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The game was originally announced for an April 4th release date, then delayed to June 13th. A trailer and gameplay was shown at E3 2005, which took place from May 18th-20th. On June 13th 2005, Nintendo announced the game was delayed indefinitely.  
The game was originally announced for an April 4th release date, then delayed to June 13th. A trailer and gameplay was shown at E3 2005, which took place from May 18th-20th. On June 13th 2005, Nintendo announced the game was delayed indefinitely.  
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== Description ==
== Description ==
The play-by-play commentator is Rick Rizzs, then of the Seattle Mariners. The color commentator is Bob Brenly, former Diamondbacks manager and then-Cubs broadcaster. The stadium announcer is Tom Hutyler, also of the Mariners.  
The play-by-play commentator is Rick Rizzs, then of the Seattle Mariners. The color commentator is Bob Brenly, former Diamondbacks manager and then-Cubs broadcaster. The stadium announcer is Tom Hutyler, also of the Mariners.  
"Greatest Day" by Bowling for Soup is the game's title track. E3 footage of the game also included the song "My Everything" by Goldfinger. 


E3 footage indicates that points earned through gameplay can unlock 65 unlockable jerseys and 10 stadiums.   
E3 footage indicates that points earned through gameplay can unlock 65 unlockable jerseys and 10 stadiums.   
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The planned box art used a shiny foil background similar to ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''.   
The planned box art used a shiny foil background similar to ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''.   
The game supported basic roster customization, such as editing the names of players.   
"Greatest Day" by Bowling for Soup is the game's title track. All songs confirmed in the soundtrack so far:   
* "Greatest Day" - Bowling for Soup (magazine coverage)
* "Trucker Hat" - Bowling for Soup (personal testimony)
* "My Everything" - Goldfinger (from E3 footage)
* "Bombilla" - Majorette (personal testimony)


== Game Modes & Features ==
== Game Modes & Features ==
The descriptions of each mode from press releases and ad copy:
'''Exhibition Game''' - Standard exhibition game mode, pick from any of the 30 MLB teams and go head-to-head with up to 4-players.
'''Exhibition Game''' - Standard exhibition game mode, pick from any of the 30 MLB teams and go head-to-head with up to 4-players.


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Nintendo held a press event for ''Pennant Chase Baseball'' at Mariners opening day on April 4th, 2005, letting several publications try the Speed Play mode only, and giving interviews.  
Nintendo held a press event for ''Pennant Chase Baseball'' at Mariners opening day on April 4th, 2005, letting several publications try the Speed Play mode only, and giving interviews.  


''Pennant Chase'' was playable in a demo kiosk at E3 2005, held from May 18th-20th. At the event, GameSpot was told the game was delayed to July 5th.  
''Pennant Chase'' was playable in a demo kiosk at E3 2005, held from May 18th-20th. At the event, GameSpot was told the game was delayed to July 5th. The game suffered from regular crashes in the QA testing process, preventing it from receiving Nintendo of America approval. 


On June 13th, Nintendo announced the game was delayed indefinitely. No more official news was released after this point on the game's status.  
On June 13th, Nintendo announced the game was delayed indefinitely. No more official news was released after this point on the game's status.  
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Todd White - Software Engineer
Todd White - Software Engineer
Craig Williams - Designer


== Screenshots ==
== Screenshots ==
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File:Speed Play screenshot.png|Speed Play mode screenshot, from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
File:Speed Play screenshot.png|Speed Play mode screenshot, from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
File:Rookie of the Year screenshot.png|Rookie of the Year mode screenshot, from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
File:Rookie of the Year screenshot.png|Rookie of the Year mode screenshot, from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
File:Pennant Chase tournament mode.jpg
File:Bank One park debug screenshot Pennant Chase.jpg
File:Bank One park debug screenshot Pennant Chase.jpg
File:Minute Maid Pennant Chase splash screen.png
File:Minute Maid Pennant Chase splash screen.png
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File:Disc art production sample.png|A production sample of the disc art for Pennant Chase Baseball
File:Disc art production sample.png|A production sample of the disc art for Pennant Chase Baseball
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase promo box.png|Photo of a promo box from a David Ortiz estate sale auction
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase promo box.png|Photo of a promo box from a David Ortiz estate sale auction
File:Pennant Chase promo box.jpg|Promo box from an eBay auction by gba177
File:Pennant Chase hat 1.jpeg|Promo hat, front. Photo contributed by Cody F.
File:Pennant Chase hat 2.jpeg|Promo hat, back. Photo contributed by Cody F.
File:Pennant Chase hat 3.jpeg|Promo hat tag. Photo contributed by Cody F.
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== Magazine Scans ==
== Magazine Clippings ==
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File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview - Nintendo Power 190.png|Preview from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview - Nintendo Power 190.png|Preview from Nintendo Power, Issue 190
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File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview 1 - Nsidr.png|Nsidr preview, page 1. Captured 2024.
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview 1 - Nsidr.png|Nsidr preview, page 1. Captured 2024.
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview 2 - Nsidr.png|Nsidr preview, page 2. Captured 2024.
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview 2 - Nsidr.png|Nsidr preview, page 2. Captured 2024.
File:Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball preview - GameSpot April 4 2005.png|GameSpot preview, published April 4 2005
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