The Extremely Early Wish List Thread

[sappy3]

DEFINATELY have the real minor leaguers with fake names like on 2k8. It'd be much easier for roster editors and wouldn't be a hassle with the creating all the players. It's a GREAT feature on 2K8. One of the things I like on 2k8.

[zippy2212]

Quote: Originally Posted by mike75

I want to see both teams pitchers in the bullpens in real time sitting on chairs and moving around. Also when the CPU starts warming up a pitcher I should be able to see him warming up in real time!

This would be awesome. I would also like to see a full bench.

[Scooter3]

More things for 09':


Catcher tosses mask...


Pitcher flicks glove to shake call...


Flags flow in same direction as wind...


Option to adjust all created and edited players lifetime stats...




My 2 to 3 thousand hours, (4 months) with an average of 18 hrs. a day, 6 or 7 days a week involvement using "FACE TOOL" to create all the baseball greats from bygone days...(Labor of love) I hope the "Face Tool" is included in MLB 09'...

My dream would be to have an option to include last years adjusted rosters into the next years 09' game...

It would take one split second to push 1 button, instead of 3 thousand hours...
Could this be possible?




Please "For the love of simulation" give us a slider to tone down or eliminate the existing neon lights that circle the player fielding the ball...I feel it's a bit overkill...



To have the camera follow the HOME-RUN ball in real time is exciting!
If this was the only up-grade offered I would gladly lay down my 60 bucks!
A great example is the 2K3 dingers...



Faces are great this year, I love the Face Tool!
Only thing I would add is a face tone and hair tone slider...



All in all this game is the best ever and getting better each year, keep up the great work! Thanks...

Oh, one more thing please offer stirrup socks in sock selection options...

Scooter...

[Eski33]

Some of this stuff has probably been added but I would like to see the following:

1) Weather (how about some cloud cover, cold temps, etc.)
2) Upgrade the presentation (although this is the best in video games)
--Show a digital tape measure or flight path of a home run during replays
--Real team PA announcers
--Maybe add radio announcers as an alternative so you can choose either the three-man booth or the radio announcer (I like Ernie Harwell or Vin Scully)
3) Roster updates throughout the season
4) Downloadable content like classic stadiums, updated uniforms
5) Choice of uniform during season / franchise and the ability to choose the CPU jersey
6) More classic uniforms (from each era 60s, 70s, 80s -- Still waiting for the Mets blues from 1986)
7) More create-a-player options (read about pants style, shirt style, eye black, and other accessories)
8) Pitchers wear jackets on base paths
9) Choice of sending pitching coach or manager to mound
10) More control over throws (waiting for my infielder to release the ball after a pre-determined animation makes plays closer than they should be)
11) Actual brand batting gloves (not necessary but a cool touch)
12) Pitchers who get upset when they get pulled
13) In-game highlights and scores from around the league

I will say that this is the best baseball game ever made. Not perfect but it is damn sweet and I am still plugging away seven months later. I am an old school gamer who has fallen into the "spoiled" category with detailed uniforms, stadiums, etc. and have become somewhat overly critical of what the developers put out.

The Show is a game that SCEA has made huge strides with and I have learned to appreciate what this game does for baseball. It is fun and it is beautiful. Let's hope that SCEA builds on The Show 08 and adds more awesome features to next year's game. I cannot wait....

[Eski33]

I forgot to mention:

1) Ability to take pictures / videos (SCEA has to get in the game with online stuff)

2) Others have mentioned a 2K-like area to post pics, unlock items, etc. I agree. Call it The Clubhouse that you can deck out with photos and a Blu-Ray player on a large scree Sony TV where you can view your favorite replays

3) Online Team Play -- This is the future

4) Flags that move in regards to wind speed and direction (flags current wave the same direction each game)

5) Field conditions: Wet following rain will impact footing in outfield

6) Rain outs: Let a notification come up during season play that a game is rained out and rescheduled as a day-night double header AND allow player to skip rain outs as needed

7) Rain delays and impacts on pitchers

8) TROPHIES

9) Record books

10) Pre-game batting practice (optional)

11) Outside stadium and multiple fly-in shots during pre-game

[AUTiger1]

I remember the old Triple Play 97 game and one of the coolest things I loved about that game was they had the real outside of the stadiums and there would be a fly in with the singing of the nation athem. It was awesome.

[Scooter3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scooter3

SCEA if you're thinking about adding first names and nicknames in 09' consider adding the following to your first name database:

Quote: Originally Posted by Scooter3

Cal, Boog, Fernando, Tippy, Wade, Dom, Clete, Rabbit, Lefty, Dutch, Dazzy, Whitey, Nellie, Skeeter, Smoky, Stubby, Sparky, Herb, Mickey, Bubba, vic, Buddy, Pop Boy, Mudcat, Harvey, Rusty, Norm, Goose, Chief, Dizzy, School Boy, Woody, Bobo, Kirby, Max, Vida, Rube, Roberto, Lloyd, Red, Dusty, Wes, Stu, Peanuts, Tug, Hack, Rip, Jumbo, Gus, Kiki, Eppa, Connie, Vern, Preacher, Pepper, Wally, Curt, Duke, Maury, Dixie, Clem, Orel, Felipe, Jesus... SCEA please consider adding these names to your FIRST NAME DATABASE... bump: Just a quick look see for our Developers...I would love to see these nicknames in the first name slot in 09'... Scooter...

[Eski33]

Quote: Originally Posted by AUTiger1

I remember the old Triple Play 97 game and one of the coolest things I loved about that game was they had the real outside of the stadiums and there would be a fly in with the singing of the nation athem. It was awesome.

That was pretty sweet but the introductions on The Show are much better. I would like to see them add multiple fly-by views of the stadiums so the intros are different. The national anthems would also be an awesome touch. That is one sport that the national anthem stands out. It would also be awesome if they played "God Bless America" for the 7th inning stretch at Yankee Stadium.

I also hope that they add weather so if it is raining you can see the tarp on the field during the pre-game intro....

[AUTiger1]

I have always wanted rain delays in games. Than depending on how long they were you having to make a decision to keep your pitcher in the game or bring in a new pitcher. Just little details like that.

I don't remember what game it was but there was a game where you could actually see the guys warming up in the bullpen and there were actually guys in the bullpen area. Also full benches instead just a few guys. I thought it was awesome they had the real manager and hitting and pitching coaches but maybe expand on that. But at least the 1st and 3rd base coaches had their real jersey numbers. Also be able to hire old players that retire to your coaching staff.

[cc23klaid]

Oh, one more thing please offer stirrup socks in sock selection options...

Scooter...




Scooter....love ya bud!