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MMChrisS · 07-18-2012, 10:54 AM

The All-Star Game represents the mid-point of the current MLB season, but often signals the end of gamers' time with current MLB games. The facts are that these games are nearly six months old and football tends to dominate the late summer scene. Here are some tips to keep your current MLB game fresh...

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DJ · 07-18-2012, 12:00 PM

There are also Fictional Rosters for MLB The Show that are very well done.

onac22 · 07-18-2012, 01:54 PM

Or just wait like I did and get it used at the all-star break, in an effort to kill time between the NHL season and Madden. So far so good plenty entertained and the game feels like I just bought it at the all-star break.

Majingir · 07-18-2012, 02:08 PM

For me, interest in baseball video game goes down once Jays season is clear they're not gonna make playoffs(or even come close). That point this year is right about now...Bautista on 15 day DL, half their pitchers are injured, and Lawrie is injured now too.

I barely play MLB once NHL comes out. But that's not for another 8 or so weeks

crpav · 07-18-2012, 02:29 PM

The length of a season as well as the lack of time is what kills my interest to play. The other factor is when Madden comes out.

LowerWolf · 07-18-2012, 02:38 PM

Getting through June was key for me.

Once I got to July 1, I wanted to see who made the All-Star team. I took a few days off from playing at my All-Star break. Now with the trade deadline approaching, I'm excited to see what moves are made. And once the deadline passes, the stretch drive for the playoffs begins.

I've got 66 games to go to finish the regular season (playing every game).

Fictionix · 07-19-2012, 03:14 AM

For me, Im just a massive massive baseball fan. I will play it all year till the next show comes out. Sure i take a day or 2 breaks, But ill be playing it all year just like I did last year. Love baseball

cujomatty · 07-19-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Majingir


	For me, interest in baseball video game goes down once Jays season is clear they're not gonna make playoffs(or even come close). That point this year is right about now...Bautista on 15 day DL, half their pitchers are injured, and Lawrie is injured now too. I barely play MLB once NHL comes out. But that's not for another 8 or so weeks

I feel ya. Even with how horrible their pitching has been I was still holding on to the hopes of the extra wild card spot. Bautista dropping, now Lawrie, yikes. On the brightside it saved me money, no need to make my final payment to MLB.tv to finish the season.

Armor & Sword · 07-19-2012, 07:02 AM

This year I set a goal to play every game in year one in my Marlins Franchise. And thus far things are going great. I am at July 31st and 4.5 games back of the wild card. Entering July I was 8 back.

I made a monster trade sending Ramirez packing and welcoming Cole Hamels and Placido Polanco. It was just what the doctor ordered. I also did a couple of call-ups and send downs.

Shaking things up was a great decision. I have 2 months left and I have no doubt I will finish year one by the time Sep rolls around.

I play The Show year round and squeeze in NCAA and Madden. This year I am also picking up NHL 13. But The Show always get's the most playing time. I will also not rush through my Madden CC and NCAA dynasty....as those two titles will in all likely hood be my last purchases of those series on this console generation as well as NHL 13.

RangersCruz · 07-19-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fictionix


	For me, Im just a massive massive baseball fan. I will play it all year till the next show comes out. Sure i take a day or 2 breaks, But ill be playing it all year just like I did last year. Love baseball

Same here never dies for me

07-18-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
Majingir MVP OVR: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Re: Five Ways to Avoid the All-Star Slump With Baseball Games For me, interest in baseball video game goes down once Jays season is clear they're not gonna make playoffs(or even come close). That point this year is right about now...Bautista on 15 day DL, half their pitchers are injured, and Lawrie is injured now too. I barely play MLB once NHL comes out. But that's not for another 8 or so weeks __________________

07-18-2012, 02:29 PM	#5
crpav Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2012	Re: Five Ways to Avoid the All-Star Slump With Baseball Games The length of a season as well as the lack of time is what kills my interest to play. The other factor is when Madden comes out. ckarlic likes this.

07-18-2012, 02:38 PM	#6
LowerWolf MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,883 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Five Ways to Avoid the All-Star Slump With Baseball Games Getting through June was key for me. Once I got to July 1, I wanted to see who made the All-Star team. I took a few days off from playing at my All-Star break. Now with the trade deadline approaching, I'm excited to see what moves are made. And once the deadline passes, the stretch drive for the playoffs begins. I've got 66 games to go to finish the regular season (playing every game). DJ and Heroesandvillains like this. __________________ Volunteers \| 49ers \| Braves \| Bulls \| Penguins

07-19-2012, 03:14 AM	#7
Fictionix Pro OVR: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin Texas	Re: Five Ways to Avoid the All-Star Slump With Baseball Games For me, Im just a massive massive baseball fan. I will play it all year till the next show comes out. Sure i take a day or 2 breaks, But ill be playing it all year just like I did last year. Love baseball LowerWolf and puckhogg11 like this. __________________ Drew Stubbs is fast

07-19-2012, 07:02 AM	#9
Armor & Sword MVP OVR: 0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 3,236	Re: Five Ways to Avoid the All-Star Slump With Baseball Games This year I set a goal to play every game in year one in my Marlins Franchise. And thus far things are going great. I am at July 31st and 4.5 games back of the wild card. Entering July I was 8 back. I made a monster trade sending Ramirez packing and welcoming Cole Hamels and Placido Polanco. It was just what the doctor ordered. I also did a couple of call-ups and send downs. Shaking things up was a great decision. I have 2 months left and I have no doubt I will finish year one by the time Sep rolls around. I play The Show year round and squeeze in NCAA and Madden. This year I am also picking up NHL 13. But The Show always get's the most playing time. I will also not rush through my Madden CC and NCAA dynasty....as those two titles will in all likely hood be my last purchases of those series on this console generation as well as NHL 13. LowerWolf and DJ like this. __________________ Currently playing: MLB The Show 13 New York Yankees Year One (23-17 2nd place AL East) 1988 Yankees (7-4) NCAA 13 Hurricanes Year 3 (12-2) Final BCS ranking #2 (lost BCS Title game 27-24 to the Crimson Tide) Madden 12 (Updated M13 Rosters Dolphins Year One 1-1)

07-18-2012, 12:00 PM	#2
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 11,456 Blog Entries: 93	There are also Fictional Rosters for MLB The Show that are very well done.

07-18-2012, 01:54 PM	#3
onac22 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gerry Bettman is behind everything wrong with this world	Or just wait like I did and get it used at the all-star break, in an effort to kill time between the NHL season and Madden. So far so good plenty entertained and the game feels like I just bought it at the all-star break.