Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

[amberajax]

Is this some sort of requirement or something? They are really just an eyesore; after all we already bought the game. Do you really need to constantly remind us that we are playing MLB 11 the Show?
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At the Nationals stadium it takes up the entire sightline for the batter…<O</O
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Am I the only one that has an issue with this?<O</O
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[econoodle]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

I hate it too.
One of the stadiums, I forget which one, has the banner three times right next to each other.
Really?
Theres no need for three of them in a row.

Come on now. Put the fakes ads there. Besides the Show logo is on the score bug up top, when a batter walks up, when a pitcher comes in.
its absolutely ridiculous.

My idea for the ticker and walk up versions is to change it to SCEA Sports Network.

As far as the banners, like I said, use the fake ads they have in Front Office of franchise.

[Ryan97]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

Agreed, its ridiculous. It's starting to look like an EA game. I understand the need for the banners if your game is playing in a public area with people walking by and such. Lets them know quickly what they are looking at. HOWEVER this is completely un necessary since this is never the case. I dunno bout you guys but I dont have a lot of random people walking through my living room when I play. Anyone who is here and wants to know what game it is will ask me. No point in advertising to the people that live here cause we already bought the damn game.

Its tacky as hell, and I can't see it creating much value from and advertisement standpoint.

[emath]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

They obviously have their reasons. Whether we know what they are, or understand them, is probably not their biggest concern.

Besides, they have never really bothered me. I am usually to immersed in the game itself to notice Show banners.

[econoodle]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

They obviously have their reasons. Whether we know what they are, or understand them, is probably not their biggest concern.

Besides, they have never really bothered me. I am usually to immersed in the game itself to notice Show banners.

then you must never notice the little things lol

i feel for you I really do.

maybe SCEA will chime in on the topic, it'd be interesting to know.

[merchant1874]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

I don't mind the ads so much but I can't stand how at comerica park it says "the show" where it should say ford field. I understand they don't have the rights for it but it looks awful.

I always want to start a tigers franchise but it annoys me way too much that I can't! A bit OCD maybe but it ruins comerica for me.

There is something similar at progressive.

Just a little moan to an otherwise outstanding game.

[lesscan]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

then you must never notice the little things lol

i feel for you I really do.

maybe SCEA will chime in on the topic, it'd be interesting to know.

I really dont notice them either, I have been playing TS since it came out in '05 so I guess Im just used to them.

Are they in places where REAL ads are in REAL stadiums?
If thats the case, then thats why they are there. They gotta put something there and they cant put the REAL ads there. I guess they could create fake ads like the "Bata Who?" ad at Fenway.

Maybe you should make up some ad designs and submit them, maybe they will use them in 2012!

[lesscan]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

I don't mind the ads so much but I can't stand how at comerica park it says "the show" where it should say ford field. I understand they don't have the rights for it but it looks awful.

I always want to start a tigers franchise but it annoys me way too much that I can't! A bit OCD maybe but it ruins comerica for me.

There is something similar at progressive.

Just a little moan to an otherwise outstanding game.

Ford Field is the Football stadium right? Thats probably why they cant use it. Is "Ford Field" in Madden? I know "Soldier Field" isnt, they call it "Chicago Stadium".

[econoodle]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

I really dont notice them either, I have been playing TS since it came out in '05 so I guess Im just used to them.

Are they in places where REAL ads are in REAL stadiums?
If thats the case, then thats why they are there. They gotta put something there and they cant put the REAL ads there. I guess they could create fake ads like the "Bata Who?" ad at Fenway.

Maybe you should make up some ad designs and submit them, maybe they will use them in 2012!

I could do that. lol

But they have some funny ones already tucked away in Front Office mode in franchise.

[econoodle]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

I don't mind the ads so much but I can't stand how at comerica park it says "the show" where it should say ford field. I understand they don't have the rights for it but it looks awful.

I always want to start a tigers franchise but it annoys me way too much that I can't! A bit OCD maybe but it ruins comerica for me.

There is something similar at progressive.

Just a little moan to an otherwise outstanding game.

i think they do that at Citi and Fenway too, not sure.

I agree, masking it with something like Tigers Field, would be better than THE SHOW.

[lesscan]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

i think they do that at Citi and Fenway too, not sure.

I agree, masking it with something like Tigers Field, would be better than THE SHOW.

What game was it?.... Was it MVP where you could design your own stadium with your own ads, bleachers, wall height? Stuff like that? THAT would be cool again!

[thaSLAB]

Ford Field is the Football stadium right? Thats probably why they cant use it. Is "Ford Field" in Madden? I know "Soldier Field" isnt, they call it "Chicago Stadium".

They cant use the Ford name in game due to it being a trademarked brand. Same with General Motors fountain... I think the Admiral Motors was a great generic replacement. Ford Field is in Madden BTW, and Soldier Field will be in next year, because the owners finally gave in and are allowing the use of their name.

As for the ads, they don't really bother me. I guess it could get repetitive at ad-heavy parks, but the locations are true to life. That said, some play on real ads would be nice (the Polo Grounds CF ad comes to mind)

The type of issues with this game really goes to show how well-done it is. Not saying they're invalid concerns.

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[lesscan]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

They cant use the Ford name in game due to it being a trademarked brand. Same with General Motors fountain... I think the Admiral Motors was a great generic replacement. Ford Field is in Madden BTW, and Soldier Field will be in next year, because the owners finally gave in and are allowing the use of their name.

As for the ads, they don't really bother me. I guess it could get repetitive at ad-heavy parks, but the locations are true to life. That said, some play on real ads would be nice (the Polo Grounds CF ad comes to mind)

The type of issues with this game really goes to show how well-done it is. Not saying they're invalid concerns.

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As far as MLB11 is concerned, Im wondering where the disconnect is in the name usage.

For instance, the "Coke" Bottle at AT&T Park. In MLBTS it says "Cola" and not "Coca-Cola". Is that because SCEA does not want to pay C-C for the rights to use their name, or does C-C not want their named to be used in a game? I cant imagine C-C doesnt want their name to be used in a game, its advertising and Im sure no one is gonna run out and buy MLBTS just because they have a Coke ad, but people might wanna drink a Coke while playing the game. Follow me?

Burnout has real Ads ALL OVER THE PLACE! Im assuming those companies paid to have their ads in the game. Is this not a good option for SCEA? Why would they not want C-C's money? Is it worth it?

[Knight165]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

As far as MLB11 is concerned, Im wondering where the disconnect is in the name usage.

For instance, the "Coke" Bottle at AT&T Park. In MLBTS it says "Cola" and not "Coca-Cola". Is that because SCEA does not want to pay C-C for the rights to use their name, or does C-C not want their named to be used in a game? I cant imagine C-C doesnt want their name to be used in a game, its advertising and Im sure no one is gonna run out and buy MLBTS just because they have a Coke ad, but people might wanna drink a Coke while playing the game. Follow me?

Burnout has real Ads ALL OVER THE PLACE! Im assuming those companies paid to have their ads in the game. Is this not a good option for SCEA? Why would they not want C-C's money? Is it worth it?

More like the game paid those companies to use the ads.
This is such a non-issue to me it's not even funny.
The things some of you guys harp on. Cracks me up.

M.K.
Knight165

[lesscan]

Re: Why the BIG in-game mlb the show 11 banners?

More like the game paid those companies to use the ads.
This is such a non-issue to me it's not even funny.
The things some of you guys harp on. Cracks me up.

M.K.
Knight165

Oh Im not harping. I really dont care about the ads. Im just curious. Id like to know the legalities and such. I understand there are reasons behind everything.

I wouldnt change The Show one bit!