First EA Sports NBA Jam Details

by pastapadre
Posted January 14th, 2010 at 11:47 am

Earlier this week the resurrection of NBA Jam was confirmed and the first screenshot was discovered. Now details from the Nintendo Power preview have made their way out via Neogaf and that earlier screenshot has been confirmed as legitimate.

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 didnt want to go into detail on the Remix Tour mode yet.

Theres 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. (Looks hilarious. Basically its 3d bodies with 2d heads)

Option of motion controls or holding the wiimote sideways. Didnt see any mention of the Classic Controller

Fire
Shattering Backboard
Cheats
Flashing Shoes
Flashing ball
Big Head Mode
Legends
Playable Mascots
Secret Characters

These first details sound intriguing but the switch to 3v3 instead of 2v2 seems like a risk given how well the previous formula worked. Most people seem to be really excited by the return of NBA Jam until they find out its Wii exclusive. What do you think of the first info on the game?

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Sweetsauce99

It's only for the Wii. Dumb move by EA. I'll gladly pass.
Sweetsauce99

It's only for the Wii. Dumb move by EA. I'll gladly pass.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Sounds like I'd much rather play the old NBA Jam…especially thanks to the "2D heads on 3D bodies" thing.
http://intensedebate.com/people/sroeland sroeland

Sounds like I'd much rather play the old NBA Jam…especially thanks to the "2D heads on 3D bodies" thing.
KcKing2

Ya. That 2D Heads on 3D body thing is ridiculous. The only way I see it being even decent is if they are running down the court, and the face turns sideways. If I'm running left to right on the TV or upcourt, and I see a face staring at me, that's going to be the dumbest thing ever.
KcKing2

Ya. That 2D Heads on 3D body thing is ridiculous. The only way I see it being even decent is if they are running down the court, and the face turns sideways. If I'm running left to right on the TV or upcourt, and I see a face staring at me, that's going to be the dumbest thing ever.
NoFro904

Damn only for the Wii
LAME

i actually wanted to play this
http://intensedebate.com/people/AfroMANIA NoFro904 (Theron)

Damn only for the Wii
LAME

i actually wanted to play this
Hungryandrew

One thing I dont like, well two, (First being only for wii), second, that the screen shot is legit. That screen shot of Kobe and KG, I dunno, in my opinion, it sure looks crappy.
Hungryandrew

One thing I dont like, well two, (First being only for wii), second, that the screen shot is legit. That screen shot of Kobe and KG, I dunno, in my opinion, it sure looks crappy.
GoMagic

Why do i have a sneaky suspicion that the move to 3 vs. 3 was something the NBA wanted and not EA. Considering how EA is doing everything to "bring back" NBA JAM, including the play-by-play guy, it would be weird they would fundamentally change the core game.

NBA wanting to make sure they can promote more 'teams' than just a few players, i fear.
GoMagic

Why do i have a sneaky suspicion that the move to 3 vs. 3 was something the NBA wanted and not EA. Considering how EA is doing everything to "bring back" NBA JAM, including the play-by-play guy, it would be weird they would fundamentally change the core game.

NBA wanting to make sure they can promote more 'teams' than just a few players, i fear.
Billy

Should be 2v2 hands down.
juan deleon

bring it to the ps3 and i bought it.
juan deleon

bring it to the ps3 and i bought it.
Billy

Should be 2v2 hands down.
jew

2 vs 2 and ditch the stupid looking 2d -3d head body thing

's did WTC

Go buy the original then

jew

2 vs 2 and ditch the stupid looking 2d -3d head body thing

's did WTC

Go buy the original then

http://intensedebate.com/people/Dodger510 Dodger510

Make it downloadable for PS3 and 360, like NHL and Madden Arcade and rake in the money.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Dodger510 Dodger510

Make it downloadable for PS3 and 360, like NHL and Madden Arcade and rake in the money.
joeyland

EA should stick to these stupid games and let others make the simulations
joeyland

EA should stick to these stupid games and let others make the simulations
Jason Tha Horse

2v2,or leave it and call it NBA Hoopz 2.3v3 Is NBA Street bro.
Jason Tha Horse

2v2,or leave it and call it NBA Hoopz 2.3v3 Is NBA Street bro.
Jason Tha Horse

PLEASE 2 ON 2.WTF.
Jason Tha Horse

PLEASE 2 ON 2.WTF.
Jason Tha Horse

Ok,i heard that its 2v2,just 3 people choose from.
Jason Tha Horse

Ok,i heard that its 2v2,just 3 people choose from.
AAA

Its 2 on 2

Pasta what u smokin
AAA

Its 2 on 2

Pasta what u smokin
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Yeah I don't know who forgot to tell EA that only crappy games get to be Wii exclusive. I think this would sell great on XBL Arcade or Playstaion Network.

About the 3v3 though, I think it will work. It might take a little getting used too but if they keep all the other core elements that made Jam great, they shouldn't have any problem with it.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Yeah I don't know who forgot to tell EA that only crappy games get to be Wii exclusive. I think this would sell great on XBL Arcade or Playstaion Network.

About the 3v3 though, I think it will work. It might take a little getting used too but if they keep all the other core elements that made Jam great, they shouldn't have any problem with it.
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Hungryandrew

Definitely should be 2 on 2.
Hungryandrew

Definitely should be 2 on 2.
Vini5

It's actually 2vs2 with 3 players to choose from. The guy on neogaf who had infos modified his mistake.
Vini5

It's actually 2vs2 with 3 players to choose from. The guy on neogaf who had infos modified his mistake.
dachs

3v3 sounds stupid as hell.
dachs

3v3 sounds stupid as hell.
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Jfloyd

Can't wait to check it out
Jfloyd

Can't wait to check it out
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