Revitalized Backyard Sports Experience: Five New Championships on the Horizon

The Echoes of Childhood: Backyard Sports is Back, and So are Five More Classic Titles

Get ready to relive the nostalgia of your childhood as Playground Productions brings back the beloved Backyard Sports series with a new remaster, Backyard Baseball ’97. And that’s not all – they’re not stopping there! Five more classic titles are on the way, and you can already add them to your Steam wishlist.

The Revival Continues: Five More Classics Join the Roster

Backyard Soccer ’98, Backyard Football ’99, Backyard Basketball ’01, Backyard Baseball ’01, and Backyard Hockey ’02 are the next five games to get the remaster treatment. These titles are now available to wishlist on Steam, although no release dates have been announced just yet.

Steam Deck Certified: Backyard Baseball ’97 Gets the Seal of Approval

Playground Productions is proud to announce that Backyard Baseball ’97 has been fully certified for Steam Deck, the official handheld console of Steam. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication that went into reviving this classic title for modern gamers.

A Moment of Giving: Backyard Baseball ’97 Charity Stream

In a thrilling collaboration, Mega Cat Studios and Crowd Control are joining forces with Playground Productions to host a Backyard Baseball ’97 charity stream this weekend. The BackyardSports.Online Charity Stream will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The lineup includes game developers, content creators, and special guest professional athletes. Tune in on Sunday, October 13 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET on the BackyardSportsCenter Twitch channel.