Ever wonder how the MLB The Show series nails all those in-game animations? It’s because the team in San Diego brings in actual players who show them how it’s done.
This week, Minnesota Twins catcher and AL MVP Joe Mauer was in the motion capture studio to, um, run around in spandex with a glove and bat. The results will be apparent when the game hits early next month.
In the meantime, Mauer took time to chat with us about his incredible 2009 season, what it’s like to show up on the cover of a game, and how some Major Leaguers use games (like The Show) to scout out opponents in advance. Oh, and working with our (M)VP, Kevin Butler.
For what it’s worth, Mauer was a really cool, chill guy; maybe not what you’d expect out of an elite athlete. Best of luck to him this season.
MLB the Show, honestly one of my favorite Sony IP’s!! Keep up the good work!
I went to high school with Joe (GO RAIDERS!), and while I was a senior and he was a sophomore, he dressed for football games with the varsity team, and he always seems like a nice, quite kid. Not at all what you would expect from a pro athlete, but exactly what you would expect from a kid born and raised in Saint Paul. Great to see you kicking ass Joe! Have a great season!
MLB The Show is the best baseball videogame period. I can’t wait to get the game when it comes out on March 2nd. Joe Mauer was a good choice for the cover of MLB 10 The Show and he is in my opinion the best catcher in the AL.
I have never played any iteration of MLB The Show. As a Canadian, you can likely understand why. However, after reading PS.Blog posts about The Show for two years now, I just might have to give it a shot. The game really does look great…for a baseball game ;)
was fenways stadium fixed? there should be the cocacola pavillion and left feild roofbox seats
Sadly, I must trade in some amazing games like Uncharted 2 to even think about getting this game. What a dilemna… :(
the game looks even more amazing than last years! yes! just can’t wait..
What a great guy. A true baseball talent. And as I hear it, a great all-around athlete.
Love Mauer. Great cover choice. Glad he got signed on for this.
Was that video of the game or a real game? It looked too real to be a videogame but I guess it must be. Sony should hire the Batting Stance Guy. He can come in for a week or two and you can mocap every batter in baseball.
Ha, we were talking about that guy!