We’re thrilled to announce the latest update for Backyard Baseball ‘97, featuring Crowd Control Integration[crowdcontrol.live]! Now, viewers on streaming platforms can impact the game in real-time by donating to various gameplay effects, adding a new layer of fun for both streamers and fans.

Here’s how it works:
Through Crowd Control[crowdcontrol.live], fans can donate to trigger special effects during live streams, keeping the game exciting with each play. Streamers can now experience hilarious and challenging twists courtesy of their audience!

Here are some of the effects viewers can apply:

• Arm Injury
  - Trade away the pitcher for a randomly chosen backyard kid
  
• Crazy Throw
  - The next time the ball is thrown, it will have the "Crazy Bunt" effect, making it hard for fielders to catch it.
  
• Crosshairless
  - Hide the Strike Zone indicator for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Force Blunt
  - The batter is forced to bunt for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Force Walk
  - The pitcher is forced to pitch intentional walks for the rest of the at-bat
  
• Framerate
  - Make the game run at a crazy fast speed
  
• Max Power
  - Make the fielders throw the ball at ludicrous speed for one play.
  
• Pinch Hitter
  - Trade away the batter for a randomly chosen backyard kid.
  
• Pitches Be Crazy
  - Give the pitcher a random POWERUP pitch!
  
• Puny FIelders
  - Make all fielders tiny and weak.
  
• Randomize Fielders
  - Make the fielders start at random positions in the field.
  
• Restless Batter Syndrome
  - Rapidly causes the batter to alternate their batting stance!
  
• Second-String Hitter
  - Trade away the batter for a randomly chosen generic kid.
  
• Second-String Pitcher
  - Trade away the pitcher for a randomly chosen generic kid.
  
• Sloppy Fielder
  - Increases occurrences of errors for the current fielders.
  
• Snow Globe
  - Disables home runs by preventing the ball from going above the walls.
  
• Sonic Boom
  - Causes all fielder to fall over.
  
• Substitute Bleacher
  - Swap out the entire team for 9 copies of the same kid
  
• Swing King
  - Give the batter a random POWERUP swing!

With Crowd Control, your favorite streamers can now rely on their communities to throw curveballs into every match, making each game of Backyard Baseball ’97[megacatstudios.com] a unique experience.

Get ready to experience baseball like never before – bring on the chaos and cheer on your favorite streamers!

This integration brings fans closer to the action, making Backyard Baseball ’97 even more interactive and fun to watch.

⚾Patch 1.0.3: An additional fix for the glitchy cursor issue that continued to persist for certain DPI settings after the previous patch.

To make sure you’re playing the latest version, follow these steps to download the Steam update:

1. Open the Steam application.
   
2. Click Library at the top.
   
3. Right-click on Backyard Baseball ’97.
   
4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Head to the Updates tab.
   
6. Choose how you’d like to update the game.
   
7. Steam will begin updating the game.

⚠️ Note: While this patch continues to address some current issues, please remember that certain bugs from the original game may still exist. Without access to the original source code, some legacy problems remain beyond our control. But rest assured, we’re doing our best to make your experience as smooth as possible!

If you encounter any problems, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Report a bug {ПРЕМАХНАТА ВРЪЗКА}here

💬 Join our community on Discord[discord.com]

Thanks for your continued support, and let’s keep the fun going! 🙌⚾

Get ready to step up to the plate for an epic cause! Join us on October 13th at 3 PM EST for the BackyardSports.Online Community Charity Stream and celebrate the return of Backyard Sports[backyardsports.com] while making a difference for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

• Relive the Nostalgia: {ПРЕМАХНАТА ВРЪЗКА}Backyard Baseball ’97 is now available on Steam! That’s right—this beloved classic has made its comeback, and now’s your chance to grab it. Relive the excitement of childhood matchups and bring home some nostalgia!
  
• Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: All proceeds go toward helping kids in need at St. Jude’s! Your fun fuels a great cause.
  
• Exclusive Guests & Giveaways: We’ve teamed up with BackyardSports.Online[backyardsports.online] and Crowd Control[crowdcontrol.live] to bring you a jam-packed stream featuring game developers, content creators, and even some pro athletes! Plus, enjoy exclusive giveaways, interactive content, and the chance to play classic Backyard Sports games online with the community.
  
  More details about the event here: {ПРЕМАХНАТА ВРЪЗКА}http://bit.ly/MCSBSOCS
  
  Mark your calendars, and prepare for an action-packed day of giving back and celebrating the Backyard Sports legacy! Be sure to tune in on http://Twitch.tv/backyardsportscenter at 3 PM EST on October 13th for all the fun.
  
  Let’s make this an unforgettable day—see you on the field, legends! Together, we’ll hit a home run for an incredible cause!
  
  
  

⚾ Patch 1.0.1: Fixed window scaling issues on high DPI displays.
⚾ Patch 1.0.2: Fixed a game launch issue with DEP enabled and resolved the glitchy cursor on high DPI displays.

To make sure you’re playing the latest version, follow these steps to download the Steam update:

1. Open the Steam application.
   
2. Click Library at the top.
   
3. Right-click on Backyard Baseball ’97.
   
4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
   
5. Head to the Updates tab.
   
6. Choose how you’d like to update the game.
   
7. Steam will begin updating the game.

⚠️ Note: While these patches address some current issues, please remember that certain bugs from the original game may still exist. Without access to the original source code, some legacy problems remain beyond our control. But rest assured, we’re doing our best to make your experience as smooth as possible!

If you encounter any problems, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Report a bug {ПРЕМАХНАТА ВРЪЗКА}here

💬 Join our community on Discord[discord.com]

Thanks for your continued support, and let’s keep the fun going! 🙌⚾

Backyard Fans, we come with new fixes! Thank you for your patience and affinity for baseballing.

1.0.1 (if you need this): fix window scaling on high dpi displays
1.0.2: fix game not launching with DEP enabled, fix glitchy cursor on high dpi displays

Backyard Baseball ’97, the game that fueled countless hours of childhood fun, is officially back and NOW AVAILABLE for purchase on Steam starting TODAY!

Playground Productions[www.playground-productions.com] and Mega Cat Studios[megacatstudios.com] are thrilled to bring this iconic game back to life. Relive the excitement of classic gameplay, unforgettable characters like Pablo Sanchez, and the pure joy of backyard competition.

Lace up your cleats, hit the field, and take a trip down memory lane!

BUY THE GAME NOW!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re excited to announce that more Backyard Sports classics are also making their return soon. Be sure to wishlist your favorites on Steam:

⚽︎ Backyard Soccer '98
🏈 Backyard Football '99
⚾️ Backyard Baseball ‘01
🏀 Backyard Basketball '01
🏒 Backyard Hockey '02

The nostalgia is real—get ready to play ball once again!

Just in time for launch Thursday, 10/10, we are thrilled to announce that our engineers hit one out of the park by making Backyard Baseball '97 compatible with Steam Deck and gamepad devices. The game has been Verified in time for launch. This adds to our list of Steam features which includes STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS, STEAM CLOUD SAVE, STEAM GLOBAL LEADERBOARD and STEAM RICH PRESENCE. Grab your bat and Steam deck this Thursday and play ball on launch day!