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2010 GR Awards: Best Sports Game

Posted on Wednesday, December 22 @ 10:23:25 Eastern by Mike_Bryant

Way back in the day (and I mean way back in the day, when plaid was popular the first time around), groups of people would gather in a cave of audio/visual splendor known as an arcade. Within these halls of gaming were the most stunning, most advanced examples of the state of video games. One cabinet that fed my pre-teen life savings was NBA Jam.

With the ridiculous dunks and outrageous commentary, all wrapped in a package of seizure-inducing graphics, NBA Jam would ensnare even the palest 90-lb. weakling into its basketball hijinx. I have waited a long time for this same experience to be brought to my home console. The wait stopped this past fall, and I have not been disappointed.

The game was beefed up with various modes, but we all wanted the classic 2-on-2 match-ups that require quick thumbs and no prior knowledge of the sport of basketball whatsoever. That was heartily delivered, with the completely over-the-top presentation that we all remember and love. Far beyond a sports game, NBA Jam is first and foremost a fun game, and this time around, there are no token machines necessary.

Runners-Up (in alphabetical order) - Madden NFL 11, MLB 10: The Show, NBA 2K11, NHL 11

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Related Games: Madden NFL 11, MLB 10: The Show, NBA 2K11, NBA Jam, NBA Jam, NHL 11

Comments

Bretimus_v2
Joined: Jan 2009

Posted: Dec 22nd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I still think they should've released this as a DLC. Is it awesome? Yes. Deep enough for a $50 price tag? Jury's out.

Nevertheless, nothing beats the simplistic fun of the NBA Jam and NFL Blitz games. And there is no intimidation factor for a noob friend to pick up a controller and starting raining 3s.

Awesome pick.

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racerx2481
Joined: Apr 2009

Posted: Dec 22nd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
So on the ball, Bretimus... a little weak as a stand alone title, but still... NBA Jam!

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Bretimus_v2
Joined: Jan 2009

Posted: Dec 23rd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Oh, I will agree. N...B...A. JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!!!!!!!

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