MLB 11: The Show

mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
edited March 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Good stuff!
Picked it up this afternoon. The best just keeps getting better!

Still getting used to the analog controls, but for the most part I like them.
Anyone else pick this up yet?
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    Been waiting for someone to tell me how it is. I've been trying out the trial version. Okay I guess. Still an awesome game, of course. Just don't know if I should just keep playing '10 or not...
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    Been waiting for someone to tell me how it is. I've been trying out the trial version. Okay I guess. Still an awesome game, of course. Just don't know if I should just keep playing '10 or not...

    There is more that changed from 10 to 11, than from 09 to 10.
    I haven't played any RTTS yet. That's my favorite. I can seriously play that for hours on end!
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    mca47 wrote:
    Been waiting for someone to tell me how it is. I've been trying out the trial version. Okay I guess. Still an awesome game, of course. Just don't know if I should just keep playing '10 or not...

    There is more that changed from 10 to 11, than from 09 to 10.
    I haven't played any RTTS yet. That's my favorite. I can seriously play that for hours on end!

    Really? I mean, outside of the controls, it doesn't seem it. I like the whole concept of the pitching though - makes it more difficult.

    Eh, I'm about spent on RTTS. I just want a really good online part for once so that playing against other people wasn't just a pain in the ass.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,853
    I'm liking it but I'm going with the old pitching and hitting controls. Really wasn't digging using the right analogue stick.

    Here's a funny line from new color man Eric Karros. I always play as the Phillies and earlier when I was pitching with Roy Halladay, I threw a strike that was called a ball and Karros says "He's used to getting that call. I guess he's on the cover of the wrong game."
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
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  • I picked it up at midnight just so I could get all the updates and installations out of the way for tonight. After doing some major tweaking I think I'll go with analog (remember: "I'm Analog" :D ) even though it's not nearly as good as 2K11, but I picked that up on the 360 so I could have the best of both worlds.
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Picking this up today. Pretty pumped about it
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    I picked it up at midnight just so I could get all the updates and installations out of the way for tonight. After doing some major tweaking I think I'll go with analog (remember: "I'm Analog" :D ) even though it's not nearly as good as 2K11, but I picked that up on the 360 so I could have the best of both worlds.

    Wait a minute....do you mean as a game as a whole it's not as good as 2K11, or that the analog controls aren't as good as 2K11? Because you're crazy if you think 2k11 is a better overall game.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,853
    I picked it up at midnight just so I could get all the updates and installations out of the way for tonight. After doing some major tweaking I think I'll go with analog (remember: "I'm Analog" :D ) even though it's not nearly as good as 2K11, but I picked that up on the 360 so I could have the best of both worlds.

    Wait a minute....do you mean as a game as a whole it's not as good as 2K11, or that the analog controls aren't as good as 2K11? Because you're crazy if you think 2k11 is a better overall game.

    Yeah The Show is way better than 2K but I'm not using the new analogue controls. It took me long enough to master hitting with the old controls. Not that I've "mastered" it but you know...
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • I picked it up at midnight just so I could get all the updates and installations out of the way for tonight. After doing some major tweaking I think I'll go with analog (remember: "I'm Analog" :D ) even though it's not nearly as good as 2K11, but I picked that up on the 360 so I could have the best of both worlds.

    Wait a minute....do you mean as a game as a whole it's not as good as 2K11, or that the analog controls aren't as good as 2K11? Because you're crazy if you think 2k11 is a better overall game.

    Well you know, believe it or not there are those that prefer fun over realism, but in this case I was just referring to the analog controls. There's no doubt that The Show is a better overall package, but I'm tired of people shitting all over 2K11 like it's Superman 64 or something. Every time a friend comes over to check out the games they always prefer 2K because it's not so damn hard to simply hit the ball. It's much easier to pick up and play and it has come a long way.
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I've never played any of these "The Show" games, but I've heard only good things. Actually now that I recall I think I have played a demo at a store and the graphics were unreal.
    7/2/06 - Denver, CO
    6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
    8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
    9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    dcfaithful wrote:
    I've never played any of these "The Show" games, but I've heard only good things. Actually now that I recall I think I have played a demo at a store and the graphics were unreal.

    Best sports game hands down.
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    dcfaithful wrote:
    I've never played any of these "The Show" games, but I've heard only good things. Actually now that I recall I think I have played a demo at a store and the graphics were unreal.

    Best sports game hands down.
    I've been playing a ton of NBA 2K11 since it came out - that's a great game... but these MLB games have been getting solid ratings for years!

    Come to think of it, I need to try out NHL 11 too.
    7/2/06 - Denver, CO
    6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
    8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
    9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,853
    Off to a 5-1 record online with an ERA of 1.09 thanks to Halladay and Lee.
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Off to a 5-1 record online with an ERA of 1.09 thanks to Halladay and Lee.
    Think I'm gonna start a franchist with the Pittsburgh pirates or nationals. Should make it interesting
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    Off to a 5-1 record online with an ERA of 1.09 thanks to Halladay and Lee.
    Think I'm gonna start a franchist with the Pittsburgh pirates or nationals. Should make it interesting

    When I'm bored I do this to fulfill the nerd in me of running a team. Do franchise mode but don't play any of the games.
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Off to a 5-1 record online with an ERA of 1.09 thanks to Halladay and Lee.
    Think I'm gonna start a franchist with the Pittsburgh pirates or nationals. Should make it interesting

    When I'm bored I do this to fulfill the nerd in me of running a team. Do franchise mode but don't play any of the games.
    It's impossible to play all of the games in the reg season. I usually only play the rivalry games/playoffs then sim through the others
  • Any of you guys ever do a fantasy draft to set the rosters just to mix things up? The AI has really good logic in that all the aging players stick around for a while. I usually get so frustrated with trying to keep the rosters up-to-date that I found this method to be a nice diversion.
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Immediately changed The hitting and pitching to classic mode. The hitting is a little better than last year and the balk setting is a great addition (even though I balked about 9 times).

    Bababooey1979 If anyone wants to battle online.
  • tvismyfriendtvismyfriend Posts: 2,118
    How is the game? I'm trying to decide between The Show and Dragon Age II right now.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,680
    dcfaithful wrote:
    dcfaithful wrote:
    I've never played any of these "The Show" games, but I've heard only good things. Actually now that I recall I think I have played a demo at a store and the graphics were unreal.

    Best sports game hands down.
    Come to think of it, I need to try out NHL 11 too.


    if you are a hockey fan, you must pick it up. EA has ramped up their hockey title a great deal for about 4 straight years. This release is just great. It includes euro leagues (not the KHL unfortunately) and the entire CHL. There are 3-4 game modes that could be a complete game stand alone. GM Mode, Ultimate Team, Be A Pro, and EASHL. I was down on EA hockey games for awhile, but they really seem to have been putting a lot of effort into these.

    Never played The Show. I 'game' on the 360. I have a PS3, but the fiance uses it mainly for blu ray and Netflix. I have never played a game on it. 2K10 and 2K11 are solid games though IMO and really kick the pants off of 2K9 and earlier.

    Im really looking forward to seeing possible direct competition with baseball gaming. I would love to see EA get back in. I think the exclusive deal ends in 2012 and 2K likely wont re-up. The last EA MLB baseball game was amazing.
  • DunDerDDunDerD Posts: 9
    Just picked up MLB 2k11 and shit my pants when I heard rear view mirror as a song on their set list.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,853
    And the bullshit begins. I just got beat online and it gave me TWO losses on my gamer card. Lame. But at least I haven't had to deal with much of a lag at all online so that's good.
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    And the bullshit begins. I just got beat online and it gave me TWO losses on my gamer card. Lame. But at least I haven't had to deal with much of a lag at all online so that's good.

    That's what I wanna ask - how is the online play? Much improved? No lag? I'd also like to have the option to change my point of view when pitching - I like to pitch viewing from the mound.
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,680
    baseball games dont really work too well online. The cheesing really kills the integrity of the game.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    MayDay10 wrote:
    baseball games dont really work too well online. The cheesing really kills the integrity of the game.

    Eh. You can weed them out with leagues. That's the only aspect of the 2K games I liked better. I got into some cash leagues so people had to adhere to some kind of etiquette. Those were the best - $20 leagues. Now, if only The Show's leagues options and online play are good I'm going to look to do the same on there.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,853
    And the bullshit begins. I just got beat online and it gave me TWO losses on my gamer card. Lame. But at least I haven't had to deal with much of a lag at all online so that's good.

    That's what I wanna ask - how is the online play? Much improved? No lag? I'd also like to have the option to change my point of view when pitching - I like to pitch viewing from the mound.

    Overall I think it's much better. Not that there's no lag at all because you'll get the occasional "traffic delay", but as far as having to friendly quit because the lag is so bad, I haven't had that yet.
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282
    I'm finally getting the analog batting down.
    Really, the best thing I did was to create a RTTS player (non pitcher). There you get to start off in AA, and they put you through a lot of batting practice. It has helped A LOT!!
    I was skeptical of the analog hitting at first...mostly because I sucked! But now I def prefer it!!
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,282

    Well you know, believe it or not there are those that prefer fun over realism, but in this case I was just referring to the analog controls. There's no doubt that The Show is a better overall package, but I'm tired of people shitting all over 2K11 like it's Superman 64 or something. Every time a friend comes over to check out the games they always prefer 2K because it's not so damn hard to simply hit the ball. It's much easier to pick up and play and it has come a long way.

    Well, sure...that's why the Wii exists and has been successful.
    Some people don't care for the detail, realism, or gameplay...but prefer something that they can pick up and play.
    Hell, I bet you if you asked the average person if they preferred RBI Baseball on the NES or MLB 11: The Show...RBI would win in a landslide.

    That said, I still do love RBI baseball on the NES. That game is fun...especially if you've been drinking! Lots of shit talking opportunity! :D

    Anyways, I'm really liking the new Show. Perfect? No, but you won't find a baseball game that comes close to it in my opinion!
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    I'm thinking of picking this game up as I enjoyed MLB 09 ... I just wish Seattle didn't suck! Maybe I'll take the Cards or Tigers this year so I don't have to spend 4 hours manipulating a "super" Mariner team.

    Seattle needs to get a truckload of "Bret Boone's Instant Bicep" energy drink and start handing it out to the entire team as soon as possible!
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,988
    None of you guys have The Move and tried out the home run derby have you?
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