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gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

From Classroom to Comeback: The Private Eye Behind Backyard Baseball's Revival

A former elementary-school teacher-turned-executive, Lindsay Barnett of Playground Productions, spent years securing the Backyard Sports rights—even hiring a private investigator—then partnered with Mega Cat Studios to revive Backyard Baseball as a 3D-leaning, retro-inspired title with no microtransactions, inclusive characters like Kenny Kawaguchi and Sunny Day, and MLB promotion. The game released on Steam for PC/Mac with console plans and expansions teased for long-term growth.

via GameSpot|

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gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

Backyard Baseball '01 Returns on Multiple Platforms This July

Backyard Baseball '01 is set to be remade and released on July 8 on Steam and mobile devices, featuring 28 of the original 31 MLB players, official MLB marks, and modern controls, as part of a revival of the franchise by Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios.

via Variety|

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gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

New 'Backyard Sports' Game Set for Next-Gen Release

Playground Productions is developing a new installment of the 'Backyard Sports' video game franchise, aiming to modernize the classic series with updated features and compatibility for today's gamers. The game will include original characters and new additions, maintaining the charm and educational aspects of the originals while introducing challenging difficulty levels for older fans. Mega Cat Studios is collaborating on the project, and there are plans for potential TV or film adaptations. Additionally, several classic titles are being re-released and adapted for mobile platforms.

via Variety|

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