MLB 14 The Show Features Online Franchise - New Screenshots and Videos From Taiwan

[smiley3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Curahee

Can't see this for some reason

[Blzer]

Well... not going to dissect the videos, but the overall impression was positive (though surprising).

In the end, I think there is a larger demographic being reached here. This felt more like a video game. Not like wacky ball physics and every hit being a home run, but everything on the screen (including the new cameras) felt videogame-ish. And that's not a bad thing. If you saw my gameplay video in that other thread, you'd notice that I literally turn off everything for the 'authentic' experience. I just might change that this year if it coincides well and can just feel like a video game again.

The Show could always get a knock for feeling too realistic, in that maybe we would question that something is happening that's out of our control or was not programmed to function in a certain way. I think these dynamic cameras debunk a lot of that, and in a way they're a breath of fresh air. From what looks straight out of the MLB 2K playbook, I don't really know if I like the offensive one yet fully (once it goes into the field, as in if that's what I had to stick with the entire time), though it's super cool there's no actual cutaway from contact and the point after contact will feel suspenseful on possible home runs, and more so gratifying on no-doubters. Both feature awesome dynamicity, something I haven't really seen out of cameras in The Show before.

The information is still young-yet, and I'm holding onto hope that at the very least, the PlayStation 4 version of this franchise will ultimately feature a generic broadcast camera more true-to-life, and maybe even someday boast 30 unique broadcast cameras (one tied to every stadium) that are as representative to the television broadcasts that we see as humanly possible. Until then, I admire that they still pander to all audiences and look to be creating a combination of an ultimate video game experience and a baseball/MLB simulation, and I'll be with ya'll every step of the way!

[Curahee]

Quote: Originally Posted by smiley3

Can't see this for some reason

Unfortunately I would have to say it is you because I can see them fine and so can others.
My suggestion to you is to watch a video you can see and select his channel and see his other videos there....

https://www.youtube.com/user/jellychen/videos

[Yanks22]

Looks cool but this is all ps3 footage so it's basically just same as last year. Waiting to see official ps4 footage as that is what system I will be playing this on

[Bawstun]

Probably sound like a broken record, but love the new menu design, looks like SCEA took a page out of FIFA 14's book

[pirates1fan]

Well this is exciting. Didn't expect anything on a Sunday. Just thought I might check at the end of the day to see what forums were up, and what do you know!

I am happy to see some things. I like the looks of it so far, but not going to comment to extensively. Really like the pitch count thing and the cameras though.

I am happy to hear this, but it just makes me all the more excited for the PS4 version. I happy to just see something though. And the PS3 version still looks great. I am kind of sad that I sold my PS3, especially if there is a two month difference in release dates. But oh well. Patience is a virtue.

[A_Quiet_Pro]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bawstun

Probably sound like a broken record, but love the new menu design, looks like SCEA took a page out of FIFA 14's book

The new menu IS good. BUT it's EA Sports book, not just FIFA just to say.

[I3RIS3H]

Awesome to come on here and see the videos. One thing was fixed that would probably go unnoticed and wouldn't bother anyone, but me, is the crowd in the first inning. In 13 they would be on their feet cheering through the entire 1st inning, minor, but annoying to me.. nice to see that has been fixed as evidenced by one of the videos .

Looks good!