MLB 14 The Show Online Servers Closing on June 18th

[cardinalbird5]

They probably do not have the money to do so. If the have a "money grabber" mode like MUT then maybe they could afford to keep servers up longer, but I don't see DD turning into anywhere near the cash cow that is MUT.

It is unfortunate for those who use the cloud services and online franchise, but I think it is the best move for them as a business.

[extremeskins04]

Quote: Originally Posted by cardinalbird7

They probably do not have the money to do so. If the have a "money grabber" mode like MUT then maybe they could afford to keep servers up longer, but I don't see DD turning into anywhere near the cash cow that is MUT. It is unfortunate for those who use the cloud services and online franchise, but I think it is the best move for them as a business.

But aren't people going to be playing MLB 15 in a week anyway? Like I don't understand why this is a big deal. Why would anyone still play MLB 14, online franchise or not. A new game is out. Make a new online franchise?

[HozAndMoose]

Quote: Originally Posted by extremeskins04

But aren't people going to be playing MLB 15 in a week anyway? Like I don't understand why this is a big deal. Why would anyone still play MLB 14, online franchise or not. A new game is out. Make a new online franchise?

While i agree its not that big of a deal. Not everyone has the money to go buy a new game.

[Ruffy]

Quote: Originally Posted by HozAndMoose

While i agree its not that big of a deal. Not everyone has the money to go buy a new game.

It's a bigger deal than people think. It's setting a horrible precedent as well. I'm not sure but that has to be the shortest server support on any PS3 or PS4 game since they have been out.

Many people buy sports games every other year...so they can actually finish franchises etc. 162 games for some with kids and life etc are hard to complete in a year of release.

A lot of guys upset were using cross platform saves to play games etc...a huge selling feature that will not work when the servers go off for good.

Online is what The Show really could improve. Most of us are hoping that this isn't a sign to slowly scale back most online features etc.

SCEA's decision doesn't personally affect me in any way...I just think its fair to let them know we don't like seeing them shut servers on a game that will be 15 to 16 months old at the time of shut down.

[cardinalbird5]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ruffy

It's a bigger deal than people think. It's setting a horrible precedent as well. I'm not sure but that has to be the shortest server support on any PS3 or PS4 game since they have been out. Many people buy sports games every other year...so they can actually finish franchises etc. 162 games for some with kids and life etc are hard to complete in a year of release. A lot of guys upset were using cross platform saves to play games etc...a huge selling feature that will not work when the servers go off for good. Online is what The Show really could improve. Most of us are hoping that this isn't a sign to slowly scale back most online features etc. SCEA's decision doesn't personally affect me in any way...I just think its fair to let them know we don't like seeing them shut servers on a game that will be 15 to 16 months old at the time of shut down.

When you say many you still realize it is the minority? Most gamers are buying the new sports games each year. If you can't afford it then buy it used or game share it with someone via digital. If your friend or relative gets a digital copy then you don't need to spend 60 bucks.

If the online play (which had over 330,000+ users log on and play) is improved due to the servers being shut down then I am for it. Unfortunately, I am not a computer science expert or anything and am not sure this will solve some of the server's problems 14 had.

I understand it kind of stinks, but it makes sense for SDS to do this. Besides this happens every year and do not remember people complaining this much lol.

I actually don't understand why the cloud service would no longer work. Can someone explain to me why you cannot use the cloud service? I did not realize the servers had to stay on in order to upload and retrieve files from the cloud.

[rman]

Quote: Originally Posted by HozAndMoose

While i agree its not that big of a deal. Not everyone has the money to go buy a new game.

Quote: Originally Posted by extremeskins04

But aren't people going to be playing MLB 15 in a week anyway? Like I don't understand why this is a big deal. Why would anyone still play MLB 14, online franchise or not. A new game is out. Make a new online franchise?

I have more then enough money to buy the game, I just happen to like MLB 13 better. I also don't think the game is worth more then a $20 upgrade each year IMO. I may or may not be in the minority.

This is not about being able to play online. Like I said online play is garbage IMO. The servers being shut down is about losing the cloud saves that allows you to continue your offline franchise, season and RTS between all Sony systems (Vita, PS3 and PS4)

So let me recap, if you enjoy playing Diamond Dynasty, Online Franchise, Online Play, The Show Live, Cross Play Season, Franchise, RTTS and new for 15 Year-to-Year Saves...YOU CAN'T once the severs goes, those features go.

Only PS4 can do the new Year-to-Year Saves without the cloud. Can you not see a pattern here, I would spell it out for everyone, but...well you know.

[rman]

Quote: Originally Posted by cardinalbird7

When you say many you still realize it is the minority? Most gamers are buying the new sports games each year. If you can't afford it then buy it used or game share it with someone via digital. If your friend or relative gets a digital copy then you don't need to spend 60 bucks. If the online play (which had over 330,000+ users log on and play) is improved due to the servers being shut down then I am for it. Unfortunately, I am not a computer science expert or anything and am not sure this will solve some of the server's problems 14 had. I understand it kind of stinks, but it makes sense for SDS to do this. Besides this happens every year and do not remember people complaining this much lol. I actually don't understand why the cloud service would no longer work. Can someone explain to me why you cannot use the cloud service? I did not realize the servers had to stay on in order to upload and retrieve files from the cloud.

I seriously doubt 330,000 were play in an online multi player game. Those numbers maybe people playing the game while connected.

This the first year that we get to see what happens to many features when the severs get shut down. Not just online play.

Yes they have always shut down the servers when the new game comes out. But the new game has never improved because of it. Fact for me the old game played better when the new game came out because of less people online.

When they shut off the servers for 14,15,etc. I suppose people will realize what is going on.

The cloud is the servers, if you can't connect, there is no cloud.

[extremeskins04]

Quote: Originally Posted by rman

I have more then enough money to buy the game, I just happen to like MLB 13 better. I also don't think the game is worth more then a $20 upgrade each year IMO. I may or may not be in the minority. This is not about being able to play online. Like I said online play is garbage IMO. The servers being shut down is about losing the cloud saves that allows you to continue your offline franchise, season and RTS between all Sony systems (Vita, PS3 and PS4) So let me recap, if you enjoy playing Diamond Dynasty, Online Franchise, Online Play, The Show Live, Cross Play Season, Franchise, RTTS and new for 15 Year-to-Year Saves...YOU CAN'T once the severs goes, those features go. Only PS4 can do the new Year-to-Year Saves without the cloud. Can you not see a pattern here, I would spell it out for everyone, but...well you know.

With all due respect, I think you're grasping for straws. People that want to have the online servers for MLB 13 and 14 are in the minority and it's too expensive to keep those servers up and running for a mere handful of people when the majority will be playing MLB 15.

It's just bad business to keep those servers up. They aren't making money. Why would they???

Also, there is nothing stopping you from taking your online franchise save or whatever you have, upload it to the cloud since you have a PS3, and then download it back down into MLB 15. It's not that hard to do.

I really think people are just complaining to complain with this one.