@beatlesnews_psn said in June moments -- the easy and the ...:

I do dread pitching moments. Started doing them first instead of last. Like getting them out of the way.

At least they finally fixed pitching moments so you no longer have to have take ABs with your pitcher when his spot in the order comes around.

That was always maddening.

I think that is why Emmanuel Clase is the only P4 card I have. He has such a quick delivery which really helps speed along those Conquest grinds.

@raesONE-_PSN said in Collector's Edition Reveal on February 2:

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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?

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.

He could have the same exact attributes as a 99 Mantle/Griffey/Trout/Mays, but I just think people justify it to themselves that those iconic players are worth the investment of this kind of collection solely based on their perceived name value.

It will most definitely be an incredible card, but there will always be players that are more attracted to the name than the stats on the back. Nothing wrong with that either.

Just don't play then. Vote with your wallet.

I think a lot of people saw just how much was required for this collection and they're selling off cards instead.

Also, the 30 new AL/NL diamonds they dropped to help people with this collection lessened the value on a lot of those Legends/Flashbacks people have been investing in so they are offloading those as well.

I believe a Takashi collection to unlock two-way 99 Shohei is inevitable. We've already seen the artwork for it.

I really hope it's Posada for the Yankees. I've never played with a 99 overall of his and that card would never leave my lineup.

You know what, if it means a superstar player like Ozzie becomes more usable then who cares? It's a fantasy mode in a fantasy game. If guys who have never even had an AB in the majors can have insane cards then it's hard to get mad about a juiced Ozzie who is a Hall of Famer.

Diehard Yankees fan here and I agree. Think he got caught looking ahead to the next series. Bieber was great in Game 2 though so figured you would go back to him in a must win.

More surprised there was no challenge on that call at first where the runner clearly beat Rizzo to the bag. What happened there?

It's only been about four years since he was last in the game, but a more recent option for a new lefty would be CC Sabathia.

If there was ever a specific card category meant for a player, a 2008 Second Half Heroes Sabathia from his stint with the Brewers should be one of the greatest pitching cards of all-time.

Understand your frustration, but the reality is more likely that the funds allocated to maintenance the servers is completely separate from the marketing budget they have to sign new players.

One really doesn't affect the other. We can definitely all agree that a more consistent gameplay experience without disconnection/freeze issues is something that everybody wants.

The grind for Monthly Awards was brutal this year. Totally understand having to put some time in to get these cards, but unless you "rented" them from the market to get the PXP needed for each it was so tedious especially on the hitting side.

They also needed to make the Monthly Legend attainable much earlier in the program. The card would be unveiled, but you had to wait almost a month before you were finally able to unlock it and by then there were other cards that were just as good which diminished its value.

My most selfish request would be a 1998 Signature or Postseason Scott Brosius.

He is the only player where I would get the credit card out if necessary to have him on my team.

A few of the screenshots appear to have KC Municipal Stadium in the background so hopefully that means we are getting new retro ballparks.

Don't think this is real, but this is probably what that other poster above me was alluding to. It would be awesome.

https://twitter.com/Ange_Nation/status/1622596242906943488?s=20&t=VFQNNZJ9knvZdK1hFiGgiw

@bmoo44_PSN said in Josh Gibson:

My friend said the head of the museum sent out a tweet showing he was a collection, but i dont know i dont have twitter and dont know how

Gonna need you to find out how real quick.

@Ericulous1_PSN said in Josh Gibson:

@bmoo44_PSN said in Josh Gibson:

Is Josh Gibson not a collection reward this yr

We don’t know yet, they won’t announce any of those till the game is launched.

Also, the more I read about this. I don’t think this is in DD. It looks like a separate game mode.

As long as these cards are still available to be used in DD that's fine by me.

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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:

I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?

Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.

Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?

I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.

I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?

Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.

He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.

The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.

Could be. I personally still think they don't have him this year for the simple argument that this news is supposed to be the big bombshell to convince people to buy and play the game, along with Jeter of course. I just personally don't see the logic in holding onto a big name like Josh Gibson until midway through the game cycle, when the game is already in discount most likely.

I understand that point - and I'm not trying to compare the two based on merit or significance - but didn't they wait until midway through the game cycle to drop Honus Wagner in The Show 19?

Again, we have two trailers still to come so we may get some more reveals. They always drop that one BIG name after the trailer is over so let's wait and see.

Also, regarding how they will play out this program or mode, I thought the Jackie Robinson feature from The Show 20 was awesome! It was like an extended evolution program where you unlock their bronze/silver/gold/diamond versions as you advance. Since there are a lot more players involved I wouldn't expect it to be nearly as lengthy, but the evolution progression is fun as you slowly aquire the best cards of that specific player.

He is a big omission for sure. Assuming that the rights to all of these players are also done on an individual basis just like the MLB Legends, I wonder if there were issues acquiring his likeness? Were they unable to make contact with his estate or was there maybe just no interest on their end? Not trying to give SDS any excuses, but some of these things may be out of their control.

I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and wanted to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable? And this isn't coming from a sense of complacency, but I'd rather have what we are getting with this new Negro Leagues program than nothing at all because it is LONG overdue and the door is still open to expand on the roster in the future.