MLB 14 The Show Gets Assist From Players - New "Showtime" Button Coming Next Year?

[SK8RAK3NROLL]

Hes been around the plate alot... sometimes that can be a good thing sometimes that can make u a little predictable out there...lol .... one more time...security..

[bwiggy33]

If it's a button you have the option of not using it. It's really not that hard considering it won't be something you absolutely have to use in order to play the game. I could see it maybe being annoying for online players but that's about it. This could really end up being a very cool feature though.

[CivicKZ]

The "ShowTime Button" was already in a baseball game, remember MLB 99 for PS One. It was called the incredible play button. It was a good Try but it was already invented.

[CivicKZ]

Quote: Originally Posted by bwiggy33

If it's a button you have the option of not using it. It's really not that hard considering it won't be something you absolutely have to use in order to play the game. I could see it maybe being annoying for online players but that's about it. This could really end up being a very cool feature though.

The "ShowTime Button" was already in a baseball game, remember MLB 99 for PS One. It was called the incredible play button.

[Ghoste]

Making Nolan Arenado make a bare-handed pickup and throw... oh yeah!

-ghoste

[MrOldboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by bwiggy33

If it's a button you have the option of not using it. It's really not that hard considering it won't be something you absolutely have to use in order to play the game. I could see it maybe being annoying for online players but that's about it. This could really end up being a very cool feature though.

I think the concern with this isn't that its not required, but more that some people may have trouble using it and would miss out on a really cool feature. They may want to use those animations, but aren't great at using the "button". I think having it triggered automatically based on how high a player's ratings are is the best way to handle this, but have the option to only have it triggered manually if you want that difficulty. Maybe just a difference between the default difficulty setting and HoF or Legend.

[ThaShark28_316]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

You said it - now can you explain it?

Alright, I shall.

It simply feels...like a gimmick. What in the you-know-what does this game need with such a button? Now, I'm not ever one to complain -- because I play this game for the enjoyment (not looking for flaws like folks on most gaming message boards), and damn near ignore this franchise's flaws (I guess it's the baseball being first in me...) -- but it feels like a baseball version of the heat seeker/ball hawk button. Feels kind of forced.

A 'showtime' button? What are we playing? Madden 08 (I think that's what it was) and its highlight stick? I know all the info is so far from being out, so I could be overreacting. That said, until further notice, this seems off for THIS sport for me. I'll trust Ramone and 'nem to get something like this right, but as of right now...ehh.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThaShark28_316

Alright, I shall. It simply feels...like a gimmick. What in the you-know-what does this game need with such a button? Now, I'm not ever one to complain -- because I play this game for the enjoyment (not looking for flaws like folks on most gaming message boards), and damn near ignore this franchise's flaws (I guess it's the baseball being first in me...) -- but it feels like a baseball version of the heat seeker/ball hawk button. Feels kind of forced. A 'showtime' button? What are we playing? MLB Slugfest? I know all the info is so far from being out, so I could be overreacting. That said, until further notice, this seems off for THIS sport for me. I'll trust Ramone and 'nem to get something like this right, but as of right now...ehh.

Fair enough, and I appreciate the explanation. I normally might agree with the thought process, if it wasn't SCEA as a developer. Now I am not claiming they are perfect, and impervious to mistakes or criticism. What I do know is this - If SCEA decides to implement a new mode or game option, while everyone may not like it, it will at least get the proper attention it needs from the developer - and not that tacked on feeling. While I am a firm believer in the fact that everyone has a right to post their own opinion(s) on these forums, your original post just came across as a dig towards a company that has done extremely well by its customer base over the years -

Please take no offense to what I am saying - that's why I asked for an explanation, and I really did appreciate you taking the time to explain yourself.