Press Release: The 6th Annual Jibbo Open Backyard Baseball Challenge Kicks Off Today

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Crowd Control, Yoga Dog, Playground Productions, and Backyard Sports Center, is excited to announce the start of the 6th Annual Jibbo Open Backyard Baseball Challenge. This festive event invites players to show off their skills in a holiday-themed competition crafted by the legendary Backyard Sports fanatic JibboDaHibbo. Test your abilities against the infamous Stinky ‘Grinches’ for the chance to win glory and prizes.

This year’s challenge, which kicks off today at 6 PM EST and runs through January 10th, is a festive, holiday-themed event. Players are matched up with nine misfit boys and girls to try to win against the Stinky “Grinches.” Will there be a Christmas miracle, or will there be Holiday heartbreak?

The rules:

• Use Backyard Baseball 1997
• Drag the SaveGame file provided here into your Backyard Baseball 97 Game files. (“user\AppData\LocalLow\Mega Cat Studios\Backyard Baseball 1997\#######”)
• 6 Innings, Errors on, Hard Difficulty, No Swing Spot, and to top it off, those stinkin’ grinches have already stolen five runs!
• Metagaming and AI manipulation is 100% allowed. 
• Unlimited attempts provided you restart from the beginning.
• No hacking, tooling, save state manipulating, or mods. 
• To be eligible for awards, you must email a screenshot of the final score with a video (unedited, no cuts) of the full game to backyardsportscenter1@gmail.com between December 20th and January 10th.
• You can also send extra images, or videos if you’d like them to be highlighted in a recap video.
  

Ready to win some festive loot? The stakes are high, but so are the rewards! From a Mega Cat Studios Gift Box and BackyardSports.com codes to the ultimate Crowd Control Champ Prize, there’s a prize for every type of competitor—whether you’re a seasoned Backyard Baseball MVP or just here to soak up the holiday cheer. Plus, our raffle winner will get an extra dose of joy with a Mega Cat Studios Gift Box and a $25 Steam Code!

So, are you ready to step up to the plate? Grab your gear, your holiday spirit, and your competitive edge, and let’s make this the most fun-filled Jibbo Open Backyard Baseball Challenge yet! 

About Mega Cat Studios: Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios strives to deliver unforgettable experiences for gamers of all generations. With our hearts firmly planted somewhere in the 1990s and gazes set on the future, our team combines a passion for crafting new retro classics with an unwavering commitment to delivering compelling current-gen content.