NBA Jam: Boom Shaka Laka

BreakABone · 03-13-2010, 02:57 AM

Ahh one of my favorite games growing up (Also a fan of the spiritual successors NBA Streets)

Video Games | NBA JAM (2010) | Exclusive Debut Trailer

I love the graphics, and the facial expressions.

I however, want to know if it offers more for full retail price.

Typhoid · 03-13-2010, 04:54 AM

I loved the old NBA Jam. Sooo much.
I still remember every pitchy tone in the announcers voice when you'd miss a 3 pointer, or shoot from "doooowntoooown."
Occasionally I still miss getting told I am on fire.

TheSlyMoogle · 03-13-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoid

Occasionally I still miss getting told I am on fire.

As do I.

Typhoid · 03-13-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle

As do I.

You're always flaming, John.

manasecret · 03-13-2010, 04:34 PM

So ready for this.

BreakABone · 03-19-2010, 05:27 PM

http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/p...319-20/nba-jam

It even made ESPN!
This will be good or bad for EA.
So many old-school fans.

Typhoid · 03-19-2010, 08:08 PM

How would it be bad?

BreakABone · 03-20-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoid

How would it be bad?

Oh you know how it goes, people get hyped up for a revival of one of their favorite games, and then it either doesn't live up to what they expected or isn't as good as they remembered.

Typhoid · 03-20-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

Oh you know how it goes, people get hyped up for a revival of one of their favorite games, and then it either doesn't live up to what they expected or isn't as good as they remembered.

The people who are pumped on the revival will be excited the remake exists at all.

Also: "It will be good or bad for EA" is a hilarious statement.
What else could it be?

BreakABone · 03-23-2010, 06:58 PM

I really love the style for the game, some of the screens

magus113 · 03-23-2010, 07:15 PM

Ooooh yes.

I wonder if they'll want to win bonus points and make a turbo edition too.

EDIT: Meant tournament edition

KillerGremlin · 03-23-2010, 09:54 PM

NBA Jam was the reason I hooked my Genesis up last year and man oh man was it worth it.

That game was the shit and the only basketball game worth playing.

jeepnut · 03-25-2010, 06:51 AM

I'm not digging the new announcer. Probably because I remember the old one so fondly.

BreakABone · 03-31-2010, 09:56 PM

A quick summary of new info:

Controls:

Remote + Nunchuk: Move with analog, flick remote up to jump, flick down to shoot/dunk. Buttons modify shot types.
Remote only (sideways): D-pad moves, buttons shoot/dunk/etc. No motion controls.
Classic Controller: same.

Game Modes:

Classic Campaign: Plays just like you remember it in the arcades.
Remix Tour: Powerups, boss battles, dynamic camera triggered by spectacular plays. "this would be the Dynasty mode if Nintendo were to design it."

o Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are bosses
o big head mode and other familiar goodies will be back
o Achievement system. Getting achievements will unlock goodies.
o Still no online...yet (not entirely out of the question says dev)

GamePro: Developer interview (video)
1UP: Hands on
IGN: Hands on
Kotaku: Hands on
Joystiq: Hands on
Destructoid: Hands on
5 reasons why the new NBA Jam will win you over again

BreakABone · 04-22-2010, 01:59 PM

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/...s-of-pure-joy/

New footage of the game