Activision Announces Little League World Series '08 for Nintendo Systems

Wii

by Les Thomas - April 23, 2008, 8:54 pm EDT
Total comments: 18 Source: Press Release

Fully-licensed Little League baseball title set for August release on the Wii and DS.

Today Activision announced Little League World Series 2008 for the Wii and DS. The game, developed exclusively for Nintendo systems, allows players to bat, pitch, and field with the Wii Remote. It features 16 different teams from the U.S. and across the world, as well as character customization and a World Series Mode. Activision hopes to appeal to families and fans of Little League baseball. The game is set for release on August 5, 2008.

Activision Steps to the Plate with 'Little League® World Series 2008' for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Apr 23, 2008: Activision, Inc. announced today the upcoming release of Little League® World Series 2008 for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Players will have the ability to bat, pitch and field using intuitive controls developed exclusively for Nintendo's platforms. Little League World Series is the perfect game to play with your friends and family. The game hits shelves August 5, 2008.

"Little League baseball fans, players and families simply haven't had a videogame made just for them, so our goal is to fill this niche," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Creating this game with the Little League organization has been a pleasure and we look forward to paying homage to the three million Little League players around the world today."

Little League World Series is the first officially licensed Little League video game to hit next-generation consoles. Bat, pitch and field your way from local sandlot slugger to Little League World Series Champion. Featuring eight U.S. and eight international teams, extraordinarily deep character customization, World Series Mode, and various skill based challenges, Little League World Series offers an exciting, authentic baseball experience. Motion-sensing controls on Wii make it accessible for Little League players and parents, while the DS version gives players the freedom to get on the diamond anywhere.

"Activision has captured the essence of what makes Little League so wonderful for players and spectators alike," Jud Rogers, Sr. Marketing Executive, Little League International. "We look forward to working with them in the upcoming months to help polish the game and bring it to Little Leaguers and fans."

Talkback

CrimmJames Jones, Associate EditorFebruary 20, 2008

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that Baby guyFebruary 20, 2008

I've got the option in my profile. It appeared after I got six points, but was unclickable, saying "four more points necessary." After the seventh, it said that I had ban-protections. Now I'm only two away from buying a ban, so I'm trying to prepare.

Infernal MonkeyFebruary 20, 2008

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Infernal MonkeyFebruary 20, 2008

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that Baby guyFebruary 20, 2008

Alright, so on my profile, it's saying that I can "Buy a Ban" for ten points, and a new option "Write Guest Editorial" has appeared for 25. What should I go for?

Infernal MonkeyFebruary 20, 2008

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Shift KeyFebruary 20, 2008

Quote from: thatguy

Alright, so on my profile, it's saying that I can "Buy a Ban" for ten points, and a new option "Write Guest Editorial" has appeared for 25. What should I go for?

Bans require less effort

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that Baby guyFebruary 20, 2008

So it turns out getting 9 points gives you access to the forum's filter. I had fun.

Bill AurionFebruary 20, 2008

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that Baby guyFebruary 20, 2008

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Spak-SpangFebruary 21, 2008

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I think you should see what other options come available.

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that Baby guyFebruary 21, 2008

I posted the list I can see in another thread, I think one about Pale by Svevan or something like that. At 25, you can cash them in for a guest editorial on the main site. When I reached 10, I received a notice saying that I could elect to ban a member once as a bonus, but all the later times would cost ten points. I'm not sure if the points disappear from my profile or if it keeps track of my spent points separately. I plan on waiting until I can get the forum category to spend them, though.