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Some MLB The Show 16 Conquest & Battle Royale Details Have Been Revealed

09:07 PM - March 4, 2016 by manny7788

Amazon has posted some MLB The Show 16 Conquest and Battle Royale details. We should see a trailer and a Twitch stream during the week. For now, post your thoughts!

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# 21 Mike Lowe @ 03/05/16 07:40 AM

I enjoyed DD when it was mostly fictional players. If they'd had kept that concept and made it much much MUCH harder to build a stacked team, the mode would be great.

From there, I'd have added in a league feature for DD so you and some friends could play each other in a mini season like they have used in the past.

# 22 HypoLuxa13 @ 03/05/16 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullit


	Sounds like it could be fun, but I will most likely pass.

Ditto. I'll probably try both modes out at some point, but just as a change of pace.

# 23 BravesBoy @ 03/05/16 09:50 AM

Once again, sounds cool but nothing that will last long for me. Maybe a casual drive by, but not my cup of tea. At this point into the future, anything short of an exspansion mode and I'm just gonna be locked into franchise mode.

# 24 jm2054 @ 03/05/16 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianU


	Why would the draft mode be single player only? Hopefully just botched wording but I really want that mode to be h2h also! Guess we'll find out Monday Sent from my LGLS660 using Tapatalk

Single player online meaning you play others online but you you can't have two players on one team it's only you vs the other guy

# 25 jm2054 @ 03/05/16 11:56 AM

Honestly this is basically what I expected draft champions was a fun way to use cards you couldn't afford or test them out I'm madden before buying so I'm excited for it in the show.

Conquest seems cool hopefully there is a reward for beating it like a flashback or something.

This mode is becoming everything I hoped for especially since 2ks my team sucked this year this gives me a great alternative to MUT

# 26 nomo17k @ 03/05/16 02:32 PM

I think all these "franchise-got-shafted-because-all-resources-are-put-into-cash-grab-modes-like-DD" accusations are misguided...

People quickly forget how unpopular DD (or online in general) was just a couple years ago... people rarely talked about the mode, and aside from a small group of enthusiasts (who mostly frequented in The Show Nation forum, not OS), the mode wasn't receiving as much a traction as the developers hoped. I occasionally checked how many games were being played in DD, it was quite shocking to see the activity level was usually as low as that of online leagues. (In MLB 15, it consistently far outnumbered both online-rated and online leagues.)

I think that the fact that the devs still kept trying to make DD work, and finally made it a smashing success last year, actually tells us that their resource isn't only on where the money is. Now with the success, they may have generated enough extra to subsidize other areas of game that could use more attention even...

I, too, find it kind of sad that what it took to bring DD to a great success was some sort of card-game type mechanism that often employed by mobile gaming companies in it for cash grabbing (instead of continuing to pursue the direction of rather cumbersome yet quite creative mode it used to be), but people responded strongly and it is a good thing overall. DD is not really meant for sim-style audience anyways, and I think it is a great thing that there is an additional way of enjoying the game.

Who knows, now that online is very playable finally, it might become time to enhance the (online) franchise mode with things that can only be done when connected online...

# 27 eric7064 @ 03/05/16 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nomo17k


	I think all these "franchise-got-shafted-because-all-resources-are-put-into-cash-grab-modes-like-DD" accusations are misguided... People quickly forget how unpopular DD (or online in general) was just a couple years ago... people rarely talked about the mode, and aside from a small group of enthusiasts (who mostly frequented in The Show Nation forum, not OS), the mode wasn't receiving as much a traction as the developers hoped. I occasionally checked how many games were being played in DD, it was quite shocking to see the activity level was usually as low as that of online leagues. (In MLB 15, it consistently far outnumbered both online-rated and online leagues.) I think that the fact that the devs still kept trying to make DD work, and finally made it a smashing success last year, actually tells us that their resource isn't only on where the money is. Now with the success, they may have generated enough extra to subsidize other areas of game that could use more attention even... I, too, find it kind of sad that what it took to bring DD to a great success was some sort of card-game type mechanism that often employed by mobile gaming companies in it for cash grabbing (instead of continuing to pursue the direction of rather cumbersome yet quite creative mode it used to be), but people responded strongly and it is a good thing overall. DD is not really meant for sim-style audience anyways, and I think it is a great thing that there is an additional way of enjoying the game. Who knows, now that online is very playable finally, it might become time to enhance the (online) franchise mode with things that can only be done when connected online...

The appeal of a card game like an Ultimate team or DD is to play with MLB players and legends. Not fake generated players, which is what I believed DD launched as in MLB 14. Add the fact that MLB14 was still unplayable online. Then I think SCEA used a lot of time to get the mode to something people would enjoy playing, MLB players, legends, and everything that was added last year. Baseball is the perfect game for a Card trading mode, and they have shown that the development from MLB14-16 has mainly been focused on DD.

And it makes sense from a business perspective. Once one pack is bought in DD it makes more then Franchise/RTTS. Add in all the new card types, and packs and enchancements and this mode is going to generate a lot of money for SCEA.

# 28 nomo17k @ 03/05/16 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eric7064


	... Baseball is the perfect game for a Card trading mode, and they have shown that the development from MLB14-16 has mainly been focused on DD. And it makes sense from a business perspective. Once one pack is bought in DD it makes more then Franchise/RTTS. Add in all the new card types, and packs and enchancements and this mode is going to generate a lot of money for SCEA.

I can guarantee you that the statement in bold is simply incorrect... I've been in a couple CD events during that time span, and myself being fond of the DD as a way to play against human players online, I have interacted with the developers quite a bit about DD (and other stuff), to relay general feedback as a gamer myself and to relay concerns we frequently see in forums like this.

I can guarantee that DD wasn't the sole focus (well, in MLB 14 - 15 anyways), and I can also honestly tell you that the developers at SDS like the ones we get to see in Twitch streams often are not really in it just for business. Sure, business must always be one aspect, of course, but there are a lot of creative and passionate people at SDS whose concerns are very similar to ours.

# 29 MrOldboy @ 03/05/16 03:09 PM

Was fearing these would be single player modes. Thew whole appeal of DD to me is the mix of playing online games and building a franchise. My hope was that only one of these modes would be for single player. My guess was conquest as a single player season mode for DD giving people who wanted a create a team mode what they want.

I had hoped that maybe battle royale, due to the name, would be similar to Hearthstone in that you draft a team and then play people with better prizes as you advance. Maybe you have to put up tickets to get into the mode. Maybe this is an online mode, but calling it a "single player, online tournament" makes it sound like a leaderboard.

Both being single player I am a bit disappointed, but I'll probably at least check them out. But I'd guess 95% Of my time in DD is spend playing other humans.

# 30 eric7064 @ 03/05/16 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nomo17k


	I can guarantee you that the statement in bold is simply incorrect... I've been in a couple CD events during that time span, and myself being fond of the DD as a way to play against human players online, I have interacted with the developers quite a bit about DD (and other stuff), to relay general feedback as a gamer myself and to relay concerns we frequently see in forums like this. I can guarantee that DD wasn't the sole focus (well, in MLB 14 - 15 anyways), and I can also honestly tell you that the developers at SDS like the ones we get to see in Twitch streams often are not really in it just for business. Sure, business must always be one aspect, of course, but there are a lot of creative and passionate people at SDS whose concerns are very similar to ours.

Okay but I never said sole focus? What I'm saying is DD undoubtedly got most of the improvement/enhancements from MLB14-15 and MLB15-16. That is very obvious. I don't know why people are trying to disprove that. Just look at the additions from year to year at every mode compared to DD. It's not even close. I'm not bashing them for it, nor am I saying il the only reason they did it is to make more money.

All I'm saying is it is a huge plus to make more money . And yes it is VERY obvious the focus the last 2 dev cycles has been DD

# 31 BrianU @ 03/05/16 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	Was fearing these would be single player modes. Thew whole appeal of DD to me is the mix of playing online games and building a franchise. My hope was that only one of these modes would be for single player. My guess was conquest as a single player season mode for DD giving people who wanted a create a team mode what they want. I had hoped that maybe battle royale, due to the name, would be similar to Hearthstone in that you draft a team and then play people with better prizes as you advance. Maybe you have to put up tickets to get into the mode. Maybe this is an online mode, but calling it a "single player, online tournament" makes it sound like a leaderboard. Both being single player I am a bit disappointed, but I'll probably at least check them out. But I'd guess 95% Of my time in DD is spend playing other humans.

I think it's just really strange/poor wording like the other guy pointed out. Battle Royale says single player, online tournament while Conquest says single player, online experience. I think the key single player means Not Co-Op in this context rather then meaning Human vs CPU.

It would make sense for Conquest to be vs the CPU just like Domination in NBA2k but I really doubt the draft mode is versus the CPU it's kinda sad this leaked I am excited for Mondays info.

# 32 MrOldboy @ 03/05/16 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianU


	I think it's just really strange/poor wording like the other guy pointed out. Battle Royale says single player, online tournament while Conquest says single player, online experience. I think the key single player means Not Co-Op in this context rather then meaning Human vs CPU. It would make sense for Conquest to be vs the CPU just like Domination in NBA2k but I really doubt the draft mode is versus the CPU it's kinda sad this leaked I am excited for Mondays info.

That is my hope as well, but as written it states single-player, which in terms of video games means one person, no multiplayer. The online tournament seems to indicated head-to-head though. DD has never had co-op so why state single-player in the first place if they wanted to distinguish it's one player vs one player. We'll see, but as of now I have to take it was written so I don't get my hopes up. But, c'mon, Battle Royale has to be head-to-head right? Why would you call it Battle Royale...

# 33 ScouserHUN @ 03/05/16 04:08 PM

Hope Conquest is also a versus CPU mode. It would be nice to have some point playing DD against the CPU.

I'm from Hungary and sometimes it's hard to find not laggy games...

You'll Never Walk Alone!

# 34 AceAmy @ 03/05/16 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nomo17k


	I can guarantee you that the statement in bold is simply incorrect... I've been in a couple CD events during that time span, and myself being fond of the DD as a way to play against human players online, I have interacted with the developers quite a bit about DD (and other stuff), to relay general feedback as a gamer myself and to relay concerns we frequently see in forums like this. I can guarantee that DD wasn't the sole focus (well, in MLB 14 - 15 anyways), and I can also honestly tell you that the developers at SDS like the ones we get to see in Twitch streams often are not really in it just for business. Sure, business must always be one aspect, of course, but there are a lot of creative and passionate people at SDS whose concerns are very similar to ours.

It is what it is, I like DD and play it however as a huge fan of the show if you follow it or even just buy it year to year without following the build up, there is no secret its in the content, DD has gotten far more development time than any other mode.
For me thats fine, but I can see why people who dont play it would be disappointed and they very much do have a valid point.

For those disappointed about franchise, one way to potentially look at it is if DD makes the most money, than that could potentially grow the studio which means more employees which could equal more work being done on the game as a whole? meaning every area gets more and more work done on it.
Also DD seems as though its in a way done being fleshed out, they made it, its solid there isnt a whole lot more to do to it. Next editions will focus more on RTTS and Franchise/Season modes

# 35 Dolenz @ 03/05/16 04:56 PM

I agree that single player, online experience is really confusing wording. I hope it is truly myself against a CPU controlled team as it gives us more ways to earn cards and complete the challenges.

I guess we will find out for sure in just two days though.

# 36 baseballsim @ 03/05/16 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	Was fearing these would be single player modes. Thew whole appeal of DD to me is the mix of playing online games and building a franchise. My hope was that only one of these modes would be for single player. My guess was conquest as a single player season mode for DD giving people who wanted a create a team mode what they want. I had hoped that maybe battle royale, due to the name, would be similar to Hearthstone in that you draft a team and then play people with better prizes as you advance. Maybe you have to put up tickets to get into the mode. Maybe this is an online mode, but calling it a "single player, online tournament" makes it sound like a leaderboard. Both being single player I am a bit disappointed, but I'll probably at least check them out. But I'd guess 95% Of my time in DD is spend playing other humans.

I took it as being something where you can play single player or be in an online tournament (head to head).

# 37 CrimsionXBL @ 03/05/16 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nomo17k


	I can guarantee you that the statement in bold is simply incorrect... I've been in a couple CD events during that time span, and myself being fond of the DD as a way to play against human players online, I have interacted with the developers quite a bit about DD (and other stuff), to relay general feedback as a gamer myself and to relay concerns we frequently see in forums like this. I can guarantee that DD wasn't the sole focus (well, in MLB 14 - 15 anyways), and I can also honestly tell you that the developers at SDS like the ones we get to see in Twitch streams often are not really in it just for business. Sure, business must always be one aspect, of course, but there are a lot of creative and passionate people at SDS whose concerns are very similar to ours.

A way to play against human players online..... I wonder where else you can do such a thing, I think it's called Online Franchise?

# 38 kehlis @ 03/05/16 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsionXBL


	A way to play against human players online..... I wonder where else you can do such a thing, I think it's called Online Franchise?

Your point? Not sure you even read the post he was responding to.

# 39 Denzel Washington @ 03/05/16 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolly Roger


	So they're both just extensions of Diamond Dynasty? Dude...

This was plainly obvious. That's the one thing we knew about them for certain

# 40 jvalverde88 @ 03/05/16 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsionXBL


	A way to play against human players online..... I wonder where else you can do such a thing, I think it's called Online Franchise?

I get that you online franchise guys are mad at online franchise not getting some of the same features as offline franchise but complaining about it in every thread certainly doesn't help things.

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