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[Topher]

I didn’t make the article.

 

[DavJay]

Three man cover…. Guess they are warming it up for next year’s Ohtani, Yamamoto, Sasaki cover.

 

[Tertullian]

They should bring back that one glitch

 

[Unknown?]

I’m in the same boat and completely agree. RTTS is my primary mode and they haven’t done shit for it. I bought the MVP Edition of MLB 22 (mostly for the Steelbook) and played the hell out of it. Sampled MLB 23 and 24 on Game Pass and they were practically identical once you got through the intro (24 added females and the “draft”, which was just the skills showcase they got rid of in past games…).

Looks like another year where I’ll be content to stick with MLB 22. I usually only buy 1-2 annual MLB and NFL games per generation anyway, so waiting is no big deal.

Last Madden I played was 15. I might get 26 this year, 10-11 years is a good gap for sports games that don't change much.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Will be PS5 Pro enhanced at least if they can’t get me a PC version

 

[diffusionx]

Last Madden I played was 15. I might get 26 this year, 10-11 years is a good gap for sports games that don't change much.

New Madden is much, much worse than 15 and the games in that time period.

 

[Unknown?]

New Madden is much, much worse than 15 and the games in that time period.

Well, maybe I'll push it a few more years. Lol What is worse about it though?

 

[ToadMan]

Three man cover…. Guess they are warming it up for next year’s Ohtani, Yamamoto, Sasaki cover.

Ohtani has already been on the cover, but I suppose he could revisit though - that would rep his both ways MVP status. I don't think anyone would be mad at that.

I would be mad at mixing him in with Sasaki and Yamamoto who are no way the same legend status of Ohtani... yet anyway.

I’m in the same boat and completely agree. RTTS is my primary mode and they haven’t done shit for it. I bought the MVP Edition of MLB 22 (mostly for the Steelbook) and played the hell out of it. Sampled MLB 23 and 24 on Game Pass and they were practically identical once you got through the intro (24 added females and the “draft”, which was just the skills showcase they got rid of in past games…).

Looks like another year where I’ll be content to stick with MLB 22. I usually only buy 1-2 annual MLB and NFL games per generation anyway, so waiting is no big deal.

One theory is this year will start with high school / college development. But what that would look like is difficult to say. Have they had time to model college parks and get licensing in place or will it just be a few pre-draft mini-games?

Anyway hope for the best, plan for the worst.

 

[JaksGhost]

In 2023, the game had over six times the number of players on Xbox than it did on PlayStation 5

'MLB The Show 25' is skipping Game Pass for the first time since coming to Xbox

After four years of coming to Xbox Game Pass, it seems the deal with MLB and PlayStation has come to an end. Xbox players will now need to pay separately.

www.windowscentral.com

That's true, but the article is missing one big detail concerning the Circana charts. Both Microsoft and Nintendo didn't report their digital sales for the game in 2023/2024. Microsoft, though, did start to release a list of their Top Sellers in 2024, and MLB The Show 24 is a part of that list. So we can see that it does sell outside of being included on Game Pass. It's actually one of only a few that were included on Game Pass to chart.

Introducing the Xbox Excellence Awards, Honoring the Studios Behind the Games You Loved Most in 2024 - Xbox Wire

As a thank you to game creators, and to shine a light on the games that players loved in 2024, today we’re announcing the recipients of the Xbox Excellence Awards.

news.xbox.com

 

[Nydius]

One theory is this year will start with high school / college development. But what that would look like is difficult to say. Have they had time to model college parks and get licensing in place or will it just be a few pre-draft mini-games?

Anyway hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Well, IF that ends up being the case and it’s shaken up the formula somewhat, I’ll consider it when it’s on sale around the All Star Break (or later). But it’s gonna have to be more than just a few more menus or cringey “phone calls” with my manager or coach.

 

[ToadMan]

Well, IF that ends up being the case and it’s shaken up the formula somewhat, I’ll consider it when it’s on sale around the All Star Break (or later). But it’s gonna have to be more than just a few more menus or cringey “phone calls” with my manager or coach.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking it may be - something very basic.

I know they have a year release cycle but I assume they implement some features for in the background over several years before release.

So this year, with some of the older platforms trimmed off, ditching GP, and it being an anniversary year, I'm hoping they've saved a few decent features and improvements for this outing.

But it's pure hopium at this stage.