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RaychelSnr · 03-02-2017, 11:22 AM

With the first month of the MLB The Show 17’s Twitch streams in the books, one thing is abundantly clear: Sony San Diego has gone to great lengths to dramatically improve the lone perennial baseball game on the market. Previous iterations, especially as the game got its footing on the PlayStation 4, felt more incremental than material in terms of innovation. However, the 2016 version saw huge leaps in animations, innovative ideas like Conquest Mode, and improved visuals and overall gameplay. The Show carries a well-deserved pedigree of innovation that speaks volumes about how in-depth sports video games can be and how vital it is for developers to absorb fan feedback. They are a living, breathing reminder that console/license exclusivity is not such a bad thing.

As it stands right now, MLB The Show 17 looks like it could be something special. For those who have not caught up with the streams (check them out) that have been condensed and archived, here are a host of improvements big and small that could actually make MLB The Show 17 stand out.

Read More - MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good

countryboy · 03-02-2017, 11:41 AM

The Show has always improved year after year, but '17 is by far the biggest improvement in the series. The new ball physics alone will make this year's game feel drastically different than any before it. Add in the new commentary, the new presentation, the new player models, the new animations, and even Retro Mode and this year's game stands head and shoulders above any of its predecessors.

And we still haven't learned everything that is new about this year's game, most notably for me, franchise mode.

I'm always eager to play the newest installment of the Show, but this year, my excitement level is through the roof!

Come on March 28th!

HypoLuxa13 · 03-02-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	The Show has always improved year after year, but '17 is by far the biggest improvement in the series. The new ball physics alone will make this year's game feel drastically different than any before it. Add in the new commentary, the new presentation, the new player models, the new animations, and even Retro Mode and this year's game stands head and shoulders above any of its predecessors. And we still haven't learned everything that is new about this year's game, most notably for me, franchise mode. I'm always eager to play the newest installment of the Show, but this year, my excitement level is through the roof! Come on March 28th!

I've said it on these forums a few times now, the new ball physics in The Show 17 alone were enough to sell me. Everything else is just gravy at this point.

DukesofHazzard · 03-02-2017, 12:31 PM

I'm hoping that franchise front office means they brought back ticket, confession, etc. Pricings. I miss the old show games where u could change prices on things to evolve your incoming budget.

KnightTemplar · 03-02-2017, 12:34 PM

New animations and ball physics. It's all about time as the game was actually starting to look dated just a bit.

The new create-a-player, has taken it up a notch. Man, some of the faces they put in the game (especially some of the coaches on the teams) look straight out of a horror movie. I just hope that the textures (as was said by Ramone) are worked on and we really won't be able to tell much difference between the actual scanned faces and the ones we create.

Syce · 03-02-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightTemplar


	New animations and ball physics. It's all about time as the game was actually starting to look dated just a bit. The new create-a-player, has taken it up a notch. Man, some of the faces they put in the game (especially some of the coaches on the teams) look straight out of a horror movie. I just hope that the textures (as was said by Ramone) are worked on and we really won't be able to tell much difference between the actual scanned faces and the ones we create.

I think with the removal of ps3 from their development, they can finally get to where they want to go because ps3 was probably holding them back a bit.

AuditMonkey · 03-02-2017, 12:48 PM

The Altuve picture looks amazing... look at the hat textures! I can not wait for this game, I definitely always feel it is worth the price year after year.

MetsFan16 · 03-02-2017, 03:38 PM

Ball Physics, Improved Faces, Body Sliders, Gameplay Animations/Humanity AI are all huge improvements. They will not be overlooked by anyone.

Universal Profile upgrade is subtle but an awesome addition

DD improvements (Seasons, Events, Programs) are big, makes every game mean something. Instead of meaningless head-to-head games.

MLB Network(!!) and new commentators

Oh, and we don't know anything about RTTS OR Franchise!

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03-02-2017, 11:22 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good With the first month of the MLB The Show 17’s Twitch streams in the books, one thing is abundantly clear: Sony San Diego has gone to great lengths to dramatically improve the lone perennial baseball game on the market. Previous iterations, especially as the game got its footing on the PlayStation 4, felt more incremental than material in terms of innovation. However, the 2016 version saw huge leaps in animations, innovative ideas like Conquest Mode, and improved visuals and overall gameplay. The Show carries a well-deserved pedigree of innovation that speaks volumes about how in-depth sports video games can be and how vital it is for developers to absorb fan feedback. They are a living, breathing reminder that console/license exclusivity is not such a bad thing. As it stands right now, MLB The Show 17 looks like it could be something special. For those who have not caught up with the streams (check them out) that have been condensed and archived, here are a host of improvements big and small that could actually make MLB The Show 17 stand out. Read More - MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good Platform: PS4 NAFBUC, therizing02, BucksInSix and 5 others like this.

03-02-2017, 11:41 AM	#2
countryboy Then..Now...Forever OVR: 62 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greenville, IN Posts: 52,101 Blog Entries: 1	Re: MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good The Show has always improved year after year, but '17 is by far the biggest improvement in the series. The new ball physics alone will make this year's game feel drastically different than any before it. Add in the new commentary, the new presentation, the new player models, the new animations, and even Retro Mode and this year's game stands head and shoulders above any of its predecessors. And we still haven't learned everything that is new about this year's game, most notably for me, franchise mode. I'm always eager to play the newest installment of the Show, but this year, my excitement level is through the roof! Come on March 28th! Rocket32, forme95, CaseIH and 14 others like this. __________________ I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see. I miss the old days of Operation Sports :( Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

03-02-2017, 12:31 PM	#4
DukesofHazzard Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2012	I'm hoping that franchise front office means they brought back ticket, confession, etc. Pricings. I miss the old show games where u could change prices on things to evolve your incoming budget. NEOPARADIGM likes this.

03-02-2017, 12:34 PM	#5
KnightTemplar MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Feb 2017	Re: MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good New animations and ball physics. It's all about time as the game was actually starting to look dated just a bit. The new create-a-player, has taken it up a notch. Man, some of the faces they put in the game (especially some of the coaches on the teams) look straight out of a horror movie. I just hope that the textures (as was said by Ramone) are worked on and we really won't be able to tell much difference between the actual scanned faces and the ones we create.

03-02-2017, 12:48 PM	#7
AuditMonkey Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jan 2014	The Altuve picture looks amazing... look at the hat textures! I can not wait for this game, I definitely always feel it is worth the price year after year. decga likes this.

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03-02-2017, 03:38 PM	#8
MetsFan16 MVP OVR: 4 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: MLB The Show 17 Is Looking Good Ball Physics, Improved Faces, Body Sliders, Gameplay Animations/Humanity AI are all huge improvements. They will not be overlooked by anyone. Universal Profile upgrade is subtle but an awesome addition DD improvements (Seasons, Events, Programs) are big, makes every game mean something. Instead of meaningless head-to-head games. MLB Network(!!) and new commentators Oh, and we don't know anything about RTTS OR Franchise! Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports __________________ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFx...dAg4-xmpkL1Jhw