| Little League World Series Baseball | |
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| Genres | Sports game |
| Developers | NOW Production |
| Publishers | Activision |
| Platforms | Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| First release | Little League World Series 2008 August 5, 2008 |
| Latest release | Little League World Series 2010 July 20, 2010 |
The Little League World Series Baseball video games are based on the Little League World Series. So far, there have been currently three games in the series, and no Little League World Series Baseball video game was released in 2011.
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Little League World Series Baseball 2008 is a video game released on August 5, 2008 for the Wii and the Nintendo DS by Activision. It is the first game to be officially licensed by Little League baseball for the seventh generation of consoles.[1] Its design mirrors MLB Power Pros and its sequel MLB Power Pros 2008. The gameplay is also similar to the baseball game in Wii Sports. The game is a part of Activision's Fun4All-brand in Europe.
The game begins when a player is taken to a main menu. They there can choose several different options, including World Series mode, exhibition mode and minigames. In World Series mode, a player chooses one of the 16 different regions, and tries to reach the Little League World Series by making it through pool play, then winning in the playoffs. In the Exhibition mode, a player can pit any two teams in the game against each other for a faster, less-complicated experience.
The game has an extensive array of minigames called "Skill Challenges", which range from the power-hitting home run tourney to the accuracy-important Tic-tac-toe.
Little League World Series Baseball 2009 is a video game developed by Japanese developer Now Production (NowPro). The game begins when a player is taken to a main menu. They there can choose several different options, including World Series mode, exhibition mode and minigames. In World Series mode, a player chooses one of the 16 different regions, and tries to reach the Little League World Series by making it through regionals, pool play, then winning in the playoffs. In the Exhibition mode, a player can pit any two teams in the game against each other for a faster, less-complicated experience.
Little League World Series Baseball 2010 is a video game released in North America on July 20, 2010.[2] The game begins when a player is taken to a main menu. They there can choose several different options, including World Series mode, exhibition mode and minigames. In addition, the game will feature online leaderboards, Trophies and Achievements.
In World Series mode, a player chooses one of the 16 different regions, and tries to reach the Little League World Series by making it through pool play, then winning in the playoffs. In the Exhibition mode, a player can pit any two teams in the game against each other for a faster, less-complicated experience.
Little League World Series 2008 Wii and DS games have received very separate reactions from critics. Some call the game "Simple, yet tough to master." [3] While others say it's "...best for the younger players." One of the main criticisms of the game, especially from its online gamers, has been its lack of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[4]
Little League World Series Baseball 2010 was met with mixed results following its release. Gamespot's Brett Todd gave the game a 5.5 (mediocre) score, claiming "With more finesse and depth, Little League World Series Baseball 2010 could have been a contender." [5] Popzara's Herman Exum was more forgiving in his review, citing the game's aesthetics and whimsical Japanese-style, stating "That the game's graphics look more like a Saturday morning cartoon than ESPN shouldn't be taken as a sign of cheap development, but a cultural one." [6]
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| Notable Figures: Carl Stotz Honors: Little League Baseball awards • Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum In Popular Culture: Video games: Little League World Series Baseball Movies: Mickey Well-known Players: Danny Almonte • Aaron Durley • Carolyn King • Maria Pepe Miscellaneous: Little League Elbow • White House Tee Ball Initiative |