I don't know how it works for using someone's likeness in game but I can assume. My guess is after the MLBPA or MLB no longer has rights on a player that player or their estate if deceased would be asked for permission. I doubt Bonds would do something like that. And even if he did, he left the MLBPA while he was a player explicitly to prevent anyone else from profiting off his image besides himself. I wonder if MLB and MLBPA would be displeased with Glu/EA if Bonds showed up (or replacement players lol from strike) and would not be surprised if there are provisions in whatever agreement both sides have to prevent just that.
I don't know how it works for using someone's likeness in game but I can assume. My guess is after the MLBPA or MLB no longer has rights on a player that player or their estate if deceased would be asked for permission. I doubt Bonds would do something like that. And even if he did, he left the MLBPA while he was a player explicitly to prevent anyone else from profiting off his image besides himself. I wonder if MLB and MLBPA would be displeased with Glu/EA if Bonds showed up (or replacement players lol from strike) and would not be surprised if there are provisions in whatever agreement both sides have to prevent just that.
I would think just being a member of the MLBPA would give access to such things. Idk why a player wouldn't remain a member after retiring, it's only like $900 for a lifetime membership and you get a share of revenue 🤷 a guy like bonds, though, would be the type to not do such things
"It's amazing how much work you can put in without gangly-ass legs in the way" - Sir Tdub71
I think players are able to opt out of the licensing pool. Bonds isn’t the only one we’ve never seen in TSB. No Big Mac, no Griffey Jr. I don’t think we’ve seen Jeter since he retired either.
I don't know how it works for using someone's likeness in game but I can assume. My guess is after the MLBPA or MLB no longer has rights on a player that player or their estate if deceased would be asked for permission. I doubt Bonds would do something like that. And even if he did, he left the MLBPA while he was a player explicitly to prevent anyone else from profiting off his image besides himself. I wonder if MLB and MLBPA would be displeased with Glu/EA if Bonds showed up (or replacement players lol from strike) and would not be surprised if there are provisions in whatever agreement both sides have to prevent just that.
Idk why a player wouldn't remain a member after retiring, it's only like $900 for a lifetime membership and you get a share of revenue 🤷 a guy like bonds, though, would be the type to not do such things
Michael Jordan paved the way and stars like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds followed. In short, why be part of a band when you can make more money being solo?
Michael Jordan paved the way and stars like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds followed. In short, why be part of a band when you can make more money being solo?
I understand that, I was thinking more along the lines of doing both. Maybe you can't 🤷 I don't really see any Barry bonds merchandise or anything like that from him, either. Might just be because I have never looked
"It's amazing how much work you can put in without gangly-ass legs in the way" - Sir Tdub71
Michael Jordan paved the way and stars like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds followed. In short, why be part of a band when you can make more money being solo?
I understand that, I was thinking more along the lines of doing both. Maybe you can't 🤷 I don't really see any Barry bonds merchandise or anything like that from him, either. Might just be because I have never looked
While he was a player his name nor image were ever used in any video game once he left MLBPA.
Michael Jordan paved the way and stars like Tiger Woods and Barry Bonds followed. In short, why be part of a band when you can make more money being solo?
I understand that, I was thinking more along the lines of doing both. Maybe you can't
I guess I was comparing Bonds and Mitchell to illustrate that maybe a lot of the legends they offer are a bit underwhelming. I mean Ortiz, Pedro, I-Rod, Smoltz, what about Kirby Puckett?
I guess I was comparing Bonds and Mitchell to illustrate that maybe a lot of the legends they offer are a bit underwhelming. I mean Ortiz, Pedro, I-Rod, Smoltz, what about Kirby Puckett?
There are plenty that they try to get but in the end the cost doesn’t work for them. I think there are players that overpaying for may work well because they’d get a nice return from players but I’m sure there are a lot of guys they go for and it just doesn’t work out. I highly doubt they thought Kevin Mitchell was better than the players you named.
I guess I was comparing Bonds and Mitchell to illustrate that maybe a lot of the legends they offer are a bit underwhelming. I mean Ortiz, Pedro, I-Rod, Smoltz, what about Kirby Puckett?
There are plenty that they try to get but in the end the cost doesn’t work for them. I think there are players that overpaying for may work well because they’d get a nice return from players but I’m sure there are a lot of guys they go for and it just doesn’t work out. I highly doubt they thought Kevin Mitchell was better than the players you named.
Understood, just seen this question a handful of times already. They obviously don't have the rights to everyone, otherwise we would see them in game. No chance these guys don't want people chasing Ken Griffey Jr. or Bonds or even Ichiro 🤷 Hell, I guarantee people would buy Griffey Jr. in specials for $100 in droves lol
"It's amazing how much work you can put in without gangly-ass legs in the way" - Sir Tdub71
I would just like to see someone new. Either regular legend or ATG. Hope we don’t have to see another recycled legend. I sure don’t want to see an ATG that was a regular legend earlier in the year.
I would just like to see someone new. Either regular legend or ATG. Hope we don’t have to see another recycled legend. I sure don’t want to see an ATG that was a regular legend earlier in the year.
At the end of the day, none of it matters. Ultimately it comes down to bonus players or players that suit your lineup. It’s been so watered down that the names don’t matter anymore. #chrishoiles4atg
At the end of the day, none of it matters. Ultimately it comes down to bonus players or players that suit your lineup. It’s been so watered down that the names don’t matter anymore. #chrishoiles4atg
At the end of the day, none of it matters. Ultimately it comes down to bonus players or players that suit your lineup. It’s been so watered down that the names don’t matter anymore. #chrishoiles4atg
WHOOOOOO?!!?!??! Oh yeah, the catcher I pulled earlier this year and he was probably a great CvC guy.
No but seriously, if they released a Bonds or GriffeyJr ATG, it wouldn’t matter any more than if was Hornsby or Ruth. The names mean nothing. They could come out with a Trea Turner ATG and everyone would chase it just the same.
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...he caught a foul ball with his barehand too after overrunning it...always got to see it on TWIB intro back in the day.
While he was a player his name nor image were ever used in any video game once he left MLBPA.