After going a week without launching a new patch, Sony San Diego has released MLB The Show 17 update 1.07 on PlayStation 4, which prevents some soft locks, makes it so the Swing Analysis display will always use the Buckshot PCI art, adjusts hook logic, and more. The update is only 47MB.
Here’s the full list of patch notes:
Online Specific Gameplay Improvements and Stabilizations
- Prevented users from becoming soft locked in specific situations
- Created players will no longer all display the same head type in newly created Online Franchises
Offline and Online Gameplay Improvements
- Adjustments to lineup and manager hook logic to prevent teams from replacing the backup catcher, causing him to be unavailable in late inning situations
- Opacity was lowered for the Buckshot, Classic, and Outline Plate Coverage Indicator
- The Swing Analysis display will now always use the “Buckshot” PCI art
- The Buckshot PCI art is the most accurate at displaying the sweet spot for solid contact, while also displaying how your contact gets worse towards the outer area of the PCI
Various UI and OSD Improvements Including
- Fixed specific situations where the Universal Profile Name Plates or Icons would unlock incorrectly or not unlock at all
Miscellaneous
- Starter hook tuning when 6th inning or earlier
- Manager hook slider is now more sensitive
- Various other minor bug fixes and adjustments made throughout the game
If you played MLB The Show 17 before May 11, you should have 10 Standard Packs and 11,000 Stubs waiting in your account as compensation for the launch issues.
[Source: Reddit, Operation Sports]
10 Best PlayStation VR Games in 2016
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Best PlayStation VR Games of 2016
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Eagle Flight
Ubisoft's first virtual reality game is a great one as Eagle Flight offers up one of the best solo and multiplayer experiences. Both modes are a blast, although there's more meat to the single-player. No other game features such a thrill as flying through Paris, and it's why Eagle Flight needs to be played to be believed.
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EVE: Valkyrie
While PlayStation VR had a very solid launch lineup, there wasn't much in terms of great online experiences. The notable exception is EVE: Valkyrie, which brought its great dogfighting action to the PS VR launch. What's really great about the space combat game is that it has only gotten better over time, as the developer has continued to add new content. It's impressive that this looks to be a contender next year as well.
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I Expect You to Die
I Expect You to Die allows players to finally live out their fantasy of being a secret agent. Spanning four levels filled with various death traps, players will have to learn through trial and error how to successfully complete their various missions. It's a fantastic time, and is one of PSVR's most polished titles.
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Job Simulator
Our casual game of the year, Job Simulator, is well worth your time. Owlchemy Labs have created one of the most fun VR titles, and allow players to interact in several different virtual environments from being a chef to an office worker. All are a blast, and while the experience only lasts a few hours, it'll be some of the best time you'll spend in virtual reality.
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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is one of the most unique VR titles, as it has a focus on communication. The player wearing the headset has to disarm a bomb, while receiving instruction from other people in the room. It's great fun, and players will have to hastily work together.
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Rez Infinite
Rez Infinite is one of PS VR's most shocking games as the Dreamcast classic seems like it was always meant to be played in VR. This isn't only due to the visual immersion, but due to how head tracking makes the gameplay really shine. While the regular game is excellent, the new Area X mode shows the future of Rez and is the single best experience in virtual reality.
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SuperHyperCube
There aren't a ton of arcade experiences in VR, but SuperHyperCube makes up for it. The "3D Tetris" game only works in VR due to how the game obstructs the player's view, and figuring out how to twist objects is tremendous fun. It's a game that'll keep players coming back to beat their friends' scores for months, and is a great title.
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Thumper
The single best audiovisual experience in 2016 was Thumper. The way that gameplay, music, and graphics all combine to make one cohesive experience is truly impressive, and this music game is a must-play. Give rhythm violence a chance because you won't regret it.
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Tumble VR
Supermassive Games' Tumble was the biggest highlight of the PlayStation Move's launch, and the VR version shows that the stacking gameplay holds up very well. It also uses the headset to create a really unique local multiplayer mode where players compete against each other. Supermassive Games really put their best foot forward with the PSVR launch, which leads us to the next entry...
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Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is Supermassive Games other launch title, and this on-rails shooter provides some solid action. It also features some scares, as players ride a minecart through some creepy areas, and is worth checking out. It should be one of the first games that players check out when they buy their headset.
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Wayward Sky
What is really impressive about Wayward Sky is how the game proves that point-and-click adventure games can work in VR. Viewing worlds as a godlike figure is an interesting way to handle it, and it allows for players to look down at an interactive diorama. The game also features a heartwarming story, and is just a good time for all.
