NBA Jam Confirmed for Nintendo Wii

Following initial speculation, Electronic Arts has 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 recognise, EA SPORTS NBA JAM mixes the old school with the new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on the Wii.

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 is one of the most recognisable franchises in videogame history. 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."
- Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS.