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Discussion: Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds

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Co-authors Derek Bain and John Racanelli discussed their recently released book, Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds at the January 2025 virtual meeting for the SABR Games & Simulations Committee. Derek Bain is the author of five baseball books and co-chair of the SABR Games and Simulations Committee. John Racanelli is the membership director for the … Read more

Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games & Electronic Handhelds

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Introducing – Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games & Electronic Handhelds available now at Amazon for $29.99 (paperback) and $9.99 (Kindle) Celebrating 50 years of our pixelated National Pastime, this compendium documents the pertinent details for baseball video games and electronic handheld games released in the last half-century and follows the evolution of the … Read more

Survey for my book project – “History of Baseball Video Games”

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I created a survey for my latest book project – a history of baseball video games! This will encompass console, computer and arcade baseball games spanning more than 5 decades. I’m planning to include reviews, interviews, screenshots, box art and ratings from various sources. https://forms.gle/MfQp46x5BKVS2pJz5 Please consider filling out this survey – I’m looking for … Read more

Derek’s Podcast & Livestream Appearances, Interviews and Related Content

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The following page includes material such as podcasts, interviews and other content related to my ongoing Retro Computer Baseball Game Review series along with my article Play Retro Baseball Video Games In Your Browser. Podcasts, Interviews and Videos Box Scores From the Basement – The “Box Score” guys are joined by the co-chair of the … Read more

Hardball Retroactive – promotional video

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promotional video for Hardball Retroactive. Derek Bain (author) music – “Recovery” by Regression (Zack Seif) https://regressionmusic.bandcamp.com https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Derek_Bain_Hardball_Retroactive?id=gVFjDwAAQBAJ “Hardball Retroactive” chapter summary: “General Manager Scorecard” and the “Worst Trades” chapters evaluates the front office acumen of MLB executives since 1950. “Taking the Extra Base” examines the art of base running on an individual and team basis. … Read more

Poll: Favorite Baseball Video Games

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Select your favorite baseball video games – be sure to click Vote in order to lock in your selection! New users must register for an account before you can post a comment or vote! Learn how to play classic retro baseball video games in your browser here! [yop_poll id=”34″] [yop_poll id=”35″] [yop_poll id=”36″] [yop_poll id=”37″] … Read more

Play Retro Baseball Video Games In Your Browser!

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The Internet Archive hosts nearly 50 classic baseball video games. Available through the magic of emulation, most of the games can be played via keyboard, mouse or joystick / gamepad controller through any current browser. Spanning the first 25 years of retro-gaming goodness on multiple platforms and featuring the gamut of text-based simulations, arcade/sim hybrids … Read more