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RaychelSnr · 02-22-2012, 10:50 PM

There is some new information circulating regarding the follow-up to one of 2011’s highest rated games, Out of the Park 12.

While I think OOTP12 was an outstanding game (and gave it a 9.5), I don’t think it was perfect. That's especially true if you were new to the series. OOTP is sometimes betrayed a bit by its roots, often looking more like a spreadsheet program than a baseball game.

However, when we break down the new features, OOTP 13 seems to be on track to become a more user-friendly, interesting and ultimately better game.

Also, we posted six new screenshots you can check out here.

Read More - Out of the Park Baseball 13 New Features Preview

Cryolemon · 02-23-2012, 02:00 PM

I've already pre-ordered this, because it looks pretty damn good. One thing that you didn't mention was the league associations system, which will allow you to set up say 4 regional leagues and have the winners play off for the national title. If that works well it could be very useful.

The Yurpman · 02-23-2012, 05:26 PM

Every version of OOTP gets better and better. If you love baseball and/or managing a team down to every little detail, buy this game!

GiantYankee · 02-23-2012, 09:43 PM

I'm looking forward to the interactive storylines, league associations, and expanded playoffs. I've always wanted to create playoffs with first round byes. Hopefully the league associations can lead to a relegation system that so many people have talked about.

thevaliantx · 02-24-2012, 11:45 AM

I don't really see anything 'new' in this upcoming release. For those who are serious about the stats, the 'storyline' mode is just fluff. For those looking for something more engaging than statistics, the storyline mode will soon grow stale.

What the game needs, if the developer (it's really just Markus Heinson, or something like that) is serious about growth in his company, is ANIMATION. Folks want to 'see' the action take place. Yes, ultimately it's about the stats and ratings, but animations would certainly be no worse than storyline text.

therise77 · 04-08-2012, 10:37 PM

looking forward to the real-time GMing!!

jmount78 · 04-08-2012, 11:03 PM

I got the game on Friday and it is amazing! The rosters are incredible and the new AI for trades has really improved the overall experience.

The new real time sim is very fun but I am more into the GM/Manager thing. The increase in minor league levels and new redesigned home page make it even easier and increase the depth of the game.

For the money, I don't think there is a better baseball game.

Elsie93 · 04-09-2012, 04:02 AM

I've already pre-ordered this

02-22-2012, 10:50 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Out of the Park Baseball 13 New Features Preview There is some new information circulating regarding the follow-up to one of 2011’s highest rated games, Out of the Park 12. While I think OOTP12 was an outstanding game (and gave it a 9.5), I don’t think it was perfect. That's especially true if you were new to the series. OOTP is sometimes betrayed a bit by its roots, often looking more like a spreadsheet program than a baseball game. However, when we break down the new features, OOTP 13 seems to be on track to become a more user-friendly, interesting and ultimately better game. Also, we posted six new screenshots you can check out here. Read More - Out of the Park Baseball 13 New Features Preview Platform: Mac / PC

04-08-2012, 11:03 PM	#7
jmount78 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Mar 2012	Re: Out of the Park Baseball 13 New Features Preview I got the game on Friday and it is amazing! The rosters are incredible and the new AI for trades has really improved the overall experience. The new real time sim is very fun but I am more into the GM/Manager thing. The increase in minor league levels and new redesigned home page make it even easier and increase the depth of the game. For the money, I don't think there is a better baseball game. ty5oke likes this.

04-09-2012, 04:02 AM	#8
Elsie93 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Mar 2012	Re: Out of the Park Baseball 13 New Features Preview I've already pre-ordered this

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02-23-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
Cryolemon MVP OVR: 23 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire, England Blog Entries: 7	I've already pre-ordered this, because it looks pretty damn good. One thing that you didn't mention was the league associations system, which will allow you to set up say 4 regional leagues and have the winners play off for the national title. If that works well it could be very useful.

02-23-2012, 05:26 PM	#3
The Yurpman Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Sep 2009	Every version of OOTP gets better and better. If you love baseball and/or managing a team down to every little detail, buy this game!

02-23-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
GiantYankee Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Dec 2009	I'm looking forward to the interactive storylines, league associations, and expanded playoffs. I've always wanted to create playoffs with first round byes. Hopefully the league associations can lead to a relegation system that so many people have talked about.

02-24-2012, 11:45 AM	#5
thevaliantx Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2011	I don't really see anything 'new' in this upcoming release. For those who are serious about the stats, the 'storyline' mode is just fluff. For those looking for something more engaging than statistics, the storyline mode will soon grow stale. What the game needs, if the developer (it's really just Markus Heinson, or something like that) is serious about growth in his company, is ANIMATION. Folks want to 'see' the action take place. Yes, ultimately it's about the stats and ratings, but animations would certainly be no worse than storyline text.

04-08-2012, 10:37 PM	#6
therise77 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2012	looking forward to the real-time GMing!!