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"Major League Baseball" is a sports simulation video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988. It was developed by Atlus and published by LJN, a company widely recognized for its adaptations of movie franchises and other licensed material into video game form. As one of the earliest baseball video games to feature an MLB license, "Major League Baseball" allowed players to experience the game with actual team names and logos from the American and National Leagues, enhancing its appeal among fans of the sport. However, it did not include real player names due to lack of a license from the MLB Players Association.

The gameplay in "Major League Baseball" is straightforward, mirroring the basic aspects of the sport with options to pitch, bat, field, and run bases. Players can choose from one of the 26 Major League teams available at the time and engage in exhibition matches or attempt a full season mode with limited tracking of team progress. The game is recognized for its simple control scheme, making it accessible to a broad audience, including younger players. Despite criticisms regarding its relatively simplistic graphics and sound, "Major League Baseball" holds a nostalgic charm for many, representing an early attempt to capture the intricacies of professional baseball in video game form.

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