically this thread is where we laugh at the poor saps who only have a 360

26 days till the release of the best baseball game, and arguably the best sports game in general, ever created

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"OVERVIEW NEW FEATURES IN MLB 10 THE SHOW All-Star Break – includes Home Run Derby® and MLB® All-Star Futures Game™ (PS3) – The long-awaited return of Home Run Derby will take place in MLB 10 The Show for PS3. Fully implemented in our season modes and available as a stand-alone mode, Home Run Derby follows the MLB rules and flow. The MLB® All-Star Futures Game™ will also be available within season modes in its correct timeframe (just before the HR Derby). See if your Road to The Show player is invited to either the Home Run Derby or the Futures Game! Catcher Calling the Game (PS3) – The catcher will play a bigger role in season modes, Road to The Show, and exhibition games. The catcher will give a sequence of signs and users will have the ability to change their indicator. Specifically for Road to The Show, the feature will allow a catcher to calling the game. This feature will give a new level of control to the catcher where he will have responsibility to select pitches and position himself to block balls that are in the dirt or wild. New Stadiums (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show will offer 11 new stadiums. In addition to all current MLB stadiums, five new Minor League venues are available, as well as classics parks now be available on the PS3 for the first time. The classic stadiums include Forbes Field, Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium. New Fielding and Pitching Training Modes/Practice Drills (PS3) – In MLB 10 The Show users will have the ability to choose from two new interactive training/practice modes. The additions of pitching and fielding training sessions round out the Road to The Show training suite. Fielding training will consist of two types of training – focus on the user’s throwing with the new throw meter and focus on a combination of throwing and decision-making. Pitching training will have two options—Knockout and Simulated Game, both focusing on control and accuracy, with goals provided for each session. Full Online Season Leagues (PS3) – Along with improvements to the traditional online leagues, MLB 10 The Show will offer fully functional online season leagues! The new online season leagues will save and display MLB Player stats, track player energy, allow for trades/injuries, and offer 40-man roster functionality. Weekly Live Roster – An updated live roster will be available every week throughout the entire season. Included in the update will be all roster changes, addition of new MLB players (with correct attributes), and player attribute updates to reflect hot and cold streaks. 1-30 Player Season Modes (PS3) – Because roster control is an integral part of Franchise Mode, giving the user the ability to control one or all 30 teams is now essential to the mode. To do this, the user has the option to select how many teams (or all teams) they wish to control right from the start of their franchise or season. New Camera System (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show is set to raise the bar for sports gaming and offer the most robust and realistic camera system available. Camera positioning will make you double take and make sure you’re not watching a live MLB telecast. Real-Time Presentations (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show has boosted the number of overall animations by capturing more than 1,250 new gameplay animations, more than 1,000 new presentation animations, and more than 400 personalized pitcher and batter animations. Stadium Realism and Experience (PS3) – As the leading MLB experience, MLB 10 The Show takes pride in the details offering daytime transitional lighting, similar to our day to night transitional lighting. Notice the sun position and length of shadows as the 1:00pm first pitch reaches the afternoon. All players on field will be shown in real-time; this goes for dugout and bullpen players. Not to be outdone, stadium ambiance will be improved with the addition of HR/splash counters, fireworks, steam, noisemakers, towels, thunder sticks, working digital and analog clocks, crowd reaching over the rails, and crowd detail, such as interaction with vendors and placing K signs. CORE FRANCHISE FEATURES Progressive Batting Performance – Reward players for superior performance and penalize them for hitting slumps. Specific to each individual batter, players are rewarded with contact bonuses for each batter that performs beyond his “natural ability” while under user control. Conversely, the user will be punished with slight decreases in contact for each batter that performs below his natural ability. Pitch Grips – MLB 10 The Show details various pitch grips and arm angles that a pitcher has when throwing each pitch. 17 different pitch types including four fastball variations (four-seam, two-seam, cutter, split), six breaking pitches (10-4 curve, 12-6 curve, slider, sinker, slurve, screwball), four change-ups (straight, circle change, palmball, forkball), and three specialty pitches (knuckle, knuckle-curve, and gyro). Roster Vault – The Roster Vault features gives users the ability to create their perfect roster offline by adjusting player attributes, appearance, accessories, etc. Users can then save this roster to their memory card, memory stick or PS3 hard drive and then upload online to share with others allowing The Show community to share and judge any roster. SCOUT [SportsConnect Online User Tracking] – SCOUT allows gamers to set their game preferences, stores them on the server, and then allows the system to look for a quick match with an opponent that fits their criteria. In-Game MLB Live Scores – Gamers will get up-to-date reports on what is going on in the Majors including scores and notable status, such as HRs, complete games, etc. Online League Play – Create leagues with up to 30 teams with full stat tracking, point benefits and rewards. Gamers can customize leagues including choosing players, teams, length of schedule, and much more. (Note: There are no cross platform leagues available) MLB.com Headline News – Stay on top of news around the league and receive all current happenings in sports today. Information is updated a few times each hour with news, trades, and events from 31 different feeds, each containing 25 unique items. Select general MLB headlines for updates from the entire league so news is not missed while online with MLB 10 The Show. Key Modes – Rivalry, Career, Season, and All-Star game are once again available to provide players a chance to challenge friends or the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a variety of settings. Multi-Branch Fielding – Branch Point Technology goes to a new level as gamers you can now take full control of fielders and break out of any animation in the process. Change a fielding decision and branch out of any animation after the first branch point. Pitch Command System (PCS) – A pitcher’s “pitch comfort” will be predetermined based on a best to worst pitch scenario. The more a player works on a pitch, the better it becomes, and the more a gamer neglects a pitch, the harder it becomes to work the zone. Pitching Confidence Meter – The ultimate pitcher/batter interface returns. Additionally, Pitcher Confidence plays a role in a gamer’s ability to hit release points in the all-new pitch meter, while frequency of mistakes will impact the confidence level of a gamer’s hurler, making it more difficult to paint the corners of the strike zone. Guess Pitch – Baseball fans can attempt to master the ability to knock one out or hit the grounder to advance the runner by checking pitch history and correctly guessing which pitch and location that the pitcher will throw next. If a correct pitch is selected, the power attribute is increased to give the batter a higher chance of hitting one out of the park. PlayMaker Fielding – Based on fielding attributes, but it’s ultimately up to each player to decide how to play to each team’s strengths and weaknesses. Excellent fielders will track down the ball for you while sub-par fielders will require some concentration. My Sliders (Up/Downloadable) – Gives users the ability to create their perfect game settings offline by adjusting game sliders. Gamers can then save these adjustments to memory and, when online, upload to for other users to try and let the online community be the judge on finding the perfect game. MLB® Player Motion Captures – Authentically captured motions from dozens of professional athletes including Joe Mauer, Dustin Pedroia, David Wright, Ryan Howard, and more. Umpire Personalities – Each umpire will have his own definition of the strike zone, and it’s up to the gamer to figure out if the umpire is calling the zone high, low, or giving the corners.\ 3-Man Booth & Progressive Commentary – Rex Hudler, Matt Vasgersian, and Dave Campbell return to provide the most comprehensive commentary available. Additionally, the game’s Progressive Commentary system changes dialogue by adapting to current actions and situations."

2K10 folks? Well, there is some news

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"Steve Phillips, fired from his ESPN analyst's gig after an embarrassing affair with a production assistant, remains in the commentary booth for MLB 2K10, according to the first previews of the game. It's not surprising, nor can 2K Sports be blamed for holding its nose and keeping Phillips on. His scandal came to light in late October, by then most likely too late to replace him for MLB 2K10, which releases March 2. Interestingly, though John Kruk also joins the booth this year, the announcing team of Phillips, Kruk and play-by-play man Gary Thorne are not highlighted in the game's pre-release features list. Perhaps understandably so."

2/4/2010 10:00:29 AM

I always get both games. The Show is clearly the better game, and has been for years, but 2K10 looks promising. Check out sites like PastaPadre for screenshots and videos. OperationSports.com is a good place for updates, too.

The Show is better for a serious franchise and online games. 2K10 is more innovative with their controls and stuff, and the signature styles are way better.

Graphically, they both have their strengths and weaknesses. 2K7 was unbelievable graphically, but the series has taken a step backwards in that regard.

2/4/2010 10:06:14 AM

can you play the Home Run Derby as a mini-game option, or do you have to play it as part of the season?

I would buy this just so I can have Home Run Derby competitions against my friends whenever I want

nevermind, just saw that it has a stand-alone mode. sweeeetness. I'll be picking this one up

[Edited on February 4, 2010 at 10:16 AM. Reason : adsf]

2/4/2010 10:15:58 AM

http://www.operationsports.com/mediaview.php?id=643


Check out these screenshots of the Show

2/4/2010 10:44:45 AM

Those are sexy, yeah, but I hate how all pre-release screenshots are angles that you would only see in replay close ups

I know they make the game look better, but give me some shots of gameplay from angles I would actually see in a game

2/4/2010 11:01:04 AM

^true dat. However, The Show has a lot of awesome cut-scenes and replays, so you really do see a lot of these shots.

Here is some gameplay footage from ces

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV1YjmpEng8

2/4/2010 11:20:05 AM

Here is another good video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viEK_Goff30&feature=related

2/4/2010 11:21:36 AM

2/4/2010 1:55:00 PM

Is Youk's head down in shame because the ball went thru his legs or is his head down in agony because the ball hit him in the nuts?

2/4/2010 1:59:01 PM

and just like the past 2 years, MLB The Bigs will be the best of the 3

2/4/2010 2:02:16 PM

Those sound like the words of someone too poor to afford a ps3

2/4/2010 2:04:06 PM

This looks like the thread of somebody who quit playing MW2

2/4/2010 2:27:59 PM

I'll see you tonight you motherfather

2/4/2010 2:39:11 PM

2/4/2010 2:43:59 PM

wow those graphic models look they are from triple play 98. jesus

2/4/2010 3:49:55 PM

you kidding me? They look pretty good IMO. Except maybe the arms are too short.

2/4/2010 4:30:11 PM

Baseball games suck

2/4/2010 4:51:44 PM

^ nice contribution.

2/4/2010 5:31:16 PM

the one game franchise that makes me sad i own a 360 instead of a PS3. I tried the 2k games once, and didn't enjoy them at all

2/4/2010 7:42:35 PM

i fuckin love this game

2/4/2010 9:22:03 PM

the show is the best game evar. evar.

2/5/2010 8:55:51 AM

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/02/meet-joe-mauer-your-mlb-10-the-show-cover-athlete/ awesome footage in this video.

2/5/2010 5:06:10 PM

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/27864

2/6/2010 8:42:02 AM

I was debating whether or not I really needed to buy The Show 010 after having 08 and 09, but after reading this I'm pretty sure I have to.

What's the realease date? March 2 for both? Need to plan my midnight run to the Glenwood Walmart.

2/6/2010 12:44:14 PM

DO WANT

NOW

2/6/2010 5:06:44 PM

when does the wii one come out where we can swing the remote with motion plus?

2/6/2010 5:55:25 PM

I usually pick up both games...this year 2K actually does sound like they are stepping it up. Check out this livejournal from someone testing it out...

http://gameinformer.com/blogs/editors/b/gireiner_blog/archive/2010/02/04/a-live-journal-of-mlb-2k10.aspx

2/6/2010 6:43:37 PM

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/playback/playback-102/1387919
first to pitch perfect game in mlb2k10 wins a billion dollars...billion w/ an 'm'

2/6/2010 9:08:24 PM

^pretty cool strategy. I'm assuming you have to play on default everything, highest difficulty.. still, i'm guessing with a couple thousand games sold (i have no idea how many they'll sell immediately) and everybody playing 10-20 games/week, somebody's bound to throw one pretty quick. right?

2/7/2010 12:45:17 AM

I always liked the MVP games, but the Show are awesome. The 2K games haven't been very good since they forced EA's MVP out. I would love to see another college baseball game though, shit was dope as shit.

2/7/2010 1:34:08 AM

Demo dropping thursday on PSN

2/10/2010 10:07:47 AM

Awesome

Think I might do a season with the Mariners this year

I always do one with the Mets but I just can't get excited about them this year

2/10/2010 10:24:36 AM

I'm going to trade for Lastings Milledge and then attempt to trade him to every team in baseball.

Also, ^ F-Mart is in the game for real so you can bring him up and he can bust on the game too!

2/10/2010 10:30:20 AM

F Mart is young, give him a chance.

2/10/2010 11:27:38 AM

Please don't call him F Mart

2/10/2010 11:33:49 AM

All I want is John Sterling to say an "F-Bomb for F-Mart" at some point in the Subway Series. That's all.

I actually don't like that nickname to be honest, but it is there and I'll use it. It's better than LMillz.

2/10/2010 11:41:43 AM

Lastings didn't need a nickname

Dude was named Lastings...who the hell are you going to confuse him with

Fernando Martinez is the spanish equivalent of Fred Miller, so we do need something else to call him

I'll work on that

2/10/2010 11:46:32 AM

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"All I want is John Sterling to say an "F-Bomb for F-Mart" at some point in the Subway Series."

He did say "A-Bomb for Matsui" last year.


I laughed pretty damn hard at that one.

2/10/2010 1:11:55 PM

Which game has the Performance Enhancing Drugs option for offseason training?

2/10/2010 2:35:38 PM

BTTT. MLB 2K10 Demo dropping tomorrow for XBOX 360. 3 innings, Yankees vs. Phillies in Yankee Stadium.

MLB 10 The Show Demo still MIA, though it has been approved by Sony. Will probably come out Thursday.

Both of these games drop next Tuesday.

2/22/2010 1:25:17 PM

!

2/22/2010 1:43:36 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD41VNH3wh0


MLB 2K10 Demo footage. The demo came out this morning... it's not bad. Better than last year, though the hitting camera sucks (i hear you can change it in retail). I hit 3 really, really long homeruns...so i hope the game isnt HR Derby.

2/23/2010 9:08:40 AM

^5:37

Two outs, two strikes. They pitch a strike for the third out. Then they toss the ball to 3td then 1st. Then they get another out? or is that some sort of display delay where it was a coincidence that they called out as if they threw the runner out at first. Sure looked like a bugged 4th out to me.

[Edited on February 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM. Reason : -]

2/23/2010 11:29:20 AM

the catcher dropped strike 3 so the batter can run

2/23/2010 12:07:09 PM

If anyone wants to play MLB 10 The Show, best buy at crabtree mall has it on display. I just played for like an hour at lunchtime..they have the full game.

2/23/2010 12:53:20 PM

^^Nice 'catch'. Didn't notice that.

2/23/2010 1:23:46 PM

where is the damn demo?

2/26/2010 10:30:08 AM

No demo before release for The Show

2/26/2010 10:43:41 AM

If anyone wants to play the Show, best buy in crabtree and the best buy in garner both have it on display.

Im going to pick up my copy at 12:01 at Wal Mart on tuesday.

2/26/2010 12:07:26 PM

This is the main reason I wish I had a PS3. I always got the Sony stuff until I got a 360. 2K's games back when they were still competing with EA's MVP franchise were very good, but since they got exclusivity in response to EA getting the NFL exclusivity their games have sucked badly. I got the Show for PSP a few years back, easily 10 times better than the 2K games.

2/26/2010 3:14:40 PM