MLB The Show 17 Trailer, Retro Mode Details Revealed

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by bubba4

That 1 minute trailer has certainly caused a stir. When you have something to reveal 3 months out from release, you come with your best shot., I would think. To me it looks like MLB 17 will be a more refined version of its former self. That's not a bad thing for the game is pretty darn good! But in this day with gaming titles pushing realism to the edge, I think we deserve better than incremental updates from year to year. In fact, because we've been so loyal, I believe we have the right to voice our opinions and try to PUSH SCEA towards the next gen game we know/believe they can produce. That's all this is.

No you would never see a company do that.

First promo will usually have something to hook viewers and interest them (check) but major features and announcements will always be held to closer to release with generally the biggest announcement being the last one.

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by buck135

The last two years have been roster updates.

Is that true? I'm still playing 14 because there didn't seem to be any major reasons to upgrade, but 14's frame rate seems choppier than what I've seen of 16 and this trailer for 17. Plus 14's graphics are not nearly as a crisp.

This is the year I finally upgrade though. Was going to get 16 on sale, but I'm just going to wait for 17. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Is that true?

Not in my opinion. The last two years have seen upgrades to gameplay and other aspects of the game each year. And I expect that trend to continue this year.

[Bullit]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Is that true? I'm still playing 14 because there didn't seem to be any major reasons to upgrade, but the frame rate seems choppier than what I've seen of 16 and this trailer for 17. Plus 14's graphics are not nearly as a crisp. This is the year I finally upgrade though. Was going to get 16 on sale, but I'm just going to wait for 17. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

That is one opinion out of many. I feel that 16 was the best one yet. I loved the new gameplay elements and felt that graphically it was awesome. I am finishing up my 4th season of a Nationals Franchise and I played every single game. So yeah I like the game. Others apparently not so much.

[bubba4]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

No you would never see a company do that. First promo will usually have something to hook viewers and interest them (check) but major features and announcements will always be held to closer to release with generally the biggest announcement being the last one.

You are probably right. But why show something older than what you have in tow? And 3 months is not a long time. I figure they need at least a month to go gold, right? I just finished watching GT Sport videos and that game looks fantastic! I am looking forward to that it. I don't think I would be if they previewed videos from GT6 to show off a feature.

MLB 17's release is getting very close and I hope with ALL I have that Sony SD is holding things back, ready to hit us with excitement in a few weeks. But I've been playing video games for a long, long time, and I have rarely seen a company do that.

[Speedy]

Gran Turismo's last release was 2013. With MLB: The Show, the last release was...well, last year and the team had to continue to support the game for a couple of months after release to ensure of stability before moving onto next year. So while GT will have had 4 years to work, develop and tighten their game, SCEA will have around 9-10 months.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by bubba4

You are probably right. But why show something older than what you have in tow? And 3 months is not a long time. I figure they need at least a month to go gold, right? I just finished watching GT Sport videos and that game looks fantastic! I am looking forward to that it. I don't think I would be if they previewed videos from GT6 to show off a feature. MLB 17's release is getting very close and I hope with ALL I have that Sony SD is holding things back, ready to hit us with excitement in a few weeks. But I've been playing video games for a long, long time, and I have rarely seen a company do that.

In terms of release date it's not that close at all, this is the first bit of info they've shared.

The marketing will milk the next couple months for all it's worth, we're far from seeing even the most pertinent information. This was just a bait trailer for now and for many it worked probably better than they could have hoped for.

[Turbojugend]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

Is that true?

Not even close to true. I just looked up the feature lists in 15 and 16 to list the ones I can't remember (off the top of my head: PBR, Human IK, seasonal sun and shadows, licensed equipment, directional hitting, classic ballparks, Showtime, complete DD overhaul with Battle Royale and Conquest, etc.) and the complete lists are too extensive to quote here.

Anyone who tells you the last two games were roster updates hasn't been paying attention.