Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers TV Commercial for Nintendo Wii & Xbox 360 - 2010

Описание: Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers (Atari) (2010)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: Xbox 360 Wii Nintendo DS PC May 25 2010
Europe: Wii Nintendo DS June 2010
Australia: Wii Nintendo DS June 2010
Japan: Not released

Platforms: Xbox 360 Wii Nintendo DS Microsoft Windows

Publisher: Atari
Developer: Humongous Entertainment

Type: Arcade Sports (Baseball)
Media: Optical Disc (Xbox 360 Wii) Cartridge (DS)

Gameplay and Plot:
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is an arcade-style baseball game featuring the kid characters from the Backyard Sports series. Players choose from neighborhood teams with unique personalities and abilities competing in pickup games across imaginative backyard fields. No traditional season mode focus on quick exhibition matches with power-ups special pitches and over-the-top animations. Story elements are light revolving around friendly rivalries and tournament play in local sandlots.

Key Features:
Characters: Pablo Dmitri Achmed Joey Vicki and others with signature moves and taunts
Fields: 8 backyard-themed stadiums with hazards and interactive elements
Mechanics: Simplified controls for batting pitching power-ups (speed boost super pitch) mini-games between innings
Modes: Single-player tournament local multiplayer (up to 2 players) practice
Version Differences: Xbox 360 Wii PC feature 3D graphics and motion controls (Wii) DS simplified 2D top-down view
Game Length: Tournament 3-5 hours Multiplayer sessions Variable replayability

Technical Specifications:
Resolution: 480p (consoles) lower on DS
Save System: Console PC storage for progress
Audio: Stereo with announcer commentary

Back of the Box Description (North America):
Take the field with the Backyard Kids! Pick your team and play big-league baseball in neighborhood backyards. Hit home runs make amazing catches and use power-ups to win the game!

Additional Details:
Difficulty: Easy designed for younger players

Historical Context:
Released May 25 2010 as a revival of the Backyard Sports series by Humongous Entertainment (acquired by Atari). It shifted to console focus with simplified arcade gameplay targeting families and younger audiences during the Wii motion gaming era. Received mixed reviews for accessibility but praise for fun multiplayer and character charm.

Did You Know?
The game featured voice acting by child actors for authentic kid banter.
Power-ups included flaming balls and giant gloves for chaotic plays.
No professional MLB license focused on original neighborhood kids.
It was one of the last Backyard Sports titles before the series hiatus.
Mini-games like "Catch the Dog" broke up innings for variety.

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