MLB '08: The Show (PS3, PS2, PSP) - March 4th
 

Haven't seen anything posted on this yet... i cannot wait. '07 finally helped me cope with EA losing the MLB license, and this year it looks like they are going above and beyond themselves to top it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...w_Coverart.png

http://www.us.playstation.com/mlb08/

Anyone else as pumped as i am? The PS3 screens look jaw-dropping.

-NiCK

I hate everyone that gets to play this game right now.

its one of the main reasons i chose a PS3 over a 360 besides Blu-Ray.

-NiCK

I cannot wait....time to trade in MLB 07 while I can still get $20+ at GAmeRush....I need more credit to go with my $300 there :)

any idea what Gamestop/Eb Games will be giving for 07?

-NiCK

Can't wait. :banana:

i wonder if they will have the free hat offer again this time around...

-NiCK

This and Blu-Ray are the reason I'll be picking up a PS3 in the near future. Can't wait.

Wise choice my friend :thumbsup:

-NiCK

So is this the only baseball game for the PS3? Is it the considered the best?

Looking to buy a baseball game in the near future for my PS3.

This has been the best Baseball game by far since "The Show" tag was added on 2006. I definitely want to get this. I skipped 2007 because I wanted them to get more time to really perfect the PS3 version. I have 2006 on the PSP and PS2 and have probably played 400 games. Almost a perfect sports title.

Just for reference...MLB 07 gets $23 in trade in value at GameRush/Blockbuster. Not bad since the new game is only a month away.

Thanks DJ, I will be trading in my game ASAP!

i think im gonna hold onto it... i know i'll probably never play it after 08 comes out, but i have so many fond memories haha.

-NiCK

the demo is in the PS Store now :up:

-NiCK

I downloaded the demo last night on my PS3, having never played this game before at first it was very difficult, I like games that when you first put them that assume you are a complete novice and never played before, although as it went along it became less difficult, I found the pitching takes some getting used to, graphically the game is gorgeous and the commentary is spot on, definitely will be picking this one up when its released.

Nice. Have to finish Ratchet and Clank so I can trade it in for this.

yea, it took some getting used to for me when i played 07 but you'll get the hang of it.

-NiCK

I downloaded the demo and was pretty impressed. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why they had you playing as the Rockies or the Red Sox and then the announcer said something about the World Series. The Rockies were in the World Series?!! Holy crap.

Anyway, I played as the Red Sox and gave up 5 runs in the first inning and then I figured out how to pitch. When I got up to bat Big Papi slammed a ball over the green monster for 380 feet. However, that was my only run. Manny got on base but everyone else either struck out or hit out.

Seems like you have a lot of options during the game and the controls are simple enough once you get used to them. I'll probably end up picking it up.

I will get this for sure. The demo impressed me. There were some framerate issues...but those "should" be cleared up in the final release (I hope).

The game plays similar to the 07 version, but just better....looks better, feels better. I cannot wait!

Yea, 07 had what seemed to be endless options and 08 seems to have expanded that even further. This is the only baseball game out there as far as i am concerned.

-NiCK

ok this demo is the biggest tease ever... i simply need to start my 08 dynasty... NOW.

-NiCK

I really enjoyed The Show '07 and the demo for this year's version has me even more excited. Graphically the game looks much better, especially the player models. The game play seems similar to that of '07 but that's good because I loved how '07 played, it was the closest a baseball game has come to matching the superior game play in MVP '05.

Right now, I'll probably end up picking up The Show '08 but I'm going to wait for the demo for MLB 2K8 before making my final decision. I wasn't really impressed with MLB 2K7 other than it looked good graphically. I thought the fielding and camera angles were horrendous and even with adjustments made to the sliders it was still super easy to hit home runs in that game. Hopefully they've made alot of improvements in '08's version otherwise I'll be getting The Show again.

the game play was so terrible for 2K7 that my mind is already made up. considering how much i loved The Show 07. I will download the 2k8 demo when its up, but i seriously doubt enough of an improvement will be made to make me choose it over an already proven Show 08 in my opinion.

-NiCK

Just hearing the same commentary from 2k7 in the online videos is enough to make me pass on 2k8. I'm trying MLB 08 this year.