Runtime: 52 Minutes
We look back at NBA Jam, released as an arcade cabinet in April of 1993. First, we briefly look at the history of its developer and publisher, Midway. We'll talk about the development of NBA Jam before touching on how users felt about the game, at the time. Our discussion includes the depth of its commercial success, before we touch on the legacy it left behind. Join us for today's trip down Memory Card Lane.
References:
NBA Jam Cover Art:
Wikipedia - NBA Jam Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - NBA JamSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - NBA JamMetacritic:
Not Available On MetaCriticAdditional Sources:
Gameplay Video:
YouTube - NBA Jam (Arcade) gameplayBulls Programming Anecdote:
NBA Jam creator admits he rigged beloved video game against hated BullsList of NBA Jam Characters:
Giant Bomb - NBA JAM CharactersMidway Games Wikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - Midway GamesAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes