Factsheet
Publisher:
Playground Productions
Developers:
Mega Cat Studios
Humongous Entertainment
Release date:
TBD
Platforms:
Steam
Website:
megacatstudios.com/pages/backyard-basketball-01
Regular Price:
| USD | TBD |
Description
Return to the blacktop with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Basketball 2001 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Dribble, shoot, and take that ball to the hoop!
The Backyard athletes are teaming up with kid versions of two hoops legends, including Lisa Leslie, in Backyard Basketball ‘01! Customize your uniform, pick your fab five, and get ready for four quarters of hoops! Play single games or a whole season. Track stats in Season play and create custom players to watch their skills improve over time!
Features
- Nostalgic Fun: Relive the classic fun and excitement of Backyard Basketball.
- Iconic Characters: Play with legendary basketball stars like Lisa Leslie alongside your favorite Backyard athletes.
- Multiple Game Modes: Enjoy a variety of game modes, including quick games and seasons.
- Lively Commentary: Listen to the hilarious banter from Sunny Day and Barry Dejay.
Videos
BACKYARD SPORTS IS BACK! YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Additional Links
Beloved 'Backyard Sports' Video Game Franchise Is Officially Returning
'Backyard Sports' Return Revealed in New Trailer, Teases Baseball Video Game
Backyard Sports returns: Iconic children's video game franchise to return after nearly 20 years
Why the return of Backyard Baseball means so much to ball fans of a certain age
About Playground Productions (Publisher)
Playground Productions, a leading innovator in children's entertainment, is passionate about creating high-quality content that sparks imagination and ignites a love of learning. Founded by former teacher Lindsay Barnett, Playground Productions draws upon its expertise in education to craft engaging experiences that nurture young minds. Their diverse portfolio encompasses a range of interactive media, including award-winning games, educational apps, and captivating eBooks.
About Mega Cat Studios (Developer)
Mega Cat Studios is an independent video game development and publishing studio with a global team. At their core, they are passionate game developers and artists who seek to create meaningful experiences through their games and services.
About Humongous Entertainment (Developer)
Humongous Entertainment, a pioneer in children's edutainment software, is dedicated to crafting engaging and enriching experiences for young minds. Their award-winning franchises, including Putt-Putt®, Freddi Fish™, Pajama Sam®, and Spy Fox®, have delighted generations of children with interactive adventures that spark curiosity and foster essential skills. Through captivating stories, vibrant characters, and age-appropriate challenges, Humongous Entertainment inspires a lifelong love of learning through play.
Backyard Basketball '01 Credits
James Deighan
Head of Cats
Luke Usher
Lead Developer
whatisaphone
Lead Developer
Matt Ramsey
Developer
Josh Koenig
Producer
Rex Malapitan
Producer
Terence Balderama
Head of 2D
Veo Yap
2D Producer
2D Artists
• Apolos D.C. Adriano
• Kian Shane Sabater
• Pamela Dimayuga
• Ronald Buquia
• Arbieneil Camangon
Keith Joshua Palencia
PEQA
Grant Schlimgen
Developer
Special Thanks
• Becca Peters - Director of Marketing
• Gracey Maala - Senior Marketing Manager
• Frank DiPersio - Public Relations Manager
• Kamille Angelika Navarro - Marketing Designer
• Reese Alegre - Marketing Support
• Jev Reyes - Marketing Support
Contact
Publisher
Playground Productions
Email
playgroundproductions@id-pr.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/playground.productions
Developer
Mega Cat Studios
Email
sir.meowface@megacatstudios.com
Twitter
https://www.twitter.com/megacatstudios
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/megacatstudios
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/megacatstudios
Humongous Entertainment
Twitter
https://x.com/HumongousEnt