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It's not that weird when it is literally the plot of the movie Major League.

Yeah, before Diamond Quest was introduced Showdowns played a bigger part in programs and the game in general.

Not 100% sure about the Xbox because I have never bought a physicals copy of a game for it but on the PS5 you will generally need the disc in the PS5 in order to run the game. It acts as a anti piracy measure so that you can't buy one copy and install it on 10 friends PS5s

@Bicarbonate_Fury_PSN said in 25 vs 26 live series collection rewards:

somewhat slow 1B doesn’t tickle the nether regions!

If they do a career card like his 700th HR he was also listed with 3B, LF and RF secondary positions.

That said, I guess that they could always still be holding back a Legend reveal for the DD Stream or video.

They mentioned that in DD you will be able to switch between regular commentary and Robert Flores' more DD specific commentary.

We did not actually get to hear any of it but maybe we will in two weeks during the DD stream

Because it is easy marketing and PR.

They post it and it gets picked up by gaming sites and gets talked about by other content creators.

I'd rather they put out videos and have streams than not. It allows me to set my expectations, good or bad, and make a little more educated purchase than if they released nothing

@GradektheBard_PSN said in A few WBC screens from the Presentation Video:

The WBC mini season awards (only 9 packs) implies that either a) mini seasons are way shorter or the packs in this WBC one are better (ie maybe the WBC packs.

You can't see all of the next one but the Classic mode one shows more XP and more Stubs (WBC shows 0 stubs)

My guess is that with this being an release day mini season that they are severely restricting the rewards. I am still hoping the "and more" are at least the stadiums (maybe some uniforms but I don't card about those)

There are several things that using the "Ballplayer" in both RTTS and DD made worse.

• It severely restricted the freedom in RTTS for those who only play RTTS
• People hurt the DD experience by making submarine pitchers who were impossible to hit.
• People made the ugliest, most unathletic player models they could which everybody they played were forced to look at

@GoozeFn_PSN said in Presentation Video has dropped (2/19):

Nothing there is exciting at all.

I mean it does not move the needle for me but new stadiums is always welcome and more customized stadium effects are nice.

Connected Storytelling: Game presentations are now customized to a player's career journey; for instance, in Franchise Mode, real-time performance from pre-game storylines is integrated directly into the broadcast,.

Things like that in Franchise mode, if done reasonably well, could be a welcome addition for franchise players.

@SakAttack87_PSN said in A few WBC screens from the Presentation Video:

If the rosters are just still random DD squads and not at all accurate to the actual WBC then this is kind of pointless.

Going up against a Team Mexico with seven white dudes in the lineup isn't really capturing the spirit of the event.

Well, they do include birthplace on every card so they could pull from that but some of these countries will not have enough players

Here is the 2025 data. I wonder if the WBC license allows them to use all of the player names? Why may not get accurate models in that case but it would be a start.

US Territories
Location	Player Count
Puerto Rico	47

International
Location		Player Count
Dominican Republic	234
Venezuela		142
Cuba			54
Canada			31
Mexico			26
Colombia		15
Japan			14
Panama			11
Australia		6
Curacao			5
South Korea		5
Nicaragua		4
Taiwan			4
Netherlands		3
Brazil			3
Germany			2
Italy			2
Bahamas			2
Washington DC		2
Great Britain		2
Slovakia		1
Jamaica			1
Honduras		1
Singapore		1
Guam			1
South Africa		1
Aruba			1

@palmerjones_PSN said in Presentation Video has dropped (2/19):

Noticed there's no March to October in the game modes.

It could be considered a sub mode under DD or Franchise. The main menu showed

RTTS
Diamond Dynasty
Franchise
Storylines

@GoozeFn_PSN said in 25 vs 26 live series collection rewards:

@Dolenz_PSN I really hope he’s not the full collection reward. It’s possible, but a 1B for that collection is rough. At least Babe could play a corner OF position and pitch.

I hope you are right. I want to use his 99 and if he is a Live series collection or even the NL collection then I most likely won't see a 2nd 99 until I am done with the game for the year.

@Teak2112_MLBTS said in 25 vs 26 live series collection rewards:

Live series collections the first month I'd assume is by a large margin their biggest money maker. I would be shocked if they didn't make as much money 1st month as the next 11 combined.

I'd probably agree. Never underestimate the need for many gamers to try and be first or one of the first to get a card. This is doubly true for some content creators.

I would still think it will be Pujols. I hate that as a Cardinals fan who has only finished the Live Series once. Shoot, I am probably screwed if he is the NL collection just due to Ohtani.

Looks like the main mode might be a mini season?
On the second screen it shows that you will replace one of the teams with your DD squad.
Rewards 9 Packs and 4 players (and more? Probably the Stadiums)

I'll probably tune into the Stream for drops but won't actually watch it. I know some will be happy or excited for some of the info but it does not move the needle for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ9LlhVyFF8

Enhanced Broadcasting and Commentary

• Expanded Commentary Team: The broadcast booth features Jessica Mendoza, Robert Flores (RoFlo), and the returning duo of Boog and Singy,.
• Mode-Specific Analysis: Robert Flores provides expert analysis and strategic advice across Diamond Dynasty modes, including Ranked games, Battle Royale, and Diamond Quest,.
• College World Series Coverage: Jessica Mendoza joins Boog and Singy specifically for the NCAA broadcast booth to cover the journey to Omaha,.
• Connected Storytelling: Game presentations are now customized to a player's career journey; for instance, in Franchise Mode, real-time performance from pre-game storylines is integrated directly into the broadcast,.

Player Performance and Career Tracking

• Visual Progression: The new Prospect Organizational Depth Chart provides a visual representation of how a player is performing week-to-week as they move from the minors to the majors,.
• Advanced Analytics: New "stat-casts" have been added, featuring hit spraying charts and pitch-usage breakdowns,.
• Legacy Tracking: The game tracks progress toward Cooperstown, showing how a player stacks up against the elite, including their latest career accomplishments and All-Star voting standings,.

Expanded College Baseball Experience

• Increased Roster: The roster has expanded to 19 college schools, each with unique fan cultures,.
• Authentic Atmosphere: New fans, chants, uniform colorways, team traditions, and college-specific celebrations have been added to the Road to the Show experience,.
• NCAA Men’s College World Series: The game features official integration of the tournament, including full double-elimination brackets and the sights and sounds of Charles Schwab Field Omaha,.

World Baseball Classic (WBC) Integration

• Tournament Access: Players can use their Diamond Dynasty squads to compete in the World Baseball Classic starting on launch day,.
• Authentic Environments: The experience includes official WBC signage, a dedicated broadcast art package, and immersive ballparks such as the Tokyo Dome and Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico,.

Stadium Atmosphere and Visuals

• Dynamic Stadium Effects: Stadiums now feature expanded effects like fireworks, CO2 smoke, and flames to amplify big plays, such as smoke in Seattle or flames in Petco Park,.
• Visual Customization: Players can now customize their art themes across various game modes.
• Storylines: Presentation updates extend to Negro Leagues Season 4, which includes brand-new stories and scenes.

@girldad4_MLBTS said in Presentation Today?:

Regardless of what dates this is the idea

Most of us asking about the release of info are talking about the video that they have, until this week, released earlier in the week They told us at the beginning of the week that we would be getting a "Fielding Feedback" video as well this week.

The majority of us here know when and what times the streams happen

@LuvMyXBOX_XBL said in Any updates for MLBTS26?:

They said you can't bring over stadiums from last years game. so maybe we're getting a complete overhaul of the create a stadium mode.

That's optimistic.

My guess would be that a Vault overhaul is more likely, and probably far more overdue.

@x-814-x-MAFIA-x_PSN said in Presentation Today?:

Do they have a schedule for these?

The have been releasing what is coming up this week on Monday but they don't list days or times. Streams are usually on Thursdays at 5 eastern but apparently the YouTube videos can happen whenever they feel like it

They received more legends and flashback cards than 19 MLB teams. I normally don't include FA in my charts but in my vault program I include them and was surprised to see them so high on the list