New to this mode are features that allow the player to maintain the same level of control of their team but do it in less time than in previous iterations. Franchise mode places the user in control of an entire MLB team, including coaching, player development, and general-manager duties. MLB The Show 17 also added features to other pre-existing game modes like 'Franchise' and 'Diamond Dynasty'. The mode intercuts scenes that present the player with decisions that affect the storyline. New features include MLB The Show 17 's 'Road to the Show' story mode, 'Pave Your Path', in which the user controls the progression of their player's career. However, some critics still experienced online technical issues and game bugs. 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. MLB The Show 17 was released to positive reviews. 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. Mike Carlucci returns as public-address commentator. While Matt Vasgersian returns for The Show 17, commentary from Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac replaced Eric Karros and Steve Lyons. The game also has a licensed soundtrack with 12 songs. 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. 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 the MLB. The American cover features Ken Griffey Jr., while Aaron Sanchez is the cover athlete for the Canadian version, and Wei-Yin Chen is on the Taiwanese cover. It is the twelfth edition of the MLB: The Show franchise, and was released on March 28, 2017, for PlayStation 4. 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). United States Cover art featuring Ken Griffey Jr.

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