One particularly memorable challenge in Paige’s storyline tasks players with pitching a no-hit inning while the rest of the players on the field kneel next to Paige, something that happened in real life. The gameplay experience of pitching an inning well isn’t different than what I do in Road to the Show or March to October, however, the way Storylines recontextualizes basic gameplay makes it feel new. Storylines also allow me to play Negro American League teams that have historically not been represented in baseball simulation games, like the Kansas City Monarchs and Chicago American Giants. I learned a lot about all-time great baseball players I didn’t know about, like Paige, and I will likely go back occasionally to view these videos long after I’ve completed Season 1. These documentary-like videos are effectively scripted, using their short lengths to tell tight stories, and presented with sleek and colorful art. ‘MLB The Show 18’ throws some heat at in-game microtransactionsĬhallenges are introduced with videos hosted by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, who gives educational context and backstory for the players, and sometimes even the specific gameplay challenge you’re about to complete. MLB The Show 21 was April’s bestselling game despite launching on Xbox Game Pass MLB The Show 23 returns to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch this March
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