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MLB The Show 17 Trailer, Retro Mode Details Revealed

  02:25 PM - December 3, 2016 by Steve_OS

Check out new MLB The Show 17 trailer and make sure you check out Retro Mode at the end of it. Post your thoughts!

UPDATE: Retro Mode details revealed.

During the World Series, we revealed that newly inducted Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will grace the cover of MLB The Show 17. The Kid’s signature style transcended the baseball diamond and helped create some of the most memorable baseball video games of the 90’s. Most of us at San Diego Studio grew up playing those classics and wondered how we could recreate a nostalgic feeling for a generation of gamers.

To answer the most obvious question: nope, your eyes did not deceive you. At the very end of our PlayStation Experience trailer you caught a first look at a new game mode for The Show 17.

Introducing “Retro Mode,” a retro gameplay experience that pays homage to the classic baseball games many of us grew up playing. Retro Mode allows you to move the pitcher across the pitcher’s rubber and move around the batter’s box with ease, classic on-screen displays, an old school soundtrack, unique sound effects, a throwback pause menu and more.

Retro Mode is entirely separate to the popular Road To The Show, Diamond Dynasty and Franchise game modes. This new way to play MLB The Show is designed to be a fun, throwback game mode that instigates battles on the couch with friends. We’re not diving deep into those modes just yet, but there are a few teases about the changes coming to RTTS, gameplay additions and a couple of other things we snuck into the trailer for our eager fans. Some changes are more obvious than others and we’ll take a deeper look very soon in case the untrained eye missed a clue (I’m guessing our biggest fans will find most of them by the end of the weekend).

We’ve only scratched the surface on the feature set for MLB The Show 17, so stay tuned for info in the coming weeks. And if you’re at PlayStation Experience over the weekend be sure to come by the MLB The Show bar and try out an Alpha build of Retro Mode.

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# 241 Bullit @ 12/05/16 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Millennium
And it's too bad dev interaction have equated to respect from the OS userbase.

That's okay - because I can fix that.

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Told you all he was coming, but you wouldn't listen and kept running your mouths.
 
# 242 underdog13 @ 12/05/16 04:38 PM
Whoops double post.
 
# 243 underdog13 @ 12/05/16 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Millennium
And it's too bad dev interaction have equated to respect from the OS userbase.

That's okay - because I can fix that.

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Hey completely different topic but is there a way to revert my post edit? I spend 30 minutes on a post then thought i had made double post :'(

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# 244 bronxbombers21325 @ 12/05/16 04:42 PM
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I have no issue with people being upset. That's their right. It's the way people troll and present themselves about it. The sense of entitlement is always so strong this time of year. It's like, "Well you didn't put what I want in the game when I want it and that is unacceptable."

I do not blindly support this game no matter what. There are things I would like to see addressed just like everyone else. I just choose not to call out developers and trash them year after year for not doing something. Most of the people complaining are still going to buy the game anyway and then complain some more. Rinse and repeat next December. People can feel however they want to. There's no reason to be disrespectful about it though. Whenever improved graphics come along it will just be on to the next thing that is unacceptable to not be done.

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I remember when closed roofs not being in was all the rage. Now it's graphics and player models. Which aren't even half as bad as ppl are making them out to be.
 
# 245 Millennium @ 12/05/16 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by underdog13
Hey completely different topic but is there a way to revert my post edit? I spend 30 minutes on a post then thought i had made double post :'(

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Unfortunately no.

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# 246 underdog13 @ 12/05/16 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Millennium
Unfortunately no.

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Brb gonna cry now. Stupid Tapatalk lol. Is there a way you could see the original comment and copy paste?


My tldr cause i deleted my post version is.

Everything in that trailer was a large community wish. Also there is a reason DD is getting content updates in December. Franchise and rtts aren't the only modes with die hard fans.

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# 247 Millennium @ 12/05/16 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by underdog13
Brb gonna cry now. Stupid Tapatalk lol. Is there a way you could see the original comment and copy paste?


My tldr cause i deleted my post version is.

Everything in that trailer was a large community wish. Also there is a reason DD is getting content updates in December. Franchise and rtts aren't the only modes with die hard fans.

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Also - there isn't much to put content out for in December for Franchise/RTTS. At some point you need to put all of your development to 17 for modes like that.

Content in DD are cards. Not new game modes or gameplay issues - cards. Doesn't take much outside of card art and face (which they have most of already, nothing to create).

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# 248 underdog13 @ 12/05/16 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Millennium
Also - there isn't much to put content out for in December for Franchise/RTTS. At some point you need to put all of your development to 17 for modes like that.

Content in DD are cards. Not new game modes or gameplay issues - cards. Doesn't take much outside of card art and face (which they have most of already, nothing to create).

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Your definitely right, cards aren't huge resources, so maybe that isn't as big of a deal. I don't remember if they went this late last year.

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# 249 Millennium @ 12/05/16 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by underdog13
Your definitely right, cards aren't huge resources, so maybe that isn't as big of a deal. I don't remember if they went this late last year.

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They didn't. And the support this year has been (mostly) received well by the DD community.

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# 250 RogerDodger @ 12/05/16 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by crandolph
Retro Mode!!! Gonna be able to complete a 9 inning game in 20 minutes. Love it....All you young'ns need to go buy a Super Nintendo and play Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball (1994) to prep for the Retro Mode.
You've made a point I was going to make, it sounds to me like retro mode might be this years attempt at shortening the time taken to play a full nine inning game of baseball. I have no idea, it's just a guess but seems feesible to me.
 
# 251 bubba4 @ 12/05/16 06:03 PM
That 1 minute trailer has certainly caused a stir. When you have something to reveal 3 months out from release, you come with your best shot., I would think. To me it looks like MLB 17 will be a more refined version of its former self. That's not a bad thing for the game is pretty darn good! But in this day with gaming titles pushing realism to the edge, I think we deserve better than incremental updates from year to year. In fact, because we've been so loyal, I believe we have the right to voice our opinions and try to PUSH SCEA towards the next gen game we know/believe they can produce. That's all this is.
 
# 252 kehlis @ 12/05/16 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bubba4
That 1 minute trailer has certainly caused a stir. When you have something to reveal 3 months out from release, you come with your best shot., I would think. To me it looks like MLB 17 will be a more refined version of its former self. That's not a bad thing for the game is pretty darn good! But in this day with gaming titles pushing realism to the edge, I think we deserve better than incremental updates from year to year. In fact, because we've been so loyal, I believe we have the right to voice our opinions and try to PUSH SCEA towards the next gen game we know/believe they can produce. That's all this is.
No you would never see a company do that.

First promo will usually have something to hook viewers and interest them (check) but major features and announcements will always be held to closer to release with generally the biggest announcement being the last one.
 
# 253 jeffy777 @ 12/05/16 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by buck135
The last two years have been roster updates.
Is that true? I'm still playing 14 because there didn't seem to be any major reasons to upgrade, but 14's frame rate seems choppier than what I've seen of 16 and this trailer for 17. Plus 14's graphics are not nearly as a crisp.

This is the year I finally upgrade though. Was going to get 16 on sale, but I'm just going to wait for 17. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.
 
# 254 countryboy @ 12/05/16 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffy777
Is that true?
Not in my opinion. The last two years have seen upgrades to gameplay and other aspects of the game each year. And I expect that trend to continue this year.
 
# 255 Bullit @ 12/05/16 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffy777
Is that true? I'm still playing 14 because there didn't seem to be any major reasons to upgrade, but the frame rate seems choppier than what I've seen of 16 and this trailer for 17. Plus 14's graphics are not nearly as a crisp.

This is the year I finally upgrade though. Was going to get 16 on sale, but I'm just going to wait for 17. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.
That is one opinion out of many. I feel that 16 was the best one yet. I loved the new gameplay elements and felt that graphically it was awesome. I am finishing up my 4th season of a Nationals Franchise and I played every single game. So yeah I like the game. Others apparently not so much.
 
# 256 bubba4 @ 12/05/16 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kehlis
No you would never see a company do that.

First promo will usually have something to hook viewers and interest them (check) but major features and announcements will always be held to closer to release with generally the biggest announcement being the last one.
You are probably right. But why show something older than what you have in tow? And 3 months is not a long time. I figure they need at least a month to go gold, right? I just finished watching GT Sport videos and that game looks fantastic! I am looking forward to that it. I don't think I would be if they previewed videos from GT6 to show off a feature.

MLB 17's release is getting very close and I hope with ALL I have that Sony SD is holding things back, ready to hit us with excitement in a few weeks. But I've been playing video games for a long, long time, and I have rarely seen a company do that.
 
# 257 Speedy @ 12/05/16 06:34 PM
Gran Turismo's last release was 2013. With MLB: The Show, the last release was...well, last year and the team had to continue to support the game for a couple of months after release to ensure of stability before moving onto next year. So while GT will have had 4 years to work, develop and tighten their game, SCEA will have around 9-10 months.
 
# 258 kehlis @ 12/05/16 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bubba4
You are probably right. But why show something older than what you have in tow? And 3 months is not a long time. I figure they need at least a month to go gold, right? I just finished watching GT Sport videos and that game looks fantastic! I am looking forward to that it. I don't think I would be if they previewed videos from GT6 to show off a feature.

MLB 17's release is getting very close and I hope with ALL I have that Sony SD is holding things back, ready to hit us with excitement in a few weeks. But I've been playing video games for a long, long time, and I have rarely seen a company do that.
In terms of release date it's not that close at all, this is the first bit of info they've shared.

The marketing will milk the next couple months for all it's worth, we're far from seeing even the most pertinent information. This was just a bait trailer for now and for many it worked probably better than they could have hoped for.
 
# 259 Turbojugend @ 12/05/16 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffy777
Is that true?
Not even close to true. I just looked up the feature lists in 15 and 16 to list the ones I can't remember (off the top of my head: PBR, Human IK, seasonal sun and shadows, licensed equipment, directional hitting, classic ballparks, Showtime, complete DD overhaul with Battle Royale and Conquest, etc.) and the complete lists are too extensive to quote here.

Anyone who tells you the last two games were roster updates hasn't been paying attention.
 
# 260 mrCPUgeek @ 12/05/16 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullit
That is one opinion out of many. I feel that 16 was the best one yet. I loved the new gameplay elements and felt that graphically it was awesome. I am finishing up my 4th season of a Nationals Franchise and I played every single game. So yeah I like the game. Others apparently not so much.


Kind of off topic, but I actually wouldn't be against sports titles moving to a two year cycle. Give us a roster update(maybe even chargeable) and continue support during that time.

I seem to remember a PC baseball game I played in the 90s(high heat or hardball) that did that once or twice.


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