The video game will include a “Retro Mode” that harkens back to the 1990’s when he was the face of four popular baseball games: “Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball” (1994), “Ken Griffey Jr.’s Winning Run” (1996), “Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr.” (1998) and “Ken Griffey Jr.’s Slugfest” (1999).
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Griffey will be joining at least 55 other legends who were in the game previously after the first ones were introduced in 2015. Until now, their purpose in the game has been limited to appearing in the Diamond Dynasty team-building mode and as free agents that could be signed in Franchise mode.
“Retro Mode allows you to move the pitcher across the pitcher’s rubber and move around the batter’s box with ease, classic on-screen displays, an old school soundtrack, unique sound effects, a throwback pause menu and more. Retro Mode is entirely separate to the popular Road To The Show, Diamond Dynasty and Franchise game modes. This new way to play MLB The Show is designed to be a fun, throwback game mode that instigates battles on the couch with friends.”
The first trailer for “MLB The Show 17” was unveiled Saturday and provides a look at some flashy highlights from the game beyond the reveal of the “Retro Mode.”
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