The beloved 'Backyard Sports' video game franchise is set to return, announced by Playground Productions, which plans to expand the series beyond video games into film, television, and merchandise. Originally launched in 1997 by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari, the franchise introduced iconic characters like Pablo Sanchez and featured child versions of professional athletes. Playground Productions aims to preserve the nostalgic elements while updating the games with modern features. The relaunch will begin 'in the coming months,' with a teaser trailer already released. Notably, the revival is fueled by fan excitement, including interest from former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, although he is not directly involved in the project.