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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. | ||
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 == | ||
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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. | ||
