MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

[Yanks22]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

[Curahee]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

Hard to show footage of a game that isnt done yet!

[hysteria499]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

Player lock looks to be pretty cool. The generated pitch count is awesome. I might actually take a Walk now instead of striking out haha!

[MrOldboy]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

Its a bit frustrating as someone waiting for the PS4 version, but since the PS3 version is out in a month its reasonable that they want to get it out there first. From a marketing perspective its completely understandable if you look at the two versions as two separate releases. I few weeks ago I would have thought that its because the game isn't in a state to show, but it was shown to the press already and it was said to look pretty good, granted they only got to see it for a short time.

[jmaj315]

That was awesome! Good to get a true feel for how quick counts will work. I'll probably use it in my offline franchise so i can get thru more games. But I sure do love playing a full game

Cant wait!

[erod550]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I'm concerned that this will mess up pitch counts like last year when you simmed ahead a couple innings and it would only sim one pitch per at-bat, so pitcher fatigue was off and the advanced stats at the end of the game were off too.

[SVCbearcat10]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

That's all cool but I won't be using these features most likely. Also when are we gonna see some ps4 footage? Any other previews for other games coming out on all platforms including ps4, they show off the ps4 footage. Obviously wanna showcase the next gen stuff. Don't get SCEA marketing this game with solely ps3 footage so far. We've seen how these games look and play on ps3. Show off the ps4.

I'm guessing you don't work in the business world. Others are probably right on how they are treating this as two separate releases. The PS3 will most likely be the larger buying base still, so you do not want to neglect them. If they feel as though no effort went into the PS3 version this year, then sales will tank and their reputation will take a hit. Only showing PS4 stuff will cause a small uprising. Next year... different story ...but this year, keep a focus on the PS3 version.

Their strategy is similar to other next-gen games that had different release dates. Generate excitement and buzz for the current gen in order for it to sell well, then do it all over again for next-gen. It's their best chance to maximize sales for both versions. Better sales means more funds going forward to make the game better. Also, I'd rather them take the extra time to test for bugs rather than preparing marketing materials.

[chaz526]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

To people still complaining about the lack of PS4 footage - If the game is on pace to release in May, we're still 3 months away.

3 months pre-release in a normal year, when the game releases in March, is December.

December folks. We never saw anything in December.

#soon

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

This is good stuff. Liking the new way the game looks. (not to sound unappreciative of the new info especially since we haven't gotten any recently) BUT I'd LOVE to just SEE what the PS4 is up to. Honestly the PS3 screens and vids aren't doing it for me anymore knowing how good the initial PS4 shots looked. Hopefully by next week (or the week after) they'll be ready to throw some PS4 media our way.

In due time kind Sr.

[HustlinOwl]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

The PS3 will most likely be the larger buying base still.

I'll bet against that PM me your price

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I'm concerned that this will mess up pitch counts like last year when you simmed ahead a couple innings and it would only sim one pitch per at-bat, so pitcher fatigue was off and the advanced stats at the end of the game were off too.

I'm a bit confused about this issue can you elaborate on this more please?

[MLB Bob]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I didnt even know player lock was an option until the mini fact sheet. It has now become my most anticipated feature for this years game. I've wanted this feature forever and cant wait to try it out. And also saw from Kirby that classic fielding (having 1st still be O and home as X) as an option.

[Simp]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

I'm concerned that this will mess up pitch counts like last year when you simmed ahead a couple innings and it would only sim one pitch per at-bat, so pitcher fatigue was off and the advanced stats at the end of the game were off too.

I noticed the same thing a couple years ago but from what I can tell the one pitch thing only affects the counts in the pitcher/batter reports. The pitch count itself and the fatigue looked proper IIRC.... could be wrong though.

[Jibbler]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

God normally right now Id be thinking the show is out next week! ahhhhhh to long to wait

[Blitzburgh]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Video and Developer Blog - Quick Counts and Player Lock

Russell, here is the problem I see to the much anticipated player lock feature. From what I just listened too, you only get to play defense when it involves your player... This takes all of the intensity or challege away from the mode. I want to play lock mode on every pitch just like in NCAA footballs Lock feature. Can you imagin playing football in lock mode on only plays your are involved in? That would be really boring to me. I hope I am wrong and there is an option to play every pitch without selecting a pitcher or at least "balls in play" option.

Thanks,
Blitz