It's been a long time since we heard anything from Super Mario Baseball - but fear not, a Japanese date and some new screens can all be found inside. Phew.

To be honest, we're not that bothered we haven't heard anything of this for a while, but this Bandai Namco effort seems to be alive, well, and as brightly coloured and Mario character-filled as we should jolly well expect.

The screens Mii usage within the title, as well as a Japanese release date for June 19th, 2008.

Update: And if you haven't already noticed from this article's new title and the game's handy infobox to the right, Super Mario Baseball is now to be launched as Mario Super Sluggers!