Pre-Order MLB 10: The Show and Get Free Classic Stadiums (Playstation.Blog)

[rodperezto]

Russell, my only issue is this:
Why was it then advertised as a feature of the game in the fact sheet? (And, many retailers have it listed as one of the new features of the game). It clearly said that the classic stadiums would be included in the game. I quote: “New Stadiums (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show will offer 11 new stadiums. In addition to all current MLB stadiums, five new Minor League venues are available, as well as classics parks now be available on the PS3 for the first time. The classic stadiums include Forbes Field, Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium.”

I am sure I am going to end up getting the DLC at some point. I'll find a way to buy the pack off the US store, but that's not the point. A mistake has been made and it must be acknowledged and (something I know won't happen) sony should stand by its word and include the classic staidums in the game.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by rodperezto

Russell, my only issue is this: Why was it then advertised as a feature of the game in the fact sheet? (And, many retailers have it listed as one of the new features of the game). It clearly said that the classic stadiums would be included in the game. I quote: “New Stadiums (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show will offer 11 new stadiums. In addition to all current MLB stadiums, five new Minor League venues are available, as well as classics parks now be available on the PS3 for the first time. The classic stadiums include Forbes Field, Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium.” I am sure I am going to end up getting the DLC at some point. I'll find a way to buy the pack off the US store, but that's not the point. A mistake has been made and it must be acknowledged and (something I know won't happen) sony should stand by its word and include the classic staidums in the game.

it doesn't say they are included in the game, only that they will be available on the PS3. No mis-marketing here. The word "on" signifies that its not necessarily included "in the game" itself.

[rodperezto]

it says "MLB The Show will offer 11 Stadiums". 5 new minor league stadiums, plus 6 classic stadiums makes 11. PLus, why mention this in the game's features if it'll be offered as DLC? I took that quote from a canadian online retailer, which isn't mentioned among the pre-order stores.

[bengtc]

has anyone ever preordered at a walmart store?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by rodperezto

it says "MLB The Show will offer 11 Stadiums". 5 new minor league stadiums, plus 6 classic stadiums makes 11. PLus, why mention this in the game's features if it'll be offered as DLC? I took that quote from a canadian online retailer, which isn't mentioned among the pre-order stores.

the Show does offer 11 stadiums. You just have to either a) get a voucher or b) pay to d/l the historical stadiums.

Again, there is no mis-marketing here. They never claimed that the historical stadiums would be offered for free on the game disc. They said that its "available on the PS3", which they are, via DLC.

[Russell_SCEA]

Quote: Originally Posted by rodperezto

Russell, my only issue is this: Why was it then advertised as a feature of the game in the fact sheet? (And, many retailers have it listed as one of the new features of the game). It clearly said that the classic stadiums would be included in the game. I quote: “New Stadiums (PS3) – MLB 10 The Show will offer 11 new stadiums. In addition to all current MLB stadiums, five new Minor League venues are available, as well as classics parks now be available on the PS3 for the first time. The classic stadiums include Forbes Field, Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, and Griffith Stadium.” I am sure I am going to end up getting the DLC at some point. I'll find a way to buy the pack off the US store, but that's not the point. A mistake has been made and it must be acknowledged and (something I know won't happen) sony should stand by its word and include the classic staidums in the game.

The fact sheet stated the game will offer 11 new stadiums didn't say how you would obtain them

[rodperezto]

Thanks for the reply, Russell.
First off, thank you and your colleagues for putting out, year after year, the best baseball game ever. It is without a doubt the best I have ever played. Respect.

Thanks for clearing things up.
But why advertise it, then? It is clearly misleading. I pre-ordered as soon as I read the fact sheet on that Canadian online store. I have honestly never seen a game advertising a feature that is not included in the game, but will be later as DLC.

Can you imagine a big game such as (sorry for the comparison) MW2 being advertised before release as follows?:
"MW2 will offer 4 multiplayer maps never seen before.*

Not necessarily included in the game*".

Again, I mean no disrespect. I just think it was obviously misleading.

[EnigmaNemesis]

I see it all the time.

They did announce DLC for MW2 before MW2 hit, DLC for Dragon Age, for Mass Effect 2, etc etc.

And there was just as much confusion about the Dragon Age one.

It happens, that is why we now got answers.