Author Bio
Caley RoarkHome Town: Lancaster, PA
Sports: Football, Baseball
Games: NFL 2K5, MVP 05, NBA 2k series, Civilization
Teams: Phillies, Eagles, Sixers
OS Username: CPRoark
Tags: Live: Mr Rockit
Thursday, July 3, 2014
11:54 AM - July 3, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
For the past week, I’ve been playing--and more importantly, enjoying--one of the most unique sports titles on the iOS system. Qvadriga is a chariot-racing sim with a fair amount of management; enough, in fact, for the site PocketTactics to call it “Football Manager for classical Roman chariot teams.”
Read More - Qvadriga Review (iOS/Android/PC)
Thursday, June 19, 2014
12:26 PM - June 19, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Before reading my experiences, please keep in mind that this a review in structure only. Sure, I’ll give you the good, bad, and ugly, as well as offer buying recommendations at the end. But I am hardly a cricket expert. Basically, this is one baseball fan’s take on Don Bradman’s Cricket 14.
Read More - Don Bradman Cricket 14: A Baseball Fan Takes a Look
Friday, May 30, 2014
03:09 PM - May 30, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Last week, we ran an insightful article that highlights some of MLB 14: The Show’s small, but impactful, problems. All of those issues Jayson points out are evident, and can detract from the overall fun.
However, I think MLB 14 on the PS4 is one of my favorite games from the last five years. I’ve probably played more games in The Show this year than any baseball game in the past; only rivaled by MVP 2005.
So, in the interest of balance, here are small, but important additions MLB 14: The Show gets right.
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: Little Things Which Add to the Experience
Monday, May 12, 2014
10:57 AM - May 12, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
It’s been more than a month since MLB 14: The Show released on PS3, and for many of us, April was agonizingly long month. As a community, we collectively waited for the release of our favorite baseball game on PS4 by analyzing every piece of news and video, playing lots of The Show on PS3, or perhaps just watching real baseball. My short trip to San Francisco to play the new version with the developers was an all too brief tease, as were the gameplay videos and Puig/Pence showdown.
The month is over, however, and those with the interest and ability probably have the next gen version of The Show firmly planted in their PS4s. If you are still looking for info and deciding whether to jump in, read on to see my thoughts on this latest edition of Sony’s hardball title.
Read More - MLB 14 The Show Review (PS4)
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
12:00 PM - May 7, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
If you are still on the fence, here are five reasons you'll want to make the jump to the PS4 version of The Show...
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: Five Reasons to Upgrade to PS4
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
12:52 PM - April 29, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
The newest edition of the well-reviewed Out of the Park Baseball series has gone live. And, after a week of playing, I can attest, as usual, the latest edition is the best -- even without one of its newest features.
If you haven’t read my initial impressions, that would be a good place to start. If you have, they all still hold true -- in fact, my overall impression of the game has gone up with repeated plays.
Read More - Out of the Park Baseball 15 (PC/Mac)
Friday, April 18, 2014
12:59 PM - April 18, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
I’ve had sometime to explore the latest edition of Out of the Park, perhaps one of the most highly regarded sports titles here at Operation Sports. Each year, OOTP seems to take small but meaningful steps toward being the most comprehensive and realistic baseball sim available.
Here are some quick thoughts after a week with Out of the Park 15.
Read More - Out of the Park Baseball 15: Preview Build Impressions
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
02:58 PM - April 8, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to attend a special preview of MLB 14: The Show on PS4.
Despite the event being deep in the heart of the Sony, it felt anything but corporate. Instead, the morning felt more like hanging out with a bunch of baseball fans, including Ramone Russell, talking sports and video games. We discussed everything from the MLB replay system to NFL 2K5, all while playing the next-gen version of everyone’s favorite baseball game.
In fact, playing is what we did for the majority of the event. My goal was to experience the game as a whole, and not to dig into specific portions of the game. I didn’t visit every stadium (in fact, they weren’t all available in the current build) or dissect individual player models. Only exhibition and head-to-head modes were available. This objective colors the below observations which, again, are rather big picture.
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: Hands-on Preview (PS4)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
11:22 AM - April 2, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Thanks to their consistently quality work and continued updates, Out of the Park Developments routinely produces a super product in Out of the Park Baseball. Out of the Park 15 looks to be the latest iteration of one of the highest rated games here at Operations Sports.
If you haven’t tried this text sim before -- and if OOTP's quality continues its upward trend -- here are four reasons to give OOTP 15 a shot...
Read More - Four Reasons to Play Out of the Park Baseball
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
11:43 AM - March 25, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Last Fall, I reviewed Franchise Hockey Manager, a professional hockey text sim from the makers of Out of the Park Baseball. At that time, FHM felt relatively unfinished, despite its pedigree and huge amounts of potential.
Recently, FHM was updated with its largest patch yet, according to its developer. Here is a quick break down of two of those improved systems, and my associated thoughts.
Read More - Franchise Hockey Manager Gets Major Update
Monday, March 10, 2014
11:49 AM - March 10, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
With the additions of online franchise and quicker games, MLB 14: The Show is making it more appealing than ever to jump into its deep franchise mode. However, for some, the question then becomes: Which team should I pick?
For most, the answer is simple: their favorite team. But what if you are want a more specific challenge than getting the home nine to the World Series?
Here are some good (and tough) places to start...
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: Best Franchise Challenges
Monday, March 3, 2014
03:02 PM - March 3, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Last week, I jokingly commented on MLB 14: The Show's fact sheet, which included the addition of "left-handed infielders." To me, this seemed not only an odd thing to add, but an odd thing to publicize.
If you are unfamiliar with why left-handed infielders are so rare, it has to do with fielding and throwing runners out. Lefties field with their right hand, but need to throw to the left (first base) to get the out. This leads to an awkward transition, bad throws, and extra time for the runner. Think about the throw a right-handed first basemen needs to make on a 3-6-3 double play, or a right-handed quarterback who rolls to the left for similar throws.
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: A History of Left-Handed Infielders
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
11:31 AM - February 26, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Shortly after breaking down the first wave of information regarding MLB 14: The Show, we were treated with the game’s entire fact sheet. Here’s a quick look at the highs and lows of Sony’s latest press release.
Read More - MLB 14: The Show Fact Sheet What's Hot/Not
Friday, February 14, 2014
11:43 AM - February 14, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Nothing can help end the winter doldrums quite like two things: the phrase "pitchers and catchers report" and information on the latest edition of MLB: The Show.
We got both of those this week, as well as another winter storm here in the Northeast. The disappointing delay of both versions of MLB 14:The Show, along with never-ending snow make it seem as if Spring will never get here.
Read More - MLB 14 The Show: Wrapping Up Yesterday
Monday, February 3, 2014
11:46 AM - February 3, 2014. Posted by RaychelSnr. Written by Caley Roark
Last week, Out of the Park Baseball 15 was announced (unsurprisingly), as were some of its key new features.
Without any more information than what was presented, here are some quick opinions on this stellar series’ new additions.
Read More - OOTP 15: Feature Breakdown
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