Konami Releases New Baseball Game

The developer behind the Metal Gear game series Konami has released a new mobile baseball game titled MLB Pro Spirit. In the promotional footage, the title features Konami’s baseball game ambassador Shohei Ohtanil, who is a professional Japanese pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. The player partnered with Konami at the start of the year and will feature in various campaigns and events throughout celebrations for the Power Pros and Professional Baseball Spirits anniversaries.

Konami is the team behind several iconic video game IPs, including Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, but the developer has also made an impact on the sports side of video games, such as the Pro Evolution Soccer series. Metal Gear fans have an exciting project up ahead, and Konami explained why Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was being remade since a new generation of gamers may be unfamiliar with the classic 80s stealth franchise.

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The eBaseball title MLB Pro Spirit is available to play now on iOS and Android and features all 30 officially licensed teams, stadiums, and real-life players. Baseball enthusiasts can collect professional players to build an unbeatable team to pit against rivals, and the whole experience will be made a reality through true-to-life graphics. The popular MLB The Show 24 was recently added to Xbox Game Pass’ current catalog rotation, but Konami’s new, portable baseball experience is something fresh for gamers and sports fans alike to flex their pitching arm.

Konami Releases MLB Pro Spirit for Mobile

Fans’ initial response to the new game release was excitement, even from baseball loyalists who didn’t support the Dodgers. Konami promises “real baseball, real fast” at players’ fingertips, but this isn’t the only sport the developer is interested in. The publisher is also undertaking another sports-themed gaming endeavor, as it was recently announced that Konami and FIFA were collaborating for the FIFAe World Cup. Two eFootball tournaments are scheduled, and the partnership aims to bring football fans together within special tournaments and create more exposure for football eSports.

San Diego Studio’s MLB The Show still stands as one of the best sports series for sluggers, and the 2024 version of the game is held in fans’ high regard. MLB The Show 24 arrived on PS Plus at the right time, according to some, as Season 3 of Diamond Dynasty promised appealing shifts to the content structure and more creative features to keep new and loyal fans engaged.

Konami

Date Founded

March 21, 1969

Headquarters

Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan

Parent Company

Konami Computer Entertainment Japan