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What Does MLB 13 The Show Need to do Next Year to Satisfy Your Baseball Gaming Needs?

10:12 AM - May 25, 2012 by Steve_OS

With the MLB 2K series all but confirmed to be dead, Kotaku's Owen Good has posted an article on what MLB 13 The Show must do to keep the fans of baseball gaming happy. It should be interesting, considering a simulation baseball game for the 360 doesn't look very likely.

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	Your long slog through your career in Road to the Show makes the game's threadbare commentary painfully apparent. I think the world of Matt Vasgersian but he is shackled to an outdated commentary engine given to repetition and dead air. Dave Campbell's dialogue library is really showing its age, and a majority of his work sounds like Dave Campbell playing Dave Campbell. Eric Karros should be thanked for his service and sent home. The Show has world class visuals and a smooth, if minimalist, broadcast presentation. The commentary supporting it has not pulled its weight in years.

In your opinion, what does MLB 13 The Show need to do next year to satisfy your baseball gaming needs?

Source - If We Won�t Have MLB 2K to Kick Around Next Year, Here�s What The Show Must Do (Kotaku)

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# 121 TonyMoraco @ 05/27/12 12:07 PM

1. Retractable Roofs, being able to select open or closed roof.

2. when a man is on second and we pan back to check on the runner, I would like to see the pitcher looking back at the runner.

3. the variable umps works perfect for me at home plate calling balls and strikes, but I would also like to see umps blowing calls at first, second and third base, especially sometimes during stolen base attempts.

4. the only thing I would like to see fix or improved during franchise is being able to make 3 way trades and being able to extend contracts during the season. everything else works in terms of transactions.

5. reactions at the plate by batters during call strike three that are some what questionable, need to have a bit of delay between the call and the "what" reaction of the batter...this one is just me.

6. this one I know it would never happen, but I know is possible...when changing players from team to team, if they have a real life photo, being able to see the photo with the new team cap and jersey.

7. NO SLIDERS!...yes, imagine if the game can be affected only by the abilities of the players, in other words why have a slider dictate how far the ball will travel after being hit, or how ofter we can put the ball in play, or how strong the throws are from the outfield. I know that the abilities still play a roll in the game, but getting rid of the sliders would really make it better and fun. of course I'm only talking about sliders that affect hitting and pitching.

8. new broadcast team!

9. Being able to create batting stances, and create pitching motions. or at least being able to edit the ones that do exist and save them.

10. add GM's

Just my personal opinion of things I would like to see changed or added.

but then again this game is

in my mind without these enhancements

# 122 NIUDAWG @ 05/27/12 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyMoraco


	1. Retractable Roofs, being able to select open or closed roof. 2. when a man is on second and we pan back to check on the runner, I would like to see the pitcher looking back at the runner. 3. the variable umps works perfect for me at home plate calling balls and strikes, but I would also like to see umps blowing calls at first, second and third base, especially sometimes during stolen base attempts. 4. the only thing I would like to see fix or improved during franchise is being able to make 3 way trades and being able to extend contracts during the season. everything else works in terms of transactions. 5. reactions at the plate by batters during call strike three that are some what questionable, need to have a bit of delay between the call and the "what" reaction of the batter...this one is just me. 6. this one I know it would never happen, but I know is possible...when changing players from team to team, if they have a real life photo, being able to see the photo with the new team cap and jersey. 7. NO SLIDERS!...yes, imagine if the game can be affected only by the abilities of the players, in other words why have a slider dictate how far the ball will travel after being hit, or how ofter we can put the ball in play, or how strong the throws are from the outfield. I know that the abilities still play a roll in the game, but getting rid of the sliders would really make it better and fun. of course I'm only talking about sliders that affect hitting and pitching. 8. new broadcast team! 9. Being able to create batting stances, and create pitching motions. or at least being able to edit the ones that do exist and save them. 10. add GM's Just my personal opinion of things I would like to see changed or added. but then again this game is in my mind without these enhancements

To go off Tony's #10 with GM's; have GM tendancies(Billy Beane, Nolan Ryan, Epstein, Cashman, etc)

Also Managerial Tendancies

# 123 TonyMoraco @ 05/27/12 01:33 PM

I forgot to mention...

when a injury happens during a game I would like to see after the game a more accurate or realistic diagnostic, for example if my pitcher has to leave the game cause of an injury and the animation shows him kind of stretching his throwing arm, I really hate to see after the game that he suffered a broken ankle.

another thing I would like to see fix, If one of my players gets injured in late august and lets just say he suffered a torn ACL and needs to be out for 6+ months, I don't want to see that after the season is over and spring training starts that he is off the DL and ready to go.

I think It would bring more realism to the management of the players and team.

# 124 barsoffury @ 05/27/12 01:43 PM

1) more variations of player movements. Everybody runs and throws the same.

2) Someone mentioned already but retractable roofs (that should work).

3) more injury audio and animations. Every time a guy gets hurt the announcers talk about his hamstring.

4) Rain outs and subsequent double headers.

5) More depth to scouting and player development.

6) Better progression system.

7) Tighter restrictions on spending in Franchise Mode. It's fun to control how much one spends on vending, seats, coaches etc but there's an endless supply of money so you really don't have to worry about not spend top dollar for every aspect.

8) Being able to move teams and/or custom rebuild stadiums.

9) Get servers with zero lag for online or just scrap the entire thing. It's pointless and not fun at all as it stands.

# 125 jethrotull @ 05/27/12 02:14 PM

Ability to add/edit managers and their +/- . Imagine seeing a user created coming to the mound grabbing his huge left ear then slapping his left wrist to bring someone in from the pen.

# 126 KomicJ @ 05/27/12 02:25 PM

I'd be okay with:

a) Create-a-team (which means a create-a-stadium as well) that could be used in franchise mode to either replace an existing one, or as an expension team.

b) Easier roster management feature...like the ability to dump someone on free agents, or ship a player to a different team without having to trade for another player.

c) ...and finally, this is purely esthetic, but I'd like the players pic to reflect the current team they are playing for (with correct cap and jersey) in franchise. So that the players I'm trading for would actually wear my colors in their individual pictures. Most cyberfaces are so well done, I wouldn't even mind if they were ALL displayed instead of real-life pictures.

# 127 rudyjuly2 @ 05/27/12 03:30 PM

I think the biggest feature they could add would be a hitter's eye mechanic. Something like 2K has or MVP had.

I think the sliders all need to be on a 20 point scale next year and all be split between user and cpu.

I'd like to see a new mechanic to catch fly balls and differentiate between outfielders. I thought 2K's fielding circle changing size and speed based on ability was a good idea.

# 128 Tabata4Prez @ 05/27/12 03:38 PM

Overload of accessories and player equipment! If you see guys wearing it on tv, we need to have something similar in the game. Doesn't seem like a huge deal, but trust me... When you see your favorite player looking spot on during a game, it just makes it that much more enjoyable.

# 129 Philly07 @ 05/27/12 03:46 PM

In Franchise, I'd love to see something similar to what Madden had with EA Sports Radio with Tony Bruno.

# 130 RandallB21 @ 05/27/12 04:27 PM

All I would like to see is the ability to release players to free agency to adjust rosters without having to swap them with someone in the free agent list. That's all I want.

# 131 Edmond @ 05/27/12 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sergio88


	Not a White Sox fan but for Commentary we need some Hawk Harrelson..."And you can put it on the board YES....YES.

He does, if you hit a HR with a ChiSox player, he will say it on occasion. I've also heard him say "He gone!" after striking out an Angel but the "He gone!" comment was on The Show 2011 for PSP.

Few other things I would like to see:

1. more team specific sayings like those mentioned above when it comes to their home announcers.

2. idle chat because that's what the announcers do in baseball. I like how they used to talk about advertisements in Triple Play. Remember Lobster Cola?

How about solicit real companies to plug in the game like State Farm already does?

3. I would like to see more realistic deflections off the pitcher. Seems every time I deflect a hit off him, it bounces 90* to either the 1st baseman or 3rd baseman.

4. less successful diving catches by the computer, it's pretty ridiculous how often they make diving catches.

5. less successful Willie Mays style catches, full run over the shoulder type of stuff.

6. ability to turn player fatigue off. We have options for everything else. Why not this?

7. have seat additions actually reflected in the game log.

8. more realistic crowd reactions.

9. build a team/stadium.

10. players throw the ball into the stands after an inning is through.

# 132 ZOMB13AUTOPILOT @ 05/27/12 07:18 PM

It would be awesome if they added a feature in franchise where you could watch highlights from the other games in your franchise. Kind of like a MLB The Show version of Baseball Tonight. I would love to see some of the great/ not so great plays from some of the other games around the league.

Either that or a way to watch the actual post game highlights like you can at the end of your game, for each game. But some kind of Baseball Tonight like presentation would be cool but if they can't do that I would settle for just watching the post game highlights.

# 133 Edmond @ 05/27/12 07:22 PM

Forgot to add:

More classic stadiums would be awesome.

Classic teams would be awesome as well but I realize the licensing might be a nightmare. Still, it would be cool to play as the '27 Yankees...

# 134 bronxbombers21325 @ 05/27/12 07:52 PM

Put the Yankees numbers up between the shoulder blades. In real life they are only a few inches or so under the MLB logo on the back of the jersey. This is minor, but it annoys me to no end.

# 135 il blood il @ 05/27/12 10:48 PM

build a team/stadium would be cool..sorta like a expansion draft? with an actually draft logic to with it like each team puts up 5 guys and you gotta pick 2 of the 5 from each team...that game mode would be the only thing i ever play

# 136 tlobster12 @ 05/28/12 12:41 AM

The ability to make your own umpire and we could have real umpires from the MLB. We could also make their tendencies and strike and out calls like they have in real life. I think this would add to the realism.

# 137 pokerplaya @ 05/28/12 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RangersCruz


	Improve the commentary a little at least Improve the trade logic ..im in road to the show and somehow Prince , Verlander , Cabrera , V Mart , Price , Felix ect are all together that's ridiculous

So, the Tigers have 4 guys they have under control already and got two other stars? I'm sorry, what are you trying to say?

# 138 PhantomPain @ 05/28/12 09:14 AM

I'm not sure how anyone else feels about this but here is a small enhancement that I think would do wonders graphically. BTW, I say "small enhancement" but I truly don't know how hard it would be to implement.

Anyway, I have always thought the game looked great graphically except in one particular area. The baseball. Ever foul a ball off that hit off the catcher and rolled to one side? To me the ball looks 2 dimensional. What I would love to see if it wasn't hard to do, and would give them a bit more oomph, is a better 3d model of the baseball. Basically the way the spinning ball looks on the load screen. If that could be implemented into the game, to me that would add more to the realism.

Small gripe but hopefully I am not the only one that would like to see that enhancement.

# 139 RL8791 @ 05/28/12 12:34 PM

I would like to see the Create-A-Team be an option in Franchise and Season combined with some kind of a Creat-A-Ballpark.

# 140 mayers9111 @ 05/28/12 04:37 PM

For MLB 13
Play roof open and closed ( Sample ) make a stadium with the roof already closed for Marlins ,Astros ...
More Stats ( sample ) win world series , no stats after the next season.
For Career stats .
Real dynamic crowds .
Weathers ( Please , more rain , snow , cold ,wet, and option real time weathers . )

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