Rock It™ Games Launches Best-Selling NES and SNES Sports Titles from Jaleco on Modern Day Consoles
Hit Nintendo Titles Goal!/Super** Goal! and Bases Loaded/ Super Bases Loaded Now Available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5
Long Beach, CA. – November 20, 2025 – Rock It™ Games today announced that in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System in the United States* it is relaunching two of the best selling sports games from that platform, along with franchise sequels from the Super Nintendo, on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Available today for $7.99 are the beloved baseball classic, Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded and the soccer hit, Jaleco Sports: Goal! Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded features both Bases Loaded (NES 1988) and Super Bases Loaded (SNES 1991). Jaleco Sports: Goal! includes Goal! (NES 1988) and Super Goal! (Super Nintendo 1992).
"The Jaleco Sports series aren't just reboots of the original classics on today's consoles, said Michael Devine, CEO of Rock It Games. "We're adding a bit of Rock It's curating magic to these rereleases with brand new features and improvements that fans will love as well as a treasure trove of historical items from the original NES and SNES releases.
Bases Loaded was created by noted Japanese game developer, Tose, and published by Jaleco in 1987 in Japan and in 1988 in North America. Featuring a tv-style perspective of the pitcher-batter matchup, realistic player design (for that era) and 12 teams each featuring 30 uniquely skilled players, Bases Loaded was considered one of the most realistic sports simulations of its time and quickly became a bestseller on the Nintendo Entertainment System, with over a million copies sold in North America. Bases Loaded spawned two sequels on the NES, and then later three more titles in the series on the Super Nintendo.
Super Bases Loaded released for the SNES in May 1991 in Japan and September 1991 in North America. The game was one of the very first sports titles to appear for the Super Nintendo in the US.
Key Features
Bases Loaded (NES, 1988)
Realistic retro voice, action, and graphics.
Unique television-style presentation.
Play against the computer or a friend.
Pick your team from 12 different lineups.
Select your lineup from 30 unique players.
Each ball player has his own style.
Control and play any position.
Super Bases Loaded (SNES, 1991)
All-new center field TV perspective.
Rates your skill in 13 categories.
5 increasingly difficult levels of play.
Pick from 13 different teams.
Watch mode to see the computer play itself.
Unique “radar” feature that shows location of fielders.
New strategies allow you to customize your team.
Includes the SNES Japan variant, Super Professional Baseball (Japan 1991)
Seamlessly switch between the NES and SNES versions anytime.
Need help? A built-in manual is always ready to guide you!
Retro CRT Mode – Play with a classic TV filter for the ultimate 90s nostalgia
New save feature lets you save your progress at ANY point in the games.
Monthly leaderboards lets you compare your statistics versus other players around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvQNnUBQlpw
About Goal! and (Super) Goal!
The Goal! series earned a reputation for its innovative approach to soccer simulation. Each team featured uniquely rated players across skills like dribbling, shooting, speed, defense, and ball control.
Before FIFA became the standard in soccer gaming, Goal! was celebrated as one of the most advanced and realistic soccer experiences of its time. The NES version features 16 international teams competing for the World Cup and 8 U.S. teams in a tournament format. It also includes a Shootout mode, where players attempt to score against defenders and a goalkeeper.
The SNES sequel, Goal!, expanded on the original with a side-scrolling field, 24 international teams, instant replays, and full-field radar views. It also introduced strategic options like four defensive formations and more player control.
Key Features Goal! and (Super) Goal!
Play Both Versions: Instantly switch between the NES and SNES editions, including all regional variants such as Moero!! Pro Soccer (Japan 1988) and Super Cup Soccer (Japan 1992)..
Game Modes: Enjoy Exhibition matches, World Tournaments, Shootouts, and Super Cup mode.
Strategic Gameplay: Set team formations, take control of your goalkeeper, and master special moves like bicycle kicks.
Rewind the Action: like a VHS tape – missed that goal or pass? Go back in time and try again!
Visual Options: Toggle between CRT-style retro visuals and modern display modes.
Multiplayer: Use Remote Play to team up with or challenge friends online.
Multilingual Manuals: Access original game manuals in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, and Japanese.
Brand new save feature lets you save your progress at any point in the game.
Monthly leaderboards lets you compare your statistics versus other players around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AunR9WCmqQo
About Rock It Games
Rock It Games is a publisher focused on retro and indie titles. Supporting both digital and physical releases, the company is committed to preserving gaming history while giving players the chance to truly own their games. Rock It Games also champions developer involvement throughout the publishing process—making it collaborative, transparent, and creator-friendly.
*The Nintendo Entertainment System launched in North America in October 1985 so these Jaleco Sports console launches would have been in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the NES in North America - but you know how it goes with the quirks of game development...
** Goal! for the Super Nintendo had the same name as the first title in the series for the NES and was only released as Super Goal in Europe.
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