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|developer = [[Midway Games|Midway]], [[Acclaim Entertainment|Acclaim]], [[Electronic Arts]]
|developer = [[Midway Games|Midway]], [[Acclaim Entertainment|Acclaim]], [[Electronic Arts]]
|publisher = Midway, Acclaim, Electronic Arts
|publisher = Midway, Acclaim, Electronic Arts
|platforms= [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[Sega Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Gear]], [[Sega CD]], [[Sega Saturn]], [[32X]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Atari Jaguar]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo 64]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
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[[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
|genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
| first release version = ''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
| first release version = ''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
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| latest release date = October 4, 2011
| latest release date = October 4, 2011
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'''''NBA Jam''''' (sometimes "Jam" for short) is a long-running [[basketball]] [[video game]] series based on the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). Initially developed as [[arcade game]]s by [[Midway Games|Midway]], the game found popularity with its photorealistic digitized graphics, over-the-top presentation and exaggerated style of two-on-two basketball play. The successor to Midway's ''[[Arch Rivals]]'', the original 1993 ''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]'' allowed players to jump many times above their own height, make slam dunks that defy human capabilities, and freely shove or elbow opponents out of the way. It also featured a variety of secret characters, as well as the ability to track player records and statistics between play sessions.
'''''NBA Jam''''' is a [[List of basketball video games|basketball video game]] series based on the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). Initially developed as [[arcade game]]s by [[Midway Games|Midway]], the game found popularity with its photorealistic digitized graphics, over-the-top presentation and exaggerated style of two-on-two basketball play. The successor to Midway's ''[[Arch Rivals]]'', the original 1993 ''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]'' allowed players to jump many times above their own height, make slam dunks that defy human capabilities, and freely shove or elbow opponents out of the way without consequences. It also featured a variety of secret characters, as well as the ability to track player records and statistics between play sessions.


After the release of ''NBA Jam Tournament Edition'', [[Acclaim Entertainment|Acclaim]], the publishers of the home versions of the ''Jam'' games acquired exclusive rights to release games under the ''NBA Jam'' name. Acclaim released one arcade game, ''[[NBA Jam Extreme]]'', featuring the trademark over-the-top style of the previous games. Meanwhile, Midway continued its own series of NBA games with ''[[NBA Hangtime]]''. After ''NBA Jam Extreme'', Acclaim started publishing titles exclusive to [[home console]]s with a more realistic style. Acclaim then attempted to return the series to its arcade roots with one more console game, 2003's ''[[NBA Jam (2003 video game)|NBA Jam]]'', before the company closed in 2004.
After the release of ''NBA Jam Tournament Edition'', [[Acclaim Entertainment|Acclaim]], the publishers of the home versions of the ''NBA Jam'' games acquired exclusive rights to release games under the ''NBA Jam'' name under their Acclaim Sports brand. They produced their own games with the ''NBA Jam'' name starting in 1996 with ''[[NBA Jam Extreme]]'', an arcade game featuring the trademark over-the-top style of the previous games. Meanwhile, Midway continued its own series of NBA games with ''[[NBA Hangtime]]''. After ''NBA Jam Extreme'', Acclaim started publishing titles exclusive to [[home console]]s with a more realistic style. Acclaim then attempted to return the series to its arcade roots with one more console game, 2003's ''[[NBA Jam (2003 video game)|NBA Jam]]'', before the company closed in 2004.


6 years later, [[Electronic Arts]] acquired the rights to the name and in 2010 they released ''[[NBA Jam (2010 video game)|NBA Jam]]'' for the [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The game was an attempt to replicate the original Midway games on newer consoles and original lead designer/programmer Mark Turmell was consulted on its development.
6 years later, [[Electronic Arts]] acquired the rights to the name and in 2010 released ''[[NBA Jam (2010 video game)|NBA Jam]]'' for the [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The game was an attempt to replicate the original Midway games on newer consoles and original lead designer/programmer Mark Turmell was consulted on its development.


==Installments==
==Installments==
Midway NBA Jam series
'''Midway NBA series'''
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{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Title
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|-
|''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
|''[[NBA Jam (1993 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
| 1993
| [[1993 in video gaming|1993]]
| [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Gear]], [[Sega CD]]
| [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]], [[Sega Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Gear]], [[Sega CD]]
| Midway
| Midway
| 2-on-2 basketball, one of the first sports games to feature NBA-licensed teams and players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| 2-on-2 basketball, one of the first sports games to feature NBA-licensed teams and players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
|-
|-
| ''[[NBA Jam Tournament Edition]]''
| ''[[NBA Jam Tournament Edition]]''
| 1994
| [[1994 in video gaming|1994]]
| Arcade, Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, [[Sega Saturn]], [[32X]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Atari Jaguar]]
| Arcade, Super NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, [[Sega Saturn]], [[32X]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Atari Jaguar]]
| Midway
| Midway
| "Tournament" mode, more player attributes, player substitutions. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| "Tournament" mode, more player attributes, player substitutions. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
|-
|-
| ''[[NBA Hangtime]]''
| ''[[NBA Hangtime]]''
| 1996
| [[1996 in video gaming|1996]]
| Arcade, [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis
| Arcade, PlayStation, Super NES, [[Nintendo 64]], Sega Genesis
| Midway
| Midway
| The gameplay is largely the same as the prior two Midway's NBA Jam games, with some additions. Has create-a-player feature. The title was changed due to the NBA Jam name being acquired by Acclaim Entertainment. NBA Maximum Hangtime was also a separate arcade version with updated rosters. Neil Funk in-game announcer.
| The gameplay is largely the same as the prior two Midway's ''NBA Jam'' games, with some additions. Has create-a-player feature. The title was changed due to the ''NBA Jam'' name being acquired by Acclaim Entertainment. An arcade mod kit called ''NBA Maximum Hangtime'' featured updated rosters. Neil Funk in-game announcer.
|-
|-
| ''[[NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC]]''
| ''[[NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC]]''
| 1999
| [[1999 in video gaming|1999]]
| Arcade, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], Game Boy Color
| Arcade, [[Dreamcast]], Nintendo 64, PlayStation, [[Game Boy Color]]
| Midway
| Midway
| Last of the Midway NBA Jam 2 vs 2 play version game. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| Last of the Midway ''NBA Jam'' 2 vs 2 play version game and the last to be released for arcades. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
|-
|-
| ''[[NBA Hoopz]]''
| ''[[NBA Hoopz]]''
| 2001
| [[2001 in video gaming|2001]]
| PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, Game Boy Color
| PlayStation, [[PlayStation 2]], Dreamcast, Game Boy Color
| Midway
| Midway
| This game is a descendant of NBA Jam and NBA Hangtime and a sequel to NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC. Features 3 vs 3 play.
| This game is a descendant of ''NBA Jam'' and ''NBA Hangtime'' and a sequel to ''NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC''. Features 3 vs 3 play.
|}
|}


'''Non-Midway NBA Jam series'''
Acclaim Sports obtained the rights to use the "NBA Jam" name over Midway. Acclaim produced its own version of the game with the NBA Jam name starting in 1996, but is a different game series from that of the original Midway version of NBA Jam.

{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Title
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|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam Extreme]]''
|''[[NBA Jam Extreme]]''
| 1996
| [[1996 in video gaming|1996]]
| Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
| Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
| NBA SuperStars of the 90's, uses 3D graphics. Marv Albert in-game announcer.
| NBA players of the 90's, uses 3D graphics. Marv Albert in-game announcer.
|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam 99]]''
|''[[NBA Jam 99]]''
| 1998
| [[1998 in video gaming|1998]]
| [[Nintendo 64]], [[Game Boy Color]]
| Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
| 5-on-5 basketball. Dan Roberts in-game announcer.
| 5-on-5 basketball. Dan Roberts in-game announcer.
|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam 2000]]''
|''[[NBA Jam 2000]]''
| 1999
| [[1999 in video gaming|1999]]
| Nintendo 64
| Nintendo 64
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
| "Simulation" mode, "JAM" mode, improved Create a Player and Create a Team. Dan Roberts in-game announcer.
| "Simulation" mode, "Jam" mode, improved create-a-player and create-a-team. Kevin Harlan in-game announcer.
|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam 2001]]''
|''[[NBA Jam 2001]]''
| 2000
| [[2000 in video gaming|2000]]
| Game Boy Color
| Game Boy Color
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
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|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam 2002]]''
|''[[NBA Jam 2002]]''
| 2002
| [[2002 in video gaming|2002]]
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
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|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam (2003 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
|''[[NBA Jam (2003 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
| 2003
| [[2003 in video gaming|2003]]
| [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
| PlayStation 2, [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
| Acclaim
| Acclaim
| Legendary all-star teams (1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s). Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| Legendary all-star teams (1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s). Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
|-
|-
|''[[NBA Jam (2010 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
|''[[NBA Jam (2010 video game)|NBA Jam]]''
| 2010
| [[2010 in video gaming|2010]]
| [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]]
| [[Wii]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Windows Phone]], [[Mac OS]]
| EA Sports
| EA Sports
| New modes (Campaign, 1-on-1 boss battles, Elimination, 21, and Domination), High-resolution photographs for heads of players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| New modes (Campaign, 1-on-1 boss battles, Elimination, 21, and Domination), High-resolution photographs for heads of players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
|-
|-
|''NBA Jam: On Fire Edition''
|''NBA Jam: On Fire Edition''
| 2011
| [[2011 in video gaming|2011]]
| [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]]
| PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
| EA Sports
| EA Sports
| New AI, improved visuals, roster updates. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
| New AI, improved visuals, roster updates. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
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==Reception==
==Reception==
In 1996, ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' listed the ''NBA Jam'' series as number 99 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time", commenting that, "''NBA Jam'' is still a terrific game, especially in the arcade with four players. Many of its innovations are now cliche, but it remains one of the best arcade machines around."<ref>{{cite magazine|last=|first= |title=Top 100 Games of All Time |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=21 |publisher=[[Imagine Media]] |date=September 1996|page=37-38}}</ref>
In 1996, ''[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]'' listed the ''NBA Jam'' series as number 99 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time", commenting that, "''NBA Jam'' is still a terrific game, especially in the arcade with four players. Many of its innovations are now cliche, but it remains one of the best arcade machines around."<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top 100 Games of All Time |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=21 |publisher=[[Imagine Media]] |date=September 1996|pages=37–38}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 19 November 2024

This article is about the video game series. For the first game in the series, see NBA Jam (1993 video game). For the unrelated television series, see NBA Jam (TV series). For the 2003 game, see NBA Jam (2003 video game). For the 2010 game, see NBA Jam (2010 video game).

NBA Jam
Genre(s)Sports
Developer(s)Midway, Acclaim, Electronic Arts
Publisher(s)Midway, Acclaim, Electronic Arts
Platform(s)Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, 32X, PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android
First releaseNBA Jam
1993
Latest releaseNBA Jam: On Fire Edition
October 4, 2011

NBA Jam is a basketball video game series based on the National Basketball Association (NBA). Initially developed as arcade games by Midway, the game found popularity with its photorealistic digitized graphics, over-the-top presentation and exaggerated style of two-on-two basketball play. The successor to Midway's Arch Rivals, the original 1993 NBA Jam allowed players to jump many times above their own height, make slam dunks that defy human capabilities, and freely shove or elbow opponents out of the way without consequences. It also featured a variety of secret characters, as well as the ability to track player records and statistics between play sessions.

After the release of NBA Jam Tournament Edition, Acclaim, the publishers of the home versions of the NBA Jam games acquired exclusive rights to release games under the NBA Jam name under their Acclaim Sports brand. They produced their own games with the NBA Jam name starting in 1996 with NBA Jam Extreme, an arcade game featuring the trademark over-the-top style of the previous games. Meanwhile, Midway continued its own series of NBA games with NBA Hangtime. After NBA Jam Extreme, Acclaim started publishing titles exclusive to home consoles with a more realistic style. Acclaim then attempted to return the series to its arcade roots with one more console game, 2003's NBA Jam, before the company closed in 2004.

6 years later, Electronic Arts acquired the rights to the name and in 2010 released NBA Jam for the Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was an attempt to replicate the original Midway games on newer consoles and original lead designer/programmer Mark Turmell was consulted on its development.

Installments

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Midway NBA series

Title Year Platform(s) Publisher Innovation/New features
NBA Jam 1993 Arcade, Super NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, Sega CD Midway 2-on-2 basketball, one of the first sports games to feature NBA-licensed teams and players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
NBA Jam Tournament Edition 1994 Arcade, Super NES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, Sega Saturn, 32X, PlayStation, Atari Jaguar Midway "Tournament" mode, more player attributes, player substitutions. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
NBA Hangtime 1996 Arcade, PlayStation, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis Midway The gameplay is largely the same as the prior two Midway's NBA Jam games, with some additions. Has create-a-player feature. The title was changed due to the NBA Jam name being acquired by Acclaim Entertainment. An arcade mod kit called NBA Maximum Hangtime featured updated rosters. Neil Funk in-game announcer.
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC 1999 Arcade, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color Midway Last of the Midway NBA Jam 2 vs 2 play version game and the last to be released for arcades. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
NBA Hoopz 2001 PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, Game Boy Color Midway This game is a descendant of NBA Jam and NBA Hangtime and a sequel to NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC. Features 3 vs 3 play.

Non-Midway NBA Jam series

Title Year Platform(s) Publisher Innovation/New features
NBA Jam Extreme 1996 Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows Acclaim NBA players of the 90's, uses 3D graphics. Marv Albert in-game announcer.
NBA Jam 99 1998 Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color Acclaim 5-on-5 basketball. Dan Roberts in-game announcer.
NBA Jam 2000 1999 Nintendo 64 Acclaim "Simulation" mode, "Jam" mode, improved create-a-player and create-a-team. Kevin Harlan in-game announcer.
NBA Jam 2001 2000 Game Boy Color Acclaim None
NBA Jam 2002 2002 Game Boy Advance Acclaim None
NBA Jam 2003 PlayStation 2, Xbox Acclaim Legendary all-star teams (1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s). Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
NBA Jam 2010 Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mac OS EA Sports New modes (Campaign, 1-on-1 boss battles, Elimination, 21, and Domination), High-resolution photographs for heads of players. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition 2011 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 EA Sports New AI, improved visuals, roster updates. Tim Kitzrow in-game announcer.

Reception

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In 1996, Next Generation listed the NBA Jam series as number 99 on its "Top 100 Games of All Time", commenting that, "NBA Jam is still a terrific game, especially in the arcade with four players. Many of its innovations are now cliche, but it remains one of the best arcade machines around."[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Top 100 Games of All Time". Next Generation. No. 21. Imagine Media. September 1996. pp. 37–38.
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