MLB 10 Classic Stadiums May Be DLC

by pastapadre
Posted December 21st, 2009 at 11:13 pm

Discussed in early previews for MLB 10: The Show has been the addition of six classic stadiums which not only can be used in exhibition but also in franchise mode. While it was not stated as such in any previews it appears that at least some of them will be paid downloadable content and not included in the game.

The pre-order deal has gone up on the product page for MLB 10 at Gamestop. Those people who reserve it through Gamestop will receive a code to download Shibe Park, Forbes Field, and Polo Grounds.

Obviously there would be no need for a code if the stadiums were available for free in the game or as free downloadable content. This begs the question of whether the other three, those being Crosley Field, Sportsman’s Park, and Griffith Stadium will be included with the game or as downloadable content themselves.

Update: I have been informed that plans for how the stadiums will be dealt with will be provided later this week.

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BigD8875

Probably won't be included…. If people will pay for it why not let them?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Would people pay for them though? I'm not sure how popular previous DLC stadiums have been in terms of sales. I can imagine people with attachments to certain ones or wanting a specific one for franchise in this case. Not sure how many that would be though willing to pay for it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/BigD8875 BigD8875

While I don't believe that it will sell well (specific ream fans)… there still will be people that will buy it and that does generate extra revenue. I can't really see people realistically not buying the title due to a few stadiums being put as DLC, but will this be a significant boost in revenue? Doubtful.

BigD8875

Probably won't be included…. If people will pay for it why not let them?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Would people pay for them though? I'm not sure how popular previous DLC stadiums have been in terms of sales. I can imagine people with attachments to certain ones or wanting a specific one for franchise in this case. Not sure how many that would be though willing to pay for it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/BigD8875 BigD8875

While I don't believe that it will sell well (specific ream fans)… there still will be people that will buy it and that does generate extra revenue. I can't really see people realistically not buying the title due to a few stadiums being put as DLC, but will this be a significant boost in revenue? Doubtful.

http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

Looks like Gamestop is getting to SCEA as well.
http://intensedebate.com/people/BernieWilliams BernieWilliams

Looks like Gamestop is getting to SCEA as well.
Steven

If the price is right…
Steven

If the price is right…
http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

Do we have any idea when new details will be released? I wonder if they will give us specific info on what they have done to fix the lag and also how the 30 people Online Franchise will work, etc, etc.

In terms of DLC … depending on the price it might not be that bad. Of course they could do some specials and viral marketing and give some of it away too in order to build momemtum for the release.

Bob

You might want to switch over to the better franchise in MLB 2K because we don't have to worry about lag. That's an 90's issue not a 2010 issue. MLB 2K addressed that problem a long time ago

SDwinder

Now if 2K just made a game you wanted to take online! LOL Thanks for stopping by Bob. You are always good for a laugh!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Amani Amani

Do we have any idea when new details will be released? I wonder if they will give us specific info on what they have done to fix the lag and also how the 30 people Online Franchise will work, etc, etc.

In terms of DLC … depending on the price it might not be that bad. Of course they could do some specials and viral marketing and give some of it away too in order to build momemtum for the release.

Bob

You might want to switch over to the better franchise in MLB 2K because we don't have to worry about lag. That's an 90's issue not a 2010 issue. MLB 2K addressed that problem a long time ago

SDwinder

Now if 2K just made a game you wanted to take online! LOL Thanks for stopping by Bob. You are always good for a laugh!

AmenRa

Man they need to fix that Coach glitch this year because that crap almost ruined Franchise last year!!! Also they need to add more things to do with your money. I'm tried of buying some stadium rpgrades and planes and being done after 1 year. There are limitless possibilities in that department

Bob

What coach glitch is present on The Show? I'm too busy playing MLB 2K on my PS3 to bother with such an inferior game. With MLB 2K you don't have to worry about glitches as it's near perfection.

SDwinder

2K is perfect, the perfect example of a video game company going down the drain! They and Major League Baseball only dream of a 2K baseball game that could actually come close to what Sony has done.

AmenRa

Man they need to fix that Coach glitch this year because that crap almost ruined Franchise last year!!! Also they need to add more things to do with your money. I'm tried of buying some stadium rpgrades and planes and being done after 1 year. There are limitless possibilities in that department

Bob

What coach glitch is present on The Show? I'm too busy playing MLB 2K on my PS3 to bother with such an inferior game. With MLB 2K you don't have to worry about glitches as it's near perfection.

SDwinder

2K is perfect, the perfect example of a video game company going down the drain! They and Major League Baseball only dream of a 2K baseball game that could actually come close to what Sony has done.

lynn

I have no problem paying for a little extra content (emphasis on the word LITTLE), and classic stadiums certainly fall into that category. There is a limit to what I'm willing to pay beyond the $60, however. For instance, I would be pretty upset if SCEA made all throwback jerseys available as DLC only.
lynn

I have no problem paying for a little extra content (emphasis on the word LITTLE), and classic stadiums certainly fall into that category. There is a limit to what I'm willing to pay beyond the $60, however. For instance, I would be pretty upset if SCEA made all throwback jerseys available as DLC only.
iron

i'd be happy if they just got citi field to look like citi field. the walls are black.

MikeyP

lol same here.
Bob

That's another difference between The Show and MLB 2K. MLB 2K takes it's time to produce the best game on the market while The Show makes up stuff just to get by.

STFU

Were you born this stupid, or is it something you worked hard to achieve?
lynn

Possibly the dumbest thing ever written on the Internet. And that includes Sarah Palin's Facebook page.

iron

i'd be happy if they just got citi field to look like citi field. the walls are black.

MikeyP

lol same here.
Bob

That's another difference between The Show and MLB 2K. MLB 2K takes it's time to produce the best game on the market while The Show makes up stuff just to get by.

STFU

Were you born this stupid, or is it something you worked hard to achieve?
lynn

Possibly the dumbest thing ever written on the Internet. And that includes Sarah Palin's Facebook page.

Skihawks

I would not pay for three stadiums but I would pay for ten or 12. I hope that if this is the road SCEA is going to tread that they include more stadiums or classic teams.

Bob

You might wanna go with MLB 2K anyway as their stadiums are tremendously more realistic.

Skihawks

I would not pay for three stadiums but I would pay for ten or 12. I hope that if this is the road SCEA is going to tread that they include more stadiums or classic teams.

Bob

You might wanna go with MLB 2K anyway as their stadiums are tremendously more realistic.

Jared

I'd gladly pay for the stadiums. The quality of The Show is so much better than any video game I have played that extras like this are worth a few extra bucks. If we use other sports games like Madden, NBA Live, NBA 2K and others as benchmarks, we should be happy that The Show is only $59.99.

About Cit, blame the Mets, they wouldn't let SCEA in on the details and the stadium had to be finished for the game before the stadium was actually finished in real life.

Bob

Sorry buddy but The Show takes a backseat to MLB 2K.

Jared

I'd gladly pay for the stadiums. The quality of The Show is so much better than any video game I have played that extras like this are worth a few extra bucks. If we use other sports games like Madden, NBA Live, NBA 2K and others as benchmarks, we should be happy that The Show is only $59.99.

About Cit, blame the Mets, they wouldn't let SCEA in on the details and the stadium had to be finished for the game before the stadium was actually finished in real life.

Bob

Sorry buddy but The Show takes a backseat to MLB 2K.

James

This is the one game I would buy some DLC… the stadiums are done beautifully in this game and if its like $4.99 I would quickly buy them, especially for a game I know I'm going to keep all year and not trade in the next month. (cough cough Madden cough cough)

Bob

Sounds like you want more authenticity. If so you might want to go with MLB 2K. MLB 2K is deeper and more intuitive plus the graphics are one step away from perfection.

Marshall

Are you serious? You really think that 2k has better graphics than The Show? I mean come one! Go look at Ryan Ludwick in 2k and look at Ludwick in The Show! Haha do it with any player…you'll be surprised how much better The Show is over 2k! I agree that 2k could have the potential to beat out The Show as far as fun gameplay goes but then again 2k9 is too laggy and has way to many glitches for me to play. IMO The Show all the way!…maybe 2k can change my mind this year?!
STFU

Shut the fuck up you plant.

James

This is the one game I would buy some DLC… the stadiums are done beautifully in this game and if its like $4.99 I would quickly buy them, especially for a game I know I'm going to keep all year and not trade in the next month. (cough cough Madden cough cough)

Bob

Sounds like you want more authenticity. If so you might want to go with MLB 2K. MLB 2K is deeper and more intuitive plus the graphics are one step away from perfection.

Marshall

Are you serious? You really think that 2k has better graphics than The Show? I mean come one! Go look at Ryan Ludwick in 2k and look at Ludwick in The Show! Haha do it with any player…you'll be surprised how much better The Show is over 2k! I agree that 2k could have the potential to beat out The Show as far as fun gameplay goes but then again 2k9 is too laggy and has way to many glitches for me to play. IMO The Show all the way!…maybe 2k can change my mind this year?!
STFU

Shut the fuck up you plant.

hammer

An EA Sports move for sure
hammer

An EA Sports move for sure
Pete

What about Tiger stadium!!!!!

SDwinder

Tiger Stadium would be cool, so would a classic Yankee Stadium from the '50s. Also, Ebbetts Field would be great too, but I am just happy to have 6 of the all-time classics in there. That has been at the top of my The Show wishlist for 2 years.

Pete

What about Tiger stadium!!!!!

SDwinder

Tiger Stadium would be cool, so would a classic Yankee Stadium from the '50s. Also, Ebbetts Field would be great too, but I am just happy to have 6 of the all-time classics in there. That has been at the top of my The Show wishlist for 2 years.

Quilly

Im So High I Can Bite A Star
Quilly

Im So High I Can Bite A Star
Bung hoo-lio

Pasta, off topic but was wondering if the rumors were true….are you gonna merge with Virtual Sports Network?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Haha. Hell no.
Bob

Where did you hear those rumors? Or were you just trying to give your site some free advertisement?

Pasta's gonna rock this site until one of the big companies comes and buys him out for 5 million, ain't that right Pasta?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Everybody has a price

But as far as merging I would see no benefit in doing so with anyone at this time. No worries in that regard.

Bung hoo-lio

Pasta, off topic but was wondering if the rumors were true….are you gonna merge with Virtual Sports Network?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Haha. Hell no.
Bob

Where did you hear those rumors? Or were you just trying to give your site some free advertisement?

Pasta's gonna rock this site until one of the big companies comes and buys him out for 5 million, ain't that right Pasta?

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

Everybody has a price

But as far as merging I would see no benefit in doing so with anyone at this time. No worries in that regard.

SDwinder

I have said it before that I would pay for downloadable content of Classic Stadiums. That has been at the top of my wishlist for two years now. It would be great if they were free and included, but I would pay up to $10 to download all 6 to my game.
SDwinder

I have said it before that I would pay for downloadable content of Classic Stadiums. That has been at the top of my wishlist for two years now. It would be great if they were free and included, but I would pay up to $10 to download all 6 to my game.
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Pooh

So much for "later this weak".
Pooh

So much for "later this weak".
Godzilla8383

Try hitting one out dead center over the club house at The Polo Grounds….totally worth whatever they would charge. MLB06 the show had classic stadiums, me and my old roommate spent hours trying to hit one out dead center in The Polo Grounds…..the HR derby is a great thing the finally brought back to the next gen systems and the classic parks are icing on the cake. (Wish there was more than 6 though)
Godzilla8383

Try hitting one out dead center over the club house at The Polo Grounds….totally worth whatever they would charge. MLB06 the show had classic stadiums, me and my old roommate spent hours trying to hit one out dead center in The Polo Grounds…..the HR derby is a great thing the finally brought back to the next gen systems and the classic parks are icing on the cake. (Wish there was more than 6 though)