{"id":2506,"date":"2010-03-08T07:10:38","date_gmt":"2010-03-08T12:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2010-03-08T07:32:42","modified_gmt":"2010-03-08T12:32:42","slug":"mlb-10-the-show-%e2%80%93-briefest-of-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2010\/03\/08\/mlb-10-the-show-%e2%80%93-briefest-of-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB 10: The Show \u2013 Briefest of Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"

I did not get nearly enough time with MLB 10: The Show<\/em> (MLB10<\/em>) over the weekend. There was just too much other stuff to do and catch up on after being out of the country for a week. Besides, the weather was spectacular and it was opening weekend for youth soccer, so we spent as much time outside as possible.<\/p>\n

I did get to activate my code of the six classic stadiums. I guess this was a nice enough extra from the folks at Amazon, but it was not as if I grew up watching baseball at the Polo Grounds. Of course these stadiums are better than the cement circles that were popular when I was growing up \u2013 Fulton County, I call you out. Still; gift horse, so I will not complain.<\/p>\n

My first thoughts are that MLB10<\/em> has an overwhelming assortment of options. With my thirty minute gaming sessions, it will take me a while to figure which options best suit my style of play.<\/p>\n

MLB10<\/em> looks like it has superb presentation; the game looks real, the announcers seem to do a good job, and the game appears to have all the other intangibles that go into making an immersive baseball experience. One of the things I noticed right off was the ability to speed up the time it takes in-between pitches. When I actually spent a lot of time playing console baseball games, my favorite experiences where those that I could actually wrap up in 30 minutes; 45 minutes tops. I am not sure if a quick game is possible with MLB10<\/em>, but any options to speed up the game are always appreciated. I almost feel guilty for attempting to bypass some of the wiz-bang side effects that the development team put into the game to make it appear as a realistic baseball experience.<\/p>\n

I played a couple of three inning games; both times as the Braves. I lost 1-0 to Seattle and 2-0 to the Dodgers. I managed a single hit. I suck.<\/p>\n

Thankfully there is a practice mode, so I can get some much needed practice in the batting catch. I am not sure if I should keep at it on the default batting Veteran level, move down to Rookie, or maybe change from the Catcher view. I will have to experiment and see if I improve; cannot stand seeing a .105 average. Ouch.<\/p>\n

I am sure more impressions will be forthcoming throughout the week. I am cautiously optimistic because I actually have a console baseball that I want to play. It has been a while.<\/p>\n

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