08 Jul

Electronic Arts announced yesterday that a new digital download edition of NBA JAM will be made available for Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this October. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition will add new gameplay features including the Real AI system used in EA’s Fight Night series, a new co-operative “Road Trip” campaign mode, and the “JAM Arena” competitive multiplayer mode.

“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.”

“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.”