Steve Lyons Replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show

[Simp]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I think this is a good move to inject some much needed freshness into the game but as others have stated, the biggest problem is not with WHO is reading the lines.

If they only plug Lyons into Campbell's spot with the same lines and all, the way Karros replaced Hudler, this will not be enough IMO.

Replacing a commentator is fine but what they really need to replace is the commentary SYSTEM. The way they play off each other, get some conversations going like 2k has. Change the code under the hood, don't just recycle the same lines.

If you have some studio time already set aside it's a good time to do it SCEA!

[nomo17k]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I'm not so huge on commentators, but I agree with Blzr. I like Lyons' style but he sounds kinda like Karros, and it really is the algorithm that's getting tired after years.

For all you spoiled the Show veterans, in future I'd suggest SCEA to replace the current broadcasting team with Spanish commentators. I think this is a brilliant idea just because (1) they are all new commentators who bring fresh air to the booth (yay, no more Soup! no more Hudler disguised as Karros!); (2) many of us wouldn't understand them so cannot possibly get tired of what specific comments they are saying (no more gamers complaining whoever specific needs to be replaced); and (3) at least better than no commentary at all. With added bonus that the game would appeal even more to some Latino communities (in which baseball is quite big as I understand... you see many Dominican guys are playing online).

[phaeton16]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I think living here in the bay area we have been spoiled with Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow (Kruk and Kuip) These guys were the announcers in the MVP series and in my opinion bring some fun to the real game of baseball, it would be great if Sony could get these guys. I'm not just a Homer I have had friends from outside the area that watched a game and commented that these guys are good

[sydrogerdavid]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I'm just happy we got some early news. Great job, Tnixen.

[SoxFan01605]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

Wow.

I'm very surprised to say the least and Lyons is absolutely my favorite in video game commentary.

I loved him in the ASB series.

About to pop in ASB2005 for a little throwback....

M.K.
Knight165

Agreed on all counts (and yes, that includes popping in ASB 05).

Now, here's hoping that we later hear that another certain ASB feature found its way in.

[rspencer86]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

Looks like we are going to be throwing our last Linda Ronstadt fastballs very soon.

[snaz16]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

Purely speculative on my part,but next years game perhaps being the last on the ps3,before the ps4 (or whatever they're going to call it) arrives,I wouldn't expect big changes in this coming years commentary. Hopefully in the new consoles we can get multiple announcers via the old pc classic from the 90's, Old Time Baseball.

[nymets31]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

Too bad it isn't Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Gary Cohen. They have been one of the few enjoyable things about watching a Mets game.

[WinMINTwins]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

Interesting to see if Lyons gives Karros any references to 03 when at Wrigley... Love the change.

[Perfect Zero]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

So what does this do? Exchange one line of commentary for another? The same people who are cheering this on are going to be the same people next year clamoring for new commentary.

[zippy2212]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I have to say I think this is a step in the right direction. But for me it really only is if they re-do the commentary not just replace Campbell with Lyons and we are hearing the same lines.

Just a gut feeling but I think that they wouldn't be doing this if they weren't revamping the lines all together.

[42]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

If Matt is still doing the Show 13 (I would assume he still is), I hope they capture more of his emotions when he does a game. After hearing him in the recent playoff games they have not tapped anything near his commentating ability in the Show. Don't get me wrong he is good but I think Matt has a lot more to offer in the game.

I'm with ya, Nem!


I wanna hear this type of emotion from Matty:


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[Simp]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I have to say I think this is a step in the right direction. But for me it really only is if they re-do the commentary not just replace Campbell with Lyons and we are hearing the same lines.

Just a gut feeling but I think that they wouldn't be doing this if they weren't revamping the lines all together.

But they already replaced Hudler with Karros and didn't revamp anything when they did that.

[thaSLAB]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

But they already replaced Hudler with Karros and didn't revamp anything when they did that.

Actually they did, after the first year Karros was on board. Karros probably has the most banter out of the 3 current voices.

[videobastard]

Re: Steve Lyons replacing Dave Campbell in MLB 13 The Show!

I would be more excited if they were announcing new commentary that seamlessy flowed together like it was an actual broadcast.