If anyone remembers NBA Jam from the days of SNES/Genesis, you'll remember either spending tons of quarters on it at the arcades or playing it for tons of hours on your console, all because it was THE funnest Sports Game out there.
The ability to push your opponent around and not have to worry about get called for a foul of any kind, the flashing shoes, the flashing ball, the ability to light the ball on fire, being able to shatter the backboard, (though most basketball games had that by now) the hidden Big Head Mode and having one of THE best announcers EVER! (The way he says "BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA!" just rules.)
Well, this fall, it'll all be coming home exclusively to the Wii.
According to Nintendo Power, EA is looking to include all of the features that made NBA Jam rock in the first place. On top of that, they are looking to keep the Legends of Basketball in there. Screenshots of Larry Bird mixing it up with today's Superstars says plenty. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, I think I saw Micheal Jordan in there too.
As of now, the visuals are looking great. The only thing they are worried about is getting the controls right. Let's hope they do.
