February 26, 2010
Backyard Sports’ Reignites Brand
with New "Sandlot Sluggers" Sliding into Retail This May
As the snow melts and the
temperatures rise, one thing is sure to pop into the minds of boys everywhere:
baseball season! Whether they are excited to watch their favorite pros swing
theirs bats or get on the field themselves to run down that fly ball, baseball
is a time-honored tradition that kicks off each spring. In time for the 2010
season, those eager young baseball fans can play rain or shine with Atari’s
all-new Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers video game for Xbox 360, Wii, and
Nintendo DS shipping out May 25, 2010.
Based on one of the best selling
kids’ sports videogame series, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers allows players
to join their favorite neighborhood friends and play ball in fun and exciting
arcade style sports action. Sandlot Sluggers, developed by HB Studios, is a
completely new take on a longtime favorite franchise with all-new features,
updated graphics, enhanced gameplay, and extensive options that will keep
players and gamers alike enthusiastically entertained.
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers
offers hours of entertainment with laugh out loud comedic commentary and
exaggerated animations for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. The game is packed
with loads of surprises to keep kids coming back for more and stars a
neighborhood full of fun and diverse kids – both fan favorite characters and new
friends.
