Best stateofthefranchise Podcasts (2025)

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Early MLB the Show 26 News 15:48

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2M ago15:48

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Sony San Diego Studios has released some brief information about the upcoming MLB the Show 26 due to release sometime in March of 2026. Video version: https://youtu.be/UphKT9i33nEBy stateofthefranchise

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Road to Gloriously Bad HS Experience 17:04

6M ago17:04

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High school sports present a great opportunity in sports gaming to mold your career mode player into the college & professional players we all dream of but MLB the Show & EA College Football plan on speeding us through those formative years. Video Version: https://youtu.be/d3anVvvMweUBy stateofthefranchise

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Logical Franchise Feature Comes to MLB the Show: Is It Enough to Reel Us Back? 14:45

10M ago14:45

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Sony San Diego is releasing MLB the Show 25 in under 2 weeks. They recently had an hour and a half stream to showcase some thing that did not truly feel worth the time sink BUT it could be leading us in the right direction if they get it right as the game is current gen (XBox Series S/X, PS5 and Switch unfortunately) only. Video Version: https://yo…

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All the Road to the Show Details You Need! (MLB the Show 25) 12:38

10M ago12:38

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MLB the Show 25 releases in less than a month and it's most popular mode for the last 20 years has been Road to the Show where you can play out your baseball fantasies from the minors to the majors. Has Sony San Diego done enough to bring people coming back for more? Video Version: https://youtu.be/mRldVjsWnas…

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MLB the Show 25: What's New in Gameplay? 16:22

11M ago16:22

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MLB the Show 25 begins their marketing of their newest game releasing March 14th for early access, March 18th for everyone else. So what did they add to make the game within the foul lines so players have a better experience in their 20th anniversary of The Show series? Video Version: https://youtu.be/EZo_KCe18ok…

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Some Features I Want to See in Future EA College Football Games 21:33

11M ago21:33

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If the Dynasty mode in EA College Football will focus on the head coach aspect of the game, with my experience in coaching sports including assisting a division 3 school in football. These are the features I want to see in future games! Video version: https://youtu.be/WuJibTBbddIBy stateofthefranchise

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Professional Baseball Spirits vs. MLB The Show: Why I May Never Play the Show Again 39:16

1y ago39:16

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I have become enamored with Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 (aka Pro Yakyuu Spirits) given the depth of features, many of which I have asked for from MLB the Show who makes the number 1 baseball game in the world. Video Version: https://youtu.be/gy4ELxczuiIBy stateofthefranchise

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MLB the Show 25 News! You Can't Fool Franchise Gamers 16:30

1y ago16:30

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New MLB the Show 25 News has leaked into the public and I hope they don't expect a pat on the back. Video Version: https://youtu.be/Q9jtgzFJjCg X/Twitter: @StateFranchiseBy stateofthefranchise

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MLB the Show: Diamond Dynasty Features That Would Be Great for Franchise Mode 17:27

1y ago17:27

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When franchise players feel like Diamond Dynasty gets all of the love from developers, we aren't just complaining into the ether. These features prove that Franchise can get better if the time is dedicated. Video Version: https://youtu.be/C_NFGznuIbE Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twitter/X: @StateFranchise…

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NBA 2K25 MyEras: Two Ideas for the New Game 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

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What new myEra will we get for NBA 2K25, I speculate one will be an easy layup of a choice, the other would acknowledge the history of a rising league! Video Version: https://youtu.be/nzBKfvrZT1Y Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twitter/X: @StateFranchiseBy stateofthefranchise

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Farewell NCAA 14 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

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NCAA Football 14 held us down for 11 solid years but it time to move into a new generation of college football gaming with EA College Football 25 along side the podcasts first guest @BRonSports https://www.youtube.com/@BRonSports Video Version: https://youtu.be/xunOwYta80E Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StateoftheFranchiseGaming Twit…

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Questions About EA College Football 25's Teambuilder 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

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We were told 2 months ago the Teambuilder site would be out this summer BEFORE EA College Football 25 releases and we are near it's scheduled release date, so will we get it in time for early release on the 15th? Video version: https://youtu.be/0TaY6C3YaLc Support the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subs…

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Revive These Schools in EA CFB 25 in States Where There Are No FBS Schools! (EA CFB) 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

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Teambuilder makes it's return in EA College Football 25 and while we do not know the details we can start brain storming some schools to bring back in states where there is no current FBS presence! Video Version: https://youtu.be/1lAX3l8I1E8 Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twit…

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10 Things I Dislike About MLB the Show Free Agency 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

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I have some gripes about MLB the Show's Free Agency and how it is constructed with some improvements I would like to see in the near future! Video Version: https://youtu.be/s4v8TI5xQUc Support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StateoftheFranchiseGaming?view_as=subscriber? Find me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StateFranchise…

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Get Your 40-Man Roster Right (MLB the Show 24) 18:35

1+ y ago18:35

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Proper 40-man roster management plays an integral role in your teams' success. Who gets called up following an injury? Who is on the verge of replacing a struggling player? Who gets to play in the postseason? All of these questions and many more are answered in this episode. Video Version: https://youtu.be/vZDBeDv0Gew Support the channel: https://w…

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5 NEW Features We Need for MLB the Show 24 Franchise 30:32

2y ago30:32

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I cannot reasonably tell you the last time MLB the Show Franchise received a new, game changing feature in Franchise mode in it's 19 year history. Now call me skeptical, pessimistic if you want to but I call it realistic. March to October while a brilliant name MLB the Show starting this year needs a massive upgrade with at least ONE of these NEW f…

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MLB the Show 12 Did Franchise Finances Better than 23 19:26

2y ago19:26

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In MLB the Show 22 we finally received an update to understand our financial earnings in a simpler way going from a weekly projection system to knowing for sure how much money has been made by our team over the course of a season. MLB the Show 12 did finances in a much better manner by showing us a simple balance sheet where we see where our effort…

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Are Sports Games Respected by Other Gamers & Critics? 17:49

2y ago17:49

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2023 was a great year in gaming, so many highly acclaimed games from Life of P to Baldur's Gate 3 to High-Fi Rush, and we should have a great 2024 in store for us as well. But when most think of great games why do sports games rarely, it ever get mentioned? Do gaming reviewers not take the time out to understand these games or do they just play for…

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WWE2K Causes a Community Creator Crisis 21:43

2y ago21:43

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WWE 2K23's latest patch 1.21 sets a bad example of how to handle community creators such as those who create characters/players, rosters & scenarios within our favorite sports video games. Offline games do not typically enjoy the plethora of updates that the more lucrative modes gain during the yearly cycle. None of us want to face cheaters & explo…

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Was the MLB the Show’s Scouting Update Enough? 3:34

2y ago3:34

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Are CPU teams in franchise games utilizing scouting effectively? In some games, it seems like they either don't use it or take advantage of it when they do. This episode explores the balance between user and CPU team scouting strategies. Find out if there's a fair playing field and don't forget to subscribe for more gaming insights! MLB the Show bu…

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I Am Too Proud to Beg (for a Beta Code) 11:58

2+ y ago11:58

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Unlike TLC I am too proud to beg for something that should be accessible by all who look to consume the beta/demo of Madden 24 (which has since ended). In 2023 EA decided it was a good idea to open up the beta to all via signup and codes to access were received via email. I received my code 3-4 days before the beta ended. I will praise them for hav…

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The State of Football Gaming (2023) 25:46

2+ y ago25:46

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As it currently stands we are in the midst of Madden 24 beta testing with the game to release in August. EA College Football is possibly in limbo with college players not accepting the $500 being offered as even semi-relevant players can and will make more through an NIL deal let alone the stars & superstars. Maximum Football has pushed back it's b…

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What Does the Price of a Game Entitle Us To? 35:30

2+ y ago35:30

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Every decade or so with hardware that gets better, we typically see a hike in prices for our video game purchase. Sports video games are usually seen as nothing more than roster updates on a year to year basis unless there is a feature added to the game which changes how we experience our franchise & career modes. Are we asking for too much to see …

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Don’t Insult My Intelligence 34:51

2+ y ago34:51

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Our PCs & gaming consoles harbor the best that tech has to offer in terms of speed and power yet our sports video games play like they can't do 10 pushups for the life of them. We have down right silly trade logic, CPU teams make questionable free agent signings and despite playing in-game on the hardest of difficulties the CPU manages their team s…

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Franchise Ain’t Dead 4:55

2+ y ago4:55

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In the 1990s through the late 2000s sports games relied on Franchise & Career modes to draw customers to their games in a time when competitive gaming consisted of local couch head to head matchups or online games versus two preset teams. Now with companies using the tactics that have been successful for mobile games, microtransactions & F.O.M.O. (…

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