MLB 15: The Show

MLB 15: The Show
United States cover art featuring Yasiel Puig
Developer(s)	San Diego Studio
Publisher(s)	Sony Computer Entertainment
Series	MLB: The Show
Platform(s)	PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita
Release	March 31, 2015[1]
Genre(s)	Sports
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

MLB 15: The Show is a 2015 baseball video game developed by San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. It is the tenth installment in the MLB: The Show series and the last to be released for the PlayStation Vita.[1]

Matt Vasgersian, Eric Karros, and Steve Lyons return as commentators. Mike Carlucci returns as public address announcer. Legends can be used as free agents in the Franchise and Season modes in the game.

On October 31, 2017, Sony decommissioned the game's online servers.

New features

The game adds licensed equipment, including fielding gloves, batting gloves, cleats and bats.

Year to Year Saves

Players who purchased MLB 14: The Show will be able to transfer their Franchise, Road to the Show and Postseason Mode progress into MLB 15: The Show, and continue where they previously left off. Players who have save data from the PS3 version of MLB 14: The Show will also be able to carry the data over to the PS4 version of MLB 15: The Show, and vice versa.[2]

Universal Rewards

The game also features a brand new universal rewards system, which allows players to earn cards and stubs by playing any game mode. Rewards include player cards for use in the game's fantasy baseball mode, "Diamond Dynasty", as well as equipment, sponsorships or stadiums. Other features include a new "Community Market" where players can buy and sell cards using Stubs.

Cover athletes

On December 6, 2014, it was announced that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig would be on the game's standard cover. On February 5, 2015, it was announced that Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin would feature on the Canadian retail release of the game's cover.[3]

Reception

Reception

Aggregate scores

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	81% (PS4)[4] 71% (VITA)[5]
Metacritic	80/100 (PS4)[6]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Destructoid	7/10[7]
Game Informer	8/10[8]
GameSpot	8/10[9]
GamesRadar+	[10]
GameTrailers	8.3/10[11]
IGN	8.5/10[12]
Polygon	9/10[13]
Hardcore Gamer	4/5[14]

MLB 15: The Show received "generally favorable" reviews upon release. The PlayStation 4 version of the game received an aggregated score of 81% on GameRankings based on 29 reviews and 80/100 on Metacritic based on 37 reviews.[4][6] The PlayStation Vita version holds a 71% score on GameRankings.[5]

Before the game's initial release, Sony did not provide review copies of the game for critical reviews. According to a Sony representative, the reason for the delay was "due to this year's flagship Universal Rewards feature, which will require active servers to function."[15] Review copies were distributed on the public release date, March 31.

During the 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated MLB 15: The Show for "Sports Game of the Year".[16]

Soundtrack

Artist	Song
Until the Ribbon Breaks	A Taste of Silver
Conway	Attack
Interpol	Everything Is Wrong
Lack of Afro	Freedom (feat. Jack Tyson-Charles)
Porter Robinson	Fresh Static Snow
Stillwater Giants	Ingredients
Bass Drum of Death	Left For Dead
Zodiac Death Valley	Love the Lie
Death From Above 1979	Nothin' Left
Spoon	Rent I Pay
Harry Fraud	Skye Right (feat. Sharks)

References

1. Cutliff, Chris (December 6, 2014). "MLB 15 The Show Out 3/31 for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
2. Clark, Matt (February 25, 2015). "Transferring Last Season's Players to MLB 15: The Show is Really Easy". IGN. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
3. Cutliff, Chris (February 5, 2015). "MLB 15 The Show 10th Anniversary Edition Revealed". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
4. "MLB 15: The Show for PlayStation 4". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
5. "MLB 15: The Show for PlayStation Vita". GameRankings. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
6. "MLB 15: The Show for PlayStation 4 reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
7. Hansen, Steven (April 9, 2015). "Review: MLB 15 The Show". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
8. Reiner, Andrew (April 10, 2015). "By The Numbers Baseball - MLB 15: The Show - PS4". Game Informer. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
9. Todd, Brett (April 6, 2015). "MLB 15: The Show Review". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
10. Grisham, Rich (April 3, 2015). "MLB The Show 15 review". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
11. Huber, Michael (April 7, 2015). "MLB 15: The Show - Review". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
12. Mitchell, Mike (April 8, 2015). "MLB 15: The Show (Review)". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
13. Sarkar, Samit (April 13, 2015). "MLB 15 The Show Review: Old Reliable". Polygon. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
14. Hannley, Steve (April 13, 2015). "Review: MLB 15: The Show". Retrieved April 21, 2015.
15. Stapleton, Dan (March 30, 2015). "Where's The MLB: The Show 15 Review?". IGN. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
16. "2016 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved November 29, 2023.