Some MLB 12 The Show Diamond Dynasty Details Have Arrived

[captainda9]

not too into it.probably wont touch it.

[Cod]

Yay! Another "make more money mode" in a sports game that will end up getting all the developers attention year after year. Enjoy franchise mode this year boys and girls because all the focus and support will be on Diamond Dynasty from here on out since its where the revenue will come from (ala FIFA, etc.). I wonder how much the packs will be...

[Mad dog 31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cod

Yay! Another "make more money mode" in a sports game that will end up getting all the developers attention year after year. Enjoy franchise mode this year boys and girls because all the focus and support will be on Diamond Dynasty from here on out since its where the revenue is (ala FIFA, etc.).

The Show will still be the best baseball sim on the market....

[sink4ever]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cod

Yay! Another "make more money mode" in a sports game that will end up getting all the developers attention year after year. Enjoy franchise mode this year boys and girls because all the focus and support will be on Diamond Dynasty from here on out since its where the revenue is (ala FIFA, etc.).

A) The details haven't even been released yet, so we don't even know what exactly this mode is about.

B) Where are you getting "make more money"?

C) It's been in the works for about 4 years, have you seen lackluster development in that time? No, you haven't.

D) Once again, because I cannot stress this enough, the details aren't out yet!

[pay_26]

Hey Russell Diamond Dynasty will be only online?

[Cod]

Quote: Originally Posted by sink4ever

A) The details haven't even been released yet, so we don't even know what exactly this mode is about. B) Where are you getting "make more money"? C) It's been in the works for about 4 years, have you seen lackluster development in that time? No, you haven't. D) Once again, because I cannot stress this enough, the details aren't out yet!

A) Everything we do know screams "Ultimate Team"-like mode. I could be wrong, but highly doubtful as most sports games have been adding micro-transaction features (which The Show already does with boost points).

B) Modes like this are meant to have users spending a few bucks here and there for packs. In FIFA, a bronze pack is $0.50 while a gold pack is $3.00. Of course, gold packs contain better players for your team. Hence, if the mode is what most think it will be, SCEA will continue bringing in money throughout the game's life cycle. A buck here and there can add up quickly and requires zero effort on the developer's part once the game is released.

C) It was in development for four years because it was being prototyped and tested. Stuff that is prototyped isn't typically at the forefront of a development cycle. Basically, a mode in development doesn't make money, which is why the focus wasn't all there. Once the mode starts bringing in revenue (see B), it will quickly move up in importance because face it, companies want to make more money.

D) Speculation is fun though.

[jkra0512]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cod

A) Everything we do know screams "Ultimate Team"-like mode. I could be wrong, but highly doubtful as most sports games have been adding micro-transaction features (which The Show already does with boost points). B) Modes like this are meant to have users spending a few bucks here and there for packs. In FIFA, a bronze pack is $0.50 while a gold pack is $3.00. Of course, gold packs contain better players for your team. Hence, if the mode is what most think it will be, SCEA will continue bringing in money throughout the game's life cycle. A buck here and there can add up quickly and requires zero effort on the developer's part once the game is released. C) It was in development for four years because it was being prototyped and tested. Stuff that is prototyped isn't typically at the forefront of a development cycle. Basically, a mode in development doesn't make money, which is why the focus wasn't all there. Once the mode starts bringing in revenue (see B), it will quickly move up in importance because face it, companies want to make more money. D) Speculation is fun though.

RR said it wasn't an Ultimate Team-like mode that will nickel and dime its customers...

[M_F_Z]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cod

D) Speculation is fun though.

Nah, not really