MLB 12 The Show Gameplay Video - Cubs vs. Cardinals (OS Exclusive) - Part 1

[brewersfan84]

Thanks for sharing the video!

[MC2]

Love this! Castro's white sleeve looks awesome.

Am I the only person who doesn't want branded accessories? I mean I know it adds to the realism, but theres something about the simplicity of no brands thats nice and helps separate this game from the crap put out by EA and 2k.

[jmik58]

Loving the gameplay improvements. The ball physics really showed. The ball off the bat still sounds a little odd at times but wow... this game could be historic.

[mhanson93]

I've never brought it up before, but after seeing this over several iterations of "The Show", I have to mention it. Why do the pitchers stand on top of the pitching rubber? Yeah, its a nitpick, but they should be in front of it.

[Drew127]

Quote: Originally Posted by jmik58

Loving the gameplay improvements. The ball physics really showed. The ball off the bat still sounds a little odd at times but wow... this game could be historic.

The bat sounds weird because they recorded the bat sounds in a (presumably) empty minor league stadium. The sound that results is much more up close and personal with an echo, like you are watching batting practice.

Doesn't make much sense considering they are otherwise going for a TV broadcast feel. Of course it's going to sound different in that context. That's like me trying to record the sound of a firework exploding and doing it in my bedroom instead of outside.

It's not a big deal though and isn't consistently weird. The new glove sounds are much more accurate, IMO.

[Gagnon39]

Things I like:

The sound of the bat.
The longer bills on hats (and Dempster's more curved bill).
The cut-scenes.

Things I don't like:

The outfield wall in Busch. What about when those players get traded in franchise mode. Kind of silly.
The lack of improvements in the announcers.

[mpt54]

This game is going to be awesome!!! Can't wait till March 6th

[baseballsim]

Looks very nice but not much different than last year. I'm sure the game play might be a bit different, however.

[brettryantalley]

One frustration in 11 was the outfield depth on a lot of plays: they seem shallow. Beltran's seeing eye single was an example of something I hoped would be fixed...soriano ends up fielding the ball 10 ft behind Castro. Am I wrong? Is it normal?

Of course it's a small thing. Love it.

[Bahnzo]

One nitpick I have from watching these videos is the sound. To me, the sound of the ball popping the catcher's mitt is much too loud. Same with the bat. The sounds themselves are great and sound pretty authentic, but they are too loud compared to the rest of the game.