From Press Release:
Today, Playground Productions – a pioneering full-service production company dedicated to creating best-in-class content for children and families – announced a major milestone with production under way on an all new, next-generation video game for the Backyard Sports franchise. This will be the first of many exciting new projects as the company continues to elevate the Backyard Sports brand, known for its fun, humor, inclusivity, and sense of community for audiences of all ages.
In collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, Playground Productions’ video game development partner, the upcoming game will be a fresh and exciting take on the classic Backyard games with compatibility and updated features for today’s generation of gamers. The brand new game will feature all the original characters alongside a few new additions as well as embrace the comedy, diversity, accessibility, and fun that made the original titles timeless classics. Like the retro titles, the next-gen game can be used as a tool to teach kids sports rules and strategies, but it will also have difficulty levels that are challenging for the original fan base.
In the immediate, Playground Productions is building on the momentum from the October re-launch of Backyard Baseball ‘97, a global top selling sports game on Steam, to launch Backyard Soccer ‘98, which will be available for purchase on Steam and via Steam Deck on November 27! Other retro titles now available for wishlist on Steam include Backyard Football ‘99, Backyard Basketball ‘01, Backyard Baseball ‘01 and Backyard Hockey ‘02. By following the Backyard Sports franchise page, players will be notified about the official game drops.
At the helm of this endeavor is Lindsay Barnett, Founder & CEO, and Chris Waters, Chief Product Officer, who have built Playground Productions on the belief that great content has the power to create lasting memories and bring people together. With a passion for building engaging media that resonates across generations, Playground is leveraging cutting-edge technology and character IP to craft experiences that not only entertain, but also educate and inspire.
Looking ahead, Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios are in the process of making many of the Backyard Sports announced classic titles accessible for mobile gameplay to reach a wider audience. And games are just the beginning, as the production company seeks to expand the ways Backyard fans can engage with the brand and its beloved characters.
To stay updated on future developments, please visit the Backyard Sports franchise page on Steam, as well as www.backyardsports.com and www.playground-productions.com. You can sign up for the official newsletter HERE to get updates sent directly to your inbox to be the first to know.
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