NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Coming to PSN & XBLA This October
Boom-Shaka-Laka! This arcade classic gets a second shot.
EA Sports has just announced that it is working on a sequel to their very popular reboot of NBA Jam. This time the only difference is that it’s only available through download. NBA Jam: On Fire Edition brings back the high flying dunks this October for both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
“We're taking everything fans loved about the original and adding a host of new features," said Trey Smith, Line Producer. "We've listened to all of the feedback from our fans and we are driven to deliver the very best NBA JAM experience to date."
This fiery edition will add plenty of new features including a much improved AI system adapted from the Fight Night titles. The system will be able to learn your habits and counter them effectively. New online modes such as the “Road Trip” campaign will allow players to team up and compete in challenges against current superstars and timeless legends. The much requested updatable rosters will finally give Knicks fans the Carmelo fix they’ve been yearning for. Not to mention more superstars, legends, secret teams, and hidden characters in an attempt to make this the must-have NBA Jam experience.
Press Release
EA Announces NBA JAM: On Fire Edition, New Digital Download Coming This Fall
Next NBA Simulation Title to Launch in 2012
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that an all-new digital download of EA SPORTS™ NBA JAM will be available in October. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition is being developed for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, and it will be available on PlayStation® Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition will feature exciting new gameplay enhancements, including ground-breaking artificial intelligence that will change the way gamers play NBA JAM.
"EA SPORTS continues to support this iconic franchise through a new digital download and we're taking everything fans loved about the original and adding a host of new features," said Trey Smith, Line Producer, NBA JAM: On Fire Edition. "We've listened to all of the feedback from our fans and we are driven to deliver the very best NBA JAM experience to date."
NBA JAM: On Fire Edition contains new gameplay features including:
• REAL AI: Featuring the ground-breaking AI system used in the Fight Night franchise that learns your tendencies and throws them back in your face.
• JAM Arena— Play solo, or team up with friends and take on the world in a new, dynamic online competition.
• Road Trip — A cooperative online campaign where you can team up with friends and compete in a series of white-knuckle challenges against the current superstars and timeless legends from each of the 30 NBA Teams.
• Tag Mode and Team Fire return! — Swap players "on the fly" and ignite your entire team by performing consecutive cooperative moves!
• More NBA JAM Hotness — Online roster updates, more NBA superstars, legendary NBA players, over-the-top animations, JAM challenges, secret teams and unlockable characters than ever before!
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EA SPORTS has also announced that it will launch its next NBA simulation title in fall 2012.
"As planned, our next NBA simulation title is in development at our Tiburon Studio in Orlando," said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. "We have top talent on the game, and we're giving the new development team time to deliver a superior experience. We're making great strides and looking forward to launching a new game next year."
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EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.
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