One woman's quest to find a lost IP has resurrected an entire universe of kid-friendly sports gaming and real-world play.

For the first time in 15 years, the beloved Backyard Sports franchise is releasing a new game later this summer. On July 9, Pablo Sanchez, Kiesha Phillips and the rest of the Backyard gang will be ...

I'm not somebody who had a particular affinity for the Backyard Baseball series. However, I can't deny that there's a sense of wholesomeness to these games, one that feels welcome in 2026. PAX East ...

If you grew up dominating the neighborhood diamond with a kid half your size named Pablo, this one hits different. Pablo Sanchez — the undisputed GOAT of the cul-de-sac — is officially stepping back ...

Tiffany Haddish and Donald Faison are among the voice actors for the animated "Backyard Baseball." Courtesy of Playground Productions If you grew up in the late ’90s, there’s a fair chance your first ...

EXCLUSIVE: After the Backyard Sports video games were revived last year, the beloved franchise has scored its first ever animated adaptation. Playground Productions, an upstart company run by former ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. George Yang is a critic covering Japanese and Western games. Feb 26, 2026, 09:26pm EST This voice experience is generated by AI.

Backyard Baseball, the beloved 1997 cult-classic arcade-style sports game, is officially stepping back up to the plate this summer. For a generation that grew up launching moonshots with backyard ...

Backyard Baseball is leveling up! The beloved sports franchise from the ‘90s has announced an all-new game is coming this summer! It's time once again to step up to the plate and experience the ...

Check out the Demo Launch Trailer for Backyard Baseball, the hit classic arcade baseball game developed by Mega Cat Studios. Players will engage in the Backyard Derby to race against the clock and get ...

Will MLB players be featured in the new “Backyard Baseball” game? Sports Illustrated has the details on that—and more—heading into the July 9 release. For the first time in 15 years, the beloved ...