If you were around in the 1990s, the mere mention of Backyard Baseball probably brings back fond memories. The well-known football player Jason Kelce recently disclosed his secret ambition to unearth this timeless treasure from the vault of the 1990s.
In 1997, Humongous Entertainment, a dominant force in point-and-click video games during the 1990s, achieved a major breakthrough with the launch of Backyard Baseball.
With iconic characters like the late Pablo Sanchez, the game offered a fun blend of virtual stadiums and cartoonish power-ups.
The popular “Backyard Sports” world, which featured football, basketball, and hockey, was created by Backyard Baseball’s success, which opened the door for follow-ups and spinoffs.
The Evergreen Group acquired the Backyard Baseball rights following a string of corporate reorganisations and mergers, casting doubt on the franchise’s future and leaving enthusiasts pining for a return to the whimsical realm of backyard sports.
Jason Kelce revealed a shocking revelation in a recent episode of the New Heights podcast: he is covertly pursuing the rights to Backyard Football and Baseball. Kelce emphasised his excitement to bring back the magic that formerly enthralled so many, envisioning the delight of playing these beloved childhood games on mobile devices.
Kelce imagines a straightforward but enjoyable experience that would fit right in with the current mobile gaming scene. His excitement was palpable as he considered the possibilities of obtaining the rights, making a suggestion about a possible game development endeavour.
