''MLB '99'' is a

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video game for the

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released on April 14, 1998, developed by

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and published by

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. The color commentary for the game is from Dave Campbell and the play-by-play announcer is

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hitter

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is featured on the cover. It was preceded by ''

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'' and succeeded by ''

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''.

Reception

The game received "favorable" reviews according to the

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website

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. Six months after the game was released, '' Next Generation'' said in its review, "For neophytes and casual gamers, such a complex control scheme may seem more like work than fun. Skilled players, however, will rise to the challenge and welcome the flexibility."

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* * 1998 video games Major League Baseball video games North America-exclusive video games PlayStation (console) games PlayStation (console)-only games Video games developed in the United States {{baseball-videogame-stub