Beloved 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Is Officially Returning

Beloved 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Is Officially Returning, backyard sports backyard baseball

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00:00Grab your glove and hop on your bike because the beloved Backyard Sports video game franchise is making a comeback.

00:06Playground Productions announced the return of this iconic series, promising to bring it back to a neighborhood near you.

00:12Chris Waters, Chief Product Officer at Playground Productions, expressed excitement about reintroducing Backyard Sports to a new generation.

00:20We're taking great care to preserve the look and feel that made the original game so special, said Waters.

00:26Expect modern features and gameplay that today's audience will love.

00:30The original Backyard Sports debuted in 1997 with characters like Pablo Sanchez and Stephanie Morgan.

00:37Over the years, the franchise partnered with major leagues like MLB, NBA, and NHL, featuring athletes such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Lisa Leslie.

00:46Playground Productions hasn't confirmed if these partnerships will continue.

00:51Lindsay Barnett, founder and CEO of Playground Productions, emphasized the educational and inspirational goals of the franchise.

00:57While Jason Kelsey isn't involved, his enthusiasm highlights the nostalgia surrounding Backyard Sports.

01:04Additional announcements are expected soon.

01:07Beyond video games, Playground Productions plans to expand Backyard Sports into merchandise, film, and television.

01:13Get ready to relive your childhood and introduce a new generation to this cherished franchise.