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MLB 14 The Show Features Online Franchise - New Screenshots and Videos From Taiwan

08:25 AM - January 26, 2014 by tedus

Operation Sports reader tedus captured a few videos from his MLB 14 The Show hands-on in Taiwan. He also grabbed a couple of screenshots showing off the new front end, which confirms online franchise.

Below are a few of his impressions, after playing for 10 minutes. More info is sure to come soon, but until then, enjoy.

The field/batting camera changed!
Presentation almost the same!
Control felt good!
Base running animation felt some different!
Fielding felt more responsive

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# 341 Blzer @ 01/28/14 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thaSLAB


	I've already mention this to them. Not to say it will make it in... This is what it looked like (the actual ballpark) as of this past weekend: Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

That park is so ugly, but damn it makes me want baseball season to come again that much more quickly!

And to think... this ballpark actually has a designed obstacle course for a fan to be able to escape from guards on the field.

# 342 I3RIS3H @ 01/28/14 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	That park is so ugly, but damn it makes me want baseball season to come again that much more quickly! And to think... this ballpark actually has a designed obstacle course for a fan to be able to escape from guards on the field.

I can't help but laugh my *** off to that video

. He has to be the first guy to run on the field and successfully escape. That is, if he did in fact not get found. Anyone know what is behind that part of the big wall when he disappeared from view?

# 343 MrOldboy @ 01/28/14 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	Except for SOTS right?! =P

Sony already said they are looking at adding MP3 support, but even then I was obviously talking about future features. They can't go back and change what they've already done.

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Originally Posted by HustlinOwl


	PS4 I can stream my online franchise league games

Sure extra features provided by the PS4, touchpad, light bar, camera, streaming, etc would benefit only the PS4 version. But I think the discussion wasn't really about the features on the periphery of the game, but more like gameplay changes, online franchise etc.

I just don't feel they will gimp the PS3 version feature wise (by locking something up as PS4 only) when the install base of the PS4 is so small. The PS3 is much closer to the PS4 that it was to the PS2. If they do start diving in to the PS4 quicker than they did the PS3 I'd be very happy, but I'll stay realistic and assume the PS4 version will be very similar to the PS3 version for a few years.

# 344 ShowTyme15 @ 01/28/14 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	Sony already said they are looking at adding MP3 support, but even then I was obviously talking about future features. They can't go back and change what they've already done. Sure extra features provided by the PS4, touchpad, light bar, camera, streaming, etc would benefit only the PS4 version. But I think the discussion wasn't really about the features on the periphery of the game, but more like gameplay changes, online franchise etc. I just don't feel they will gimp the PS3 version feature wise (by locking something up as PS4 only) when the install base of the PS4 is so small. The PS3 is much closer to the PS4 that it was to the PS2. If they do start diving in to the PS4 quicker than they did the PS3 I'd be very happy, but I'll stay realistic and assume the PS4 version will be very similar to the PS3 version for a few years.

Similar in what ways?

# 345 chaz526 @ 01/28/14 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by I3RIS3H


	I can't help but laugh my *** off to that video . He has to be the first guy to run on the field and successfully escape. That is, if he did in fact not get found. Anyone know what is behind that part of the big wall when he disappeared from view?

Behind that wall is a small walkway/concourse and then an exit through the north (I believe) side of the ballpark. He was no more than 20 feet from the outside when he jumped that wall.

# 346 MrOldboy @ 01/28/14 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowTyme15


	Similar in what ways?

Similar in their major features and modes. Sure the PS4 will have plenty of new smaller features and look better, but I don't see them excluding the PS3 from major updates yet.

An example. Say the devs decide they want to add a new mode, MLB RTTS where you take on the role of an MLB player's career, I can't see them deciding to design and create a major feature like that and exclude the PS3. At least not yet. The PS3 version will likely sell fairly well, perhaps more than the PS4 this year due to its much larger install base. So why put extra resources on something when it will only benefit one platform. If the PS3 version can't do MLB RTTS (it probably could, but its just an example), then I don't think they'd pursue that until the PS3 was mostly out of the picture.

I can see them having small upgrades in the PS4 version though, deeper stat tracking, alternate ball and player physics, maybe a more robust/stable online offering. Things like that. But they have a lot of fans that will be on PS3 for a while, I don't see them, or want them, to start excluding them this early on from major features or modes.

# 347 Geolink @ 01/28/14 04:41 PM

This is the PS3 version right?

# 348 ShowTyme15 @ 01/28/14 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	An example. Say the devs decide they want to add a new mode, MLB RTTS where you take on the role of an MLB player's career, I can't see them deciding to design and create a major feature like that and exclude the PS3. At least not yet. The PS3 version will likely sell fairly well, perhaps more than the PS4 this year due to its much larger install base. So why put extra resources on something when it will only benefit one platform. If the PS3 version can't do MLB RTTS (it probably could, but its just an example), then I don't think they'd pursue that until the PS3 was mostly out of the picture. I can see them having small upgrades in the PS4 version though, deeper stat tracking, alternate ball and player physics, maybe a more robust/stable online offering. Things like that. But they have a lot of fans that will be on PS3 for a while, I don't see them, or want them, to start excluding them this early on from major features or modes.

I get what you're saying, but Knight and a few other CD guys have already said the PS3 version wont get excluded like some people think it will (not you specifically just in general) That's never been SCEA's style and the PS3 version will continue to progress as far as they can take it. As for the PS4 version I am sure there are things they can add that wouldn't be in a PS3 version, but they usually keep features the same across the board an all platforms I don't see that changing anytime soon, but who knows with the power of the PS4 anything is possible. Obviously the biggest thing right now is graphically we know where the two stand and CD guys have said they expect the PS4 version to play differently (in a good way) but that's all we know right now.

# 349 thaSLAB @ 01/28/14 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chaz526


	Behind that wall is a small walkway/concourse and then an exit through the north (I believe) side of the ballpark. He was no more than 20 feet from the outside when he jumped that wall.

North West, lol. But yeah, he just had to hit a set of double doors and he's out on Crawford St.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

# 350 seanjeezy @ 01/28/14 04:44 PM

Man, the hyperbole is starting to get a little thick from both sides... Its getting harder to play devil's advocate around here

Seriously though, I think Gran Turismo 6 is a good barometer of what to expect from future PS3 game sales. Courtesy of NeoGaf and its NPD insiders:

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	Gran Turismo 5: November 2010 (launch): 400K December 2010: 560.5K Gran Turismo 6: December 2013 (launch): <180K

I know GT is more popular in Europe, but still, sub 200K in December? For what is arguably Sony's biggest franchise?

So what can we expect from the PS3 version of MLB 14? Is it reasonable to expect 70% less sales from '13? If sales are sub 100K for March will that be enough to put the bulk of resources into next-gen?

I feel like install base has been largely irrelevant so far, see GT 6, see COD Ghosts, see NFS R, etc. We just had the longest generation in the history and people are thirsty for new tech. "Analysts" looked at recent sales and the failure of the Wii U and thought gaming was on a serious decline, but it turned out we were just sick of our weak *** 8 year old consoles

Anyway, in relation to the actual topic, game looks good so far.

# 351 MrOldboy @ 01/28/14 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowTyme15


	I get what you're saying, but Knight and a few other CD guys have already said the PS3 version wont get excluded like some people think it will (not you specifically just in general) That's never been SCEA's style and the PS3 version will continue to progress as far as they can take it. As for the PS4 version I am sure there are things they can add that wouldn't be in a PS3 version, but they usually keep features the same across the board an all platforms I don't see that changing anytime soon, but who knows with the power of the PS4 anything is possible. Obviously the biggest thing right now is graphically we know where the two stand and CD guys have said they expect the PS4 version to play differently (in a good way) but that's all we know right now.

I am agreeing with them that the PS3 won't be left out. That part I agree with. I'm just trying to justify that reasoning since I'm sure some people want them to go all in on PS4 right now and do things only possible due to the new hardware (CPU,GPU, DDR5, etc).

But I do believe it will get excluded eventually once sales determine that it is viable to focus development on the PS4 and to add features that are only possible on PS4. Not excluded entirely, but it will probably become a more static product features/mode wise. That is if there is something that can only be done on PS4 that isn't just a visual upgrade.

But you are probably right in the end since there are likely very few major things the development team can ad that wouldn't be possible on PS3 since they are not that far apart power wise. I guess I just want to be optomistic that they will come up with something more advanced that was facilitated by better hardware, other than the graphics engine.

# 352 ShowTyme15 @ 01/28/14 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOldboy


	I think maybe you misunderstood what I was saying. I am agreeing with them that the PS3 won't be left out. I'm just trying to justify that reasoning since I'm sure some people want them to go all in on PS4 right now and do things only possible due to the new hardware (CPU,GPU, DDR5, etc). But I do believe it will get excluded eventually once sales determine that it is viable to focus development on the PS4 and to add features that are only possible on PS4. Not excluded entirely, but it will probably become a more static product features/mode wise. But you are probably right in the end since there are likely very few major things the development team can ad that wouldn't be possible on PS3 since they are not that far apart power wise. I guess I just want to be optomistic that they will come up with something more advanced that was facilitated by better hardware, other than the graphics engine.

Oh okay yeah man I think I misunderstood what you were trying to get across. Yeah eventually sales will drop and they'll do away with the PS3 version, but that is likely still quite a few years down the road. I do get what you're saying though.

# 353 DodgerFanatic2K3 @ 01/28/14 05:05 PM

So there's no final CD visit this year where we can request/inquire about any last minute changes??

Is this because of the extensive PS4 development cycle?

# 354 ShowTyme15 @ 01/28/14 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DodgerFanatic2K3


	So there's no final CD visit this year where we can request/inquire about any last minute changes?? Is this because of the extensive PS4 development cycle?

Russell said no for this cycle.

That is most likely the reason.

# 355 Still2REal @ 01/28/14 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Curahee


	What has been removed in the last 3 years that has afforded them the ability to add the new features they have added? MLB12 they added DD. What was removed? Last year they added 7 new MiLB stadiums, Extended DD and added TSL. What was removed to make room for all that? This year they added Carry over saves, OF and QC, what has been removed?

They removed the ability to schedule bobblehead night, set ticket prices, newspaper mode in franchise, resodding the field (i don't recall that option last year) etc. All of which I loved and made franchise mode deeper (and this game didn't need franchise mode getting any less deep).

Now I know to most people these features were worthless, but as a finance dude they were huge. If they add all this stuff back in for PS4 (which looks doubtful at the moment), I might have to go ahead and cop that PS4 earlier than I anticipated....assuming the wife oks it....Father's day maybe...

# 356 Teigh Cubs Teigh @ 01/28/14 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Still2REal


	They removed the ability to schedule bobblehead night, set ticket prices, newspaper mode in franchise, resodding the field (i don't recall that option last year) etc. All of which I loved and made franchise mode deeper (and this game didn't need franchise mode getting any less deep). Now I know to most people these features were worthless, but as a finance dude they were huge. If they add all this stuff back in for PS4 (which looks doubtful at the moment), I might have to go ahead and cop that PS4 earlier than I anticipated....assuming the wife oks it....Father's day maybe...

I loved them as well, but they were largely empty. Who cared if I had $500,000,000? I couldn't use it for payroll (unless I'm remembering incorectly) and once you got to a certain point all of the upgrades and field resurfacing was essentially free because the money built up to ridiculous degrees.

If they could balance it properly and let you do all of those things and then use that money to pay for the scouting, player development, and coaching/player payroll I would welcome those features back in a heartbeat; however, if they get back and are just as cosmetic as they were in the past I say that their time would be better spent elsewhere.

# 357 Curahee @ 01/28/14 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Still2REal


	They removed the ability to schedule bobblehead night, set ticket prices, newspaper mode in franchise, resodding the field (i don't recall that option last year) etc.

Im speechless!

# 358 woz411 @ 01/28/14 05:44 PM

I am getting a headache reading this thread..

# 359 bronxbombers21325 @ 01/28/14 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarke99


	[/b] You can sit there and act humble but if your yankee blue wasn't a true representation of the jersey of legends who wore it before now, it would taint your vision and be a constant annoyance. What if the NY jerseys were Pitch Black or Royal Blue instead of dark blue? I myself haven't been one here to constantly remind the SCEA team about it because I don't have to, (beating a dead horse) but come on, instead of looking at it as "more people complaining" perhaps put yourself in those shoes and understand why. A uniform is the essence of the team, the players themselves. If something does not get in the way (style guide) and can be fixed people have the right to express displeasure in a *reasonable manner.* I don't recall anyone saying "This game is crap or im not buying b/c of the shade of blue"

oooooookkkkkkk

# 360 Still2REal @ 01/28/14 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Teigh Cubs Teigh


	If they could balance it properly and let you do all of those things and then use that money to pay for the scouting, player development, and coaching/player payroll I would welcome those features back in a heartbeat; however, if they get back and are just as cosmetic as they were in the past I say that their time would be better spent elsewhere.

I can dig that playboy. My original point was that they did in fact remove features to add new ones in so maybe the PS3 was indeed tapped out. I'd rather they leave pointless things in and expand on them (like the ideas you pointed out) rather than simply take them out of the game, but I understand that it's not always possible

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Originally Posted by woz411


	I am getting a headache reading this thread..

LOL then stop reading it

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