Previewed: July 29, 2003
Previewed by: Mark Smith
Publisher
Acclaim Entertainment
Developer
Acclaim Studios Austin
Release Date: October, 2003
Genre: Sports
Players: TBA
ESRB: Pending
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The over 6 million-unit-selling Granddaddy of Basketball is back! Redeveloped from scratch for PlayStation 2 & Xbox, NBA JAM brings the SUPERCHARGED highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and “get that outta here” blocks!
PRODUCT FEATURES
- All of the popular NBA JAM trademark features, including over-the-top 3-on-3 gameplay, “On-Fire” and “Big Head” modes, no fouls, Hotspots and surprising hidden characters;
- All 29 current NBA teams, players and arenas, plus many famous retired NBA arenas and outdoor playground courts;
- 50 of the NBA’s greatest players from the past 50 years, including Magic Johnson, Julius Irving, Larry Bird and many others, compete in the Legends Tournament;
- Journey through the NBA of the 1950’s – 1990’s with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and moves;
- Over 700 new motion captured animations, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends;
- Numerous game modes, including quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, NBA Legends Tournament and Mini Games;
- All-new Create-A-Player, allows players to build their very own court warrior;
- Purchase upgraded attributes and other surprises in the all-new JAM Store;
- Exclusive DVD bonus footage;
- Commentary by Tim Kitzrow, the original voice of NBA JAM.