Backyard Sports is back from the grave and fans are ecstatic
Playground Productions gave fans a shot of nostalgia by announcing a relaunch of the iconic Backyard Sports franchise, including film, television, and merchandise. In 1997, Backyard Baseball became a hit sensation and captured the hearts of children who were first getting into video games. The series later expanded to basketball, skateboarding, hockey, and soccer. In an interview withVariety, Backyard Sports creator and Playground Productions founder and CEO Lindsay Barnett said, “Backyard Sports’ is more than just a game; it’s a cherished part of childhood for millions of people....