Enter MLB The Show 19 - the latest officially licensed Major League Baseball (hence, MLB) video game and the fourteenth from series-veterans (and Sony-owned) San Diego Studio. It’s got all the usual things you’d expect from a licensed sports game, including likenesses of various players and teams, and more modes than you can shake a stick at.

The game truly majors in the minors when it comes to details. Sweat visibly glistens on the back of a pitcher's neck. Crowds have varied models, even while searching for faults. The bat rolls off the ankle of a hitter paused at the end of his swing while he watches his home-run connection sail over the wall.

Detailed work there aligns well with gameplay. Like last year, standing in the batter's box before and after a swing offers droves of detailed information. Charts, swing timings and more help create an intuitive experience for the stat fiends, or are safely ignored for those who want to just swing. The batting this year feels snappier and more timing-based, which brings to life more pick-up-and-play potential. Buy MLB The Show 19 Stubs from Mmocs.com with the cheapest price and fast delivery.

In terms of modes, the most notable new addition is March to October, which essentially acts as a truncated and more streamlined version of the time-consuming Franchise Mode. In the past, Sony San Diego has made strides in contriving various ways to make Franchise less of a time sink. Being able to expedite a 162-game baseball season by alternating between playing full games or using quick manage and player lock was a welcome change, but it's still a lengthy endeavor that most will still want to simulate through at times. However, there's always an inherent degree of detachment that comes from simming your way through blocks of the season. March to October alleviates this issue by making your performances impact your team's form, even if you're only playing for two or three innings at a time.

There’s a game mode for all types of baseball fans in MLB The Show 19. If you have the desire (and the time) to play through a 162 game season, go for it, but take some water breaks in between. For players wanting a snappier, more streamlined experience, I recommended Road To The Show. In this mode, you take a created player on a journey from the minors to the majors and get an idea of what it takes to make the big leagues. Games are shorter, as you only play when your player is up-to-bat or involved in a defensive play, making for a more digestible pick-up and play experience. If you’re looking for a more arcadey experience, Homerun Derby and Retro Mode are ideal and take far less effort.