MLB 12 The Show Fact Sheet

[nomo17k]

Quote: Originally Posted by idesign2

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.

What's been obvious to me is that SCEA has been producing very fine products where annual improvements worthy of $60 might be hard to make than we actually think, and there's a very good feedback loop going between customers (like people in OS) and the devs.

I agree that I don't trust any developer to the extent that they automatically earn $60 every year from me. After all, this isn't an organized religion.......

But I just quickly calculated how much $$$ I've spent and about to spend on this franchise and related products during the span of just over a year since I got PS3... close to $600!!! And that doesn't include PS3 console itself. Good thing I haven't had any other hobbies that require money to be spent in this magnitude.

And that's a testament to the quality of their products and my desire to enjoy them. You can be all blinded by the love that you feel between the devs and yourself, but..... as you may know, love can betray you. (... where as money won't ever do that.... well at least it pays bills when love cannot....)

So that's my way of showing support. I see a good product and pay accordingly to reward the creator.

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I'm DEAD SERIOUS about the love and money part. DEAD SERIOUS.

[CuseGirl]

I just want to know, is the Free Agency RTTS glitch/salary-backlog fixed. I'm tired of becoming the best player in the league and being paid as the 20th best player in the league, not getting free agent offers when the best franchises have the money to pay me.

[MetsFan16]

I'm very interested in Uniform Editor. I'm thinking of how it will work. Will we get preloaded images of random things like Madden and NHL. I sure hope it isn't because those images are very limited. I'm hoping we are able to upload our own images and stick on to the front of our jersey.

[Chef Matt]

I'm sure this has to have been asked in one thread or another but I haven't seen it yet.

Is this the year we finally see correct silver slugger awards?

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chef Matt

I'm sure this has to have been asked in one thread or another but I haven't seen it yet. Is this the year we finally see correct silver slugger awards?

Not sure if it made it in. It was discussed though!

[jripper09]

Quote: Originally Posted by Apostle

I am just going to come out and say it. I have a slight man crush(es) on the development team of this game. There, it's out... Two years ago, I took the plunge and got a PS3 with the *sole* purpose of playing this game. It has been one of the better decisions of my life... It sounds extreme, but man, being able to play a game this great has done wonders for me. In truth, this game has been the only game that has been in my PS3. Would you guys believe that I had a couple other games bought for me as gifts that are still unopened? That's not a joke. That is the truth. The truth is in how great this game is. I can play it year round. Who does that? I mean, a product has to be so damn good for something like that to occur. The scary part is that this game, this series, just continues to get better. I applaud this development team, but even saying that is a huge understatement. This game, from my perspective, is the GOAT and it's not even close. It's just unreal. I know this game might not be perfect, but it is to me. This features list just confirms it. Unreal. Greatest game I've ever played, and it's not even close.

I too apostle only play this game. am a retired tennis pro and this is the only game i play in my ps3 as well! well almost with my full tilt poker busted by F.B.I i play my world series of poker on my ps3 occasionally!

[sydrogerdavid]

Quote: Originally Posted by MetsFan16

I'm very interested in Uniform Editor. I'm thinking of how it will work. Will we get preloaded images of random things like Madden and NHL. I sure hope it isn't because those images are very limited. I'm hoping we are able to upload our own images and stick on to the front of our jersey.

All I know is that the front of the uniform on Ramone's avatar would be a very peculiar thing to preload onto a baseball game. That being said, I have no idea what it is.

[Rhinoboy50]

Will Canadians finally be eligible to win in Challenge of the Week now that it is free? I hope so. Perhaps by making it free it bypasses Canadian lottery laws.