MLB The Show 17 Trailer, Retro Mode Details Revealed

[Jtu128]

Quote: Originally Posted by underdog13

They can still use the same rosters though. Just saying I wouldn't expect fully historical teams. Probably another 30 legends which would put the total at 90 I believe.

I'm guessing Retro Mode will just be another form of a quick play or exhibition

[bubba4]

This looks cool and all, but my GOODNESS!! It is LONG past time for them ditch this graphics engine and move into the true next gen era. Just tacking onto an antiquated system is not what I was hoping for. I do hope that these last couple of games have been fillers and they are working on a "brand new" game, but with all the cuts they've been making, this may not be.

This is what happens when there is no competition.

[bcruise]

I'm a little surprised MLB (more specifically, MLB Advanced Media) was okay with MLBTS adopting the retro angle since they're the ones that develop the new RBI.

Game will be a day one buy as usual. I'm digging the new ball physics they're obviously trying to tease as well as a Statcast (Showcast)?.

[Toledo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jtu128

I'm guessing Retro Mode will just be another form of a quick play or exhibition

I would love to play retro mode as a season

[jvalverde88]

Quote: Originally Posted by thaSLAB

One thing to consider, one thing missing from the gamestrailer trailer, is the "pre-beta footage" disclaimer that's at the beginning of the official, SDS released trailer. Sent from my htc 10 using Tapatalk

C'mon SLAB you know people don't like to read.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jtu128

I'm guessing Retro Mode will just be another form of a quick play or exhibition

Yep thats what I think.

From a programming perspective I'm interested in how the game engine will handle pitches that break down. As if I recall retro games usually had only fastball, changeup, pitch that breaks right, pitch that break left.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by bubba4

This is what happens when there is no competition.

If this is what happens from no competition then keep it up I say.

[underdog13]

Quote: Originally Posted by bcruise

I'm a little surprised MLB (more specifically, MLB Advanced Media) was okay with MLBTS adopting the retro angle since they're the ones that develop the new RBI.

I think retro mode is in one part a dig at the new RBI game and a homage to 90s Griffey baseball.