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@Thundergod2567_XBL back in the Joe Mauer cover days I remember it being a nasty sweaty fight to get a 1-0 small ball win vs. the cpu.

Not so much this year, or ‘22 (I skipped ‘23). I think it wasn’t a foregone conclusion to beat the cpu in ‘18, but… I mean that’s a lot of beers ago.

It seems like when I think about this series, I think about how fun and innovative it was, not how fun and innovative it is.

So I tend to agree with OPs (and others) sentiment. Many companies would pay good money to hear their faults from a real-world focus group, tangible or perceived. Not sure if SDS is in that camp, but, there is some value there.

(I do think Professional Baseball Spirits graphics and animations look like straight cheeks though.)

@Coop27_MLBTS they can’t handle your truths!

@sbchamps17_NSW yeah, I hear that. Did you get a lot of questions about different cards? They were all essentially the same three card types with really minor variations. Unless I totally misunderstood what they were asking me.

One idea I liked was evolving a card in career retrospective programs. Other than that, it was mostly steps towards the “madden-ification” of the show.

Just curious what everyone’s thoughts were on the survey (if you’ve taken it yet).

I hate being pessimistic, but it didn’t seem to be filled with overly exciting things for 25. I’ve been on a two year cycle since 20, so it probably won’t matter too much one way or the other personally, but just curious if I took it in a negative mental space or something weird like that.

Anyways, happy Thanksgiving to all of you… I mean except for the Australian folks here, y’all can kick rocks this Thursday I guess.

@PriorFir4383355_XBL why compare it to what was available 20 years ago, when we can compare it to the standards established over the last 5 years? No forever program?

Not trying to be a [censored], but, this is a really confusing decision in a year of confusing decisions. Really doesn’t seem like something coming around the bend to change things up, as less is more has been the trend since late August really.

Thought the same thing, the fine print says it should be delivered early December

@beatlesnews_PSN HBD!

@bpwildbill11_PSN that’s right I think. Bonds, as far as I understand it, specifically held his own digital rights separate from the MLBPA in his playing days, with the ultimate goal to make a personalized baseball game (à la Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball from the SNES days, from back when I was a teenager and, uh, before you were born, yikes!)

That’s a moot point now, but Barry’s never exactly been accused of being just too accommodating to work with. Time does do crazy things. Heck, everyone was cheering for Mike Tyson as the ‘good guy’ Friday! I guess never say never, but, I just don’t see it myself. Maybe a Reggie Stocker flashback, but I was always a Jon Dowd guy myself.

Pete Rose, I recall there were a few posts on this forum about him a while back. You know what, he’s a pretty divisive figure I gather.

My gut, I suppose as dark as it is, is that MLB, Cooperstown and many others were just waiting for him to pass so they could honor/enshrine him without having to deal with him directly, but again, time will tell. Think he was pretty much just about to get reinstated in ‘21 or ‘22, but sort of got in his own way, which is more or less who he was. During that reinstatement push, the investigator from the gambling scandal (John Dowd) hinted Pete had inappropriate conduct with a minor in like the 70s, but, it was so long after the fact and a bit sensational. We’ll never really know one way or another.

Shoeless Joe’s not back in the fold, but he’s also not the all-time hit leader. A-Rod isn’t, Manny isn’t, and Ryan Braun IS in the game and one of them... is not my favorite ballplayer. I mean, I bet you Barry Bonds and Pete Rose both on the cover of The Show 25 wouldn’t even crack the top 50 list of strangest things to happen in April 2025.

Just a few tasks on Extreme left, but my interest is evaporating fast, so I might call it a season before I get there or the game gets to S4 on Friday.

@beatlesnews_PSN to give you a serious answer, I must say I wouldn’t say no to adding a New Orleans Pinheads cap to my collection personally, but, not sure if enough would feel the same way to cover production costs.

I would never buy the generic MLBTS caps/shirts some of the beautiful in-game fans in the stands wear.

@Sarge1387_PSN my friend, all I’ll say is, it’s not nearly as delightful as the wheel spin animation in your imagination!

If there was a way to skip the animation entirely I’d be ALL OVER it.

I don’t know about merch, but these forums have plenty of slagging on MLBTS…

Having had both in the previous generation, I’d recommend playstation over xbox in general, especially if you have a gaming rig.

I currently have a PS5, my Switch lite, a Steamdeck, and my PC - use the Nintendo the most since I am forced to take a lunch break at my firm. I slightly dislike the Steamdeck and wish I didn’t buy it, but whatevs.

@sbchamps17_NSW his dog is fun.

Now that you mention, whenever that happens to me, my wife hears a whole lot of “spooky” sounds from the living room…

Truly, every at bat all I can think about is collecting predatory loans, IYKYK

I could google it, but it doesn’t seem I could possibly be the target audience. I’m not saying the ads are good, bad or indifferent, but if the helmets said Oreo's - you can bet your kids inheritance my fat a$$ would be eating cookies. Who benefits from all this?

Yes, it sounds like the server had a disconnect issue, probably the notice popped up while you were looking at the phone. Very frustrating, I know it’s just a video game, but pretty disheartening (and let’s be honest, fairly simple to fix) to have server issues happen.

To make a long story short, I am on a rotation of every-other year with this game, so I really haven’t given this much thought before now.
I’m also not sure if this is a dumb question (my specialty) or has been asked and answered many many many times. So, apologies in advance.

Is there a reason why speed and stealing aren’t/can’t be overpowered like the batting stats? Like why wouldn’t Rickey, and sure Lou Brock, have a 125 steal rating? I’m just curious like a cat, that’s why my friends call me whiskers…

In closing, it’s Saturday night my dudes, and them daddy sodas are going down smooth!

Good on ya! Happy you got your white whale!

@Teak2112_MLBTS I thought that’s what you asked, but I just assumed I was misunderstanding (a safe bet generally).

Oddly enough, and I know it’s not what you asked, I did like the pseudo-showdown moments more than the actual official showdowns. However, no, I don’t find them fun for a whole host of reasons.