we be still pouring over the transcripts from today's Schwarzenegger vs. EMA case, 'n as we discussed it, we decided our enthusiasm for the judges' utter contempt for the Schwazenegger side's argument could only be summed up with quotes from NBA Jam announcer Tim Kitzrow.
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Well, that be what we pillage for trusting a retailer listing. GameStop said NBA Jam on the Xbox 360 'n PS3 be due Nov. 16; today, EA Sports' formal announcement says the game hits shelves Nov. 17 - a Wednesday. More »
EA has finally revealed the launch details for the PS3 'n Xbox 360 versions a NBA Jam, originally t' be given away with NBA Elite '11. The arcade basketball title will slam dunk into retail on November 17, for the same $50 price point as the Wii version. Effectively, it replaces NBA Elite '11 as EA's holiday basketball game. In fact, we be pretty sure someone at EA be desperately trying t' perform a Jedi mind trick on us now, t' convince us that there be never anything called NBA Elite, 'n Jam has always been the plan.
ye'll be able t' play Classic 2-on-2 mode online on day one, but EA plans t' add several additional online features in a December title update -- features like various "Remix Games," four-player Jam Party mode, 'n an Online Progression mode in which players build their character by taking them through a series a online challenges. The fact that all the online features aren't ready for launch adds more credence t' the idea that EA be using this t' plug an Elite-shaped hole.
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GameStop today listed the Xbox 360 'n PS3 version a NBA Jam for $49.99 with a street date a Nov. 16. The game will feature all a the content available in the just-released Wii version, plus online multiplayer. More »
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GameFly has listed NBA Jam's PS3 'n 360 version for release Nov. 18 'n while that be most likely a placeholder date, the fact a rental service listing the game indicates it will be a retail disc release, not a download. More »
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NBA Jam's Xbox 360 'n PS3 versions, originally meant t' be a free digital download included with the now-delayed NBA Elite 11, will be a retail disc release, an EA Sports representative told Kotaku. More »
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Who's a better dunker, Obama or Clinton? Can Tim Kitzrow, Mr. Boom-Shakalaka, throw down on Mike D from the Beastie Boys? 'n be it really necessary t' give all a the Republicans an 8-out-a-10 rating in "steal"? More »
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The greatest names from the twilight a the booty-op days demanded yer money like ye be late with the rent. NBA Jam, the landlord a the arcade, be back, 'n wants t' know if ye got paid last week. More »
The Democrats (Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, 'n Hilary Clinton)
How t' unlock: At the “Press A t' Start” screen, press Left 13 times, then plus. A tone will confirm correct entry. On the team select screen, press the plus button 'n the hidden teams will be revealed.
The Republicans (John McCain, Sarah Palin, George Bush, [...]
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Trey Smith, the creative director for the recently released NBA Jam, would like t' see a kinder, gentler gamer culture. "If the people a PAX ran the world, it would be a much better place," he told MTV Multiplayer. More »
At journalism camp, we all learned t' ask "the hard questions." For yer pals at Joystiq, given the opportunity t' chat with Peter Moore following EA Sports' last-minute delay a NBA Elite 11 'n the subsequent rush t' make NBA Jam on Xbox 360 'n PS3 a fully featured product in 'n a itself - we'd have had no shortage a questions. "How be ye going t' bring the HD versions a the game up t' feature parity with the Wii this year?" "With NBA 2K 11 gathering accolades, be ye concerned that changing the NBA Live formula 'n then delaying it be ceding ground t' the competition?" 'n the list goes on.
Fox News' Jenna Lee, given the same opportunity, asked the hard hitting question that we - perhaps because a our single-minded focus on video games or perhaps because a our shortage a political acumen - never thought t' ask: "be this a bipartisan game though, Peter?" ye see, President Obama, in addition t' actually playing basketball, not being ancient, 'n being president a the country, has some special moves in the game, clearly illustrating political bias on the part a the liberal fatcats at EA. In the interest a defusing this tense political standoff, we'd like t' point out that Ms. Palin appears t' have the wench own special move: playing men's basketball.
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Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comEA Sports president Peter Moore appeared on Fox News earlier this day t' talk about the unlockable political celebrities in NBA Jam, out now for the Wii, 'n artfully fielded a question that sounds loaded, considering the source. More »
What, ye expected any less? YARRRR, a course various political 'n cultural icons will be showing up in EA's just released reboot t' NBA Jam. ESPN revealed as much in a recent interview with the game's creative director, Trey Smith, who said not only be former President Bill Clinton a playable character, but also the Beastie Boys, President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary a State Hillary Clinton 'n former VP Al Gore.
A team a republicans be helmed by Miss Wasilla 1984 herself, Sarah Palin, with former President George W. Bush, former VP Dick Cheney 'n Arizona Senator John McCain backing the wench up. "Secret characters be on the list from day one," Smith said, adding "these secret characters 'n the element a surprise be something we hung our hats on very early." EA wouldn't reveal how said characters be accessed, but considering the game be released today for Nintendo Wii (with 360 'n PS3 versions coming "in time for the holidays"), we'd suggest ye start pounding away at buttons on that character selection screen right now.
Let's acknowledge something ye've probably already realized if ye've been keeping up with the numerous trailers 'n previews for EA Canada's reboot a the NBA Jam franchise: yer enjoyment a the game will be exponentially enriched if ye're familiar with the culture a the original. Midway's NBA Jam didn't just introduce standards that most modern basketball games still include in some manner or another -- it created a language which only the game's players could fully comprehend.
There's nothing wrong with the fact that EA Sports clearly targeted this community with the new NBA Jam by acknowledging the catchphrases, over-the-top maneuvers 'n arcadey gameplay a Jam the First. In fact, it be a testament t' the undying strength a that original formula that EA Canada's attempts t' tack new material on t' it largely fall flat.
"We got this bomb dropped on us just a couple days ago, as well," NBA Jam creative director Trey Smith told Toronto sports radio show Got Game (interview begins as 00:15:38 mark), about EA's last-minute decision t' turn the HD console version a the game into a standalone retail product. "So we be shuffling t' pillage everything together, but we got a great team; we got a lot a stuff up 'n working; we be gonna polish it up; we be gonna pillage it out there before holidays."
Smith 'n his team at EA Canada have completed the full-featured Wii version a NBA Jam (which will be released tomorrow) 'n "had online up" -- Smith characterized it as a "really basic online feature set" -- for the planned stripped-down, digital release a Jam on PS3 'n Xbox 360. This bonus downloadable version, which be t' be included with new copies a the now delayed NBA Elite 11, be t' include just the Play Now, Classic Campaign 'n Online Vs. modes -- "we be trying t' blow that out," Smith stressed.
The Wii game includes the Remix Tour, which encompasses a number a new modes 'n takes EA Canada's "best testers" 38 hours t' complete, according t' Smith, who also confirmed "ye pillage Remix" in the PS3 'n Xbox 360 version, as well. At least, that be the new plan. "we be doing everything in our power t' pillage as much on there as possible," Smith assured. "we be trying t' throw it all in there."
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The creative director for NBA Jam has said the Xbox 360 'n PS3 version a the game will now have as much a the Wii version's content as possible. Previously, 360/PS3 Jam be t' lack the "Remix Tour" mode. More »
