Archive for the ‘MLB: The Show’ Category
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PS3 Version of MLB 12: The Show Hampered by PS Vita Development
From all accounts the PlayStation Vita version of MLB 12: The Show is shaping up to be excellent - not only as a standalone product on par with the PS3 version but by offering the ability to save on one and continue on the other for those who buy a copy on each. The downside to this is the same development team was tasked with working on the two versions of the game. That means time and resources that would have went into the PS3 instead were siphoned off in favor of working on the Vita a...
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Debut Trailer for MLB 12: The Show
SCEA has released the first official trailer featuring footage from MLB 12: The Show. The trailer runs through some of the enhancements made to the series this year including areas such as broadcast presentation, PlayStation Move, an online home run derby, as well as a glimpse at the "Ultimate Team" style card management based mode to be known as "Diamond Dynasty". Continue on to check out the trailer and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more...)...
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A Look at Sharing Game Saves Between PS3 and Vita in MLB 12: The Show
One of the most exciting features coming with MLB 12: The Show, at least for those who plan to purchase both versions, is the ability to share saves between the PS3 and PlayStation Vita. Franchise and Road to the Show can be played on one system and continued on another simply by uploading the save file to the cloud where it can then be accessed by either one. That provides the opportunity to continue to make progress on a single franchise run or through a career whether at home or on the ro...
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First MLB 12: The Show Gameplay Video
Courtesy of GameTrailers' CES coverage comes the first quick look at gameplay footage from MLB 12: The Show. Featuring the Rangers @ Angels the video has been captured off-screen but is steady quality and the audio comes through clearly. There is a jump though from a base hit in the top of the inning to an out made in the bottom of the inning without any indication or transition. Continue on to check it out and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more...)...
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Synopsis for the New Diamond Dynasty Mode in MLB 12: The Show
The big new feature for MLB 12: The Show looks to be shaping up what has been referred to as Diamond Dynasty. While it isn't set to be officially unveiled until some time in February it appears general details have appeared on the MLB 12: The Show listing at Amazon as spotted first over at Operation Sports. Diamond Dynasty: Manage your very own fully customizable MLB team online. Challenge and beat CPU controlled MLB teams to recruit MLB stars for your team, and compete against other user...
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Soundtrack for MLB 12: The Show
Last year MLB 11: The Show had one of the worst soundtracks in memory to be featured within a sports title. Thankfully the series includes the ability to customize the soundtrack with the "My MLB Music" feature. MLB 12: The Show's soundtrack may or may not be better but having that option available at least negates it as a concern going in. Continue on for a look at the 10 songs included (down from 12 last year) in MLB 12: The Show! (more...)...
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#4 of 2011 – MLB 11: The Show
MLB 11: The Show attempted to combat a growing sense of lack of advancement in the series by introducing advanced right stick controls - a tactic first completed by its competitor but done so here in a more refined sense. The Show edged forward in its already established areas of strength but still had its share of struggles where it has traditionally faltered. (more...)...
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Former MLB: The Show Lead Designer Becomes Madden NFL Creative Director
There has been both a great deal of turnover and an expansion of the dev team for the Madden NFL franchise at Tiburon this year. Several top names at the studio left in the spring and their positions were filled by the likes of Cam Weber as the GM of football products, Roy Harvey taking over as the new executive producer (following Phil Frazier's departure), and Mike Young being elevated to creative director (previously held by Ian Cummings). Today Kolbe Launchbaugh made official via Twi...
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New MLB 12: The Show Screenshots Feature Angels and Marlins Signings
It was only a matter of time until one of the upcoming baseball titles decided to capitalize on the events of recent days which has featured the movement of several high-impact players through free agency. SCEA jumps on the opportunity first by releasing screens of the biggest acquisitions made thus far as reflected within MLB 12: The Show. Albert Pujols got a quarter of a billion dollars on a 10 year contract and is joined by C.J. Wison making the Angels one of the favorites heading into...
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MLB 12: The Show to Feature Revamped Commentary and Broadcast Presentation
Outside of its consistently poor online play and slow load times the MLB: The Show series has taken the most criticism as of late over its somewhat stale commentary and uninspired presentation. According to a new blog posting from SCEA both of those areas will be seeing significant improvements in MLB 12: The Show. (more...)...
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