Archive for the ‘Baseball’ Category
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Looking Ahead to MLB 15 Roster Updates
New roster updates are released by SCEA for The Show every Monday over the course of the season. With MLB 15: The Show the roster update to prepare for the new season coincided with the release of the game and there hasn't been one since given the proximity to Opening Day. The first in-season update is expected on April 13 and that will be an important one. It's the first opportunity to add any players who made their Major League debuts. As an annual reminder, players who have no...
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MLB 15: The Show – Hits and Misses Review
MLB 15: The Show might very well be the most complete product in the series' history. Areas of strength have been improved upon considerably but those that have been deficient in the past for the most part continue to be so. It's one of the few sports games that can be assessed fairly easily and defined by its clear positives and negatives. That makes it a game that can be either purchased, or passed on, with confidence based on an individual's interests. Check out the full review of MLB 15:...
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How The Legends Are Rated and Utilized in MLB 15: The Show
Though the addition of "legends" didn't really resonate with the community for MLB 15: The Show their presence in the game is at the very least worth exploring. The 30 players, one representing each franchise, are available for use in Diamond Dynasty and Franchise modes. (more…)...
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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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