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MLB The Show 17 Live Twitch Stream and Developer Blog Schedule Revealed

  10:17 AM - January 25, 2017 by smiley3



The MLB The Show 17 team revealed their Twitch Livestream schedule this year which also revealed a lot of new features coming to this year's game.

The live streams will start on Twitch on February 7th and will run weekly through March 23rd. In total, 11 live streams are scheduled with one yet to be finalized with regards to date.

In the descriptors for each live stream are some new details of features coming to MLB The Show 17.
  • Gameplay: New Ball Physics, Humanity AI, Cat and Mouse Gameplay, All New Catch and Throw Engine (+More!)
  • Diamond Dynasty Gets Dynamic: Events, Seasons, Programs, Missions 2.0, New Legends & Flashbacks. More!
  • The Little Things: New Uniform Sets, Universal Profile Overhaul, New Brands. More!
  • Presentation and Commentary: Showtrack, New Commentary?
  • Franchise Mode: Launch Pad, Player Quirks, Franchise Front Office.
  • Road to the Show and Create-A-Player: Player Model Revamps, Pave Your Path, Create-A-Player Revamp, PYP.
  • Graphics: Lighting, Grass Tech, New Head Rig, Classic Stadiums.

MLB The Show 17 Releases on March 28.


What do you think the new features are revealing?

Game: MLB The Show 17Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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Member Comments
# 81 goplen5 @ 01/25/17 02:16 PM
I've gotta say that I'm most interested in the Franchise Mode items and a few of the graphical items.

Very interested in the Franchise Front Office (I feel like that is the beginning to an owner mode), and could actually bring back financial items like setting ticket prices, adding seats, and eventually the options to move into a new stadium and also move the team later on. I also wonder if the grass tech part will not only make it look better, but also allow wear and tear on the field that we can fix or even change grass patterns again.

I'm also curious about player quirks and the new uniform sets. Hopefully my Mariners finally get their new cream jerseys this year.
 
# 82 ShowTyme15 @ 01/25/17 02:20 PM
I am also looking forward to create a player revamp.
 
# 83 HypoLuxa13 @ 01/25/17 02:26 PM
Humanity AI under Gameplay changes. That has me curious. Maybe further refined player behavior in the field? Bad fielders more likely to take a bad angle on a hit or make poor decisions when throwing to a base? Or maybe it could have something to do with situational hitting? Or base running?

Regardless, it would be cool if AI controlled players actually behaved noticeably differently according to their personality. Some hustle always, others frequently dogging it. Some play conservatively and don't take chances in the field whereas other are flying all over the place trying to make every spectacular play even when it is ill-advised. Like Kevin Pillar or Javier Baez making spectacular plays, but run-of-the-mill fielders just playing basic defense.
 
# 84 Russell_SCEA @ 01/25/17 02:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShowTyme15
I am also looking forward to create a player revamp.
mmmmmmmmmmmmhmmmmmmmmmm
 
# 85 countryboy @ 01/25/17 02:27 PM
The "cat and mouse gameplay" has me intrigued. I'm hoping it has something to do with pickoffs, but we shall see.
 
# 86 NewNapkin @ 01/25/17 02:39 PM
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(not a spam post, just trying to describe the feeling in my head right now)
 
# 87 tnixen @ 01/25/17 03:04 PM
It definitely looks like we are finally getting a MLB Network Presentation!!!

I hope it will worth the long wait as I've been wanting this since 07 on PS3!
 
# 88 The Kid 24 @ 01/25/17 03:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShowTyme15
I am also looking forward to create a player revamp.
Could this be a spot for Home/Away equipment, if we're getting it this year?
 
# 89 YankeesMVP @ 01/25/17 03:09 PM
So excited for '17! Personally, I am looking forward to the 'Franchise' stream because it is my most played mode. Of course, I am talking about Online Franchise Mode. It's not a secret that it has been a skeleton of the offline version and a part of me hopes that it is finally touched up this year. Perhaps this will be the year where they do merge Offline/Online together like Madden was able to do.

I don't like to compare other sports games with one another but I really love the fact that Madden was able to do it with their mode. In the end, their 'Connected Franchise' idea basically became a lot stronger and one of its better modes. It didn't hurt to see them link it with their companion app later on.

Look, I know that the Online Franchise group received some backlash last year when we complained (call us whiners, if you want) but you cannot question our love for this game. We just want to feel the same type of love that the offline group receives. We do have friends to play Online Franchise with and there are people constantly making leagues with strangers that they invite from websites such as this one. By merging both modes, players that play with friends are happy and people who play franchise by themselves are too. This would make both franchise groups happy without feeling left out. Here's to hoping that Online Franchise receives major love this year.
 
# 90 tnixen @ 01/25/17 03:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston
Jim Thome & Lauren Shehadi
MLB The Show really needs at least one female commentator Lauren Shehadi and or Heidi Watney would be fantastic editions if not in 17 then hopefully in the near future

They would be great for pre, post game shows and in game scoring updates from around the league. Or a sideline reporter as well perhaps.
 
# 91 TexasDBack @ 01/25/17 03:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tnixen
MLB The Show really needs at least one female commentator Lauren Shehadi and or Heidi Watney would be fantastic editions if not in 17 then hopefully in the near future
Don't lie. You just want hot chicks in the game.
 
# 92 Willis135 @ 01/25/17 03:36 PM
Was that an Expos hat Ramone put on at the end of the video?

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# 93 Syce @ 01/25/17 03:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Willis135
Was that an Expos hat Ramone put on at the end of the video?

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no, it was the hat you get when you purchase the hall of fame edition.
 
# 94 Willis135 @ 01/25/17 03:40 PM
Damn

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# 95 ShowTyme15 @ 01/25/17 03:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Kid 24
Could this be a spot for Home/Away equipment, if we're getting it this year?
I would think so.
 
# 96 tessl @ 01/25/17 03:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasDBack
Isn't the interactive TV on MLB Network called the Launch Pad?

Here is an example of it referred to as that as well as many other videos:

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/7417714...-the-launchpad


Gasp...just realized..MLB network always has two people around the launch pad when talking. It would make sense to bring that type of analysis of talking about the league or hot issues into franchise mode. 2 new presenters + launch pad + MLB network = maybe something just like the above linked video?!?!?
That explains it, thanks.
 
# 97 krmarks @ 01/25/17 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by countryboy
The "cat and mouse gameplay" has me intrigued. I'm hoping it has something to do with pickoffs, but we shall see.
I think it's that or pinch hitting/relievers based on lefty/righty splits, especially like we saw in the playoffs last year with bullpen usage. Or maybe more situational bunting.
 
# 98 tessl @ 01/25/17 03:58 PM
I noticed "humanity AI" - I wonder if that means when you rob the cpu in a trade it holds a grudge :-).
 
# 99 mcarr74 @ 01/25/17 04:01 PM
MLB TONITE? maybe and with booth i have Lauren Shehadi and Dan Odowd ?
 
# 100 tnixen @ 01/25/17 04:04 PM
I'm calling it now MLB The Show 17 is going to blow our minds!
 


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