EA Officially Announces NBA Jam

“NBA JAM is one of the most recognizable franchises in videogame history,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “Diehard fans of the original game have been asking for a remake for more than a decade. We’re very excited to give them their wish this year with the return of this iconic franchise.”

HE'S ON FIRE

Oh HELL yes.

BOOM SHACKA-LACKA!

 I think Mark Turmell will return, ESPN's sources have been right so far.  
 
I will get this on Wii.

Big head mode!

:)

HOLY CRAP! I loved those games growing up! Definitely can't wait yo! My favorite basketball game of all time!

Can't BUY a bucket

I love the original.   I still occasionally blow out the old cartridge for a round or two.  I hope they do a good job with this....but I am a little skeptical.

ah man, 2 man teams bitches, 2 man teams.  I would hope they could include options to choose 2 or 3 man teams.

I hope this paves the way for a new NFL Blitz game

This would be awesome except its going to be developed for the Wii......who ever made that decision is a complete idiot. 
 
Give me a NBA Jam game with the graphics and capabilities of a game on the 360 and PS3 and I am really excited. Give me a NBA Jam game with the probability of there being stupid Wii controls, poor graphics, and a less in depth or complex experience and I say fuck you.

I don't like sports games. I don't play them. I had NBA Jam. Enough said...   also, "He's on Fire!", " Can't Buy a bucket!", "Is it the shoes?"

HE'S HEATING UP!

this makes sense now because EA has released the NHL Arcade, the Madden NFL Arcade, and so should we just consider this the NBA Arcade AKA NBA JAM?  Or is it going to be a full $60 release? 
 
 
 
oh wait... FUCK 
 
Wii?! 
fuck that shit. 

I really hope this goes multiplatform. I'd much rather play it on my 360.

aw wut no xbox release? i would buy the hell out of this, great memories of this and hangtime..

I think EA is underrating the appeal of the NBA Jam name.  This should be multiplatform.

I could go for some arcade Basketball but on the Wii?

HE PUT THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN!

Is it good or just nostalgia?

" Is it good or just nostalgia? "

I am sad they aren't releasing the original NBA Jam on XBLA (or the PSN fro you PS3 kids)

" I am sad they aren't releasing the original NBA Jam on XBLA (or the PSN fro you PS3 kids) "

Forget this.  
NBA Hangtime on XBLA/PSN -  make it so.

" @dyslekt said:

" Is it good or just nostalgia? "

I play some NBA Jam on occasion and it is legitimately still very fun.  Could it use some more depth?  Yes, and EA seems to realize that, but the core gameplay is still fun despite how basic it is. "

Only on the Wii? WTF? I would totally buy this (if it is fairly decent) if it were to come out for the 360. Doesn't make sense its Wii only, especially considering coming from EA!

Only on the Wii, though? Disappointing.

I'll probably get this.

=)

I was so excited until I read it was just for the Wii.
 
Stupid EA. :(

I want this to come to Xbox 360 and/or PS3.

" @Tuggah said:

" I am sad they aren't releasing the original NBA Jam on XBLA (or the PSN fro you PS3 kids) "

Agreed.  I loved the original - played it all the time on the SNES, but I can't help but wonder if it is another game that is better to preserve as a memory than to re-imagine as a "modern" game. "

FROM DOWNTOWN! BOOMSHAKALAKA! 
That's all I need to hear and this game will be perfect. 
Also, I agree with some of you saying that the original version of the game should be released on the Xbox/PS3/Wii.

Would be much better to put one of the better past games on the XBLA and PSN with online play.

Only on wii? lol wow EA fucked them selves.
Imagine that in Tim Kitzrow's voice.
 
EA fucked them SELVES!

" @Crono said:

" @Tuggah said:

" I am sad they aren't releasing the original NBA Jam on XBLA (or the PSN fro you PS3 kids) "

Agreed.  I loved the original - played it all the time on the SNES, but I can't help but wonder if it is another game that is better to preserve as a memory than to re-imagine as a "modern" game. "

Yeah it seems like NBA Jam would be better revived as a remade title on XBLA/PSN. Nostalgia would play a big part in it, even if they were to update the graphics and update rosters. A classic NBA Jam remake is the NBA Jam people would probably actually care about. "

God - I loved NBA Jam back in the day...
 
What about the NBA Street franchise? That was pretty close to NBA Jam in terms of gameplay and tone... and I loved it just as much.
 
Anyways - I might be up for some arcady fun Basketball! Bring it on.

Adding voice to chorus: Only on the Wii? Well played, EA, well played. No, wait, I meant the opposite of that... 
 
Also, I will have no interest in this (no matter what the platform) if they don't have the same announcer doing the classic lines. If they get some new kid in to bastardize it, forget it.

IS IT THE SHOES?

Having this on the Wii is hard.  The only reason this game was fun for me was I had people to play it with.  Wii basically cripples that, plus I don't think online play would be a good fit.

Not to run on the "Only on Wii" parade here, but from what I have read, no where does it say its only on the Wii. They have merely stated that it is in development for the Wii and has a 2010 release date. While one could simply conclude that it is a Wii only release, one could still assume it might come to 360/PS3, and has simply not been announced yet. Perhaps its just a quick news shot, to see how people react, and maybe they will then announce the 360/PS3 version based on said reaction.
 
Just being a little optimistic here.

This would be such a great Xbox title.
 
Goddamn.

whooaaaaaaaaaa!!!! 

This is going to either be totally or awesome or totally blow.. I see no available middle ground.

This calls for a Giant Bomb classic NBA Jam in office tournament!