MLB 10: The Show

[Kermit IV]

DPD.  So, I switch back to The Show, and during some downtime, the P.A. announcer at Wrigley tells me to be sure to get my subscription to Vineline.  The 2K series has absolutely no chance of ever catching up to this game.

2K's license is up after 2012's game I believe.  I read a while back that both parties are not interested in reupping the deal.  Don't know what this means for MLB on XBOX, but maybe a return of EA to baseball.

Either way, if you have a PS3 there's no reason to ever buy a 2K baseball game.

Hilariously, it's TAKE-TWO rather than the MLB that doesn't want to renew the deal.  Don't want to lose money on a baseball game?  Don't make a shitty baseball game.  Actually, don't make seven years of shitty baseball games in a row.  We'll at least be fooled for the first few.

As for what will happen in the post-2K world, I can't wait to see.  I would suspect MS will find a way to get baseball on the 360 (or whatever the next-gen console is).  BRING BACK HIGH HEAT!

[Saul Goodman]

Is the upgrade from last year's version to this year's worth making? And I assume old RTTS save games don't carry over?

[Saul Goodman]

DPD...I guess.  The Show loves to freeze on the load screen after RTTS games.  Anyone know a fix?

[Powdered Toast Man]

I don't play RTTS.  So, I have no idea.  But the gameplay on the field is even better this year, I <3 this game.

[Saul Goodman]

The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets.  Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO.  The score was 11-0.  I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning.  He threw 156 total pitches.  Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?

[Slaky]

The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets.  Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO.  The score was 11-0.  I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning.  He threw 156 total pitches.  Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?

Is this The Show 13?

[Saul Goodman]

The Nationals let my RTTS pitcher, who is 19 years old, finish a shutout against the Mets.  Final line 9 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 SO.  The score was 11-0.  I got the "is getting tired" message in the sixth inning.  He threw 156 total pitches.  Has Dusty been doing some consulting work?

Is this The Show 13?

Yes.

[Powdered Toast Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

[Slaky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

[Saul Goodman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

Worth upgrading over 13?

[Slaky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

Worth upgrading over 13?

I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.

A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.

Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.

[Saul Goodman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

Worth upgrading over 13?

I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.

A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.

Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.

I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?

[Slaky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

Worth upgrading over 13?

I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.

A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.

Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.

I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?

Not totally sure - I would guess no since they've tweaked a bunch of the career stuff and how you progress.

[Powdered Toast Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfd6A5X6Aw&feature=youtu.be

PS4 version of The Show 14; dey showin off stagyums.

I got the new one for PS3 because I'm weak and because I can't afford a PS4.

It's great, as usual.

Worth upgrading over 13?

I had 13 and this is significantly cooler so far. I've only had a short time with it yet so if you have the money get it. they've added user generated challenges like "finish a perfect game" and stuff. Kind of neat.

A few innings of Cubs-Cards was high scoring since I'm starting on easy hitting because I'd rather hit the ball than just K 18 times a game.

Supposedly RTTS is better than ever but I haven't tried it yet.

I'm tempted. Can you continue '13 RTTS careers in '14 or does that feature start with this year's game?

I don't know if you can go from 13 to 14, but I believe they said that you can continue RTTS from year to year starting now and on to 15, 16, etc.

[Saul Goodman]

The Angels agreed to give me Andrew Heaney and MIKE FREAKING TROUT for Max Scherzer (who only cost $6MM a year to sign), Javy Baez, and Edwin Jackson.  How unrealistic.  Baez hit 25 homers with an OBP of .233 while Mike Trout carried the Cubs to the World Series where they lost in six games to Detroit.  At least the losing the World Series to Detroit part is consistent with reality.