MLB 12 The Show Fact Sheet

[stlchamp10]

Those facts stick out like a boner in sweat pants. God, I can not wait. Come on March!!!

[mhanson93]

Quote: Originally Posted by stlchamp10

Those facts stick out like a boner in sweat pants. God, I can not wait. Come on March!!!

...wow...

[Bigsheen]

Lov the fact that challenge of the week is free. Very under the radar feature

[DJ]

Wow. Diamond Dynasty sounds GREAT! Now, if we could get SCEA to add in Composite Bats, we could create our own NCAA league.

I'm definitely making an FSU custom uni, that's for sure.

Bye, bye, MLB 11. You were fun, but I've got to get ready for MLB 12.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

I have enough faith in the crew to know its a purchase every year even without previews etc....

This type of statement just doesn't receive enough acclaim, because it's definitely true. I put A TON of research into my video game purchases. Heck, I just bought God of War 1 this year, and played it for the first time, when I've known of its existence for several years. I just can't afford to spend money on games unless I'm sure I'll enjoy them.

But with The Show it is a different story. Being a part of this community and getting to see the devs' outstanding attitudes, and incomparable levels of interest in our concerns and our opinions... well... it's like none other. No joke, they could have released 0 pieces of information about The Show 2012, and I'd still be first in line.

[HawkeyMediaPlus]

Real ball physics is going to end up being the most important feature in this game. Last year I was so upset about the lack of bloop hits and hit variety online. I hope this fixes that problem.

[Ghoste]

Was the bullpen management option either to warm up a pitcher fast or slow?

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[idesign2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bobhead

This type of statement just doesn't receive enough acclaim, because it's definitely true. I put A TON of research into my video game purchases. Heck, I just bought God of War 1 this year, and played it for the first time, when I've known of its existence for several years. I just can't afford to spend money on games unless I'm sure I'll enjoy them. But with The Show it is a different story. Being a part of this community and getting to see the devs' outstanding attitudes, and incomparable levels of interest in our concerns and our opinions... well... it's like none other. No joke, they could have released 0 pieces of information about The Show 2012, and I'd still be first in line.

I hear ya, and definitely agree that The Show community is like none other. Where I differ is on the "purchase sight unseen" aspect. Developers have to earn my $60 (plus tax). They earn this by demonstrating improvements and innovations prior to release. If I'm convinced that the new game is a substantial upgrade over my current version, THEN I purchase. I do not TRUST, even the typically stellar SCEA. (Please note: I have yet to be disappointed by any version of The Show since 2009. Having said that, I'm still on the fence this year.)

Generally speaking it's not a good thing when developers know their product will be purchased in large quantities regardless of effort (not saying this is the case with SCEA, by the way). This, along with lack of competition, is one of the core drawbacks of exclusive licenses. Although I haven't played "that other baseball game" in years, I hope it sticks around if only to give SCEA something to beat each year.