MLB The Show 23 Road to the Show & Face Scan Details Revealed

[KnightTemplar]

Quote: Originally Posted by LegendKillerOne

What have they actually changed or added that has you super excited? I mean the negro leagues are just new players and graphics. What real addition has the game seen outside of that? I ask in all seriousness in the event I missed something I should be getting more excited about. I mean they get my money no matter what so.

Well, you use “super’ excited, and “real” additions. I’d just say excited and additions, not to use subjective terms.

5,000 new animations (already saw some in the tech test), the new schedule, the commentary (which I like) should be improved, seeing some new uniforms (I have zero interest in the Negro League addition as it appears to be just a historical type mode….could be wrong), appears CAPS has been improved with the addition of new hair…..hoping new face choices also, but it’s too early to know).The added presentation….a view of that forthcoming.

I’ve said how I play the game. One season, then done, 30 team control. I’ve also said I am ALWAYS underwhelmed by the job marketing does prior to release, always. Then I’m pleasantly surprised when I play the game early release.

Look….this game is loaded, but it’s not enough that the grass hasn’t been “fixed” for some, or the “bread crumbs” in the dirt. It’s a business and for people to speculate that the end is near…….bit much. I don’t play anything but baseball. I’ll be like a little kid at 9pm on Thursday.

Bottom line….I think the CAPS suck…I’ve said it before. But there is too much goodness in the gameplay, etc. to concede, not buy it, or that some other company needs to try something that it’s taken years to build. RBI Baseball tried that.

Peace.

[702]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Baseball is practically the only video game I play And when ‘17 failed to meet my expectations, I continued to play ‘16 because it provided the enjoyment I seek out of a baseball game. If you’re as frustrated with ‘23 as you share to be, it honestly shouldn’t be difficult to not spend money on a game you are not going to enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm 7 years in to an A's franchise on '20. Still get my kicks. If it's the same franchise mode/game every year, why upgrade? Your wallet is the only thing that matters to them. Vote with it.

[jcar0725]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gosens6

Yikes. I mean yikes .. I know people don’t want to hear this, but don’t expect much at all, if anything from the franchise stream aside from the new playoff format, scheduling, rules, and a watered down version of the new CBA. RTTS and franchise mode are not on their priority list for this game and they’ve shown that for over half a decade now. The franchise mode is the most shallow in all of sports games (yes, more shallow than Maddens) and it isn’t even close. DD is the MAIN focus of this game and it will continue to be every single year. DD makes them so much money it will always be their number 1 focus. The same thing is happening in Madden and has been for awhile. 2K is the exception to the rule. They have their card collecting mode but they also have the deepest franchise mode in the history of sports games. Not to mention the WNBA, the jordan challenges and the ability to literally recreate NBA history. It’s not even close. People don’t want to accept the fact that this game has become as stagnant and stale as madden has, but it’s the truth. The on field gameplay in Madden is as best as it’s EVER been and it’s not even debatable, but outside of MUT, the other parts of the game are so shallow, so uninspiring, it’s just boring. If you’re not playing DD on MLB The Show, and you need more than just great gameplay to keep you engaged, the game has become stagnant and boring. If all you need is gameplay, good for you, you’ll love this years game again. But if you don’t play DD and you need the meat and potatoes of RTTS and franchise mode, you’re going to be disappointed. People want to hang Madden at the stake for never innovating and having a boring as hell franchise mode, and it’s time to start doing the same with SDS and this product. They don’t innovate, hell, they barely even update or upgrade existing modes at this point. Let’s call a spade a spade… they deserve the exact same criticism the Madden team gets. Hell, at least Madden has updated their player models and the game is absolutely beautiful to look at on next gen. SDS can’t even be bothered to do that. I’ll be getting the game because I love Diamond dynasty now, partly because I forced myself to try it out because franchise and RTTS are so lifeless and stale. If I was still a strictly franchise guy I’d be skipping this year and wouldn’t think twice about it. I know it’s blasphemous around these parts to compare this dev team to EA Sports, but you have to be honest with yourselves. Madden plays a great game on the field just like MLB The Show does on the Diamond, but they’ve done NOTHING to update, upgrade or innovate their offline modes. Thinking back to when I first bought a PS3 just for this game, I cannot believe this is where we are in 2023. People are still playing MLB 20 because it’s basically the same game, with more features for the offline crowd. If that doesn’t scream madden-esque stagnation, I don’t know what does …

Keep in mind not everyone enjoys the same things. I couldn't stand the last two years of madden even though it was beautiful to look at, the gameplay on the field wasn't enough to keep me around.

The show franchise mode and on the field gameplay keeps my buying every year and playing it year round.

That doesn't mean I think its a flawless game by any means. But there must be a reason why I stay invested in my franchise for so long.

Sent from my thoughts

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by 702

I'm 7 years in to an A's franchise on '20. Still get my kicks. If it's the same franchise mode/game every year, why upgrade? Your wallet is the only thing that matters to them. Vote with it.

Because they have made changes to franchise mode that I appreciate and the gameplay now trumps ‘20 imo


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[PVarck31]

Let's not kid ourselves here. While Madden may have the best gameplay it's ever had, it's not as good as The Show's gameplay with respect to each sport.

Madden plays a good and solid game of football on the field, and The Show plays a stellar game of baseball on the field. It's really not even close. And this is coming from someone who enjoys Madden's gameplay.

I have always, and forever will be a gameplay first guy, and will forever and always be a baseball nut. So for me, the tech test showed enough gameplay improvement to buy the game this year.

I am hopeful for a deep franchise mode, but I also know that isn't going to be, and never will be the main focus of this game. So hopefully they give us just enough to make it exciting for a while.

If anyone doesn't feel like 23 is a worthy upgrade, then more power to you. Vote with your wallet, but in the end, the money in your wallet will never add up to the ridiculous amount of money they make with DD. And that will always be the primary focus of this game whether we like it or not.

[zello144]

This is only a preview for what to expect for next weeks stream

Next weeks stream is gonna be fun.

[tnixen]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

This is only a preview for what to expect for next weeks stream Next weeks stream is gonna be fun.

Could not agree more anyone expecting anything remotely exciting next week will be very disappointed.

23 will be nothing more then a big “patch” instead of an actual major new version.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Molotov Mozgov

They really have become Madden, haven't they?

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

Actually worse Madden models look better every year as does field etc

Worse?

Hmmm...I'm currently playing in my 6th season of franchise mode (year 2027) and it still works.

But yeah...MLBTS is worse than Madden