''All-Star Baseball 99'' is a video game developed by

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and Realtime Associates Seattle Division and published by

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for the

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and the

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in 1998. The game's cover features

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outfielder

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. ''All-Star Baseball 99'' was the first game to use Acclaim's Quagmire

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. The game also marked the debut of play-by-play commentary for the series. This is done by two New York Yankees broadcasters: John Sterling and Michael Kay.

Gameplay

The game contains exhibition, playoff, home run derby, and season modes. A "create-a-player" feature for customized ball players is included. The Nintendo 64 version supports the

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Reception

The Nintendo 64 version received favorable reviews, while the Game Boy version received average reviews, according to the

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. ''

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'' called the former the best baseball game for Nintendo 64 despite noting minor AI problems and a slower pace. ''

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'' said that the same console version "is this season's sports phenom, delivering stylish looks and clutch, long-ball gameplay. As of today, it's the best baseball game of the year and a must-buy for all sports nuts."

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* * {{Iguana Entertainment 1998 video games Acclaim Entertainment games Acclaim Studios Austin games All-Star Baseball video games Game Boy games Multiplayer and single-player video games Nintendo 64 games Realtime Associates games Video game sequels Video games developed in the United States