Codemasters to release 'Ashes Cricket 2009' - Set for July 2009

[the_love_machine]

you guys will find this website very useful in regards to what you can expect from the game. it's basically a forum dedicated to this game, with plenty of pre-test reviews. read them!

http://www.planetcricket.net/forums/...et-2009-forum/

[dblock]

http://www.codemasters.co.uk/downloa...s.php?id=38674

PC Demo is out, Xbox as well....strangely there is no PS3 demo

[MalikMohsin]

Ashes Cricket 2009 is out only for XBox and PC. Bad news for PS3. That is what i heard.

[Adeel786]

Here is the link for US people for ps3 demo

http://www.codemasters.com/downloads...ory=EnglishUSA

[Uzi]

I have played the demo on the 360. Seems pretty decent.

Anyone getting this?

[dblock]

Originally Posted by Uzi I have played the demo on the 360. Seems pretty decent. Anyone getting this?

I've pre-ordered for the PS3..

[in_cutter]

..first review

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/101/1010857p1.html

[Uzi]

Originally Posted by in_cutter ..first review http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/101/1010857p1.html

Rated 8.2. Pretty good.

[Adnan Akram]

I pre ordered it online for the ps3 and received it yesterday morning even though the release date is this friday. Gameplay is good however disappointed with the game modes as you cannot play a test series if it's not the ashes.

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

could it be?! a cricket game that is not a half-@rsed, pitiful effort? can't WAIT to play this one

[Adnan Akram]

You can get the game for £31.86 for the ps3 or xbox 360 from http://www.shopto.net. Games are generally cheaper on this website and quick delivery too.

[in_cutter]

..the graphics and character models look pretty average..player movements are restricted..hope the game plays good though.

[TalhaSyed]

Got it at midnyt last nyt. Not bad at all gotta go jummah will tell u guys more later but for the WII id say 7.5/10

[pakistanbest]

Any PP reviews???

[Adeel786]

Originally Posted by Adnan Akram You can get the game for £31.86 for the ps3 or xbox 360 from http://www.shopto.net. Games are generally cheaper on this website and quick delivery too.

They raised the price to £40.00 and It says not in stock. Any how they are delivering to canada so I pre ordered it.

Let's see how quickly I get it.

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

Originally Posted by pakistanbest Any PP reviews???

just played it this afternoon on the PS3, and I gotta say it is heaps of fun...bowling system is improved a lot and it finally feels a lot more realistic...y'have plenty of options, and different kinds of actions, and even a reverse swing option later on in the innings! Batting on the PS3 was fanstast,c you can palce the ball EXACTLY where you want with the analogue controls, making the player feel a lot more in command...fielding has its share of thrills and spills, and catching is a lot trickier than it looks! Graphics are pretty smooth, not out of this world, but definitely adequate for a cricket game! Overall, an absolute must buy!

[pakistanbest]

Originally Posted by Ahmed Zulfiqar just played it this afternoon on the PS3, and I gotta say it is heaps of fun...bowling system is improved a lot and it finally feels a lot more realistic...y'have plenty of options, and different kinds of actions, and even a reverse swing option later on in the innings! Batting on the PS3 was fanstast,c you can palce the ball EXACTLY where you want with the analogue controls, making the player feel a lot more in command...fielding has its share of thrills and spills, and catching is a lot trickier than it looks! Graphics are pretty smooth, not out of this world, but definitely adequate for a cricket game! Overall, an absolute must buy!

sounds to good to be true

[Toony™®]

just saw the wii version on a telly commercial ...looks good!

[dblock]

Mine is still to arrive..damn postal strike

[kingusama92]

anyone got torrents that I could use to get this game?

I really want to play this game. Perhaps someone can do a full review of the game and tell us unfortunate ones how it is.

[TalhaSyed]

On the Wii

basically the game is a very good start and has a big scope for when 7 if Motion + comes into play. The things that letthe game down are the fielding and well obviously you will want more grounds & teams etc. like which are available on the X Box & PS3 versions.

Fielding wise you controll nothing (as far as i know) and the fielders are very slow and drop quite a few catches which can get a bit frustrating...as i said that was the draw back. But you can put fielders where you want

Balling wise as you could guess you get to point the ball at very you want it to bounce. You can shake the Wii mote before starting your run up to shine the ball which makes it slightly harder to controll but gives it more swing. you have to swing and ball (or flick ur wrist) at the right tym to ball beter deliveries..if your too late its a no ball...wierd thing is if its a no ball he doesnt deliver the ball and you just get and extra run. If you hold A while balling its a slower ball and if you hold B its faster. you flick your wrist to spin and swing the ball & a couple of gd balls allow you to build to a 'Perfect' ball deliverd by pressing A + B.

While batting its alot about timing. The thing i noticed first was that the level at which the settings are changes the timing alot. If your on village seetings even the most mistimed of shots will go for six but thats not the case at international level. iv not really played 1 P but this was certainly the case in 2 P. while batting you can either tym ur shot and just swing and the direction is chosen manually or u hold down and point on the screen in which direction u wanna hit and then swing at the right tym. holding A and swinging will cause a defensive shot whils holding B will go for the loft shot...whoch me and my cuz refer to as 'the six button' from previous Brian Lara games.

To run you press B to run, A to cacnel runs and dive and shake the controller to run faster.

The attributes of the player also play a significant role. Younis Khan is pakistans best batsman, so times teh ball beter, while i think Flintoff is the best English baller so can swing the ball more. Oh yea the batsman timing also depends on how the batsman is preforming for example a few swing and misses will make it harder to time the ball.

There are also a couple of more modes like scenario mode & 1 p ashes mode.

On the whole its a very good first attempt but there is certainly areas of improvment on the next one. Including Motion +, making fielding more controlable, adding more details like players & stadiums, edit names & create players etc. But is defo a very good first cricket game on the Wii

any more q's?

[Mo.]

I picked it up yesterday from Asda for £25 for the PS3. I suggest you all do the same!

Best cricket game I've played tbh.

[dblock]

Well so far I've played two overs in 'Easy' mode, to get a feel of things.

It's a T20 match and I've got 55/1 off 2 overs (including 4 no-balls/free hits).

Already noticed some improvements from the Brian Lara games, nothing substantial as yet though.

[iZeeshan]

Kingusama - It's not out on torrents yet

I can't be bothered to pay for a game that has barely been improved and has a very small chance on working on my computer.

So, now we wait.

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan Kingusama - It's not out on torrents yet I can't be bothered to pay for a game that has barely been improved and has a very small chance on working on my computer. So, now we wait.

I guess when you want something for free.. waiting come along with the deal.

Hopefully this wait won't be too long for us.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 I guess when you want something for free.. waiting come along with the deal. Hopefully this wait won't be too long for us.

Honestly, I'm surprised it's not up already, considering it's such a popular game and the first thing people do it put up.

Regardless, it should be up by the 15th if not earlier.

[goldleaf]

I can't wait to get hold of this for my 360 on monday.

[pakistanbest]

I was really ready to buy this game but a few reasons such as i don't feel much will be improved and being talked out of buying it by my gf so decided not to buy it, really want to know how good or bad people think the game is. going to defo buy Fifa and GT

[imrank_88]

for those of you who have the game on ps3, is it any harder to bat the brian lara 2007. i remember in 2007 if u played multiplayer it be impossiable to get the other person out. even when you played the computer u could hit any type of shot you wanted. let me know if at least that has changed. how is the fielding? and is bowling any better? any one who has the ps3 version it be great if you could fill us in

[dblock]

Imrank_88

I've played this for about a day or two and there isn't much change from the BL 07 game, the basics are still there but both batting and bowling have a more varied option about them but still some rather silly flaws, i.e if you are a fast bowler and want to the best type of delivery then you are probably going to bowl close to 100mph.

Research on players is still quite poor. Akhtar bowls 100mph +, Gul tops out at 80mph.

The Ashes part of the game looks quite well planned.

But I'm finding it quite hard to play the ball through the covers and on the onside as most cricket shots are played, the bowlers often bowl really straight and full on the stumps and it's tricky to bisect the field (probably needs more practise), seems easier to play across the line.

[Mo.]

Link to PS3 Option File:

http://www.planetcricket.net/forums/...sed-57290.html

[Zechariah]

Is it out on torrents for North Americans?

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

I can only find the XBOX game on torrents, nothing yet on the PC version

[iZeeshan]

XBOX and Wii both out. Not before long that we get a PC version too.

[imrank_88]

Originally Posted by dblock Imrank_88 I've played this for about a day or two and there isn't much change from the BL 07 game, the basics are still there but both batting and bowling have a more varied option about them but still some rather silly flaws, i.e if you are a fast bowler and want to the best type of delivery then you are probably going to bowl close to 100mph. Research on players is still quite poor. Akhtar bowls 100mph +, Gul tops out at 80mph. The Ashes part of the game looks quite well planned. But I'm finding it quite hard to play the ball through the covers and on the onside as most cricket shots are played, the bowlers often bowl really straight and full on the stumps and it's tricky to bisect the field (probably needs more practise), seems easier to play across the line.

thanks for the info. i am looking forward to getting it and playing it. we should start a pakpassion league or something of it. play each other online and see who is the best. but wait 2 weeks till i get my copy in canada.

[Adeel786]

Originally Posted by imrank_88 thanks for the info. i am looking forward to getting it and playing it. we should start a pakpassion league or something of it. play each other online and see who is the best. but wait 2 weeks till i get my copy in canada.

What site did you buy the game from?

[Zechariah]

Any news for North America users?

[iZeeshan]

You can download it from www.gamesplanet.com I think.

Plenty of people have done it, and it's legit apparently.

EDIT: For like 20 euros or something, obviously.

[imrank_88]

Originally Posted by Adeel786 What site did you buy the game from?

i have a friend picking it up from the uk

[Amir]

Originally Posted by imrank_88 i have a friend picking it up from the uk

Wow bro, you must be really desperate to play this game. I think you need to get a job. Or if you have one, they are not working you hard enough, so get a second job.

[Sheikh]

Out in Karachi now (pirate, of course) and played it yesterday.

It's better than some of the older games, no doubt, but it really isn't a massive step forward. Fixed some glitches, made it run smoother, but there's still limitations and shortcomings in several aspects of the game.

Decent effort.

7/10

[iZeeshan]

The PC torrent is officially out!

If anyone has a TL account, they have it.

Other than that I'm pretty sure it will be up on TPB and MN pretty soon.

[FAM]

Originally Posted by Sheikh Out in Karachi now (pirate, of course) and played it yesterday. It's better than some of the older games, no doubt, but it really isn't a massive step forward. Fixed some glitches, made it run smoother, but there's still limitations and shortcomings in several aspects of the game. Decent effort. 7/10

From where did you buy it? Let me know please!

[iZeeshan]

It's really not that great of a game, for PC anyway.

There's limited stroke play and I got annoyed with it very early.

Maybe I just have to get used to but I don't think i have the patience to do that.

[Ahmed Zulfiqar]

these blood medium pacers are driving me mad! you have to hit them with the slog button or you'll keep getting the effin' outside edge!

[OZGOD]

So where do us poor b@stards in the US get this then? I want to get it for the PS3.

[Sheikh]

Originally Posted by FAM From where did you buy it? Let me know please!

Khudda market. Only available on ''Pal'' though.

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by OZGOD So where do us poor b@stards in the US get this then? I want to get it for the PS3.

You have to get it shipped from some online store.

PS3 is region free, so any copy will work.

Bowling is near impossible in this game! Only time I get wickets is on easy!

[Zechariah]

^ I actually get more wickets when its on Hard. I get hit for 4s on easy mode.

[Zechariah]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan The PC torrent is officially out! If anyone has a TL account, they have it. Other than that I'm pretty sure it will be up on TPB and MN pretty soon.

Sign up for TL is closed, what other torrents have it, any ideas?

[iZeeshan]

http://www.mininova.org/tor/2854445

[Hari Sombar]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan http://www.mininova.org/tor/2854445

Lol, good luck with the speed on that one

Whats TL ?

[iZeeshan]

Originally Posted by Hari Sombar Lol, good luck with the speed on that one Whats TL ?

Torrent Leech. It's an invite-only torrent site.

Downloaded the game in under 17 minutes

[Zechariah]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan Torrent Leech. It's an invite-only torrent site. Downloaded the game in under 17 minutes

How much will I have to bribe you with in order to get an invite?

[kingusama92]

I have been playing the game for two days and it's not really that fun. They've spent a lot of time on the Ashes part of the game and it's nicely done indeed, but the rest of the game is basically just thrown in.

I would like to see a lot of work done on the features of this game... perhaps a be a pro mode or at least a franchise mode where you go through the schedule and try to become the best team in the world.

Right now it's dull and even the tournament mode starts from the Quarterfinals. Graphics are amazingly well done but the bowling action are stereotypical and you can't tell the difference amongst some of them.

Not a lot of work is put in the faces of the players from other teams only Australia and England players are really well done and you can actually recognize them just by their faces.

[dblock]

Originally Posted by iZeeshan You have to get it shipped from some online store. PS3 is region free, so any copy will work. Bowling is near impossible in this game! Only time I get wickets is on easy!

I hate bowling..it gets smashed anywhere you bowl it!

[iZeeshan]

For bowling you wanna bowl in the LIGHT GREEN areas. Also, move the reticule around and set it in a light green area JUST before executing the delivery. Also, using a different button to execute the delivery helps. That's how I got my LBWs.

Basically, pick the straight ball first and then move around the reticule and put it into a light green area and just before releasing, press the button for the out or inswinger. That simulates disguising a delivery.

And I'd give you an invite, but I am a new member and I don't have any.

[Zechariah]

Bowling is quite good on Normal and Hard mode. I barely give away runs especially when I put them in the right areas.

[dblock]

This chap seems to agree with me, bowling is hard.

Maybe I should play a bit more, I have no idea what 'light green areas' are

[Zechariah]

Try to give them inswingers along with a little outswing, reverse swing, doosra and arm spin work beautiful as well.

On easy mode everything goes for 4. lol

[hasanb]

Originally Posted by dblock This chap seems to agree with me, bowling is hard. Maybe I should play a bit more, I have no idea what 'light green areas' are

I know hes only joking about, but that guys anti cricket views were highly annoying!

[malikvslee]

anybody playing ashes on ps3 somebody wanna match up

[Adeel786]

Just recieved mine for ps3. Will try it and let you know how it goes.

[pakistani]

just played the game Ashes 09 its ok except i don't understand why cant they put players name right. Also Pakistan jersey that they show is wrong . players names are wrong. Even their faces don't match. Graphics are ok but overall it was disappointing .

[sultanator]

Because of licencing and legal issues. Like Pro Evo and Fifa.

[makaveli786]

i was very dissapointed, cant be bothered playing after scoring 500* with afridi on hardest level TOO EASY!

should be in time pass

[wiseguy]

is anyone on ps3? i play ashes online add me on ps3 network godsend786

[Adeel786]

It's too easy against the computer, even at the hardest level. It's ok when playing against someone.

Not having proper names is extremely annoying!!

[haroonrasheed320]

I had GTA 4 running very well in my PC but like many others it takes a lot of time in loading, any solutions?