MLB 08: The Show release moved up?

by pastapadre
Posted February 22nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm

While no official word has been made a couple interesting developments suggest that MLB 08: The Show could be releasing next week.

A few weeks ago I wrote on how historically the baseball titles move up their release as the original date nears. The MLB does not require that all the games come out on the same day. So the companies have used this opportunity to get a jump on the competition in the past.

Amazon today changed the release date for The Show from 3/4 to 2/28. Gamefly has changed the date from 3/5 to 3/1. Gamefly’s dates are listed a day after the official release date (thus the 3/5 that had been listed for The Show and is currently listed for 2K8). Gamestop/EB however currently still lists the release as 3/4. Also to consider is that the vast majority of games come out on Tuesdays and not Thursdays as this new date suggests.

Assuming the game has gone gold and has made its way to retailers there is really no reason to prevent it from going out early. The demo will have been out for nearly two weeks and the reaction has been overly positive. They would be able to get out in front of the 2K release, which has the 360 all by itself and because of that may not be as concerned with the PS3 competition.

So while this isn’t yet a sure thing it’s definitely interesting to see that some sites have adjusted the date. Generally that isn’t done without reason especially since we have two here that have. So this is something to monitor over the next few days to see if others follow or if an announcement is made.

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HustlinOwl

I’m all for it
HustlinOwl

I’m all for it
HustlinOwl

Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?
HustlinOwl

Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?
Tomahawk27

DOES THIS GAME HAVE CUSTOM BALLPARK CELEBRATIONS? LIKE THE COKE BOTTLE IN ATLANTA SHOOTING FIREWORKS FOR HOME RUNS, THE APPLE IN NEW YORK, ETC
Tomahawk27

DOES THIS GAME HAVE CUSTOM BALLPARK CELEBRATIONS? LIKE THE COKE BOTTLE IN ATLANTA SHOOTING FIREWORKS FOR HOME RUNS, THE APPLE IN NEW YORK, ETC
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

getting it first day son
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getting it first day son
Beau

[quote comment="14025"]Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?[/quote]

seriously? … i mean, you cant be serious can you?

you do realize this game is upwards of 20-25GB?

maybe on in the future games can be released this way but dont count on it anytime soon
Beau

[quote comment="14025"]Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?[/quote]

seriously? … i mean, you cant be serious can you?

you do realize this game is upwards of 20-25GB?

maybe on in the future games can be released this way but dont count on it anytime soon
Steph

Pasta do you think this could actually happen?
Steph

Pasta do you think this could actually happen?
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14029"]Pasta do you think this could actually happen?[/quote]

I figured it was more likely than not to happen which is why I’ve been monitoring different sites to see when/if the dates change. This isn’t proof that it will happen but I’d actually be more surprised if it didn’t than if it did.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="14029"]Pasta do you think this could actually happen?[/quote]

I figured it was more likely than not to happen which is why I’ve been monitoring different sites to see when/if the dates change. This isn’t proof that it will happen but I’d actually be more surprised if it didn’t than if it did.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ metsfan55

hey pasta i no that amazon is basically toys r us so can u pick it up there on the 28th or do u have to order it
http://www.pastapadre.com metsfan55

hey pasta i no that amazon is basically toys r us so can u pick it up there on the 28th or do u have to order it
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

[quote comment="14051"]hey pasta i no that amazon is basically toys r us so can u pick it up there on the 28th or do u have to order it[/quote]

too early to really know, first things first seeing whether it releases next week or not. From my experience Toys R Us does a pretty good job of getting the game in on the day its released. Just depends on when their shipment arrives.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

[quote comment="14051"]hey pasta i no that amazon is basically toys r us so can u pick it up there on the 28th or do u have to order it[/quote]

too early to really know, first things first seeing whether it releases next week or not. From my experience Toys R Us does a pretty good job of getting the game in on the day its released. Just depends on when their shipment arrives.
http://www.whoneedsrules.com/ Scott

I’d absolutely love to play it this week, make it happen Sony!
http://www.whoneedsrules.com Scott

I’d absolutely love to play it this week, make it happen Sony!
HustlinOwl

[quote comment="14028"][quote comment="14025"]Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?[/quote]

seriously? … i mean, you cant be serious can you?

you do realize this game is upwards of 20-25GB?

maybe on in the future games can be released this way but dont count on it anytime soon[/quote]
Youre right forgot that the game was that big.
HustlinOwl

[quote comment="14028"][quote comment="14025"]Is it possible that SCEA could have this game as downloadable via the PSN Store on Thursday the 28th? Therefore we are able to purchase upgrades as more add-ons?[/quote]

seriously? … i mean, you cant be serious can you?

you do realize this game is upwards of 20-25GB?

maybe on in the future games can be released this way but dont count on it anytime soon[/quote]
Youre right forgot that the game was that big.
Beau

MAN i hope this happens though!
Beau

MAN i hope this happens though!
Slim

God do i hope that happens and i wouldnt be surprised cus of the fact last yr when 07 the show was to be released 2k7 was suppose to come on a week later..but when 2k knew that 07 the show for the ps3 was delayed till april 2k7 moved there date a week up as the same date as 07 the show so if i can see sony giving a lil pay back to 2k this yr and god do i hope that happens..So sony i implore you give it to us a week early! u kinda owe us that much for having to wait so long for 07 the show on ps3 last yr!..Pasta this site rules and i hope u update on the devloping story!
Slim

God do i hope that happens and i wouldnt be surprised cus of the fact last yr when 07 the show was to be released 2k7 was suppose to come on a week later..but when 2k knew that 07 the show for the ps3 was delayed till april 2k7 moved there date a week up as the same date as 07 the show so if i can see sony giving a lil pay back to 2k this yr and god do i hope that happens..So sony i implore you give it to us a week early! u kinda owe us that much for having to wait so long for 07 the show on ps3 last yr!..Pasta this site rules and i hope u update on the devloping story!
Joe

Let’s hope it does release early. It hasn’t been ruled out; that’s the key part.
Joe

Let’s hope it does release early. It hasn’t been ruled out; that’s the key part.
Tomahawk27

hey pasta does the show have custom park celebrations for home runs? like the braves having fireworks coming out of the coke bottle?
Tomahawk27

hey pasta does the show have custom park celebrations for home runs? like the braves having fireworks coming out of the coke bottle?
Mark

Are they going to fix the problem there is with fielding response time? example: I field the ball at third, go to second for the forceout play, but my 3rd baseman stops, takes his time, then lazily throws the ball to 2nd. The runner is easily safe…. I hope this will be fixed, unless there is a way to preload the throw before the 3rd baseman picks it up…..
Mark

Are they going to fix the problem there is with fielding response time? example: I field the ball at third, go to second for the forceout play, but my 3rd baseman stops, takes his time, then lazily throws the ball to 2nd. The runner is easily safe…. I hope this will be fixed, unless there is a way to preload the throw before the 3rd baseman picks it up…..
Swag

After seeing the demo this game actually got less interesting to me.I mean the graphics are great the crowd is absolutley ridiculous the best ever I think.But the game play seems boring IMO.I mean its to simple to just press the button and swing at every pitch and either get a hit or an out.Same with the pitching just pushing a button.I think the small additions in this game are great and flat out amazing but after a while I think it will get old and flat.Now with 2K making there new changes I think it is going to take off and be the new standard for controls in a baseball game and is really the only thing that could make 2K better then the show.With the new pitching controls it will make every pitcher and every game different which will make you want to play 2K8 everyday until 2k9 comes out.
Swag

After seeing the demo this game actually got less interesting to me.I mean the graphics are great the crowd is absolutley ridiculous the best ever I think.But the game play seems boring IMO.I mean its to simple to just press the button and swing at every pitch and either get a hit or an out.Same with the pitching just pushing a button.I think the small additions in this game are great and flat out amazing but after a while I think it will get old and flat.Now with 2K making there new changes I think it is going to take off and be the new standard for controls in a baseball game and is really the only thing that could make 2K better then the show.With the new pitching controls it will make every pitcher and every game different which will make you want to play 2K8 everyday until 2k9 comes out.
Tiger’s

Lets all just have patients and see before we are to judgemental.
Tiger’s

Lets all just have patients and see before we are to judgemental.
Craig

Patients? Do you have a license to practice medicine?
Craig

Patients? Do you have a license to practice medicine?
nyr2k2

[quote comment="14108"]Patients? Do you have a license to practice medicine?[/quote]

I’m you’re gonna be the grammar and spelling Nazi, at least call him out on “judgement” as well.
nyr2k2

[quote comment="14108"]Patients? Do you have a license to practice medicine?[/quote]

I’m you’re gonna be the grammar and spelling Nazi, at least call him out on “judgement” as well.
Craig

Ah, good point, nyr2k2!
Craig

Ah, good point, nyr2k2!
Tomahawk27

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE SHOW HAS CUSTOM BALLPARK CELEBRATIONS WHEN THE HOME TEAM HITS HOME RUNS OR WINS. JUST GOT A PS3 FOR THIS GAME AND HAVE NEVER PLAYED LAST YEARS VERSION. LIKE FIREWORKS OUT OF TURNER FIELDS COKE BOTTLE, SHEA STADIUM APPLE, GUY SLIDING DOWN SLIDE IN MILWAUKEE.
Tomahawk27

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE SHOW HAS CUSTOM BALLPARK CELEBRATIONS WHEN THE HOME TEAM HITS HOME RUNS OR WINS. JUST GOT A PS3 FOR THIS GAME AND HAVE NEVER PLAYED LAST YEARS VERSION. LIKE FIREWORKS OUT OF TURNER FIELDS COKE BOTTLE, SHEA STADIUM APPLE, GUY SLIDING DOWN SLIDE IN MILWAUKEE.
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