MLB The Show 18 brings another change to the commentary booth
The first themed promotional week for MLB The Show 18 focused on gameplay and the second was on features. This week is all about presentation.
Mark DeRosa of MLB Network is the new personality joining the commentary team replacing Harold Reynolds. It's a quick departure for Reynolds who joined The Show as an analyst just last year along with Dan Plesac. Long time play-by-play man Matt Vasgersian and Plesac remain in the booth alongside DeRosa.
A revamped replay system and new crowd ani...
MLB The Show 18 developer stream dives into Batting Stance Creator and Practice Mode
This week's developer stream for MLB The Show 18 follows up on the news of earlier this week - the addition of a Batting Stance Creator and rain delays in Franchise Mode - while going into a number of other areas as well. Included among them are more throwback uniforms, various authenticity improvements made to stadiums, five new batting cameras, and the reveal of Frank Thomas as one of the new legends this year.
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MLB The Show 18 introducing custom batting stances and rain delays
The themed promotional weeks for MLB The Show 18 continue with this one focused on what's long been referred to as "the little things." Some of the additions for this year however really aren't "little" at all, including a new batting stance creator and the oft-requested rain delays and postponements for Franchise Mode. Also touched on in the video are improved home run and team specific celebrations and improved pitching animations. All these things and more will be discussed and shown furt...
First developer stream for MLB The Show 18 goes over gameplay
While details have so far been scarce regarding the improvements coming for MLB The Show 18 those will be coming over the next six weeks in themed roll-outs. This week is centered on gameplay, with info on changes to the hitting engine, an all-new tagging engine, and enhanced catcher AI and animations. Those areas and more were discussed on a live stream held by developers and included the announcement of a new legend in Vladimir Guerrero.
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Disc Jam gets free major content update and release for Nintendo Switch
Nearly one year ago Disc Jam released on PlayStation 4 and PC and today marks another landmark for the game as it arrives on the Nintendo Switch. Disc Jam is probably best described as a combination of tennis and air hockey and is reminiscent of the 90's game Windjammers. It offers both local and online multiplayer matches in either 1v1 or 2v2 (co-op) form. Cross-platform online play is available between Switch players and PC players. Disc Jam can be downloaded digitally now on Switch for $1...
First feature details and trailer for MLB The Show 18
Typically the first news and trailer for MLB The Show comes in early December but it was a much longer wait for MLB The Show 18 as some vague details on features and the first look at the game arrived today. Though neither of them really give away much about upgrades and additions to expect from the game it at least signifies the start of the more condensed promotional campaign which should make for a busy next six weeks.
MLB The Show 18 was originally announced for an early release date ...
Mutant Football League available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4
It was a long wait of 25 years since the original Mutant League Football released to get a sequel or in this case a "spiritual successor" but that day has finally come. Mutant Football League has now reached consoles after first coming out in late 2017 just on PC.
The game is being sold for $20 (XB1 - PS4) which is $5 cheaper than it was first priced at for PC. Those who contributed to the Kickstarter at a tier that included a copy of the game should be receiving a digital download cod...
First look at the GOAT Career Mode in EA Sports UFC 3
Despite the early promotion for EA Sports UFC 3 and having held a beta that showcased its gameplay and changes to Ultimate Team very little has been mentioned regarding the "G.O.A.T. Career Mode" since its official reveal back in early November. That's been a bit perplexing given that the promotional and rivalry aspect of the Career Mode is potentially the game's biggest and most marketable selling point in terms of its feature set.
Now with just two weeks until the game goes out through ...