A new mini-game twist of sorts on the popular game we know as baseball is available on XBLA. Entitled MLB Bobblehead Battle, it’s the third game in the downloadable series from Konami, adding onto what began with the release of MLB Bobblehead Pros.
The twist here is that no defence is required. You heard that right; no outfield or infield defenders exist, eliminating the possibility of fly ball outs or double plays. Instead, players must focus on batting their way into high scores in mini-game modes.
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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced MLB® Bobblehead Battle is now available on Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as a digital download title on Xbox®LIVE Arcade. Focused entirely on batting, this MLB® challenge features all the favorite Major League Baseball® teams and players with a unique twist – there’s no defense required.
Players can ‘play ball’ like never before as MLB® Bobblehead Battle enables baseball fans to participate in a variety of fun and creative baseball inspired games. Featuring an authentic MLB® experience, gamers can spray the ball around the park and avoid obstacles to reach extra bases and score points along the way. As an added bonus, gamers can create their own unique baseball experiences by customizing the field through adding more scoring areas, and powering-up their players.
With all 30 MLB® ballparks replicated, players must choose their favorite teams before playing as many baseball board games as they want – alone against the computer, with friends in the same room, or against other players online. Available now for Xbox Live Arcade, MLB® Bobblehead Battle offers players a completely unique interactive baseball experience.
MLB® Bobblehead Battle is the final installment of the three MLB® Bobblehead downloadable games, joining MLB® Bobblehead Pros and MLB® Bobblehead Stars. MLB® Bobblehead Battle is available now on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft points.