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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' or '''''Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball''''' (野茂英雄のワールドシリーズベースボール) is a baseball game for the [[Sega Game Gear]] released as part of the ''World Series Baseball'' series in Japan. It is essentially a roster update of ''[[World Series Baseball '95 (Game Gear)|World Series Baseball '95]]'', with little else changing.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' or '''''Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball''''' (野茂英雄のワールドシリーズベースボール) is a baseball game for the [[Sega Game Gear]] released as part of the ''[[:Category:World Series Baseball (franchise)|World Series Baseball]]'' series in Japan.
  
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The game features an endorsement by Japanese baseball player [[wikipedia:Hideo Nomo|Hideo Nomo]] (野茂英雄), who had recently played his first season for Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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The game features an endorsement by Japanese baseball player [[wikipedia:Hideo Nomo|Hideo Nomo]] (野茂・英雄), who had recently played his first season for Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a roster update of ''[[World Series Baseball '95 (Game Gear)|World Series Baseball '95]]'' and plays identically. Players can choose from any of the 28 teams from the [[wikipedia:1995 Major League Baseball season|1995 MLB season]], plus the American League All-Stars and National League All-Stars ("dream teams" consisting of the best players from each league) and up to two custom teams created by the player. The game has the following modes:
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*'''Exhibition Mode:''' An exhibition mode, for playing a single game against the computer. The player selects a team to play as well as a team to play against (which can be the same team).
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*'''Versus Mode:''' The two-player mode, allowing two players to play a game against each other over a Gear-to-Gear Cable. Player one decides the length of the game, the stadium, who bats first, and whether to allow designated hitters.
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*'''Pennant Mode:''' Plays a season of 32, 84, 123, or a full 162 games against computer-controlled teams. The game cartridge stores the player's progress so it can be continued at any time.
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*'''Team Edit:''' Allows the player to create up to two custom teams composed of any of the players from any of the teams in the game. The teams are stored on the cartridge and can be played in Exhibition Mode.
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*'''Player Data:''' View the statistics for any of the 700 players in the game.
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Before each game, players can choose a pitcher and create a batting line-up by ordering the starting members or swapping reserve players. Players can toggle auto-fielding or voice samples, select the length of the game (from 3, 5, 7, or a full 9 innings), and choose between two views (Back for a view from behind home base and Center for a view from behind the pitcher's mound). In Exhibition Mode, players additionally can toggle designated hitters and whether to play as the home or visiting team (home bats last). Finally, players have a choice between two domes and two outdoor parks.
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| desc=When pitching, use {{left}} and {{right}} to position the pitcher on the mound. Throw the ball with {{2}}; use {{left}} and {{right}} for a breaking ball, {{up}} to throw a change-up (slow pitch), or {{down}} to throw a fastball. Faster pitches are harder for the batter to hit but more likely to travel farther or potentially result in a home run. The batter is eliminated when three strikes are thrown; the batter gets a free base if the pitcher throws four balls or hits the batter.
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Pitchers have a stamina gauge. Fastballs and curve balls wear out pitchers faster. When a pitcher is low on stamina, the ball becomes harder to control. The player can pause the game with {{Start}} and press {{1}} to change the view or {{2}} to substitute a relief pitcher.
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When fielding, the D-Pad controls all of the fielders simultaneously (with the camera focused on the one closest to the ball). The player can have the nearest fielder jump by pressing {{2}} or dive by pressing {{2}} while holding a direction. Once the ball is in possession, throw it to base by pressing {{2}} while holding a direction corresponding to the base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for home) or press {{2}} by itself to throw to first base.
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If auto-fielding is enabled, the computer controls the player's outfielders automatically, but the player can take control at any point by pressing the D-Pad.
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| desc=When hitting, the D-Pad positions the batter in the batter's box. Swing with {{2}}; the batter stops the swinging motion when the button is released. Square up a bunt by holding {{1}}+{{2}}; the batter can be moved around while holding the bunt. The player can instruct a baserunner to lead-off by holding a direction corresponding to a base ({{right}} for first, {{up}} for second, {{left}} for third, or {{down}} for home) and pressing {{1}} or steal a base by holding a direction and also holding {{1}}.
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The player can pause the game with {{Start}} and press {{1}} to change the view or {{2}} to substitute a pinch hitter.
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===Teams===
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{| class="prettytable"
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! League !! Division !! Team
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| rowspan="14" | American
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| rowspan="4" | Western
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| Texas Rangers
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| Seattle Mariners
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|-
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| California Angels
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|-
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| Oakland Athletics
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|-
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| rowspan="5" | Central
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| Chicago White Sox
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|-
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| Kansas City Royals
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|-
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| Cleveland Indians
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|-
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| Minnesota Twins
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|-
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| Milwaukee Brewers
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|-
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| rowspan="5" | Eastern
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| Baltimore Orioles
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|-
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| Toronto Blue Jays
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|-
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| New York Yankees
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|-
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| Detroit Tigers
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|-
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| Boston Red Sox
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|-
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| rowspan="14" | National
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| rowspan="4" | Western
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| San Francisco Giants
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|-
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| Los Angeles Dodgers
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|-
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| Colorado Rockies
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|-
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| San Diego Padres
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|-
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| rowspan="5" | Central
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| Houston Astros
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|-
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| St. Louis Cardinals
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|-
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| Chicago Cubs
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|-
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| Pittsburgh Pirates
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|-
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| Cincinnati Reds
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|-
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| rowspan="5" | Eastern
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| Atlanta Braves
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|-
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| Montreal Expos
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|-
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| Philadelphia Phillies
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|-
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| Florida Marlins
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|-
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| New York Mets
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|}
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

Revision as of 02:21, 24 January 2023

For the Sega Saturn version, see Hideo Nomo World Series Baseball.

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Nomo's World Series Baseball
System(s): Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Licensor: Major League Baseball Properties, Major League Baseball Players Association
Peripherals supported: Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Sports[2][3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Game Gear
JP 		¥4,8004,800 G-3432
Sega Rating: All Ages

Nomo's World Series Baseball or Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball (野茂英雄のワールドシリーズベースボール) is a baseball game for the Sega Game Gear released as part of the World Series Baseball series in Japan.

The game features an endorsement by Japanese baseball player Hideo Nomo (野茂・英雄), who had recently played his first season for Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Gameplay

The game is a roster update of World Series Baseball '95 and plays identically. Players can choose from any of the 28 teams from the 1995 MLB season, plus the American League All-Stars and National League All-Stars ("dream teams" consisting of the best players from each league) and up to two custom teams created by the player. The game has the following modes:

  • Exhibition Mode: An exhibition mode, for playing a single game against the computer. The player selects a team to play as well as a team to play against (which can be the same team).
  • Versus Mode: The two-player mode, allowing two players to play a game against each other over a Gear-to-Gear Cable. Player one decides the length of the game, the stadium, who bats first, and whether to allow designated hitters.
  • Pennant Mode: Plays a season of 32, 84, 123, or a full 162 games against computer-controlled teams. The game cartridge stores the player's progress so it can be continued at any time.
  • Team Edit: Allows the player to create up to two custom teams composed of any of the players from any of the teams in the game. The teams are stored on the cartridge and can be played in Exhibition Mode.
  • Player Data: View the statistics for any of the 700 players in the game.

Before each game, players can choose a pitcher and create a batting line-up by ordering the starting members or swapping reserve players. Players can toggle auto-fielding or voice samples, select the length of the game (from 3, 5, 7, or a full 9 innings), and choose between two views (Back for a view from behind home base and Center for a view from behind the pitcher's mound). In Exhibition Mode, players additionally can toggle designated hitters and whether to play as the home or visiting team (home bats last). Finally, players have a choice between two domes and two outdoor parks.

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Back.png

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Center.png

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Fielding.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Back.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Center.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Pitching, Fielding.png

Defense
When pitching, use Left and Right to position the pitcher on the mound. Throw the ball with 2; use Left and Right for a breaking ball, Up to throw a change-up (slow pitch), or Down to throw a fastball. Faster pitches are harder for the batter to hit but more likely to travel farther or potentially result in a home run. The batter is eliminated when three strikes are thrown; the batter gets a free base if the pitcher throws four balls or hits the batter.

Pitchers have a stamina gauge. Fastballs and curve balls wear out pitchers faster. When a pitcher is low on stamina, the ball becomes harder to control. The player can pause the game with  START  and press 1 to change the view or 2 to substitute a relief pitcher.

When fielding, the D-Pad controls all of the fielders simultaneously (with the camera focused on the one closest to the ball). The player can have the nearest fielder jump by pressing 2 or dive by pressing 2 while holding a direction. Once the ball is in possession, throw it to base by pressing 2 while holding a direction corresponding to the base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for home) or press 2 by itself to throw to first base.

If auto-fielding is enabled, the computer controls the player's outfielders automatically, but the player can take control at any point by pressing the D-Pad.

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Back.png

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Center.png

Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Running.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Back.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Center.png

  • Nomo Hideo no World Series Baseball, Hitting, Running.png

Offense
When hitting, the D-Pad positions the batter in the batter's box. Swing with 2; the batter stops the swinging motion when the button is released. Square up a bunt by holding 1+2; the batter can be moved around while holding the bunt. The player can instruct a baserunner to lead-off by holding a direction corresponding to a base (Right for first, Up for second, Left for third, or Down for home) and pressing 1 or steal a base by holding a direction and also holding 1.

The player can pause the game with  START  and press 1 to change the view or 2 to substitute a pinch hitter.

Teams

League Division Team
American Western Texas Rangers
Seattle Mariners
California Angels
Oakland Athletics
Central Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Eastern Baltimore Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
National Western San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres
Central Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Eastern Atlanta Braves
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia Phillies
Florida Marlins
New York Mets

Magazine articles

Main article: Nomo's World Series Baseball/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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0 review
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Publication Version Score
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
50
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Sega Game Gear
 50
Based on
1 review

Nomo's World Series Baseball

Game Gear, JP
NHnWSB GG JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngNHnWSB GG JP Box Front.jpg
Cover

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 4ed45bda
MD5 e9f8abb1eea7fb9d7f3fdf4efec986a1
SHA-1 127a7e6706f6d9b129d5cf0dd2bb417e9b108748
512kB Cartridge (JP) 128B backup

References

  1. ↑ https://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/I.T.L
  2. ↑ File:NHnWSB GG JP Box Front.jpg
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
  4. ↑ Famitsu, "1995-12-08" (JP; 1995-11-24), page 33


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Games in the World Series Baseball Series
Sega Mega Drive
 World Series Baseball (1994) | World Series Baseball '95 (1995) | World Series Baseball '96 (1996) | World Series Baseball 98 (1997)
Sega Game Gear
 World Series Baseball (1993) | World Series Baseball '95 (1994) | Nomo's World Series Baseball (1995)
Sega 32X
 World Series Baseball Starring Deion Sanders (1995)
Sega Saturn
 World Series Baseball (1995) | World Series Baseball II (1996) | World Series Baseball 98 (1997)
Windows PC
 World Series Baseball '96 (1996)
Arcade
 World Series 99 (1999) | World Series Baseball (2001)
Sega Dreamcast
 World Series Baseball 2K1 (2000) | World Series Baseball 2K2 (2001)
Xbox
 World Series Baseball (2002) | World Series Baseball 2K3 (2003)
World Series Baseball related media
Book
 Prima's Official Strategy Guide: World Series Baseball 2K1 (2000)
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