Next Codemasters game - Ashes Cricket 2009

[appu2146]

Great

Nice to see a cricket game coming... And seems they made it great by buliting it from scratch...

Left_Hander : The SCG ground in that video was stunning. I hope the rest of the game is like that. I could also recognise Katich and it seemed like Hughes walking out with Katich. It mentions that all grounds that feature in the Ashes are implemented in the game but it didn't say if all of the Australian stadiums are. I'd be really dissapointed if all of the Australian Test stadiums aren't in there.

I just feel like with the name of Ashes Cricket 2009 that they alienated the rest of cricket fans. When the games where called Brian Lara or Ricky Ponting they had more of a universal feel to them. Here's hoping that the rest of the Test nations are licensed.

Regarding the stadium they stated that
"The stadiums are also looking rather detailed, and with 18 stadiums from 12 nations, there should be something to please most fans. England and Wales get to play on Lords, The Oval, Edgbaston, Cardiff, and Headingley--the five grounds set to host 2009 Ashes tests--whereas Australia has the Melbourne, Brisbane (The Gabba), and Sydney Cricket Grounds. Other locations span India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Zimbabwe."

Every feature they mentioned makes me feel that this will be the best.(simple summary of the features)
* Firstly the ashes with 23 player squad for different formats.
* The stadiums and atmosphere (crowds etc...).
* Classic matches.
* Free-hit rules.
* 4 player offline mode.
* The new Bowling system.
* Legends (Tutorials) - teaches everything about the game.
* Menu Can be toggled.


And from the video interview, i came to know that we can select front foot (or) back foot shot.

Waiting for the release......

 

[Eon]

Nice find fk... it does look a little bit chunky though... but the real test will be the game play. the more advanced batting and bowling system sounds good. and the choice of front and back foot shots will be good. I wonder the system they have for the bowling whether it is something like putting the shiny side on either side ot make it swing etc.

any way you look at it i cant wait to get this game.

 

[Gilly Fan]

The screenshots looks good.Honestly i thought the graphics did actually look like a next generation ea cricket 07!
would love to know more about the gameplay!

Anyways...getting a new cricket game after a long time!!:banana2

Mate so did I! When I first so those screenshots, I thought it I was in the EA cricket thread!

Btw, is this Michael Clarke or Brad Haddin?

Don't get your expectations too high guys. If it's too high, then you'll come away really dissapointed.

Gilly Fan added 9 Minutes and 54 Seconds later...

The SCG ground in that video was stunning. I hope the rest of the game is like that. I could also recognise Katich and it seemed like Hughes walking out with Katich. It mentions that all grounds that feature in the Ashes are implemented in the game but it didn't say if all of the Australian stadiums are. I'd be really dissapointed if all of the Australian Test stadiums aren't in there.

I just feel like with the name of Ashes Cricket 2009 that they alienated the rest of cricket fans. When the games where called Brian Lara or Ricky Ponting they had more of a universal feel to them. Here's hoping that the rest of the Test nations are licensed.

They only have the MCG, SCG and the Gabba. Bit dissapointed that they don't have Adelaide oval or the WACA. 2 great grounds.

 

[smssia0112]

After seeing the screenshots of the MCG in this game, I am thinking of a certain Lonely Island song right now. I will buy the game just to see the mighty G finally looking decent in a game!

 

[sami ullah khan]

I am so happy that they have started from scratch. Also in interview there was one thing that really upped the ante for me. Firth said that they are making sure that the player can have more control on batting and bowling. It means they have tried and improve the game play. There was nothing about AI though and I think AI will again suffer at hands of Multiplayer.
Although the game looks exciting we better not get on the high horses just as yet and the guy in screen shot resembles haddin.

sami ullah khan added 1 Minutes and 15 Seconds later...

 

[aditya123]

Graphically, I have`nt seen a better looking cricket game. So, I don`t know what the fuss about the graphics is about. MCG and the SCG look stunning. The colours and the outfields look absolutely Australian.

 

[Gurjot95]

Player Editor is included this time in Ashes Cricket 2009:banana2 so we can easily make a new roster and can correct the names of all players. I am looking forward to this game as I always wanted to play ashes and this have ashes feature which is far better than C07 Ashes.

 

[chaitanyaraghav]

Mate so did I! When I first so those screenshots, I thought it I was in the EA cricket thread!

Btw, is this Michael Clarke or Brad Haddin?

looks like michael clarke to me!!

 

[sami ullah khan]

looks like michael clarke to me!!

Hmm I dont know but the fact that there are gloves and he seems to be a fielder rather than a keeper, he may very well be michael clark. But the resemblance should have been done better by codies. When are we getting a sticky thread since the game has been confirmed

 

[rza89]

looks a bit cartoony

 

[Gilly Fan]

After seeing the screenshots of the MCG in this game, I am thinking of a certain Lonely Island song right now. I will buy the game just to see the mighty G finally looking decent in a game!

Looks immense, doesn't it!? They even have the scoreboard right! Only thing I hate about these games is that they don't have seats and they're just standing and dancing around like Indian crowds.

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

Personally I think the one thing BLIC has got right than EA is size ratios. EA games are absolutely bull when it comes to ratios. The players are TOO big for the ground sizes - atleast in BLIC or AC9 I should say, the stadiums look immense!

The only thing I'm worried about though is that it was a similar scenario before the release of 07 games of both franchisees - BLIC looking a lot more cooler and more promising. I hope history doesn't repeat itself.

 

[Skater]

ANYTHING will be better than Cricket 2005 v3.

 

[chaitanyaraghav]

Personally I think the one thing BLIC has got right than EA is size ratios. EA games are absolutely bull when it comes to ratios. The players are TOO big for the ground sizes - atleast in BLIC or AC9 I should say, the stadiums look immense!

this is what i liked in BLIC and now in AC9.
in EA, clearing a stadium is as easy as sitting and throwing a waste paper into a dustbin beside my computer chair!!

When are we getting a sticky thread since the game has been confirmed

i guess we need to get a separate forum like we have for cricket revolution or any other game!

 

[Highlander999]

All in due time guys