Factsheet
Publisher:
Playground Productions
Developers:
Mega Cat Studios
Humongous Entertainment
Release date:
TBD
Platforms:
Steam
Website:
megacatstudios.com/pages/backyard-football-99
Regular Price:
| USD | TBD |
Description
Dust off your cleats and grab your favorite pigskin! Backyard Football '99 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Experience the nostalgia of unforgettable backyard matchups with enhanced gameplay, legendary characters, and the hilarious commentary of Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield.
Relive the first football game in the Backyard Sports Franchise. Whether you're picking your dream team, running Pete Wheeler on a sweep, or lining up to hit the game winning field goal, simple controls let anyone pick up and play ball!
Features
- Dream Team Assembly: Draft your all-star squad from a roster of unforgettable Backyard athletes, each with their own unique skills.
- Gridiron Glory Awaits: Choose from Single Game for quick pick-up action or embark on a full Season Mode with a 14-game schedule, playoffs, and the ultimate championship - the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl!
- Power Up Your Game: Earn game-changing abilities like the Hocus Pocus pass play or the Sonic Boom run boost to dominate your opponents.
- Legendary Commentary: Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield's witty banter brings back the hilarious moments that defined Backyard Football.
- Multiple Fields and Weather: Customize your experience with five unique playing fields and three different weather conditions.
- Global Leaderboards: Compete against players worldwide and climb the ranks to become the ultimate Backyard Football champion!
Videos
BACKYARD SPORTS IS BACK! YouTube
Images
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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 Football '99 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
Little Cat
Online Play Developer
Sam Kupfer
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