San Jose-based online game publisher OnNet USA has announced that it has signed an online interactive licensing agreement with the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, MLB Advanced Media, granting it the right to incorporate official Major League Baseball league and club marks, logos, and more in its upcoming micro-transaction based online baseball game, MLB Dugout Heroes.

The multi-year agreement gives OnNet USA the rights to all current and historical Major League teams, ballparks, All-Star teams and "jewel events" such as the home run derby. OnNet USA will also have rights to the official 2009 Major League Baseball regular season game schedule, enabling fans to simulate real seasons through actual game and series matchups.

The title is to be a free PC-based baseball game, expected to be available in North America on OnNet USA's GamesCampus games portal for the 2009 baseball season.

"It is an honor to be working with MLB to bring baseball fans a fully licensed online baseball experience," said David Chang, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, GamesCampus. "Baseball fans are so passionate about the teams they enjoy following, and now they will have the opportunity to play as their favorite team in a high-quality online game experience."