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and PlayStation in 1998. A ''2000 Edition'' was released for Windows only in 1999.

Development

Unlike the previous games in the series, the game was developed in two years instead of one, to allow ample time for a new three-dimensional video game engine. Unlike its predecessors, the game was licensed by Major League Baseball in addition to the Major League Players Association license, so that not only the players but also the teams are represented by their real names. New features of the game include a multi-season mode and amateur player drafting. HardBall 6 was the first baseball game to support MPlayer.com, an online multiplayer service. The game's voice commentator is Greg Papa, who replaced Al Michaels. The game's cover features San Diego Padres third baseman Ken Caminiti.

Reception

''HardBall 6'', its ''2000 Edition'', and ''HardBall 99'' received "mixed" reviews according to the

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