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@P0pa-Cherry_XBL said:

I've been playing The Show since 14. I almost always get the Digital Deluxe version. In 25, I stopped playing right around the first boss programs shortly after the WS. Usually I play all the way until the next game is released.

So far, this year's game has not shown me enough to convince me to buy 26. Last year, the live content stream convinced me. I'm hoping the same will happen this year.

Is anyone else still on the fence? What would convince you to purchase?

I have zero interest or excitement for this years game. And I've played since the PS2 days.

And I'd say for the last 2 years, I've stopped playing when June/July comes around. Before 2 years ago, I use to play the game from release to next game's release.

Game is just getting too stale and DD is getting too much of the same.

I take back my initial impressions. Now that they enabled online, it adds a whole new life to this game. The Tourney mode is really fun to play. It's a breath of fresh air from MLBTS.

Graphics don't shine until you play some night games and rain games.

Having more fun w/ this game now since they opened up online.

3 years ago when MLB THE SHOW had WBC, it was probably the most fun DD program I ever played.

BUT now I don't want to replay something I played 3 years ago.

Even 3 years ago we were saying how SDS dropped the ball not putting a entire separate mode for the WBC tourney.

They had 3 years to fix this but didnt.

tried it and yeah it was a bust. can only play exhibition and the graphics look like [censored]. this must be like the half assed version of the full game.

No , probalby not. But sometimes xbox will add games to Xcloud that are not on gamepass like NBA2K26.

PS5 LINK - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017626/

I have $10 off at a retail store and was thinking about using it to buy MLBTS 26 physical disc.

My question is if I want to play MLBTS 26 remotely on PS5, does the disc need to be in the system before I can play it remotely? I know for digital it will work automatically.

Same question about Xbox. For remote play, does the game need to be in the drive? I know for xcould it didnt matter when the game was on gamepass.

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.

@TheBigPapa55_PSN said in Road To The Show Video and Web Summary:

This stuff was more necessary than innovative to be honest. Still will probably touch RTTS maybe once if I'm that bored.

all this could have just been a $10 DLC on MLBTS 25 instead of $70.

the grpahics look like absolute garbage in the RTTS LIVE stream today. When they showed the Florida player gameplay, looks straight out of PS3 era graphics. embarassing.

@PriorFir4383355_XBL said in MLBTS 16 VS MLBTS 25/26 Graphics Comparison:

The video linked to is devastating to SDS.

You own this SDS. I warned you about how customer anger was stoking and it seemed you didn't really care.

it was ridiculous during that gameplay deep dive they said they listen to the users. LOL. If you saw the chat live, everyone was pissed the graphics have not been upgraded and now even has worsened 6 years into the PS5 cycle. And you're right about the anger, it's almost EVERYONE! It would have been nice if they acknowedged it in some way. But they didnt even do that. It's like the elephant in the room. They must think we are all dumb.

@jaychvz_XBL said in MLBTS 16 VS MLBTS 25/26 Graphics Comparison:

If they upgraded the graphics i would definitely be amazed, but it would not be a game changer for me. Im more interested in gameplay . For example i think the ball trajectory needs more top spin I've hit too many scorching line drives that get cought in the outfield. With more top spin pure hitters like tony Gwynn and wade boggs would be more valuable as they would get more hits . Searching players to fill rosters easier for programs . More cool props for stadium creator , more realistic pitching sequence, etc. Etc. All those and much more are more important than graphics . But i wouldn't mind if they improved. ‍️

All the gameplay improvement's they showed last week in the gameplay deep dive could have just been part of a MLBTS 25 DLC for $10.

There's nothing groundbreaking in what they showed that should make anyone spend another $70 for this rehashed game.

I actually tested the graphics and gameplay form the PS4 versions of the game I own.

MLB16/17 Do definately look better than 25. The gameplay is so much better too. The ball just jumps off the bat.

But the best looking MLB THE SHOW game from the PS4 era is no Doubt MLB THE SHOW 20. The graphics are so virbrant and colorful in this game. The lighting is top notch. The presentation is incredible. The gameply in 16/17 I think are better because the hitting in 20 is sort of dummed down since the ball sort of dies after leaving the bat where in 16/17 it just reacts like a real baseball.

MLBTS 25 doesn't even come close to the graphics of MLBTS 20.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qqERHC84Hk

MLB The Show 26 (And Other Sports Games) Have Not Realized It's a New Era

https://www.operationsports.com/mlb-the-show-26-and-other-sports-games-have-not-realized-its-a-new-era/

this may be the first time in 10 years I don't buy this game at launch or maybe not even at all.

@palmerjones_PSN said in 26 graphics:

@skim3797_PSN said in 26 graphics:

Well, the ONLY thing SDS is actually good at is figuring out how long they can squeeze every last dollar out of that outdated graphics engine and once again this year, they decided to roll with the same engine, slap on a few minor tweaks, add some “new” programs (which are basically just a few extra lines of code) to keep the pack-ripping crowd—the gamblers—happy.

Honestly, they’ll probably keep enjoying their near-monopoly as the only MLB game on the market and unless a serious competitor shows up, this cycle isn’t going to change anytime soon.
That’s just how this game market works.

I miss the good ole days when we had 5 MLB games to choose from.

5?? more like 12-16 baseball games would come out in one season on average

i don't like how they insulted everyone by saying today 'they listen to the players' or similar to that.

[censored]

if you listened to the players you would have at least acknowledged the complaints about the graphics.

even if they said 'yes we know you aren't happy w/ the graphics and we're working on it' wouldve been fine.

But it's like the elephant in the room. the completely ignored it when everyone in the community who has been loyal to this game for decades is talking about how the graphics look stale and old now.

@AllRise99_NSW said in It's Judge:

And with the World Baseball Classic on the cover, I wonder if this means we’re finally actually getting the tournament rather than just uniforms and cards!!!

last time they had it only in DD and it was one of the most fun DD programs ever. But yes, it would be better if it's an offline mode.

not a clean cover too busy

so we get high school baseball this year? we only had college in last years game right?