MLB The Show 16 News Post

Details on Classic Stadiums, Open/Closed Roofs, Animations & More For MLB The Show 16

12:30 PM - December 16, 2015 by tnixen

IGN has posted a new MLB The Show 16 video, featuring Sony San Diego's Ramone Russell walking through the recently released trailer and going over many more details about the game.

Below are some of the details, but watch the entire video here.

All appropriate stadiums will have open and closed roof options (option for open or closed in Exhibition/Online games, for RTTS and Franchise, it will depend on the weather for that day)

Physically Based Rendering - Makes wood look like wood, glass look like glass, concrete look like concrete, etc...

Showtime - Slows down critical moments (dive plays, hot corner reactions, steal attempts, pressure batting moments) to give the user more precise control. Showtime is only seen in RTTS in Player Lock and it will be an optional feature you can turn on/off.

Added over 100 signature home run swings, tons of new pitcher reaction animations, so they get out of the way of the ball and not get hit as much.

Briefly went over HumanIK, which fixes transitional animations from years past, but more will be revealed in the future.

Added over 50 new double play animations, over 100 dive/throw animations, 3 brand new running styles (small, athletic, lumbering)

Conquest mode - More to be revealed later, as it is too big to cover in this particular video

Another mode that wasn't shown in the trailer, will be revealed at a later date.

Return of classic stadiums - Forbes Field, Shibe Park, Sportsman Park, Polo Grounds, Crosley Field, Griffith Park

6 new legends revealed, but more to come. All legends from last year will return.

2 new Diamond Dynasty card types - Rookie and Prime

Credit to ryanmc564 for finding this!

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# 101 The Kid 24 @ 12/17/15 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	I just saw that same MLB Network advertisement that people were intrigued by in the trailer, in MLB 15, so it's not new. So probably nothing to do with MLB Network integration this year.

It was? I dont remember that.

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# 102 tnixen @ 12/17/15 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	I just saw that same MLB Network advertisement that people were intrigued by in the trailer, in MLB 15, so it's not new. So probably nothing to do with MLB Network integration this year.

In what stadium do you see it?

# 103 Spokker @ 12/17/15 09:26 PM

I wonder if the decision to bring back classic stadiums had anything to do with legend cards. This is a good opportunity to market the legends with the classic stadiums.

I love that the first 6 are free and I hope there are more. I would pay for them. What would be a fair price? $5 a stadium?

# 104 jmik58 @ 12/17/15 09:27 PM

Does SHOWtime have the ability to be "On" for defense only or offense only?

# 105 Blzer @ 12/17/15 10:41 PM

I wonder if weather means more than just "rain," like cold or hot weather for instance. Would be cool to see Chase Field have a closed roof on much hotter days, especially because it doesn't rain there all that too often.

# 106 Aschulz484 @ 12/17/15 11:04 PM

Every year, you guys amaze me. This is the only sports game that I buy every year and it actually feels different.

# 107 Factzzz @ 12/18/15 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Kid 24


	It was? I dont remember that. Sent from my LG G2 using Tapatalk

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	In what stadium do you see it?

San Diego, right field foul territory.

# 108 ninertravel @ 12/18/15 12:33 AM

One thing I am hoping for that they said MIGHT be put in this year is import player into franchise option, I would love to start my franchise straight away for once and not spend a month trying to get it how I want it, that way if I wanna upgrade or fix anything BOOM import straight in

# 109 TattooedEvil @ 12/18/15 03:11 AM

If Olympic Stadium was one of the Classic Stadiums I would've bet money that would have foreshadowed the Expos being in the game and a way you could relocate, so my hopes on a relocation ability in Franchise Mode are gone. No big deal tho. I wonder if that other mode is a Owner Mode, or even a Manager Mode where you start from Single-A or Double-A. I do also have a feeling we get full Single-A rosters this year which would be nice. Along with some of the slow-mo stuff, I would love to see "Splash hits" actually land in McCovey Cove

# 110 tnixen @ 12/18/15 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	San Diego, right field foul territory.

Well I'll be darn you are right.

Well I guess we can throw that idea out the window for now anyway.

Not a big deal really as MLB The Show really does not need MLB Networks help or name to have a really good TV Style Presentation. I just hope the Presentation will be greatly improved with or without MLB Networks help. NBA2K 16 has a very realistic TV Style Presentation and they do not use any real TV broadcast name or help.

I have all the confidence in the world that the MLB The Show development team can and will make the TV Style Presentation the best in any sports video game anyone has ever seen. But will it happen in 16,17,18,19 and so on is any ones guess. The sooner the better because I am not getting any younger

lol

# 111 Mike Lowe @ 12/18/15 09:22 AM

Sounds like some nice additions. Add me to the camp in favor of all things revamping franchise mode:

Manager hook for RP needs adjusting; RP pitch more than 1 inning too often.

Stats stats stats, and their integration into the game. Keeping details of previous years' stats.

AI call-ups based on performance, not just organizational injuries.

Player personality, morale, etc.

Add in the handful of CBA adjustments that are missing, such as playoff eligibility.

Expansion/Relocation mode.

Steals being credited on hit and runs and other box score inaccuracies.

I guess just more attention to detail in testing catching some of the simple fixes. This is what will keep this game above the 'greatness line' for a lot of folks here at OS.

# 112 tnixen @ 12/18/15 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Lowe


	Sounds like some nice additions. Add me to the camp in favor of all things revamping franchise mode: Manager hook for RP needs adjusting; RP pitch more than 1 inning too often. Stats stats stats, and their integration into the game. Keeping details of previous years' stats. AI call-ups based on performance, not just organizational injuries. Player personality, morale, etc. Add in the handful of CBA adjustments that are missing, such as playoff eligibility. Expansion/Relocation mode. Steals being credited on hit and runs and other box score inaccuracies. I guess just more attention to detail in testing catching some of the simple fixes. This is what will keep this game above the 'greatness line' for a lot of folks here at OS.

Are you saying the base runner does not get credit for a stolen base if you swing and miss at the same time? Or are you saying the base runner gets credit for a stolen base even with the batter hitting the ball during the steel attempt?

# 113 Mike Lowe @ 12/18/15 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tnixen


	Are you saying the base runner does not get credit for a stolen base if you swing and miss at the same time? Or are you saying the base runner gets credit for a stolen base even with the batter hitting the ball during the steel attempt?

The issue was with getting credit where credit was NOT due. In a hit and run that was put in play, the runner would get credit for a stolen base whether he ended up at 2B or 3B. After 162 games, you'd see guys like Victor Martinez with 8 stolen bases and oddities such as that.

# 114 tnixen @ 12/18/15 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Lowe


	The issue was with getting credit where credit was NOT due. In a hit and run that was put in play, the runner would get credit for a stolen base whether he ended up at 2B or 3B. After 162 games, you'd see guys like Victor Martinez with 8 stolen bases and oddities such as that.

Ok that definitely needs to be fixed!

# 115 NAFBUC @ 12/18/15 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dalger21


	Some people here seem to not realize that and want it all now...indicative of this generation.

# 116 CaseIH @ 12/18/15 01:22 PM

Thats great an all about classic stadiums being back and definitely about open and closed roof ballparks. But personally I would have much rather seen more ballparks for Spring Training and more MILB ballparks, even if fictional Id rather see those in the game.

I know the game will be great because it is each year, MLBTS has the best devs in the business so I have no doubts whatsoever we will have another tremendous game, but as of now wit money being a issue for my wife and I, I havent seen anything thats makes me think I should get my wife to buy the game for me this year, or atleast not in the beginning, possibly wait for a price drop, wich would be a 1st as I have bought day 1 sine 09.

# 117 Lisac @ 12/18/15 01:39 PM

I just hope they bring back "True Wind" as I called it a few years back. Tired of playing at Wrigley and having Fly Balls being caught like cans of corn when the wind is blowing out at 25mph

# 118 WaitTilNextYear @ 12/18/15 01:52 PM

I am intrigued to see what the PBR (physically based rendering) can do for batting helmets, grass texture, clothing, other gear, etc..

# 119 Dynasty Legend 99 @ 12/18/15 03:24 PM

As the MLB THE SHOW 15 Season has ended, it's exciting to hear news about the new game so soon as this is much more news than we got from last year's announcement trailer.

Liking the Physical Based Rendering as well the Opened and Closed Roof's.

But BY FAR, the thing we all care about is the fact that the pitchers will finally get out of the way of the ball.

# 120 bronxbombers21325 @ 12/18/15 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	I wonder if weather means more than just "rain," like cold or hot weather for instance. Would be cool to see Chase Field have a closed roof on much hotter days, especially because it doesn't rain there all that too often.

I wondered this at first as well. But knowing the dev team, they will implement it the way it needs to be. I have complete faith that the roofs will be closed as they would be in real life. Hot and cold weather will make a difference I would say.

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