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video game released in 1990. Along with ''

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, as well to play against computer opponents.

Gameplay

The player becomes the coach as the individual players are not directly controlled. Instead, commands are given for pitching and batting; which may or may not be obeyed depending on the situation. The multiplayer mode is

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-only while the single-player game has all the graphics in addition to the text.''Tel-Tel Stadium'' at Segagaga Domain
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teams to little league baseball teams and even a team of

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Reception

On release, ''

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'' magazine scored the game a 26 out of 40.''お買い物に便利 : 新作ゲームクロスレビュー - TEL TEL スタジアム''. Famicom Tsushin. No.22. Pg.19. 26 October 1990.

References

{{reflist 1990 video games Baseball video games Japan-exclusive video games Multiplayer and single-player video games Sega Genesis games Sega Genesis-only games Sega Meganet games Sunsoft games Video games developed in Japan