The title of the article is misleading because I have not played either game. This is a comparison based on the commercials, the online campaigns and some other stuff that is notable about both games. The introduction I have had with both games is their commercials, with for the most part have been entertaining. For The Show, Pedroia is addressing the makers of the game of why he, in the game can't hit the high inside fastball, they respond with its an accurate game, so it looks back on Pedroia as he is shining his MVP trophy. Its pretty funny to watch. For MLB 2K9, its Tim Lincecum and his video game double. He's basically teaching him how to be him, its also pretty funny.
MLB2K9 also tried to go Sportscenter with their online campaign as they have Lincecum working in the studio, and of course not fitting into everyday work life. They are ok, Sportscenter does it better. MLB the Show online is having a discussion on what other MVP's can't hit the high inside fastball. MLB2K9 has something else going for it, sort off. Their announcing is amazing. It seems so natural, and they have conversations. The other plus side is that one of the announcers, and the game caller, is Gary Thorne, who is amazing, I hear him all the time being in Baltimore as he is now the voice of the Orioles. The downside is that flanked with Steve Phillips. Luckily, Phillips is scripted, so I am hoping he doesn't say his normal stupid things.
Hopefully I will be playing a demo of MLB2K9 later this week, and I'll let you all know my thoughts.
