The screens look as awesome as ever, and thanks to the signature NBA JAM look; we can once again stay up ’till all hours laughing hysterically.

EA have just put up their E3 line-up and it’s scary! To be showcasing titles like Crysis 2, Medal of Honour, Sims 3, Bulletstorm and Fifa 2011 all at E3 means that the world might just explode! But thankfully we’ll be doing the hard work and all you have to do is relax, read and

Boom Shaka Laka! Here’s the first NBA Jam Trailer courtesy of EA. If you played the old Mega Drive version then you going to love this. This Wii update retains all the fantastic one liners that made the original so enjoyable and memorable. He’s On Fire! KABOOM!!!!!

Boom Shaka Laka! Here’s the first NBA Jam Trailer courtesy of EA. If you played the old Mega Drive version then you going to love this. This Wii update retains all the fantastic one liners that made the original so enjoyable and memorable. He’s On Fire! KABOOM!!!!!

We all know that NBA Jam is heading to the Wii later this year, but according to EA Software Engineer Andrea Schiel’s CV, it’s also in development for PS3 and Xbox 360. Superannuation spotted the Linkedin CV and although it has since been edited to list just Nintendo’s format, it look’s like the cat has already been let out of the bag. Here’s a screen grab courtesy of All Games Beta.

We reported last week that EA were about to reveal that they were working on a newly revamped version of arcade classic NBA JAM for Nintendo Wii. EA today officially confirmed the news. Here’s the PR;
New Take on Classic Game to Appear on the Wii in 2010
GUILDFORD, UK,. – 11th Jan, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ is developing one of the most popular and culturally influential arcade basketball games ever made — NBA JAM — for the Nintendo Wii™. EA SPORTS NBA JAM revives the classic franchise with vintage NBA JAM gameplay, and all-new features that deliver a fresh new take on the game. Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on the Wii.
“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.”
Featuring gameplay that is true to the original, NBA JAM will have players spinning with ankle breaking moves to the basket and on the way to high-flying, backboard-smashing dunks. In addition to the classic experience, EA SPORTS NBA JAM will also introduce new game modes, characters and gameplay depth.
NBA JAM brought an all-new visual style to the sports videogame genre when it debuted in 1993. Now, the new EA SPORTS NBA JAM re-defines the visuals for a sports game yet again by bringing true-to-life body types, updated physics, and visible player emotion to the over- the – top experience.
EA SPORTS NBA JAM is currently in development at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC and will be available for the Nintendo Wii videogame system in 2010. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

ESPN Video Games are running the story that EA are set to announce a brand new NBA JAM game exclusively for Nintendo Wii. The classic 2v2 basketball game was particularly popular on Sega Mega Drive and in the arcades all the way back in 1993. ESPN are reporting that EA are to re-launch the franchise with an official announcement of this new title later in January. NBA JAM was one of the best 2 player experiences on the Sega Mega Drive. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, watch the video below. As soon as EA make this expected official announcement, we’ll share it with you.