Thanks to Game Pass, I have The Show 23. The game looks about the same … minor details
and animations make it look better, but nothing revolutionary. They are much more generous with cards for
Diamond Dynasty, giving 99 rated cards right away instead of waiting until late
summer (there are now “Seasons” which google if you want to find out how they work). It is also easy to get free cards doing
Moments … My team is already all 90 diamonds after doing 3-4 hours of grinding
in Moments. Hitting is better, although
a future update could change that … last year it was great, then update bad,
update good and unfortunately the last update was bad so I stopped playing The
Show 22 late last year. There is a DH
now, so no more pitcher subs in the lineup.
There is a “bat” PCI indicator now that really helps me understand the
bat path. Commentary will probably be
turned off by the weekend as it is about the same from last year. So if you have Game Pass it is a
no-brainer. I don’t think I would spend
$70 on it though if I had The Show 22.
Thanks for the rundown. Yeah, I'm not buying this game every year anymore, basically just for roster updates. I have '22 and will stick with that - all I really play is Franchise.
Thanks to Game Pass, I have The Show 23. The game looks about the same … minor details
and animations make it look better, but nothing revolutionary. They are much more generous with cards for
Diamond Dynasty, giving 99 rated cards right away instead of waiting until late
summer (there are now “Seasons” which google if you want to find out how they work). It is also easy to get free cards doing
Moments … My team is already all 90 diamonds after doing 3-4 hours of grinding
in Moments. Hitting is better, although
a future update could change that … last year it was great, then update bad,
update good and unfortunately the last update was bad so I stopped playing The
Show 22 late last year. There is a DH
now, so no more pitcher subs in the lineup.
There is a “bat” PCI indicator now that really helps me understand the
bat path. Commentary will probably be
turned off by the weekend as it is about the same from last year. So if you have Game Pass it is a
no-brainer. I don’t think I would spend
$70 on it though if I had The Show 22.
Thanks for the rundown. Yeah, I'm not buying this game every year anymore, basically just for roster updates. I have '22 and will stick with that - all I really play is Franchise.
Thanks to Game Pass, I have The Show 23. The game looks about the same … minor details
and animations make it look better, but nothing revolutionary. They are much more generous with cards for
Diamond Dynasty, giving 99 rated cards right away instead of waiting until late
summer (there are now “Seasons” which google if you want to find out how they work). It is also easy to get free cards doing
Moments … My team is already all 90 diamonds after doing 3-4 hours of grinding
in Moments. Hitting is better, although
a future update could change that … last year it was great, then update bad,
update good and unfortunately the last update was bad so I stopped playing The
Show 22 late last year. There is a DH
now, so no more pitcher subs in the lineup.
There is a “bat” PCI indicator now that really helps me understand the
bat path. Commentary will probably be
turned off by the weekend as it is about the same from last year. So if you have Game Pass it is a
no-brainer. I don’t think I would spend
$70 on it though if I had The Show 22
That's a bummer. I haven't liked how over the past few years, it's been so freaking easy to build up your team. Everybody has a diamond player at every position. Hell, you have that and the game hasn't been out a week!
But that's a good move with the DH. It was so dumb they didn't have it last year. Do they still have the Showdown mode? I enjoyed that.
I've bought the Show the day it came out for the past like 15 years...but I haven't grabbed this one. Maybe I will later in the year when the price goes down. I'm just not as into it as I used to be I guess.
Thanks to Game Pass, I have The Show 23. The game looks about the same … minor details
and animations make it look better, but nothing revolutionary. They are much more generous with cards for
Diamond Dynasty, giving 99 rated cards right away instead of waiting until late
summer (there are now “Seasons” which google if you want to find out how they work). It is also easy to get free cards doing
Moments … My team is already all 90 diamonds after doing 3-4 hours of grinding
in Moments. Hitting is better, although
a future update could change that … last year it was great, then update bad,
update good and unfortunately the last update was bad so I stopped playing The
Show 22 late last year. There is a DH
now, so no more pitcher subs in the lineup.
There is a “bat” PCI indicator now that really helps me understand the
bat path. Commentary will probably be
turned off by the weekend as it is about the same from last year. So if you have Game Pass it is a
no-brainer. I don’t think I would spend
$70 on it though if I had The Show 22
That's a bummer. I haven't liked how over the past few years, it's been so freaking easy to build up your team. Everybody has a diamond player at every position. Hell, you have that and the game hasn't been out a week!
But that's a good move with the DH. It was so dumb they didn't have it last year. Do they still have the Showdown mode? I enjoyed that.
I've bought the Show the day it came out for the past like 15 years...but I haven't grabbed this one. Maybe I will later in the year when the price goes down. I'm just not as into it as I used to be I guess.
I think having good cards available from the start is a nice
change. I vowed I wasn’t even going to
play until mid summer because I was sick of the grind (and time) from previous
years and waiting until August for decent cards. There is a caveat with cards though … there
are “core” players you acquire from the more traditional route (live players)
and “set” cards for each “season”. Seasons
last 50 days and cards from that set are restricted on how long you can use
them. So Season 1 has Set 1 cards,
Season 2 has Set 2 cards etc …. Set 1 cards can only be used in during season 1
and 2 in online and conquest play, so they become void for some modes after 100
days. Core cards can be used throughout
the entire year.
My team of 90 diamonds (set 1) from the WBC classic kinda suck
butt. 2-2 against the Reds so far. I’d rather have a gold Trea Turner leading
off then a 90 Lars Nootbarr … I’m mainly going thru WBC missions to unlock a 99
WBC Mike Trout that will be unusable after Season 3 starts. (still better than
waiting until October for the card). I
don’t see keeping anyone in my lineup once they finish their missions to unlock
Trout.
I was looking at the top three cards for getting all the
Live cards collected … 99 Jeter, Sosa and McGwire … I need to inject those
players into my veins! But I’m in no
rush to grind.
That’s cool that Sosa and McGwire are in it. It’s always nice when they add new legends. Wish they’d get Bonds. Remember the fake Bonds: Reggie Stocker?
That’s cool that Sosa and McGwire are in it. It’s always nice when they add new legends. Wish they’d get Bonds. Remember the fake Bonds: Reggie Stocker?
I must of missed Reggie.
Last time I can remember playing a VG Bonds was in Tecmo Super Baseball. He was the best player in that game
Daughter and I are into Unravel 2. Really a good 2 player puzzle game. Has great swing mechanics. She can figure out most of the puzzles / way to progress as a 9 year old. Great graphics. Wish they made more games like this. Or like Portal and Portal 2, those were amazing.
Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?
That’s cool that Sosa and McGwire are in it. It’s always nice when they add new legends. Wish they’d get Bonds. Remember the fake Bonds: Reggie Stocker?
I must of missed Reggie.
Last time I can remember playing a VG Bonds was in Tecmo Super Baseball. He was the best player in that game
"Reggie" was in the game during the PS3 era if I remember correctly.
Since I don't play as much games but do enjoy MArio Kart 8. I Still have the Wii-U. Anywho, The online version of it has been shut down because of security reasons. The platform has been shut for a month now. Nintendo says they plan on bringing it back but man, a month for a patch on an outdated system doesn't look good for the future. I ight have to buy a damn switch now...
Since I don't play as much games but do enjoy MArio Kart 8. I Still have the Wii-U. Anywho, The online version of it has been shut down because of security reasons. The platform has been shut for a month now. Nintendo says they plan on bringing it back but man, a month for a patch on an outdated system doesn't look good for the future. I ight have to buy a damn switch now...
Mario Kart is one of the best games hands down. I was luckily gifted a Switch but I'd say it's worthwhile.
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The Switch keeps rolling out more interesting games than it's more powerful competitors ...
Final Fantasy Pixal Remasters: A+ remasters. You can get the first six Final Fantasy games that are optimized for your current TV with a good amount of quality of life improvements. All six games are pricey at $75, but you can buy individual games too. Also available for PS4
Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot: I had lost hope this game would be released. Great strategy classic and good remake.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: The big one coming out next week
PSA: The new Jedi game is apparently suffering performance issues on all platforms and appears to have been rushed out to beat the Zelda release. Never pre-order games in this day and age, especially an EA game. Nintendo seems to be the only company that finishes games before release.
PSA for Xbox series S users: The new Jedi game has been fantastic so far - game and performance wise. Maybe i'm just lucky / less picky about graphics lol? Gameplay mechanics and graphics are great! I think PC is the platform that has been screwed over the most by issues. While most studios rush releases these days, the main one you want to avoid release day would be Starfield for Bethesda.
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PSA for Xbox series S users: The new Jedi game has been fantastic so far - game and performance wise. Maybe i'm just lucky / less picky about graphics lol? Gameplay mechanics and graphics are great! I think PC is the platform that has been screwed over the most by issues. While most studios rush releases these days, the main one you want to avoid release day would be Starfield for Bethesda.
Going to pick this up real soon for ps4
Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?
PSA for Xbox series S users: The new Jedi game has been fantastic so far - game and performance wise. Maybe i'm just lucky / less picky about graphics lol? Gameplay mechanics and graphics are great! I think PC is the platform that has been screwed over the most by issues. While most studios rush releases these days, the main one you want to avoid release day would be Starfield for Bethesda.
Gotta hurry up and beat DragonQuest 11 before Zelda drops next week...and then hurry up and beat that before Final Fantasy XVI drops next month! That'll never happen, but I'm excited to try.
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Anybody try the Diablo 4 beta? I heard good things, but didn't get a chance to try that game out.
I did. I was late to the beta so I didn't get to play a ton. That and the server was finicky so there were wait times to get in the game and occasionally it would kick you off. The game itself was pretty good. I'll probably get it once it's fully released.
Anybody try the Diablo 4 beta? I heard good things, but didn't get a chance to try that game out.
I did. I was late to the beta so I didn't get to play a ton. That and the server was finicky so there were wait times to get in the game and occasionally it would kick you off. The game itself was pretty good. I'll probably get it once it's fully released.
Gotcha - ya those servers will be less than optimal week 1 haha. I'm a big open world kinda gamer, so the possibility of playing a Diablo that is open world intrigues me.
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I'm finally getting into Breath of the Wild a mere 6 years after it came out and a week before the new game is released.
Finally starting to get a grasp on the concepts and controls ... my eyes are starting to open about the potential of this game. Had to watch some youtube videos for beginner tips as it isn't a game that is direct on the mechanics. I may get the DLC just so I can have the travelers map to see where I've been ... and that motorcycle looks cool for getting around.
I'm finally getting into Breath of the Wild a mere 6 years after it came out and a week before the new game is released.
Finally starting to get a grasp on the concepts and controls ... my eyes are starting to open about the potential of this game. Had to watch some youtube videos for beginner tips as it isn't a game that is direct on the mechanics. I may get the DLC just so I can have the travelers map to see where I've been ... and that motorcycle looks cool for getting around.
I just bought a used switch in preparation for Tears of the Kingdom release Friday. A local store is having a prerelease Thursday night with giveaways, so I will be playing a day early!
I just bought a used switch in preparation for Tears of the Kingdom release Friday. A local store is having a prerelease Thursday night with giveaways, so I will be playing a day early!
Nice!! Let us know how it is. Got mine scheduled for delivery on release day. Looks like next weekend will be completely shot. hahahaha
I'm finally getting into Breath of the Wild a mere 6 years after it came out and a week before the new game is released.
Finally starting to get a grasp on the concepts and controls ... my eyes are starting to open about the potential of this game. Had to watch some youtube videos for beginner tips as it isn't a game that is direct on the mechanics. I may get the DLC just so I can have the travelers map to see where I've been ... and that motorcycle looks cool for getting around.
I got the game late too but also picked up The Official Guide. Helpful indeed in navigating the side quest type stuff. Amazon has it for ~$30. Not that most folks have a problem like I do, but the map only holds 200 hours of travel time. Sucks if you take too long to complete things like me.
Going through Skyward Sword before Friday since there are floating island elements in Tears of the Kingdom.
Our house is excited for sure for this one. Even have the amiibo ordered as well.
I'm finally getting into Breath of the Wild a mere 6 years after it came out and a week before the new game is released.
Finally starting to get a grasp on the concepts and controls ... my eyes are starting to open about the potential of this game. Had to watch some youtube videos for beginner tips as it isn't a game that is direct on the mechanics. I may get the DLC just so I can have the travelers map to see where I've been ... and that motorcycle looks cool for getting around.
I got the game late too but also picked up The Official Guide. Helpful indeed in navigating the side quest type stuff. Amazon has it for ~$30. Not that most folks have a problem like I do, but the map only holds 200 hours of travel time. Sucks if you take too long to complete things like me.
Going through Skyward Sword before Friday since there are floating island elements in Tears of the Kingdom.
Our house is excited for sure for this one. Even have the amiibo ordered as well.
It was too late to preorder the amiibo when I preordered my copy of the game. I am hoping the store has some extra stock on hand. If not I will be trying my best to order one online on release day.
I tried breath of the wild and couldnt really get into it.
Its just weird with that tablet. I hate the weapons always breaking. The world also just seems too vast with little/nothing in it with a lot of dead ends/walls.
I tried breath of the wild and couldnt really get into it.
Its just weird with that tablet. I hate the weapons always breaking. The world also just seems too vast with little/nothing in it with a lot of dead ends/walls.
That is what was great to me. You got to explore and there was no set course especially if you didn't cop out to a strategy guide or the internet. Running out of food, broken gear, all likely situations that a hero on a quest would be likely to come upon. It was like exploring a whole new world and figuring it all out as you went along rather than just being spoon-fed everything and mashing buttons or giving people head shots for hours. Of course Zelda gamess are the only games that actually interest me so there is that.
I'm finally getting into Breath of the Wild a mere 6 years after it came out and a week before the new game is released.
Finally starting to get a grasp on the concepts and controls ... my eyes are starting to open about the potential of this game. Had to watch some youtube videos for beginner tips as it isn't a game that is direct on the mechanics. I may get the DLC just so I can have the travelers map to see where I've been ... and that motorcycle looks cool for getting around.
The DLC is some of the best content the game offers! I honestly think the Champion's Ballad has more story to it than the base game.
This was my intro to 3D games after having not played video games in about a decade (we're talking 6 years ago here). I was quite overwhelmed at first but stuck it out (wasn't gonna let $400 go to waste) and eventually started to see the light like you are. I'm overly excited for Tears of the Kingdom now having 1000 hours of experience in BotW. There are definitely some things I'd do differently, knowing now what I didn't know 6 years ago about 3D games and open worlds.
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Same. I'll stick with '22.
But that's a good move with the DH. It was so dumb they didn't have it last year. Do they still have the Showdown mode? I enjoyed that.
I've bought the Show the day it came out for the past like 15 years...but I haven't grabbed this one. Maybe I will later in the year when the price goes down. I'm just not as into it as I used to be I guess.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
I think having good cards available from the start is a nice change. I vowed I wasn’t even going to play until mid summer because I was sick of the grind (and time) from previous years and waiting until August for decent cards. There is a caveat with cards though … there are “core” players you acquire from the more traditional route (live players) and “set” cards for each “season”. Seasons last 50 days and cards from that set are restricted on how long you can use them. So Season 1 has Set 1 cards, Season 2 has Set 2 cards etc …. Set 1 cards can only be used in during season 1 and 2 in online and conquest play, so they become void for some modes after 100 days. Core cards can be used throughout the entire year.
My team of 90 diamonds (set 1) from the WBC classic kinda suck butt. 2-2 against the Reds so far. I’d rather have a gold Trea Turner leading off then a 90 Lars Nootbarr … I’m mainly going thru WBC missions to unlock a 99 WBC Mike Trout that will be unusable after Season 3 starts. (still better than waiting until October for the card). I don’t see keeping anyone in my lineup once they finish their missions to unlock Trout.
I was looking at the top three cards for getting all the Live cards collected … 99 Jeter, Sosa and McGwire … I need to inject those players into my veins! But I’m in no rush to grind.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Wish they made more games like this. Or like Portal and Portal 2, those were amazing.
"Reggie" was in the game during the PS3 era if I remember correctly.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
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There are no kings inside the gates of eden
Going through Skyward Sword before Friday since there are floating island elements in Tears of the Kingdom.
Our house is excited for sure for this one. Even have the amiibo ordered as well.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
Its just weird with that tablet. I hate the weapons always breaking. The world also just seems too vast with little/nothing in it with a lot of dead ends/walls.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
This was my intro to 3D games after having not played video games in about a decade (we're talking 6 years ago here). I was quite overwhelmed at first but stuck it out (wasn't gonna let $400 go to waste) and eventually started to see the light like you are. I'm overly excited for Tears of the Kingdom now having 1000 hours of experience in BotW. There are definitely some things I'd do differently, knowing now what I didn't know 6 years ago about 3D games and open worlds.