That said, the announcer probably says "Kaboom!" four or five times. And yeah, somewhere in the middle there, we realized that NBA Jam just doesn't have that many catchphrases. But that's okay with us -- the gameplay looks fantastic! We'll have our impressions of the game up in a few weeks, but for now you can peep the trailer yourself just a few inches up.
That said, the announcer probably says "Kaboom!" four or five times. And yeah, somewhere in the middle there, we realized that NBA Jam just doesn't have that many catchphrases. But that's okay with us -- the gameplay looks fantastic! We'll have our impressions of the game up in a few weeks, but for now you can peep the trailer yourself just a few inches up.
Reader Comments (72)
Posted: Mar 14th 2010 11:54PM QuePasa87 said
Ugly shot!
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 12:17AM (Unverified) said
shit looks pretty dope. but i mean, if its more than 10 dollars then it is not dope. this looks very wiiware like.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 12:26AM (Unverified) said
I hope we get more crazy unlockable characters. I can't wait to shoot some hoops as Obama.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 12:28AM FlareSama said
From doooowntooown! Swish!!! He's on fire!!!
Oh I used to love playing this game in the arcades!
Oh I used to love playing this game in the arcades!
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 12:51AM Torpedo Vegas said
NBA Jam on SNES was the greatest sports game I have ever owned. Might just have to pick this one up.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 1:25AM Jerk Face said
I really wish this wasn't going to be as terrible as it will likely be.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 1:28AM abelpc said
Looked like a JibJab production.. LOL!
Classic Game.. hope it doesn't stay Wii Exclusive.
Classic Game.. hope it doesn't stay Wii Exclusive.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 2:36AM Cirocco said
I'm there...memories and all...had me at boom shaka laka...good times!
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 3:12AM Alexisonfire said
I hate the whole "This game should be on wiiware/xbla/psn" mentality for most games. A Boy And His Blob? Muramasa? Great games.
But this? The whole idea of NBA JAM is a quick, pick up and play, heavily arcadey sports title that is as basic in the rules as you can get.
How the hell does that not sound like the perfect downloadable title?
But this? The whole idea of NBA JAM is a quick, pick up and play, heavily arcadey sports title that is as basic in the rules as you can get.
How the hell does that not sound like the perfect downloadable title?
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 11:23AM Alexisonfire said
The size of the disc does not always match up to the size of the game.
I'm pretty sure Chicken Shoot does fill up the whole disc.
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I'm pretty sure Chicken Shoot does fill up the whole disc.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 5:00AM Razer922 said
I'll most likely have a Wii by the time this releases so I'm definitely picking it up.
Hopefully, if this sells well, EA will either port it to 360/PS3 (XBLA/PSN?) or at the very least port NBA JAM Tournament Edition with online matchmaking.
Hopefully, if this sells well, EA will either port it to 360/PS3 (XBLA/PSN?) or at the very least port NBA JAM Tournament Edition with online matchmaking.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 5:04AM (Unverified) said
Oh come on EA bring this game to xbox 360 and ps3, please? >.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 6:56AM Mr F said
Sadly, it looks like all the charm is gone..
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 9:01AM (Unverified) said
This definitely looks like a ton of fun. I just hope there is online and motion controls are used conservatively
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 12:28PM RobAccomando said
I don't really like sports games but have always loved NBA Jam.
It's one of the more frequently played games in my MAME machine.
I might have to pick this up
It's one of the more frequently played games in my MAME machine.
I might have to pick this up
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 4:09PM The Habbler said
Same here Rob. My MAME cabinet has NBA Jam TE and NBA Maximum Hangtime as the 2 most played games. Number 3 is World Class Bowling. Love me some trackball.
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Posted: Mar 15th 2010 2:32PM Nietha said
I loved the original game... playing NBA Jam with my brother was like the only time he wasn't beating me up. It would be awesome to play this new game with him even though I'm SO disappointed with the announcer. =( Now when I say "BOOM ... shakalaka" I'm going to hear his stupid voice.
Posted: Mar 15th 2010 3:09PM (Unverified) said
If these dumbass labels like "casual" and "hardcore" weren't applied to videogames, people would have a lot more fun with them. Are there HARDCORE and CASUAL movies or books? No, not in such moronic, base terms. Thanks, gaming "journalists".
Original NBA Jam is still gonna play and sound way better than this I'm guessing. I own a machine and we play all the time. It's still hype: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdmRvWw-r7A
Original NBA Jam is still gonna play and sound way better than this I'm guessing. I own a machine and we play all the time. It's still hype: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdmRvWw-r7A
Posted: Mar 16th 2010 6:31PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, what everyone else said. NBA JAM ROCKS! YOU SUCK!
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