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11:01 AM - February 13, 2014 by PSNation

There's a lot to digest folks, so here's my first article for MLB 14 The Show this year. Included is over 1,300 words, a video interview with Ramone Russell, Release Dates, and the new PS3 trailer.

I had hands-on with PS3 and (briefly) PS4, with additional time on both with Ramone. The Vita version was not onsite, but in terms of features, beside the smaller amount of Presentation (as always on Vita) the game is feature-complete across all 3 platforms.

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# 101 Sip_16 @ 02/13/14 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OCDHost


	I don't understand what all the fuss is about... they want to make the game the best it can be. I'd rather a game be delayed and be better than have it come out too early and be broken.

Agreed! i get there will be disappointment because it sucks it wont be here till May but to people that are actually angry over it, its just too much

# 102 DanH35 @ 02/13/14 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	No....I doubt that. Those are all hand drawn. Don't think visual. To me the editor is about players....not images. (sorry ) M.K. Knight165

Maybe editable service time or contracts? Either one (or both) would be great.

# 103 PSNation @ 02/13/14 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Knight, IGN said they always simulate the first three pitches of an at-bat. It's never the first two, one, or zero? Five? After that pitch after the first simulated pitches, can it "further simulate"? Curious.

IGN is wrong

# 104 ctzn. @ 02/13/14 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PSNation


	Don't forget, there are even more features being revealed soon. The Fact Sheet is supposed to be in our hands next week sometime, and I already know more than what I was allowed to post

Thanks for the article! Definitely picking up both versions -- looks like I'll be grabbing a PS4 in May and making the transition.

# 105 PSNation @ 02/13/14 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweeg


	The article says that with generated counts you will never* come up to a 0-0 count. I hope that's not true.*

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.

# 106 juicer420 @ 02/13/14 11:50 AM

I think it's awesome that they added ball and bat boys/girls and for Giant's fans...ball dudes. The screenshot of MadBum where you can see the bullpen, the ball boy looks like a "dude" to me.

And the crowd catching the ball is awesome as well.

Foul balls just bouncing around always looked unnatural and threw things off a bit. I'm glad that has been added.

Excited to see what else is in store.

# 107 BSUFAN @ 02/13/14 11:50 AM

Here is a tidbit : For our Canadian fans, you�ll be glad to know Toronto Blue Jays third baseman and Canada�s own Brett Lawrie will be on the Canadian cover for MLB 14. Go check out the PlayStation Canada Facebook page for more details.

# 108 HustlinOwl @ 02/13/14 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Knight, IGN said they always simulate the first three pitches of an at-bat. It's never the first two, one, or zero? Five? After that pitch after the first simulated pitches, can it "further simulate"? Curious.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...2&postcount=66

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Fyi Here are all the counts you will see using quick counts Every ball 3 count: 3-0, 3-1, 3-2. Every strike 2 count: 0-2, 1-2, 2-2 (3-2 already counted). Every strike 1 count: 0-1, 1-1, 2-1, (3-1 already counted). 9 counts, out of a possible 12.

# 109 RyanLaFalce @ 02/13/14 11:51 AM

Surprisingly, nobody has the same question I do. You are all fine paying full price for both games? (If that's what you're doing.)

# 110 thaSLAB @ 02/13/14 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I hope my Sleepless Knights sign made it in! M.K. Knight165

I think I saw it.

Spoiler

# 111 Kalkano @ 02/13/14 11:55 AM

Feature complete across all platforms...

That tells me that Sounds of the Show is still intact for PS4...right? I guess there could still be the questions of whether or not it will support MP3s, whether or not we can transfer MP3s to our PS4s, or if we'll have to use Sony's music service (whatever it's called).

# 112 Goose158 @ 02/13/14 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by metswin3122


	Ok, I realize I'm being a bit silly. May have something to with the fact that it hasn't stopped snowing in 6 months. But here's a legitimate question: are you willing to pay 60 bucks for basically half a season (if it's late May). Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk

I still dont get the half a season thing. Baseball doesn't open until April 1st. You are possibly 4-8 weeks away on release. There is still 4 regular season months left in the season. That is less than half a season.

# 113 nemesis04 @ 02/13/14 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by metswin3122


	Ok, I realize I'm being a bit silly. May have something to with the fact that it hasn't stopped snowing in 6 months. But here's a legitimate question: are you willing to pay 60 bucks for basically half a season (if it's late May). Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk

The game does not disappear after the season. Tons of time for playing in the off season.

# 114 mikeq672 @ 02/13/14 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by metswin3122


	Ok, I realize I'm being a bit silly. May have something to with the fact that it hasn't stopped snowing in 6 months. But here's a legitimate question: are you willing to pay 60 bucks for basically half a season (if it's late May). Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk

Since when is 2 months a half season of baseball? And that is assuming it is late may. quit trolling.

# 115 Qb @ 02/13/14 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight165


	I'm thinking that yes....indeed.....the rosters will be transferable across all platforms. I also have X-Ray vision....and can see that there is one little but extremely important addition for those who like to edit players. It's a little foggy right now...but perhaps it will become clearer as the day progresses.... M.K. Knight165

Before you said it wasn't visual, I was going to guess the player now appears in his team's uniform, not the generic one. Distant second was home/away equipment options, but that seems less likely to me. But both seem "visual" to me.

Anyway, I'm not too bummed about the May release thanks to the silver lining of cross-platform rosters. The wait for OSFM always made the first month to six weeks after release a bit of a dead zone for me. Being able to more or less jump into a franchise soon after release would be a nice change pace.

# 116 MrOldboy @ 02/13/14 11:58 AM

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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.

The option to speed the game up is great, but it will remove events that happen in actual MLB games. Mainly putting the first ptch of an at bat in play. Its something tha happens over 10% of the time in the MLB. Its a sacrifice that I hope I can make as I really like the idea of quick counts to speed up the game. But I would of sacrificed an extra few minutes to get a 0-0 count once in a while.

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Originally Posted by Kalkano


	Feature complete across all platforms... That tells me that Sounds of the Show is still intact for PS4...right? I guess there could still be the questions of whether or not it will support MP3s, whether or not we can transfer MP3s to our PS4s, or if we'll have to use Sony's music service (whatever it's called).

I am wondering the same thing regarding other features. They shouldn't really say feature complete as that makes it seem like diamond dynasty is coming to the Vita, which it hasn't had before.

# 117 mikeq672 @ 02/13/14 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanLaFalce


	Surprisingly, nobody has the same question I do. You are all fine paying full price for both games? (If that's what you're doing.)

Ive seen about 20 posts asking if there will be a 10 dollar upgrade like recent games have done. You clearly arent the only one.

# 118 manny7788 @ 02/13/14 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by metswin3122


	Ok, I realize I'm being a bit silly. May have something to with the fact that it hasn't stopped snowing in 6 months. But here's a legitimate question: are you willing to pay 60 bucks for basically half a season (if it's late May). Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk

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.

# 119 Babyface @ 02/13/14 11:59 AM

I am good with a may release, If it gives them time to reach that 60 fps on 1080p, then it will be well worth it

# 120 PSNation @ 02/13/14 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by metswin3122


	Ok, I realize I'm being a bit silly. May have something to with the fact that it hasn't stopped snowing in 6 months. But here's a legitimate question: are you willing to pay 60 bucks for basically half a season (if it's late May). Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk

Last I saw, the season goes into September, and then the post season in October as well. How is that half?

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