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MLB The Show 16 - New Road to the Show, Showtime Details & Tentative Reveal Dates

03:33 PM - January 26, 2016 by Steve_OS

MLB The Show 16 news has finally arrived today, as the team has revealed Road to The Show and Showtime details in their latest video blog, with Ramone Russell (Development Team) and Matt Schaeffer (Game Designer).

The team dives into each of these features, showing off how Showtime slows critical Road to the Show in-game moments for total control to make big plays when you need it most. Road to the Show will be back with a new player perks system and more personal, curated journey throughout your career.

Check out the video and post your thoughts!

Below are some of the MLB The Show 16 Road to the Show and Showtime features.

Here is the tentative release schedule for upcoming blogs and Twitch streams.

Source - PlayStation.Blog

Game: MLB The Show 16Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
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MLB The Show 16 Videos

Member Comments

# 101 Turbojugend @ 01/27/16 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mlblover15


	so those of us that are fretting over our lateness of our information part of the game... keep the faith... i have a feeling we will all be extremely pleased...

I feel the same way, it's just that I'd rather have all of the info up front. 16 will be awesome and is going to spend plenty of time in my console no matter what, it's just that this is the time of year when I usually get hype about the details and that won't happen this year.

As someone who works with/in marketing, I'd recommend a double-pronged approach next year: Give us hardcores the same fact sheet we're used to getting, then roll out the weekly in-depth videos to go heavy on the details, introduce new players to the game features and keep them hooked up to the release date. One doesn't necessarily negate the other.

# 102 thekingofKC @ 01/27/16 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	Brian Dallimore. Who? Exactly.

Ehh, he's not that obscure. But fairly obscure.

# 103 tessl @ 01/27/16 10:49 AM

2-9
3-1
3-1
3-15

Those are the reveals I'll be watching. I like the idea of not putting everything out at once. It gives me something to look forward to while waiting for the release of the game.

# 104 BBallcoach @ 01/27/16 11:54 AM

whats the twitch channel? It;s mind boggling they don't list it.

# 105 Flaxseed Oil @ 01/27/16 01:04 PM

Russell - is the player uniqueness blog some/stream a place where you will tackle new mocap pitching motions/stances?

# 106 dalger21 @ 01/27/16 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BBallcoach


	whats the twitch channel? It;s mind boggling they don't list it.

When it's live I think it will be here.

# 107 Armor and Sword @ 01/27/16 01:17 PM

In order the streams I am most pumped for are:

3/1 & 3/3

2/9

2/25

2/4

3/15

2/16 & 2/18

I love the new roll out. It makes it fun and something to look forward too as well as highly interactive. Let the streams begin!!!

# 108 zello144 @ 01/27/16 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCoolMan24


	Would have preferred if they FINALLY would have added a story/personal aspect to RTTS like EVERY OTHER sports game has where your created player feels like a real person in that world when you have an agent, answer media questions, have scenarios to deal with in between games, have a cool backstory for your guy. RTTS deeply lacks of-the-field fun.

I don't think a story for RTTS would work like Blzer said earlier everyone's path to the majors is different we could do without a scripted linear storymode.
What I would like to see in the mode though is some Media interaction like post game interviews, lots of press at the all star game and stuff.
You can also have an agent without a storymode imo

# 109 JayD @ 01/27/16 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	Actually in looking at the list it looks like they are going by most played/popular first. It goes to show you how strong RTTS and DD are for the series.

I could of sworn that I read Francise Mode is the most played mode in The Show.

# 110 Knight165 @ 01/27/16 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JayD


	I could of sworn that I read Francise Mode is the most played mode in The Show.

That was probably the O.S. poll.
It was franchise mode by a large margin.

M.K.
Knight165

# 111 Knight165 @ 01/27/16 01:27 PM

...and you guys all got it wrong.

Dates in order of importance....

3/29.......
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followed by whatever floats your boat the most.

M.K.
Knight165

# 112 agentlaw13 @ 01/27/16 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	New Animations Player Uniqueness and Improved Personality

One of my favorite things to see on the list...been wanting something like this for awhile. If implemented correctly, feel like it could add a little more life to my franchises. Can't wait for more info!

# 113 Russell_SCEA @ 01/27/16 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BBallcoach


	whats the twitch channel? It;s mind boggling they don't list it.

There was a link to it in the video.

# 114 Russell_SCEA @ 01/27/16 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	To me it looks like these perks are throttled so you can't go into beast mode. I also think it may attract potential players to the mode because they can relate to a type of model that is being used in other games. It seems more intuitive than just throwing tons of stubs to get x amount of boost. SCEA is very conscious of keeping the integrity of the sport intact when introducing elements into the game. As far as story mode, I am not sure baseball has that behind the scene backstory appeal like basketball and football have. Also, I find those storylines terribly scripted and pretty lackluster.

Pretty much if you stop the video and look at the cost and the attribute minimums you would see all the powerful stuff requires you to have the attribute in the 90's and the ShowTime cost is huge.

# 115 OCDHost @ 01/27/16 02:05 PM

March 1st and 3rd can't come soon enough. Really hoping we get more in depth trading, free agency, international free agents, contracts, etc.

# 116 HypoLuxa13 @ 01/27/16 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	Pretty much if you stop the video and look at the cost and the attribute minimums you would see all the powerful stuff requires you to have the attribute in the 90's and the ShowTime cost is huge.

I'm all for both the perks and ShowTime, if it can attract more casual fans to MLBTS. Every year we here users frustrated about even on the lower difficulties, hitting is too difficult. Or they have trouble fielding and just turn on auto-fielding rather than practice. And especially in regards to hitting, we all know somebody who really does prefer that arcade style over sim, and wants to bat .450 with 85 home runs with their RttS player. The perks and ShowTime may assist them in getting the game play experience they want.

And considering we haven't even seen it live yet, who knows? Even us sim-heads here on OS may still appreciate the Perks and ShowTime? Maybe they would be more fun to use than we think?

# 117 Turbojugend @ 01/27/16 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HypoLuxa13


	And considering we haven't even seen it live yet, who knows? Even us sim-heads here on OS may still appreciate the Perks and ShowTime? Maybe they would be more fun to use than we think?

I have to admit I'll probably use ShowTime every now and then in RttS, as that's something of a fantasy scenario for me anyway.

# 118 nemesis04 @ 01/27/16 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbojugend


	I have to admit I'll probably use ShowTime every now and then in RttS, as that's something of a fantasy scenario for me anyway.

I know Showtime is an option but I wonder if you can turn it on or off at will? Or do you have to make your decision before you start?

# 119 Armor and Sword @ 01/27/16 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbojugend


	I have to admit I'll probably use ShowTime every now and then in RttS, as that's something of a fantasy scenario for me anyway.

That is exactly the mode I will only use it in. I have always approached RTTS as a fantasy mode. "Showtime" looks really cool and can add a lot of wow highlight reel moments to your RTTS player's resume. It flat out looks like a ton of fun!

Does anybody remember fun?

I also forgot to mention I am stoked to see the Umpire traits. I love knowing my umpire crews and adjusting to "their" strike zones. I hope this goes deeper and I think it will as it will be a featured stream!

# 120 Speedy @ 01/27/16 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor and Sword


	I also forgot to mention I am stoked to see the Umpire traits. I love knowing my umpire crews and adjusting to "their" strike zones. I hope this goes deeper and I think it will as it will be a featured stream!

If they have an ump like Bob Davidson...

I will have balks turned off.

Eat that, Balkin' Bob!

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