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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Backyard Baseball '01' to Re-Release in July From Playground Productions
'Backyard Baseball '01' is back! On July 8, the relaunched version of the classic sports video game will be released on Steam and mobile devices from developer Mega Cat Studios and 'Backyard Sports' rights holder Playground Productions. More from Variety Remastered 'Backyard Baseball '97' Heads to Switch, PS5 (Gaming News Roundup) Next-Gen 'Backyard Sports' Game in the Works Pablo Sanchez Returns! 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Set to Relaunch and Expand Into Film, Television and More In this remake, 28 of the original 31 MLB Pros who were featured in the original 'Backyard Baseball '01' are returning to the game including Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Cal Ripken, Jr. This announcement comes on the heels of Playground Productions (which got the rights to the original franchise last year and has been working to revive the franchise) and Mega Cat Studios' re-releasing 'Backyard Baseball '97' earlier this year, preceded by 'Backyard Soccer '98' last November. Following the success 'Backyard Baseball '97' saw on Steam and mobile devices, the game also launched this summer for consoles Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios are currently developing a next-gen 'Backyard Sports' game, though Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett won't confirm yet if that title will be focused on baseball, and further the franchise's partnership with the MLB: 'Well, we haven't announced anything about what sport our new title is, or if there are multiple sports, or anything of that nature, so you'll just have to wait and see,' Barnett sid. Per Playground Productions, 'Similar to the remastered '97 game, the 2001 relaunch will include the classic gameplay for touch and modern PC controls. 'Backyard Baseball '01' will include official MLB marks, including usage of individual team logos, names and likeness.' 'It's really exciting, because we had to go through the process of regaining all of the original rights from the game. And so that was the MLB, and then there were 31 professional players, All Stars from that era of baseball,' Barnett said. 'And so we had to get all their rights and likenesses back in the game. And the MLB has been so incredibly supportive of this game, and also of just this partnership, which has been really an exciting thing for us, because, personally, this is the game I really became a Cubs fan from. I had played the '97 version and fell in love with all the characters, but when '01 came out when I was a little kid, then I was like, 'Oh, I want to play as the Chicago Cubs,' and here are all the players that I'm picking on my team. So it's going to be really fun for original fans to play with their hometown teams or their local teams, but also for kids who are coming to the franchise for the first time to be able to have an incredible team that is with the MLB logos and marks.' ''Backyard Baseball' stands out with a special place in so many fans' memories thanks to its endearing qualities and features that were especially rare for a video game of its time,' MLB's senior vice president of gaming and virtual reality Jamie Leece said. 'We are really excited to play a small part in authenticating this revitalization with MLB marks and look forward to the full circle moment where those who played this beloved game as children can bring it to a new generation in their families and friends.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
A-Rod and Jeter Are Back For the Relaunch of Backyard Baseball '01
Derek Jeter. Alex Rodriguez. Pablo Sanchez. All three of baseball's most iconic figures will be playable in the relaunch of Backyard Baseball '01 this summer. Backyard Baseball '01, the follow-up to the beloved Backyard Baseball '97, will be relaunched on Steam and mobile devices on July 8 by children's and family entertainment company Playground Productions. This comes after Backyard Baseball '97 was released for the first time on consoles in June. In addition to FOX Sports' own Jeter and Rodriguez, 28 of the original 31 MLB Pros are returning to the game, including Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Cal Ripken, Jr. Backyard Baseball '01 will also include official MLB marks, including usage of individual team logos, names and likeness. Mega Cat Studios, which developed the other Backyard games relaunched over the past year with Playground Productions, including Backyard Soccer '98, will develop '01 as well. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Remastered ‘Backyard Baseball '97' Heads to Switch, PS5 (Gaming News Roundup)
A remastered version of the classic '90s kid game 'Backyard Baseball '97' made its console debut across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on June 12. In addition to 'Backyard Baseball '97,' Playground Productions (which acquired the rights to the 'Backyard Sports' franchise last year, and has been remastering the original games in addition to developing new ones) will launch 'Backyard Baseball '01' this summer on Steam and mobile devices, and has slated 'Backyard Football '99' for a fall launch. More from Variety Summer Game Fest, State of Unreal, Xbox Games Showcase Highlights and More (Gaming News Roundup) Next-Gen 'Backyard Sports' Game in the Works Pablo Sanchez Returns! 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Set to Relaunch and Expand Into Film, Television and More 'Whether you grew up playing on a family desktop or are just discovering the magic for the first time, this game's pick-up-and-play charm, funny characters, and nostalgic art style remain unrivaled,' Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett said. 'It's an incredible retro game that celebrates the joy of play, and we're proud to bring it to kids and families everywhere – in the living room or on the go.' See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below. Developer Netmarble has announced 'Project EVILBANE,' a new co-op multiplayer action title. Per Netmarble, ''Project EVILBANE' is set in a dark fantasy world inspired by the narrative roots of Netmarble's acclaimed 'Raven' IP. In this new adventure, players will face a vast and brutal conflict where demonic forces, warlords, and opportunistic factions clash for control. Players will form squads of up to four, teaming up to take on dangerous missions behind enemy lines and influence the outcome of a sprawling, interconnected war. During Apple's presentation at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, the tech giant announced it is adding to the list of games that will be available on Mac, including upcoming titles 'Crimson Desert' and 'InZOI,' as well as existing games 'Cyberpunk 2077,' 'Blue Prince,' 'Cronos: The New Dawn,' 'Architect: Land of Exiles,' 'Lies of P: Overture,' 'HITMAN World of Assassination,' 'EVE Frontier,' 'Where Winds Meet,' 'Sniper Elite 5' and more. * 'Poppy Playtime Chapter 4' is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles June 25. The game is available for preorder for $19.99. * 'EA Sports FC 25' and 'Need for Speed Unbound' launched on Amazon Luna Thursday. The games join an expanding lineup of Electronic Arts (EA) titles available on Amazon's cloud gaming platform, which also includes 'Dead Space,' 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.' During WWDC, Apple unveiled the Apple Games app, which it describes as 'an all-new destination designed to help players jump back into the games they love, find their next favorite, and have more fun with friends, turning even single-player games into shared experiences.' The Games app 'makes it easier than ever before for players to enjoy all their games in one convenient place, and see what's happening across their games including major events and updates so they never miss a moment.' Video game commerce company Xsolla announced the launch of a new podcast content ecosystem designed to 'inform, inspire, and connect the global games industry.' The slate is anchored by Xsolla's 'State of Play' podcast and companion show 'Xsolla Conversations.' The company says its new audio strategy 'seeks to surface meaningful stories, emerging trends, and practical insights from the people building the future of games.' * Gaming hardware and accessory company Razer and food giant Mars Wrigley have teamed up to grow RESPAWN by Razer, a 'gamer-first snack brand and bold cross-industry collaboration,' which marks the first global joint venture for Mars Wrigley in more than a decade. Co-created with the gaming community, RESPAWN has evolved into a strategic business initiative at the intersection of gaming and consumer packaged goods, per Razer. 'RESPAWN is committed to a gamer-first approach and has actively involved the gaming community throughout the product development process to ensure that every aspect, from ingredients to packaging, meets their needs and preferences,' the companies say. 'With bold flavors and a brand ethos rooted in immersion, energy, and edginess, RESPAWN aims to be a gamer lifestyle essential, and not just a convenience, to the millions in the gaming community.' * Xsolla has set a strategic partnership with cross-platform game engine Defold which introduces a 'seamless integration' between Xsolla and Defold-built web games that will allow developers to 'easily monetize' their titles on CrazyGames. FIFA and developer Mythical Games launched new mobile title 'FIFA Rivals' on the App Store and Google Play Thursday. The title 'delivers an arcade-style football experience with gamers building their dream teams and attempting to dominate their rivals by competing in live events and PvP leagues,' per the companies. 'Football is the world's game, and we're thrilled to bring its billions of global fans an experiencethat captures the thrill of the sport, with the accessibility of mobile gaming,' said John Linden,CEO of Mythical Games. 'With FIFA Rivals, we're blending high-energy arcade gameplay withteam-building strategy and actual ownership in gaming. This is just the beginning of what webelieve will become a landmark title in gaming.' * Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
