MLB 13: The Show Release Day Roster Update
Yesterday when the online servers went live SCEA pushed out the first roster update for MLB 13: The Show. The most significant move comes the addition of Michael Bourn to the Indians. He signed on February 12 which was well after the cut-off date for the shipped roster. Continue on for a look at the primary changes made in the release day roster update! (more…)...
More MLB 13: The Show Gameplay Videos
Earlier this week the first opportunity to see MLB 13: The Show in action slipped out. Reaction was mostly positive except as it relates to the commentary as the faults stood out even more against the backdrop of the Playoffs where the magnitude of each event is dramatically increased. Now additional videos are available to watch and evaluate with segments of gameplay featuring the White Sox at Cubs, Royals at Phillies, Angels at Tigers, and Angels at Nationals. Continue on to check them out...
Improvements Made to Road to the Show Mode in MLB 13: The Show
SCEA has released another in the line of developer video blogs on features for MLB 13: The Show this time focusing on changes made to Road to the Show mode. This year the experience has been altered to try and develop a greater sense of being on the field in terms of presentation, audio, and cameras. Continue on to check out the video which spotlights the improvements and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
First Look at MLB 13: The Show Gameplay
The first gameplay video for MLB 13: The Show has arrived and again it comes courtesy of CJohnson403 on Twitter. It features a NLDS game with the Braves at Nationals in Postseason mode. Though the footage is off-screen it is pretty good quality but keep in mind the audio enhancements, key to the Postseason mode, may be more difficult to discern. The special presentation though is on full display. Continue on for the video and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
Baseball Games Forgo Demos This Year But for Very Different Reasons
There will be no prerelease demos for MLB 2K13 and MLB 13: The Show. In the case of one, a lack of improvements and constrained development cycle would be to blame, while the other can rest on a stronger reputation negating the need in some eyes to release a demo. (more…)...
MLB 13: The Show Includes Braves “Screaming Indian” Batting Practice Hat
New Era recently revealed brand new hats for every team in MLB to be used during Spring Training and batting practices throughout the 2013 season. The styles feature secondary logos and/or different color schemes than the standard gameday caps.
When the designs were originally leaked by Uni Watch controversy arose due to the use of the "Screaming Indian" for the Atlanta Braves being deemed by some as offensive. When the reveal was officially made that hat was not to be found and ins...
Soundtrack for MLB 13: The Show
Here is the full list of songs that will be featured on MLB 13: The Show. The sountrack features artists like The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Blink 182, and Soundgarden. There are 14 songs which is up from 10 in MLB 12. Thanks goes to CJohnson on Twitter for providing the info. Continue on for the full track listing and leave any thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
Full Rosters and Overall Player Ratings in MLB 13: The Show
The team rankings for MLB 13: The Show slipped out last week and now comes an opportunity to see the complete rosters for every team along with the overall rating of every player. Though 17 players rated 99 there is a somewhat substantial gap between those at the top and the other highly rated players. Only 5 are rated 98 and 2 rated 97.
Teams heavily stacked with 90+ rated players are the Cardinals (7), Phillies (7), Nationals (6), Angels (6), Reds (6), Giants (5), Yankees (5), and Blue ...