| MLB The Show 17 | |
|---|---|
 United States cover art featuring Ken Griffey Jr. | |
| Developer(s) | San Diego Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Series | MLB: The Show |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 |
| Release | March 28, 2017[1] |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
MLB The Show 17 is a baseball video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, based on Major League Baseball (MLB). It is the twelfth edition of the MLB: The Show franchise, and was released on March 28, 2017, for PlayStation 4. The American cover features Ken Griffey Jr. (who had been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame the previous year),[1] while Aaron Sanchez is the cover athlete for the Canadian version, and Wei-Yin Chen is on the Taiwanese cover.[2]
MLB The Show 17, like the previous games in the series, is based on the sport of baseball; more specifically, it simulates the experience of MLB. Several game modes are included, such as "Road to The Show", in which the player creates a customizable player and plays throughout their career to the major leagues; "Franchise", in which the player controls an entire organization; and "Diamond Dynasty", in which the player creates a team of random players to compete against other players' teams. The game also has a licensed soundtrack with 12 songs.
While Matt Vasgersian returns for The Show 17, commentary from Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac replaced Eric Karros and Steve Lyons. Mike Carlucci returns as public-address commentator. MLB The Show 17 features three presentation themes: MLB Network, which features similar presentation to actual MLB Network broadcasts; Theme 1, which is used for other MLB games; and Theme 2, which is used primarily for Minor League Baseball games.[3]
MLB The Show 17 was released to positive reviews. Most critics praised the presentation and visuals, as well as the gameplay and amount of different game modes, all of which have hours of content. However, some critics still experienced online technical issues and game bugs.
- ^ a b Russell, Ramone (October 27, 2016). "Welcoming Ken Griffey Jr. to MLB The Show 17!". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ Russell, Ramone (January 25, 2017). "MLB The Show 17: Retro Mode Details, Regional Cover Athletes Revealed". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Mazique, Brian. "'MLB The Show 17': 20 Things We Learned About Commentary And MLB Network Presentation". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-03-25.