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Press Row Podcast – Two Days Worth of MLB 15: The Show Impressions
This week's Press Row Podcast pulls together the audio from the two live hangouts held earlier in the week. The focus is of course on MLB 15: The Show and early impressions of the game. Don't miss my written impressions of MLB 15 as well. Check out the podcast through iTunes for iOS and the Stitcher app for Android – subscribe while there to help support the show! You can also listen with the streaming player below. http://traffic.libsyn.com/operationsportspres...
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OOTP 16 Sims the 2015 MLB Season
With the start of the MLB season now just a couple days away I ran a full simulation in Out of the Park Baseball 16. The results were definitely interesting, with some things playing out in a manner many expect and others acting as surprises. The World Series winner is the latter with the Chicago Cubs capturing their first crown since 1908. Check out the notable trades, injuries, suspensions, milestones, All-Stars, league leaders, regular season standings, playoff results, and year-end aw...
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MLB 15: The Show Initial Impressions
Expectations for MLB 15: The Show were high heading into release, and justifiably so, as the series is arguably the most consistent in all of sports gaming. It was easy to anticipate what would be great about the game and know what likely wouldn't be up to par. That allows for a high level of confidence in buying from those interested in the product. For the most part those expectations have been precisely met. MLB 15 is a fantastic game that has improved on its strengths but done litt...
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New Edition of Tap Sports Baseball Now Available on Mobile
Undoubtedly one of the best sports games for mobile devices last year was Tap Sports Baseball. Not only was it true to the sport on the field but it was designed in such a manner worthy of recognition when compared to the models utilized by many other mobile games. Check out my write-up on it here. Now a brand new edition of the game has released. The downside is that it requires starting over. That's something console gamers are accustomed to but mobile gamers may be less comfortab...
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Press Row Hangout – Impressions of MLB 15: The Show on Day Two
Another panel discussion on MLB 15: The Show impressions is scheduled for tonight at 11ET/8PT. As usual, those who can't make it for the live recording of the Press Row Hangout will be able to watch the archived video at any point after the show comes to an end. The Day One Press Row Hangout went for over an hour and it still only scratched the surface of what the game has to offer. Opinions on the game are still being formed and assessments of new features continue. We'll be breaking dow...
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Various MLB 15: The Show Videos
Here's a collection of captured gameplay videos and walkthroughs I've put together so far with MLB 15: The Show. On the gameplay videos make sure to change the quality setting to 1080p60fps. Included is a dramatic Road to the Show appearance, a full game played in Postseason Mode, the opening of the 15 bonus packs from the Anniversary Edition, how to get that bonus content if you bought the game digitally, and an example of trouble being experienced online. Make sure to also check out the...
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Details on Latest Patch for NBA 2K15 Finally Released Following Arrival on Xbox One
A third post-release patch for NBA 2K15 went out three weeks ago on PlayStation 4 and PC. Today it finally made it to Xbox One after what may have been a failed certification which caused the delay, though 2K Sports would not comment on its status over the three week period. All that had been previously identified from the patch was a fix so shoes could be applied to MyPlayer characters and a change to shooting percentages. The precise details of the update were being held back until it h...
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Press Row Hangout – First Impressions of MLB 15: The Show
Tonight's live Press Row Hangout will feature extensive discussion on the first day with MLB 15: The Show. Just about every aspect of the game will be examined, to the extent that the panel has been able to spend time with the particular modes over the 24 hour period. Expect impressions related to gameplay, presentation, save migration, Road to the Show, Franchise, Online Franchise, Diamond Dynasty, Universal Rewards and more! The show will air live at 11ET/8PT. For those who can't ...
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