New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

[Armor and Sword]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Flash back to 2008. I had a PS2 and Xbox, had not upgraded to PS3 or 360 yet. MLB The Show 08 was out for PS3. My wife at the time knew I wanted a PS3, but didn't want me to get one because it cost $400 and we had more important things we probably needed to use that money for. I had to get the next gen version of The Show, though.

So I bought a PS3 and The Show 08 anyway, knowing my wife would be mad. Less than a year later we were divorced. I stand by my decision.

That's how good the game is.

Early front runner for "Post of the Year"

[NAFBUC]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Hello guys, ive always been a 2k guy because I had 360, NOW im getting a ps4 mainly for The Show 15.
But im starting to doubt about getting the game, a have never played a single inning in the show, but im worried about the fact that the game seems almost unchanged since 08 or something, for me the game is just a eye candy nothing more, the game lacks immersion with the lack of stats or franchise depth, fake contracts, messed up budgets, wierd retirings, they just add superficial stuff, forgetting the most important part of the game, the stats, milestones, injuries, contracts, budgets...

Plz guys tell me if im wrong, maybe you can change my mind!

So.....you have never played a single inning of The Show......but you know the game "seems almost unchanged since 08". Also, you are going to purchase a PS4 mainly for playing MLBTS 15.


I would recommend based on your statements, rent a PS4 and The Show, play a few games and make your own decision. If you do make the purchase, OS is the place for great rosters, sliders, tips for franshise - RTHS - and other Show related information.

[soldaderyan]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Let me give you my MLB: The Show testimony.

I've played just about every baseball video game that's ever existed. I remember playing it on an Apple computer back in the day when the screen was black and everything else was green. No real players, no real teams, nothing. I played Baseball Stars, Bases Loaded, Tony Larussa, you name it. I always enjoyed it and each year games seemed to get better and better. I remember Sports Talk Baseball, oh, how cool it was that they had announcers. And then came the love of my life, MVP Baseball 2005. The greatest sports game ever... for a little while. But after 2K bought out the exclusive third party rights my heart was broken. I turned to MLB 2K6 and let's just say that I was more disappointed with that game then I was after the 2003 NLCS.. well, perhaps that's a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point. MLB 2K was awful in every conceivable way. I even bought MLB 2K 7 hoping that there would be some remarkable turnaround but after only a couple games I realized that my baseball video game playing days were over.

I had, however, heard of MLB: The Show. But it was only on Playstation and I was an Xbox owner with no desire to own a Playstation. But then it started happening. I got the itch to play a good baseball video game again so bad that I went out and bought a Playstation 3 just to try MLB: The Show. I had, in fact, never played it either. But I was willing to not only buy the game, but buy an entire system for the chance that I'd be able to enjoy a baseball game again.

Let me tell you, it was arguably the best (non-essential) decision I've ever made. It took a little while for me to realize just how good the game was because I was still stuck on MVP but after MLB 08, then 09 and all the way up until 14, I realized that this was the best baseball video game I've ever played (and that's ever existed) and to be honest, it really isn't even remotely close.

So the moral of the story is, if you're looking to play a baseball game I promise you that you cannot go wrong with MLB: The Show. That is of course as long as you're looking for a realistic, simulation-style game. And if you play the game and don't like it, there can be only one of two things that is true. First, you may have not given the game enough time, and secondly, you might not really know what a good baseball game looks and plays like.

If you think it's stale and the same game since 2008, well that's partly true but mostly false. And this is precisely what SCEA does better than most other sports game developers. They made the decision to stick with their engine year after year and tweak it. And that's a decision I appreciate. It's the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Show plays great and re-inventing itself for the sake of re-inventing itself would not be good for people who love the game and love baseball.

Just my two cents.

Thank you very much! great answer!!!

[soldaderyan]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Flash back to 2008. I had a PS2 and Xbox, had not upgraded to PS3 or 360 yet. MLB The Show 08 was out for PS3. My wife at the time knew I wanted a PS3, but didn't want me to get one because it cost $400 and we had more important things we probably needed to use that money for. I had to get the next gen version of The Show, though.

So I bought a PS3 and The Show 08 anyway, knowing my wife would be mad. Less than a year later we were divorced. I stand by my decision.

That's how good the game is.

hahahaah OK! I get it thank you guys!

[thaSLAB]

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hahahaah OK! I get it thank you guys!

Really can't top that for an answer, huh? LOL

Speaking of Franchise stuff, there will be a live stream today on MLB15 Franchise and RTTS changes... so this might be right up your alley.

Just follow the link to SDS's Twitch account, in the quote below:

On Thursday’s MLB 15 The Show developer stream we’ll be covering some of the improvements we’ve made to Franchise mode, including our brand new Inside The Show radio program. We’ll also demonstrate our groundbreaking Year-to-Year Saves functionality, which allows you to import save files from MLB 14 and continue playing with all of the new features from this year’s edition. Make sure to follow us on Twitch, and tune in on Thursday, February 26th at 5PM PT for the live stream. See you then!

http://forums.theshownation.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661&d=1424836031

[soldaderyan]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Really can't top that for an answer, huh? LOL

Speaking of Franchise stuff, there will be a live stream today on MLB15 Franchise and RTTS changes... so this might be right up your alley.

Just follow the link to SDS's Twitch account, in the quote below:

All right thank you, you have a great brain, I was a really active member in the 2k forums, but that was like 4 yr ago, and you still remember...Damn!

[Dolenz]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

If those are what you think make a great baseball game, I'd recommend you buy 'Out of the Park Baseball'.


http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-...park-baseball/

I also made that suggestion back on page one. I have them both pre-ordered this year.

MLB: The Show to me is definitely the most fun BB game to play by a large margin. I've been addicted to Road To The Show for ages.

But if you want an overwhelming amount of stats, it is hard to beat Out Of The Park.

Both games are about as different as you can get from each other so I don't see them as competitors as much as complimentary games to fulfill almost every baseball itch. The only thing they compete for is my free time.

[MC2]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

FWIW, the show is the only sports game I've bought year after year since I've had a PS3.

[Mikerophone]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

What is your connection with SCEA? It's only fair to everyone to disclose it.

Well I play The Show haha that's the only connection I have , and that's what I was asking... when was it disclosed that they are getting rid of analog hitting? I must have missed that in the streams or something, and was looking for confirmation on whether or not it is true.

[thaSLAB]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Well I play The Show haha that's the only connection I have , and that's what I was asking... when was it disclosed that they are getting rid of analog hitting? I must have missed that in the streams or something, and was looking for confirmation on whether or not it is true.

Analog hitting is still in the game. It was revamped (for better or worse) this year, however... it's indeed still an option though.

[GerryH3]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Its quite simple really.

Buy a PS4............buy MLB15.........prepare to be amazed

[matt1221]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Hello guys, ive always been a 2k guy because I had 360, NOW im getting a ps4 mainly for The Show 15.
But im starting to doubt about getting the game, a have never played a single inning in the show, but im worried about the fact that the game seems almost unchanged since 08 or something, for me the game is just a eye candy nothing more, the game lacks immersion with the lack of stats or franchise depth, fake contracts, messed up budgets, wierd retirings, they just add superficial stuff, forgetting the most important part of the game, the stats, milestones, injuries, contracts, budgets...

Plz guys tell me if im wrong, maybe you can change my mind!

Its up to you. It's really the only game out there for baseball fans. I wish mvp would come back. The trade logic has gone unchanged since 2006 and is about as bad as it gets. Players aged 34 and 35 putting up big numbers retire with years left on their contracts. It's extremely frustrating. While playing rtts the rosters are unrecognizable two years in with the amount of insane trades. They could easily fix this issue by allowing us to turn trades off during rtts. I have no idea why this isn't an option.

[tabarnes19_SDS]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Its up to you. It's really the only game out there for baseball fans. I wish mvp would come back. The trade logic has gone unchanged since 2006 and is about as bad as it gets. Players aged 34 and 35 putting up big numbers retire with years left on their contracts. It's extremely frustrating. While playing rtts the rosters are unrecognizable two years in with the amount of insane trades. They could easily fix this issue by allowing us to turn trades off during rtts. I have no idea why this isn't an option.

Players have not retired while in contract the past few iterations unless they had a major injury.

Trade logic has been reworked completely this year.

Count the number of players that have switched teams this year due to trades and free agency and I think you will be surprised at how the SHOW has fewer trades and players signing with other clubs then real baseball.


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[Rubio809]

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All right thank you, you have a great brain, I was a really active member in the 2k forums, but that was like 4 yr ago, and you still remember...Damn!

theSLAB don't forget. TheSLAB's brain can soak up information like a sponge.

Don't ever doubt what theSLAB can do.

[matt1221]

Re: New The show payer already dissapointed im wrong?

Players have not retired while in contract the past few iterations unless they had a major injury.

Trade logic has been reworked completely this year.

Count the number of players that have switched teams this year due to trades and free agency and I think you will be surprised at how the SHOW has fewer trades and players signing with other clubs then real baseball.


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They say the trade logic is reworked every year and it never is. "The Show has fewer trades than real baseball"? You're joking right? Rtts the last place twins trade Top prospects Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton for a middle aged relief pitcher. Derek Jeter was traded to the padres, Jon Lester straight up for Strasburg even though he was in the last year of his deal!! Giancarlo Stanton straight up for Josh Reddick!! i could go on and on, but there's not enough room. By the end of year 2 most of the teams only have a handful of players left. Players retire way too early and are replaced by generic cartoon looking characters (White guys with pimples and cornrows, Black guys with blonde beards and blonde hair!) All I'm asking for is the option to turn trades off during rtts.. Why is that so difficult?