A 90s game returns this September!

‘Backyard Football ’99’ Re-Release Set for September  

90s kids; Playground Productions is re-releasing a version of the game ‘Backyard Football ’99’ on September 9th across Steam, Apple and Google.

Returning players include Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, Drew Bledsoe, Jerry Rice, John Elway and more.

Marino is excited about the game’s return, saying, “Bringing this game back to a new generation of fans and reconnecting with the OGs makes me so excited at this moment in time. This moment is ripe for introducing these games!”

Playground Productions CEO Lindsay Barnett shared, “From learning plays to managing teams, this game made football accessible, fun, and exciting for all ages. I am so proud to bring it back in time for football season. It made me a football fan for life.”

https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/backyard-football-99-rerelease-september-1236502278/