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Backyard Sports, the popular children’s computer game, is being revived, says Playground Productions


Backyard Sports, the popular children’s computer game, is being revived, says Playground Productions

It’s time to dust off your sports gear because the late 90s computer game Backyard Sports is making a comeback.

Playground Productions, a production company specializing in creating family content, announced the return of the popular game on Tuesday.

The nostalgic re-release brings all the iconic characters to life, including Pablo Sanchez.

“Backyard Sports is more than just a game; it is a cherished part of childhood for millions of people,” said Lindsay Barnett, founder and CEO of Playground Productions.

With nearly a decade of teaching experience in Chicago, Barnett founded the company in 2022 to create content that fosters the spirit of play and meets kids where they are developmentally.

The family computer game, which featured baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey, became a hit with kids everywhere. Playground Productions says it stays true to what made the original franchise so special, while reaching a new audience.

“We’re incredibly excited to introduce Backyard Sports to a new generation of gamers,” said Chris Waters, Chief Product Officer at Playground Productions. “We’re taking great care to preserve the look and feel that made the original games so special, while updating them with modern features and gameplay that today’s audiences expect. I can’t wait to show fans what we’re building at Playground.”

Backyard Sports is scheduled to return in the coming months.

Playground Productions says this is just the return of many exciting projects.

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