PS Nation - MLB 14 The Show Hands-On Report (PS3/PS4)

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by PSNation

This is true. But, if you're choosing quick counts, that's what you're asking for. What's random is 1 strike or two, and 1-3 balls. It's also affected by REAL DATA concerning an above average hitter or pitcher. or below average as well.

I just hope my NL pitchers don't come up to bat with an 0-2 or 1-2 count and I can no longer sacrifice bunt without fearing the penalty of fouling my first attempt off for a strikeout, or not being able to induce a hit-and-run or straight steal for the same reason.

I mean I understand that happens with GPC's anyway (you get what you opt for), but I'm still wondering about there being younger counts. The 0-0 count is still fascinating to me. Also, this will probably mean us seeing less fastballs, all depending.

I never used GPC's in ASB, but I assumed it just decidedly generated after every pitch you saw, even if that meant it generated nothing new. Either way, I don't think I'm in for GPC. I don't think I ever was. I'm fine playing the game straight up, especially with continuing franchises. I love the feature though, especially because users have been asking for this for a long time. Should shorten online games and head-to-head against someone else. Good stuff! Just wondering if the algorithm might need some fine-tuning in future iterations.

PSNation, I'm not sure if you saw my post earlier about the Vita saves transferring to PS4 as well? I'm only asking because your article (and IGN's as well) only specified the PS3 version. That is to say... if I play MLB 14: The Show on Vita then MLB 15: The Show on PS4, I can still transfer that franchise save file over. Possible, or not possible?

[PSNation]

I specifically asked about a cross-buy offer etc. Sony has NOT determined anything yet, which is why it wasn't mentioned.

[seanjeezy]

Hmmm, the more I look at these screens I feel like something is strange... Is it just me or do the player models still look current-gen to anyone else? The faces are obviously upgraded, but the neck and arm textures look a little low-res in comparison. It's extremely noticeable in the close ups of Pedroia and Napoli, are the models still a WIP? Or will the new changes to the lighting make a difference?

[Eli_to_Cruz1080]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sco291

I gotta say though....thinking about it....PS3 coming out April 1st. May is right around the corner guys, its not a terribly long wait. Just think, baseball season will be underway at that point and time will fly by! So, on second thought May isn't bad at all. Granted I cant follow the season authentically, but oh well big deal lol

Are you kidding?

May is 3 months away and if it is at the end of the month PS4 owners are looking at nearly 4 months for the game.

[ctzn.]

Quote: Originally Posted by manny7788

You make no sense. You're talking like if the season ends, we can't play any more. The show has nothing to do with the MLB season. So YES im willing to pay 60 dollars for this game come May. And if they have a collectors edition(wishful thinking), I'll gladly pay for that too.

Agreed.

I think SCEA rustled his jimmies.

[merchant1874]

I shouldn't say this incase SCEA is watching.

But yes I'm quite happy paying for both versions. Not to mention I have to pay close to $100 Canadian to get it imported to the UK.

The Show is the only game I would ever do that with though. You guys that can just go pick it up at your local store don't know how lucky you are!

[HustlinOwl]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanjeezy

Hmmm, the more I look at these screens I feel like something is strange... Is it just me or do the player models still look current-gen to anyone else? The faces are obviously upgraded, but the neck and arm textures look a little low-res in comparison. It's extremely noticeable in the close ups of Pedroia and Napoli, are the models still a WIP? Or will the new changes to the lighting make a difference?

yea dont think player models were rebuilt for PS4?

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by tnixen

Only one thing caught my eye that I do not like seeing especially if this is from the PS4 version. Notice in this screenshot the pitchers for the Giants are still sitting in the bullpen. As most know by now probably know the Giants pitchers sit in the dugout with all the other players at At&T park. Only the visiting teams pitchers sit in the bullpen. I was hoping this would be fixed in the PS4 version. Any idea if this screenshot is from PS3 or PS4? This is honesty the only negative thing I can see so far from today's news

That's a PS4 shot.

At least I can see the ball boy there!

Oh, and at AT&T Park they have elderly men and women as their ball boys/girls. I doubt that will be reflected here, but that would be hilarious if they actually had that!

Any change there will be the hot blonde ball girl who will field a ball in play, give it to a fan in the stands, then sit back down before she realizes what she just did?