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    NBA Jam

    Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Oct 05, 2010

    Return to the roots of arcade NBA basketball in the 2010 installment of NBA Jam. Developed by EA Canada for seventh-generation game consoles, this rebirth brings back the gameplay, aesthetics, and gratuitous secrets of the original 1993 arcade game.

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    Al3xand3r

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    #1  Edited By Al3xand3r

    I initially posted this elsewhere, but since this game has a page/forum now, and the last thread here has too many replies, here it is.

     @Instro said:

    I read through the article in NP, here's what I got:
    - 2 Modes, 1 is called Classic Campaign, plays pretty much identical to previous NBA Jams, 3v3, no rules other than shot clock and goaltending. The other is called Remix Tour, which is different, changing the core mechanics, rule tweaks, and camera tweaks etc. The devs didn't want to go into detail on the Remix Tour mode yet.
    - There are tons of new dunks, a new spin move that can evade the shove move.
    - The faces are actual photograph captures, each character has multiple faces, 3 faces while running the court, 2 dunk faces, and a positive and negative face. (It looks hilarious. Basically its 3D bodies with 2D heads)
    - Option of motion controls or holding the wiimote sideways. I didn't see any mention of the Classic Controller
    - NP provided a checklist of what is in the game:
    Fire
    Shattering Backboard
    Cheats
    Flashing Shoes
    Flashing ball
    Big Head Mode
    Legends
    Playable Mascots
    Secret Characters
    That's about it, it looks quite solid, I didn't see any release date though.

    Edit: a new image from GoNintendo:
    It sounds promising, maybe EA will make something good this time. The information is from Nintendo Power. Here's the very first screenshot (or target concept) which was in the PDF file you could download from Nintendo Power's site, but was later removed and replaced with the cover.
    That's a good direction they're taking if you ask me. Fun.

    @Al3xand3r said:

    " Play this while you wait to see if EA's effort is going to be worthwhile. And check the website, hilarious."

    :-P 
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    #2  Edited By Stephen_Von_Cloud

    God damn that 2D image head thing is brilliant.  Looks funny in the screen I'd love to see it in motion.
     
    Can't wait.  Put this out on Xbox 360 and PS3 though.

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    #3  Edited By Meowayne

     Option of motion controls or holding the wiimote sideways.  

    Aw. Screw this game.
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    #4  Edited By jakob187

    That image looks like it came from 4chan!  lol  I guess nowadays would be the perfect time to release something like this. 
     
    Too bad I don't have a Wii.  Looking forward to the XBLA and PSN releases of the game.

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    #5  Edited By TheGreatGuero

    I was really hoping they would go with the whole 2D sprite animation thing, just like in the original, though it looks a lot more ridiculous and crazy than expected, but that's great. 
     
    Also, it says Classic Campaign is 3 vs 3, but NBA Jam was 2 on 2, so I'm a little unsure of what to think about that. I wouldn't mind if the remix mode was 3 vs 3, but I think they should only allow 4 players total for the classic. Whatever, though, probably not that big of a deal. I really don't see why this is a Wii exclusive, though. It seems best suited as a downloadable game that could be multiplatform. Ah well. I may have to dust off the old Wii to try it. I've been asking for an NBA Jam comeback for several years now.

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    #6  Edited By TheKidNixon

    Wait, the heads of the characters are actual player photos? Who thought that was a good idea? WHO?!?

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    #7  Edited By Megalon

    Man, having this just on Wii is really killing the buzz for me. 
     
    Maybe we'll get an XBLA/PSN release of the original, with online multiplayer? I'd pay entirely too much money for that action.

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    #8  Edited By Willy105
    @TheKidNixon said:
    " Wait, the heads of the characters are actual player photos? Who thought that was a good idea? WHO?!? "
    That sounds awesome. And judging from skits in Whose Line and AFV, it's hilarious.
     
    @Megalon said:
    " Man, having this just on Wii is really killing the buzz for me.   Maybe we'll get an XBLA/PSN release of the original, with online multiplayer? I'd pay entirely too much money for that action. "
    @jakob187 said:
    "Too bad I don't have a Wii.  Looking forward to the XBLA and PSN releases of the game. "

    @Stephen_Von_Cloud said:
    "  Put this out on Xbox 360 and PS3 though. "
    It's like people denying food because it's on a different plate.
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    #9  Edited By mikeeegeee

    Is it possible to beat Leroy Smith? I had him down by about 10 points and then he just went nuts and started hitting threes from half court to make himself motivized. fucking charlie murphy.

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    #10  Edited By Megalon
    @Willy105: It's a little more like not being crazy about the fact that a game is coming to a console with poor multiplayer and potentially lame controls. I'm excited for this game, but not in the way I could be if this wasn't limited to the Wii. What's wrong with some mutli-platform action?
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    @Willy105 said:
    "It's like people denying food because it's on a different plate. "
    It's more like someone serving up a delicious dish on another plate, not yours, and then having them say "You can't have this food on your plate" when you clearly can, in fact you have more room on your plate and your plate would be great with their food.  They would also sell more dishes if they would just put the food on your damn plate too.
     

    Seriously, the game has optional motioncontrols... it better come to 360 and PS3.  I have a Wii when I'm at home so I'll be able to play at some point but EA is the one loosing out on sales here.  I don't get it.  But hey, I bet it comes to all the other consoles.
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    #12  Edited By Al3xand3r
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    #13  Edited By rallier

    This better have Obama. 
     
    My this looks oddly awesome.

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    #14  Edited By Emilio

    Looks good. Need gameplay footage. 
     
    AND SOUND EFFECTS!

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    #15  Edited By L33tfella_H

    The 2D head idea sounds incredible, and from that image, looks fucking great. If i had a Wii, i'd definently check it out. I had Hangtime on the N64, which was tons of fun.

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    #16  Edited By Linkyshinks

    I need to see this in motion, but I do like the use of this 2D technique though, it suits NBA Jam's relaxed feel.

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    #17  Edited By rjayb89

    Omg, this is hilarious.  Must buy for me.

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    #18  Edited By PartTimeNinja

    That 2D head idea sounds amazing. Also, by the looks of it, brings the crazy feel that this NBA Jam game needs. This is a must buy for me!

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    @Stephen_Von_Cloud said:
    " God damn that 2D image head thing is brilliant.  Looks funny in the screen I'd love to see it in motion.  Can't wait.  Put this out on Xbox 360 and PS3 though. "
    All of this.
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    KG's face is hilarious in that new screen.  It does look pretty awesome, I'm excited.

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    #21  Edited By TwoOneFive

    lol that does look awesome and fits perfectly.  
    i just wish it wasn't only on Wii. This is a dumb idea, makin it Wii exclusive. 

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    #22  Edited By Al3xand3r

    The new shot almost looks like concept art. It looks like a JAM should, with probably smoother animation thanks to 3D. I hope it animates great.

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    #23  Edited By get2sammyb

    This looks so awesome. Want this game.

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    #24  Edited By TheHBK

    Oh fuck!  This is the only way this game could look and be brought into the modern age.  Damn thats funny.  Hope they have Paul Pierce's bitchy crying face.
     

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    #25  Edited By Al3xand3r
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    #26  Edited By Rayfield

    Jesus Christ. Big Head Mode. The one thing I didn't want to see return is the one thing they're using to sell this remake. Eff this game. Big Head Mode made an appearance in like 500 games after NBA Jam and games are worse for it. Only douchebags think time and resources dedicated to making the heads bigger is worthwhile.
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    #27  Edited By Milkman
    @Willy105 said:
    "It's like people denying food because it's on a different plate. "
    No, it's more like the big pull of NBA Jam is playing against friends. And if this was a XBLA game then I would be able to do that online.
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    #28  Edited By RiddleBrother
    @Rayfield said:
    " Jesus Christ. Big Head Mode. The one thing I didn't want to see return is the one thing they're using to sell this remake. Eff this game. Big Head Mode made an appearance in like 500 games after NBA Jam and games are worse for it. Only douchebags think time and resources dedicated to making the heads bigger is worthwhile. "
    You mean the time and resources devoted to moving the "Head Biggness" slider all the way to the right?
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    #29  Edited By Brunchies

    This looks pretty cool, I hope I have some spare money for this. 

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    #30  Edited By ImperiousRix

    Aw man, looks awesome.  This is looking way better than I possibly could have imagined.  Hope it eventually comes to XBLA.

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    #31  Edited By Al3xand3r
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    #32  Edited By Willy105
    @Milkman said:
    " @Willy105 said:
    "It's like people denying food because it's on a different plate. "
    No, it's more like the big pull of NBA Jam is playing against friends. And if this was a XBLA game then I would be able to do that online. "
    Nothing stopping NBA Jam Wii from doing that other than the developer.
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    #33  Edited By Tuggah

    I might need to buy a Wii.

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    #34  Edited By Emilio
    @Milkman said:
    " @Willy105 said:
    "It's like people denying food because it's on a different plate. "
    No, it's more like the big pull of NBA Jam is playing against friends. And if this was a XBLA game then I would be able to do that online. "
    Don'tcha have friends in real life? I'll be your buddy and play next to you. :)  
     
     
    This looks so awesome, though.
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    Really nice. I'm one happy  daydreamer.

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