MLB 14 The Show News Post

'Universal Currency' Coming to MLB 14 The Show

12:48 AM - January 9, 2014 by RaychelSnr

From Gamestop's website, you can get a $20 Universal Currency bonus for pre-ordering MLB 14 The Show right now. The big news is that the currency will be spendable in every mode within the game, even within your 'Franchise Budget.'

What that implementation means is anyone's guess. The mention of a currency system does bring up bad memories of the 'always online' and Virtual Currency problems which have plagued NBA 2K14. It would of course, be to the products detriment if you have to 'buy' common features like adjusting your lineup with Universal Currency. There is no concrete confirmation exactly what will be required, but we will be waiting to hear on any additional details on how extensive the Universal Currency system's implementation will be within the game.

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# 101 Curahee @ 01/11/14 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobhead


	Wait but why are we associating terrible video games with ducks?

And kitchen fires!

# 102 baseballkid97 @ 01/11/14 01:11 AM

I know that $19.99 in the game currency wont literally be 20 bucks more for your budget... but just saying, if it was, it would be enough to pay Robinson Cano for less than 30 seconds

# 103 cusefan74 @ 01/11/14 11:03 AM

I have been saying for several years now paying extra for add on content is stupid. Buying uniform packs, RTTS points, franchise packs, scouting reports whatever it is for whatever game. People have been willing to do it and now they think people will be willing to pay for even more. Until people say we are not paying for extra stuff, then things will just keep getting worse.

# 104 kehlis @ 01/11/14 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cusefan74


	I have been saying for several years now paying extra for add on content is stupid. Buying uniform packs, RTTS points, franchise packs, scouting reports whatever it is for whatever game. People have been willing to do it and now they think people will be willing to pay for even more. Until people say we are not paying for extra stuff, then things will just keep getting worse.

That's because they will.....

# 105 Curahee @ 01/11/14 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	That's because they will.....

.... and do!

# 106 Heroesandvillains @ 01/11/14 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	Um.. Knight, you know I respect you and all but page 2 to you is not always page 2 to everyone else. Which post? Just curious......

It was a riddle.

We are ALL post 1, page 2...

# 107 Curahee @ 01/11/14 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	It was a riddle. We are ALL post 1, page 2...

Excuse me, what?

# 108 Bobhead @ 01/11/14 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	Excuse me, what?

Precisely.

# 109 Curahee @ 01/11/14 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobhead


	Precisely.

Who shot who in the what?!

# 110 CubFan23 @ 01/12/14 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Heroesandvillains


	It was a riddle. We are ALL post 1, page 2...

# 111 Bobhead @ 01/12/14 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dingleberryfinn


	I concur; people go to work more than they go to ball games but work damn sure ain't more popular lmao

I'd disagree and argue that that's exactly how popularity works. If you go to work more it's because you value the idea of working (and making money) more than you value the idea of going to a ball game (and spending money).

Maybe in theory hockey is more interesting than basketball, but life doesn't exist only in theories. If people do something, it's because, all things considered, that's what they prefer to do.

No idea how or why we ended up on this topic though, lol.

# 112 Curahee @ 01/12/14 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobhead


	No idea how or why we ended up on this topic though, lol.

As with most things.....!

# 113 MLB Bob @ 01/12/14 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobhead


	No idea how or why we ended up on this topic though, lol.

Because theres nothing new to talk about and people need to comment

# 114 Pirate @ 01/13/14 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mouse


	the MLS has higher attendance numbers than both the NHL and NBA attendance doesn't tell the whole story of popularity.

There have been studies on this. A greater ratio of NHL fans attend games versus watch on TV in the NHL when compared to the NBA. But when you factor in jersey sales, television audiences, broadband out-of-network subscription services, etc., the NBA is more "popular."

# 115 metal134 @ 01/13/14 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	Who shot who in the what?!

I shot the sheriff (but, I did not shoot the deputy).

# 116 RedMeansGo2006 @ 01/13/14 08:03 PM

Since I haven't played this game beyond the PS2 level, can someone explain what universal currency is?

# 117 Culture Rot @ 01/13/14 08:42 PM

"Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo......."

# 118 Curahee @ 01/13/14 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedMeansGo2006


	Since I haven't played this game beyond the PS2 level, can someone explain what universal currency is?

In the PS3 versions you have been able to purchase RTTS attribute points and Franchise Budget Dollars through the PSN. But if you wanted both, you had to buy them separately and use them separately.

Theoretically, Universal Currency means you spend money, buy X amount of points and use them in any mode as you see fit.

HOWEVER, there has been no official announcement as of yet, so every thought and prediction is a guess for now.

# 119 mestevo @ 01/14/14 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	Great answer!

Potentially. That description fits VC pretty well also.

Sent from my VZW Note 3

# 120 Curahee @ 01/14/14 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedFastball


	as of now with no other information being given

It is awfully quiet around here......

Too quiet!

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