MLB The Show 17 Trailer, Retro Mode Details Revealed

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullit

Actually what is embarrassing is you don't know your facts, just your opinions. Griffey did not add the Jr until later in his career.

That's pretty harsh considering nowhere in that video does his jersey have the Jr. on it which to my knowledge he never wore on his jersey which is what he's talking about.

[Lovesports]

When NBA 2K did this with Jordan it made sense because 2K has classic teams (a lot of them). I do not see the purpose or marketing behind Griffey being in the game or on the cover. What am I supposed to do with him? I don't play DD so his existence is completely irrelevant. Rather than waste time on gimmicks because let's be honest, this Griffey thing is a gimmick, why not address the things that your "real" fan base is asking for. Franchise mode improvements, player models, commentary etc. Gimmicks might bring in a few casual fans but you'll end up losing your hardcore fan base if you keep neglecting them.

[TripleCrown9]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullit

Actually what is embarrassing is you don't know your facts, just your opinions. Griffey did not add the Jr until later in his career.

How much later? This is from his last season.

[capa]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lovesports

When NBA 2K did this with Jordan it made sense because 2K has classic teams (a lot of them). I do not see the purpose or marketing behind Griffey being in the game or on the cover. What am I supposed to do with him? I don't play DD so his existence is completely irrelevant. Rather than waste time on gimmicks because let's be honest, this Griffey thing is a gimmick, why not address the things that your "real" fan base is asking for. Franchise mode improvements, player models, commentary etc. Gimmicks might bring in a few casual fans but you'll end up losing your hardcore fan base if you keep neglecting them.

To be fair, we don't know that they have not done those things for 17. We have to wait and see.

Listen, I hold SDS feet to the fire as well. I am longing for some major gameplay updates and a real boost in graphics and animations. The things I want in the game and long for may only be what a small % of the customer base wants or is asking for. I am an oldtimer and classic team junkie. Would love more oldtime stadiums, uniforms, customizable league set ups, etc...but I get that this is not a huge fan base.

I am giving them the benefit of the doubt until March. The harsh reality is, the game is going to come up short for about half the folks and the other half will be more than happy with it. That's the way it is every year. You can only hope that your specific wants and needs get addressed, but we have to remember that many of these things don't make it to the top of the Bug/Marketing/Dev Priority list...regardless of how important we think they are.

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[Bullit]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

That's pretty harsh considering nowhere in that video does his jersey have the Jr. on it which to my knowledge he never wore on his jersey which is what he's talking about.

Sorry my bad. I miss read the original post. My apologies and I stand corrected.

[PhilliesFan13]

I think one thing people seem to forget sometimes is that many more people than just the OS community buy this game. They have to cater to everyone. Not just us.

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[RLB]

I know I am just an old guy who loves watching baseball and playing the show, but to draw so many opinions on a one minute trailer on something that is basically still four months from release..............

I will just sit back and see what the SDS boys serve up in four months before I draw my judgement.

[@legendm0de]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lovesports

When NBA 2K did this with Jordan it made sense because 2K has classic teams (a lot of them). I do not see the purpose or marketing behind Griffey being in the game or on the cover. What am I supposed to do with him? I don't play DD so his existence is completely irrelevant. Rather than waste time on gimmicks because let's be honest, this Griffey thing is a gimmick, why not address the things that your "real" fan base is asking for. Franchise mode improvements, player models, commentary etc. Gimmicks might bring in a few casual fans but you'll end up losing your hardcore fan base if you keep neglecting them.

The day before they announced this cover for the 2017 I guaranteed myself they will finally put retro teams in the next game after releasing a cover with Ken Griffey Jr on it I'm sure retro teams will be on the way. Plus adding Old Yankee stadium, alot of classic Yankee teams played there. It's pretty obvious to me why Griffey is on the cover, They just haven't announced it..

It's a good addition, I always like using individual players on this game so controlling players from history like Pete Rose, Craig Biggio, Pedro Martinez again would be a useful addition even more than classic NBA and NFL teams.