World Series Baseball
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Sega Sports' World Series Baseball, or simply World Series Baseball, is a sports game
developed by BlueSky Software
and published by Sega
for the Mega Drive/Genesis
. It is the first game in the series and was originally released in 1994
. A version for the Sega 32X
, World Series Baseball starring Deion Sanders
, would follow in 1995
.
The first title in the World Series Baseball series, the game was a major advancement in Genesis
baseball games in that not only did it include licensed players and teams, but also contained relatively accurate gameplay for the time.
Several more games were released in the series following the original, up to World Series Baseball 2K2
on the Xbox. After that, Sega contracted with 2K Games
to take over their sports game contracts and the series has continued as the Major League Baseball 2K
franchise, which thanks to 2K's contract with Major League Baseball is one of only two MLB video game series currently on the market (the other is Sony Computer Entertainment's MLB: The Show series that only appears on the PlayStation systems).
Sports game
A sports game is a computer or video game that simulates the practice of traditional sports. Most sports have been recreated with a game, including team sports, athletics and extreme sports. Some games emphasize actually playing the sport , whilst others emphasize strategy and organization...
developed by BlueSky Software
BlueSky Software
BlueSky Software was an American software company situated in California formed in 1988 and had a successful run for 12 years before closing down in March 2001, when parent company Interplay was in financial trouble.- Atari 7800 :* Basketbrawl...
and published by Sega
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
for the Mega Drive/Genesis
Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis is a fourth-generation video game console developed and produced by Sega. It was originally released in Japan in 1988 as , then in North America in 1989 as Sega Genesis, and in Europe, Australia and other PAL regions in 1990 as Mega Drive. The reason for the two names is that...
. It is the first game in the series and was originally released in 1994
1994 in video gaming
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. A version for the Sega 32X
Sega 32X
The Sega 32X, codenamed Project Mars, is an add-on for the Mega Drive/Genesis video game console by Sega. Its aim was to increase the lifespan of the aging Mega Drive/Genesis system, which was facing stiff competition from the SNES...
, World Series Baseball starring Deion Sanders
World Series Baseball starring Deion Sanders
World Series Baseball starring Deion Sanders is a baseball video game for the Sega 32X. It features Deion Sanders on the cover.-Gameplay:...
, would follow in 1995
1995 in video gaming
-Events:*May 11 – Introduction of trade magazine GameWeek *May 11-16 — The 1st annual Electronic Entertainment Expo is held in Los Angeles, California...
.
The first title in the World Series Baseball series, the game was a major advancement in Genesis
Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis is a fourth-generation video game console developed and produced by Sega. It was originally released in Japan in 1988 as , then in North America in 1989 as Sega Genesis, and in Europe, Australia and other PAL regions in 1990 as Mega Drive. The reason for the two names is that...
baseball games in that not only did it include licensed players and teams, but also contained relatively accurate gameplay for the time.
Several more games were released in the series following the original, up to World Series Baseball 2K2
World Series Baseball 2K2
World Series Baseball 2K2, or World Series Baseball as it is known for Xbox, is a sports game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for the Dreamcast and Xbox. It is the first game in the modern series to be featured on the Xbox and the first title in the series developed by Visual...
on the Xbox. After that, Sega contracted with 2K Games
2K Games
2K is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games. 2K Games is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, which also owns Rockstar Games notable for the Grand Theft Auto series...
to take over their sports game contracts and the series has continued as the Major League Baseball 2K
2K Sports Major League Baseball series
2K Sports Major League Baseball series is a series of Major League Baseball video games, developed by Visual Concepts and Kush Games, and published by 2K Games. There have been nine games in the series: 2K4, 2K5, World Series 2K5, 2K6, 2K7, 2K8, 2K9, 2K10 and 2K11. All games were created for...
franchise, which thanks to 2K's contract with Major League Baseball is one of only two MLB video game series currently on the market (the other is Sony Computer Entertainment's MLB: The Show series that only appears on the PlayStation systems).