MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersian

[2k7playa]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

Like Plesac a lot, maybe Reynolds will be a better analyst in video game world. Are they gonna record in same booth, hope so.

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

Still wondering when if ever I'll use the other themes.

Have they revealed anything about the other 2 themes?

[Jolly Roger]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

Man, I didn't realize so many people can't stand Harold Reynolds. I don't mind him. It's Eric Byrnes and Greg Amsinger I don't like.

Now Brian Kenny, there's a classy pro.

Anyway, I turn everyone but Matt Vasgersian off anyway. It's distracting focusing on a pitch when the color guys are there over-dissecting your plate approach ("when the pitch is, like, not far from the plate then, like, mayyyyyyybe you get a guy to swing. But, like...when the pitch is, like, so far outside though? He's not even going to WORRY about swinging! Not even worry about it I tell you!!!!!").

[SilverBullet1929]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

Have they revealed anything about the other 2 themes?

No but I'm assuming they're just the same generic ones as last year. And they're "fine" I'm sure but they're not the MLB Network package and I can't imagine ever selecting them unless someone is doing a franchise and literally selects one game per week as the mlb network game of the week (or something like that) and uses the other themes for all the other games. Only for some realism like that would I see anyone using them. But on a daily pick up and play solo or with a friend I can't imagine not choosing the mlb network theme.

[Caulfield]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

I hope Harold has some good lines for on anyone being nailed at the plate from the outfield.

[Trackball]

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One thing I would love to see is for them to drop the "Theme 1," "Theme 2" thing they got going on and just create fake networks and have them each have their unique overlays and music. For example, re-name Theme 1 to "TSSN - The Show Sports Network" and have the TSSN logo on the scorebug and on the ticker, replay graphics, presentation pieces, etc. Then create another fake network for Theme 2 and Theme 3. I think this would add a lot to the presentation instead of having all the generic themes just having the MLB The Show 17 Logo.

EA got into quite a bit of trouble about this in the '90s.

They branded their early Madden games with "EASN" but then ESPN had to be party-poopers about protecting their brand, so they threatened to sue.

That's why they changed the name to something we all now know: EA Sports.

[ArchitectsMetalcore]

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Man, I didn't realize so many people can't stand Harold Reynolds. I don't mind him. It's Eric Byrnes and Greg Amsinger I don't like.

Now Brian Kenny, there's a classy pro.

Anyway, I turn everyone but Matt Vasgersian off anyway. It's distracting focusing on a pitch when the color guys are there over-dissecting your plate approach ("when the pitch is, like, not far from the plate then, like, mayyyyyyybe you get a guy to swing. But, like...when the pitch is, like, so far outside though? He's not even going to WORRY about swinging! Not even worry about it I tell you!!!!!").

Can't help but question you liking that "advanced metric" obsessed Kenny, but dislike Amsinger? There is always that one guy!

[kt-od]

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Reynold's doesn't bother me all that much. He's ok. Reynolds and Plesac are a welcomed change. I'm just so glad it's not Joe Buck. I would definitely be muting him.

[ryanmc564]

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I just hope the new announcers, enjoyed recording the lines. Reynolds for one can be entertaining when he is having good time, he just has that voice. That was one thing the annoucers lacked in the past they seem like they were all business, get in, record lines, get out. A lot sounded like it was all script and not like they were witnessing a game in progress. Just having a voice actor who can visualize the plays their lines are about, can make a big difference.

[echotripper76]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

I just hope the new announcers, enjoyed recording the lines. Reynolds for one can be entertaining when he is having good time, he just has that voice. That was one thing the annoucers lacked in the past they seem like they were all business, get in, record lines, get out. A lot sounded like it was all script and not like they were witnessing a game in progress. Just having a voice actor who can visualize the plays their lines are about, can make a big difference.

I don't always agree with HR, but his voice is distinctive and differs enough from Matt and Dan that it will likely be a welcome change for me. I need the contrast. I actually liked Dave Campbell and was okay with Red Hudler. Once EK and Psycho came on board things had much more of a flat tone. It improved each year IMO, but there just wasn't enough difference in Karros and Lyons voices.

Pretty excited for the stream!

[ty5oke]

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I really only care if we have some in-game highlights of other games going on in franchise and have some weekly/nightly game recap show.

[Gagnon39]

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What in the world is on the right field wall at Wrigley? That "Baseball Is Better," 'ad' stands out like a sore thumb.

[Jolly Roger]

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Can't help but question you liking that "advanced metric" obsessed Kenny, but dislike Amsinger? There is always that one guy!

Oh, I'm a devout member of the Sabermetric cult, so I appreciate BK's approach. Why, is Amsinger a stats guy too? I feel like every time I see him he's just talking about dudes' hair.

Are Lauren Shehadi and Heidi Watney in the game? I didn't watch the video because I didn't watch it.

I'd settle for Kelly Nash even.

[ArchitectsMetalcore]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

Oh, I'm a devout member of the Sabermetric cult, so I appreciate BK's approach. Why, is Amsinger a stats guy too? I feel like every time I see him he's just talking about dudes' hair.

Are Lauren Shehadi and Heidi Watney in the game? I didn't watch the video because I didn't watch it.

I'd settle for Kelly Nash even.

Nah man, I'm just bursting your bubble.

I don't like Kenny but Amsinger has been a great host since the debut of the network. I really like the guy!

[Spitfirex007]

Re: MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersi

He was let go 11 years ago because of sexual harassment. I'm not a fan. When he is working a game or is on the MLB Network in any capacity, I shut it off. I enjoy people that discuss baseball, not scream to ensure that the audience is awake. It's baseball, not wrestling. Again, If I can disable his audio, I'll purchase the game second hand. Just giving my two cents. I'm done discussing it.

I was trying to debate if you should get the game. I give a rats *** what you do. Lol as far as his broadcast style. If he is annoying, ill disable him. But with all the improvements, ill be playing 3/28 at midnight.