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Tuesday, May 9, 2017
11:10 AM - May 9, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Dynamic difficulty is one of the strongest suits of MLB The Show 17, especially for newer gamers. In this video, Mike Lowe takes some time to break down what Dynamic Difficulty is, and more pressing for this video, what a Dynamic Difficulty 2.0 could look like into next season.
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
12:27 PM - April 22, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
In this video, Mike Lowe takes a look at which contract setup in OSFM's 1.0 vs. 1.75 rosters is the right one for you. Mike discusses the merits of each and in the lengthy discussion really hits on several topics that will help you figure out which contract setup is the best for you...until the new version of OSFM arrives that is.
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Monday, April 10, 2017
12:37 PM - April 10, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
OS Writer Mike Lowe spent an hour yesterday on his YouTube Channel to talk about how to put together a lineup both with a traditional and sabermetric method. The discussion includes a lot of discussion on what the terms behind sabermetrics mean, and also a lot of discussion on the traditional lineup method as well.
Similarly, Mike dives into the construction of a pitching staff as well with traditional vs. sabermetric methods.
If you are curious about how to construct a lineup and staff using either traditional or sabermetric methods, this is a video well worth a watch.
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Similarly, Mike dives into the construction of a pitching staff as well with traditional vs. sabermetric methods.
If you are curious about how to construct a lineup and staff using either traditional or sabermetric methods, this is a video well worth a watch.
Be sure to subscribe to Mike's channel. Also be sure to subscribe to the Operation Sports YouTube Channel as this week we're going to spend a lot of time talking about strategies in MLB The Show 17.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
01:57 PM - March 28, 2017. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe checks in again today with the top 5 changes needed for NHL 18 Franchise mode. Check it out and let us know what changes you would like to see.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
01:19 PM - February 8, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe checks in again today with a look at his NBA 2K17 MyGM Expansion Franchise. In Episode Five, Mike takes a look at draft scouting and gives some tips on how to improve your own scouting.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
12:43 PM - January 23, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe checks in again with a look at the Top Five Diamond Dynasty Teams in MLB The Show 16. To Mike at least, the rosters of the Top Five Diamond Dynasty Teams all look a little 'too' similar.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
04:40 PM - January 17, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
The NBA 2K17 Expansion Vlog continues with Mike Lowe taking a look at what exactly happens in MyGM after you actually get through a season (this is uncharted territory for many I know!).
Mike does a good job of exploring the NBA in a fictional future and we also keep tabs of our expansion franchises.
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Mike does a good job of exploring the NBA in a fictional future and we also keep tabs of our expansion franchises.
Be sure to subscribe to Mike on YouTube. If you can't see the video above, you can check it out here.
Also, check out our Operation Sports YouTube Channel. We're adding things like Mike's Vlog (on 'tape delay') and other unique content this year! You will want to be a part of it!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
11:19 AM - January 10, 2017. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe checks in again with a new episode of the OS NBA 2K17 Expansion MyGM recapping the season, asking some questions about programming, the offseason, and the draft lottery.
This MyGM Diary seeks to talk about the in-depth portions of MyGM and sports game franchise modes while also following the fates of two Expansion franchises in MyGM. Simply put, its a lot of fun and if you are into watching Franchise videos this one is worth your while!
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This MyGM Diary seeks to talk about the in-depth portions of MyGM and sports game franchise modes while also following the fates of two Expansion franchises in MyGM. Simply put, its a lot of fun and if you are into watching Franchise videos this one is worth your while!
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Friday, December 23, 2016
10:32 AM - December 23, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
It was a good year for The Show as it continues to be the best console baseball game on the market. And as you’re likely aware, it’s really the only console simulation baseball game on the market. So let’s discuss the most popular modes and what they offered us in 2016, with some hopes for 2017 as well.
Read More - MLB The Show 16's Successful Year, And A Look At An Ideal Roadmap Ahead
Thursday, December 22, 2016
12:31 PM - December 22, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Mike is back with episode two of the Expansion MyGM vBlog -- this episode talks about how franchise modes can better utilize graphic design and present news in franchises even better.
Beyond that we get a look at the Grackles roster as it comes together in the expansion draft and we debate a few decisions on the roster as they come up in our first stages of our expansion franchise. Also, we dive into the expansion/relocation and team design engines.
There's a lot of good discussion in this one, give it a watch and add your own thoughts on how games could improve graphic design and present in-game news better!
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
03:21 PM - December 20, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
OS Writer Mike Lowe is starting a new video series on YouTube which is a new take on the dynasty report format.
In this report, Mike talks about getting the most out of franchise modes by talking through his new expansion team the Austin Grackles and the Cincinnati Mallards.
We'll take a look at design, see what Mike's philosophy will be on this series -- and we'll get our first look at our expansion franchises and what we plan to do with them.
Take a look and give this one a watch!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
11:04 AM - November 29, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Earlier this year in an Operation Sports feature titled, “Fact or Fiction: 2016 Sports Gaming Predictions,” I said “NHL 17 will be a sports game of the year candidate in a big way.” With Madden, The Show and NBA 2K showing relatively standard -- yet still very good -- improvements this year, NHL 17 arguably has made the most progress of any of the major sport titles for consoles; it’s a much improved and complete game this year compared to its predecessor.
One of the game’s deepest enhancements has been the expansion of available gameplay sliders. There are far more sliders available in this year’s edition compared to '16, and perusing the slider sub-forum on Operation Sports, I was curious as to how folks were handling this year’s new edition (bad pun) when it comes to adjusting gameplay.
Read More - The Psychology of Sliders: How the Community is Changing NHL 17
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
10:59 AM - September 20, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
Madden 17 is easily the best Madden ever made, and the numerous threads and stories already floating around Operation Sports -- mine included -- have been praising the game even before its official release. So how can Madden 18 be an even better experience next year? First and foremost, I think it starts with Connected Franchise mode.
So here's my top five things I'd like to see in Madden 18's Connected Franchise mode.
Read More - Madden NFL 17: The Five Biggest Changes Needed for CFM
Friday, September 2, 2016
08:39 AM - September 2, 2016. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Mike Lowe
During the NBA 2K17 community event, the one item that was to remain under a strict embargo was any discussion about the new MyCareer mode.
After last year's Frequency Vibrations MyCareer story presented by Spike Lee, the NBA 2K team was focused on ways to improve the game's most played mode, and Jeff Thomas, VP for Visual Concepts, was ready to share all that is new this year in MyCareer.
As you likely know by now, on September 9 The Prelude will be available as a free download. Players can begin their MyCareer 11 days before the full release of NBA 2K17, and you'll be able to play a significant amount of MyCareer leading up to when you'll declare for the NBA Draft and start your NBA career.
Read More- More NBA 2K17 MyCAREER Details - (Written by: Mike Lowe)
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
11:00 AM - August 31, 2016. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Mike Lowe
I had the chance to visit the studios at 2K this week and get an advance sneak peak of NBA 2K17. For full disclosure the trip was paid for entirely by the folks at 2K.
The first thing I want to tell you about NBA 2K17? It has nothing to do with the game itself directly, and everything to do with the people who work on this game year-round.
The wonderful folks at 2K Games, and specifically the team members I met in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon -- Ronnie, Jeff Thompson, Erick Boenisch, Mike Wang, Ryan Peters, Chris, Czar, and many others -- are folks who are incredibly passsionate about their craft and the game they are producing. They were very welcoming and displayed a lot of that passion while describing what NBA 2K17 is bringing to consoles this year.
While I plan to dive a lot deeper into the topics I'll share below in the coming days, I wanted to at least get some of the nitty gritty out for folks to see and to begin discussing...
Read More - NBA 2K17 Features Improvements Across The Board, Here's 75 of Them
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