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Once exclusive to only Sony consoles, PlayStation Studios is set to bring the MLB The Show franchise to Microsoft's platform as the first PlayStation-published game for Xbox systems. Retailing at $69.99 for Xbox Series and PlayStation 5, MLB The Show 21 will release on April 20th, with San Diego Padres player Fernando Tatis Jr. featured on the box. Cross-platform play will be available as well, allowing players on Xbox systems to play online against PlayStation users.

 

[atoxique]

What is this, a crossover episode?

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One thing it is proof of is that Sony will fight tooth and nail against consumer rights and wishes, even in the face of competition.

At least Microsoft have slowly forced them to improve, but I fear if Microsoft become so dominant, as it appears they are, they may slip back into their old model, of being just like Sony, Apple, Google, etc (not that they're much better anyway)

"Pro consumer" corporations do not exist. Microsoft and Sony (and Apple, Google, all other corporations) are only after your money. They don't care about you or your rights.

 

[slaphappygamer]

Oh, can we unlock facemasks for the players?

Anyhow, baseball games, there a few really good ones when I was growing up. Baseball simulator 1.000, RBI ‘94, hardball ‘95 (genesis), basewars, and baseball stars were really great. The baseball games that came after 2002 (I think) were weird, you need to download the new rosters

 

[raxadian]

70 bucks? Even if I had any of the new consoles I would wait until the game drops prize.

 

[Prior22]

imagine nintendo doing something like this lmaooo

Since this is a baseball thread here’s a trade for ya: Sony can use Metroid, since Sony users love pew pew games, and Nintendo can use Ratchet and Clank and possibly Ape Escape.

Also for the love of god put The Show on Switch. How much in terms of resources would it take to port this game for one more system.

 

[BlueFox gui]

that's kinda interesting

 

[CeeDee]

Wasn't this intended to make it over to Switch too? Ah well.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was some sort of contractual stipulation, but regardless, it is good to see. Sincerely doubt this is some chess move to 'convince' Microsoft to keep sharing Bethesda games, though.

 

[Rahkeesh]

Seems like everyone forgot that MLB forced this move on Sony. It doesn't signal any kind of change in direction from the company with regard to other platforms, just that they would rather keep the license than keep their software exclusive.

 

[yoyoyo69]

What is this, a crossover episode?

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"Pro consumer" corporations do not exist. Microsoft and Sony (and Apple, Google, all other corporations) are only after your money. They don't care about you or your rights.

Exactly, this is what I said.