Backyard Baseball '97 Returns: Nostalgic Game Series Now Available for Wishlist on Steam

Gaming Staff • September 25, 2024

Pc Games Indie Game Sports

Backyard Baseball ‘97, a beloved game from the Backyard Sports franchise, is being remastered and will be available to purchase on Steam starting October 10, 2024. The game was originally released in 1997 and became popular for its engaging gameplay, memorable characters, and iconic comedy. With the original source code lost, Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios have teamed up to recreate the game using the original CD-ROM and develop new game builds compatible with current generation PCs.

Playground Productions, a children and family-focused company, is dedicated to creating high-quality content for children and families. The Backyard Sports franchise, which includes over 30 diverse characters, is one of the only brands where boys and girls share the same athletic abilities. Mega Cat Studios, a video game developer, is committed to bringing retro and indie titles directly to gamers.

The remastered Backyard Baseball ‘97 will be priced at $9.99 and will be available for purchase on Steam starting October 10, 2024. For more information, visit the Backyard Baseball ‘97 Steam page, the Backyard Sports website, and the Playground Productions website.

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