Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2
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@raesONE-_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@SakAttack87_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@raesONE-_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@SakAttack87_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@palmerjones_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
I may be wrong but how would he be any different then Robin Yount?
Derek Jeter being on the cover would actually sell copies of the game. Many.
Bias much? I highly doubt it. People who know this game will play it. The group of new players will will somewhat be similar to any other year.
You don't have to be biased to realize that Derek Jeter is a more recognizable face of baseball who will draw in casuals to check out the game if he is on the cover of the Collector's Edition.
That's not meant to disrespect Robin Yount at all.
Again, I wasn't disrespecting Derek Jeter. But I am surely challenging your claim how having Derek Jeter on the cover would lead to "many" more sales.
My original post is more about speculating whether Jeter might be the cover athlete for the Collector's Edition. I get that from a competitive online player's perspective he is not the sexiest option, but SDS isn't concerned about that because they know that group makes up such a small percent of the player base and is already hooked/not going anywhere no matter how dissatisfied they are with the gameplay. They are looking for new blood and throwing a legend like Jeter on the cover will bring more eyes to the franchise because of his mainstream status.
Jeter was a dominant face of the game during his playing days. He was on the cover of a bunch of videogames too during the N64/PS2 era. Even if someone isn't necessarily a Jeter or Yankees fan, it might just simply bring back some good memories playing a baseball videogame back in the day. Maybe someone who hasn't played one in a while sees Jeter on the cover and just for the sake of nostalgia checks it out because they had so many good times playing All-Star Baseball.
I played The Show religiously from 2006-09 then stopped altogether until my friend showed me a video of Giambi hitting a bomb in The Show which brought back all those Triple Play Baseball memories from the early 2000s. That was the first week of COVID lockdown. Bought a PS4 and The Show 20 soon after that and I've been hooked on this stupid game ever since.
Nostalgia is a powerful thing.
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I think its Jeter. To announce the other cover athlete 4 days after the basic version seems rushed. Like they are trying to hit that 2/2 date. Instead of just waiting until Monday.
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2/2 is Groundhog Day.
Which means our cover athlete is obviously...
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/murrabi01.shtml
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@pfcorporate_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
Jeter in real life was a no doubt first ballot hall of famer. Great player, great leader, great winner, etc. He just wouldn't translate that well to the game. If they are generous his hitting attributes would be Honus Wager but with low 80's defense and low 80's speed. There are so many names that people throw out every year like Jeter, or Manny that if they were in the game most people wouldn't use them.
You best believe SDS would make sure Jeter translates well to the game. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
2/2? š§
Time to spark that Jeter hype again!
What number was Jeter?
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@Gdogzombie_MLBTS said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@SakAttack87_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
2/2? š§
Time to spark that Jeter hype again!
What number was Jeter?
14
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@SaveFarris_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
If youāre releasing a 2023 game wouldnt you announce it on .. 2/3?!?
The missed opportunitiesā¦
Yeah! And at 20:23 Pacific time.
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The yankees definitely need more players in the game.
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@palmerjones_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
I may be wrong but how would he be any different then Robin Yount?
To paraphrase Stepbrothers... "Robin Yount is a SAINT". Right @SchnauzerFace_MLBTS ?
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Just thinking out loud. The last two games had signs in the MLB stadiums that said Beat the Streak and 56. Do we get DiMaggio this year?
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@TEXAS10PT_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
Just thinking out loud. The last two games had signs in the MLB stadiums that said Beat the Streak and 56. Do we get DiMaggio this year?
I like the thought a lot. Tomorrow is the big day.
It really should be a new legend to help hype the game.
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@arvcpa_MLBTS said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@palmerjones_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
I may be wrong but how would he be any different then Robin Yount?
To paraphrase Stepbrothers... "Robin Yount is a SAINT". Right @SchnauzerFace_MLBTS ?
Youāre gonna open that can of worms I see. @SchnauzerFace_MLBTS, I fully expect you to rhapsodize about his Tom Sellek mustache and wax poetic at what an under appreciated legend he was. Perhaps even a haiku?
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Do we have to wait until 3 eastern, yet again?
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@go4stros25_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
The yankees definitely need more players in the game.
Couldn't agree more!
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For the people who love WAR, in 98 and 99 Jeter was the not only the best shortstop in baseball but he was arguably the best player in the league.
Anyone who calls Jeter anything less than an all time great simply just has a personal issue with him, because from a numbers perspective itās all right in front of you. Not to mention all of the intangibles, the rings, and the chicks he took down.
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@jonblaze2424_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
For the people who love WAR, in 98 and 99 Jeter was the not only the best shortstop in baseball but he was arguably the best player in the league.
Anyone who calls Jeter anything less than an all time great simply just has a personal issue with him, because from a numbers perspective itās all right in front of you. Not to mention all of the intangibles, the rings, and the chicks he took down.
In 1999, Pedro was the best player in the game. He got robbed of the MVP.
In 1998, A-Rod was the best shortstop. Although, he, Jeter or Nomar should have won MVP over Juan Gonzalex. That was nonsense he won another undeserved MVP.
Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in with Jeter.
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@TheGoaler_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
Do we have to wait until 3 eastern, yet again?
Jimmy Fallon already leaked it on tonight's show.
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@Dolenz_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
@TheGoaler_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:
Do we have to wait until 3 eastern, yet again?
Jimmy Fallon already leaked it on tonight's show.
They tweeted the link so Iām guessing this was their plan.
I also like the connection, Jeter as the owner of the Marlins when Jazz entered the system and made his debut. Makes Jazz a bit cooler.
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To all the haters
: After all, maybe SDS saved a few bucks on Jazz ā¦ to finally get Derek
