Your thoughts on the new Retro Mode coming to MLB The Show 17

The debut trailer for MLB The Show 17 revealed the introduction of ‘Retro Mode’ which will act as a standalone way to play inspired by baseball games of the ’90s including those fronted by Ken Griffey Jr. this year’s cover star. It’s the perfect type of announcement well in advance of release creating buzz as a newsworthy and socially shared item, helping to drive some early pre-orders while leaving the meat of the improvements to the game for later announcements.

Reaction has ranged from indifference to excitement, from calls for development time to be spent elsewhere to nostalgia only raising anticipation for the game. Vote in the poll below and leave your thoughts in the comments on what the announcement of Retro Mode means to you!