NBA Jam 99

Advertising Blurbs

• 2-on-2 action with over 110 types of dunks.
• Practice, Head to Head, Playoffs and Seasons Modes.
• 6 play strategies.
• Secret cheat codes.


PASS, STEAL, FAKE, SHOOT, BLOCK AND DUNK

MRRP £24.99
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Contributed by Xoleras (67002) on Dec 20, 2005.

The first NBA Jam game for the Nintendo 64 may not remind you of the old NBA Jam at all. In fact, NBA Jam 99 from Acclaim is a five-on five basketball simulation game, not the two-on-two arcade game we've come to associate with the Jam series. But what's in a name? After all, graphics and game play are much more critical than the title on the box when developing a game for dedicated sports fans.

While NBA Jam 99 will feature the now-obligatory 29 NBA teams and floors, developer Iguana West (the Utah branch of Austin, Texas-based Iguana) hopes to bring new life to the action by using Acclaim's Hi-Rez, 3-D polygonal sports engine. This is the same graphics engine used in All-Star Baseball and NFL Quarterback Club ?99.

In the switch to simulation, NBA Jam 99 will incorporate authentic team playing styles, such as the Sonics' trap, the Celtics' press and the Bulls' triangle offense. Player's signature moves and free throw routines are also in the works, including Scottie Pippen's finger roll and Allen Iverson's cross-over dribble. Iguana's developers worked with scouts from the Utah Jazz to ensure realistic moves and behavior.

NBA Jam 99 will feature five modes: Shoot Out, with both a free-throw and three-point shooting contest; Exhibition, a single-game mode; Season, complete with the actual 1998-99 NBA schedule; Custom Season, in which players will be able to change the length of the season and rearrange the schedule; and Playoff, in which players can skip the season and head straight for the finals. Historic sims allow you to relive classic showdowns. You can also set up a nail-biting last-second situation.

Game play is a major focus of Iguana West's development efforts. While some basketball games allow tons of uncontested drives to the hole or unlimited three-point baskets, NBA Jam 99's artificial intelligence will prevent such unrealistic hijinks. An innovative play-calling feature should let players select from nearly 50 offensive and defensive plays, greatly enhancing control over the game.

Detailed scouting reports give you the lowdown on your tall men. Other features include a rookie draft, in which the computer generates a pool of rookies to develop, plus general manager and coach modes, which allow budding Pat Rileys to micromanage their teams.

Always one to sign up the big names, Acclaim used Stephon Marbury of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the game's 500-plus motion-captured moves. TNT's Kevin Harlan makes the play-by-play calls while NBC's Bill Walton stirs in plenty of spicy color commentary. Floppy-socked Net Keith Van Horn graces the box.

Utah fans will be happy to hear their own Dan Roberts performing the arena announcements. Acclaim's "Sweat the details" strategy even extends to the soundtrack, which will include such arena hits as the Knicks' "Go New York Go!"

NBA Jam 99 gives a good-looking boost to Acclaim's rapidly rising rep for stylish sports games.


Contributed by Evil Ryu (32172) on Aug 15, 2005.

Acclaim Sports Announces NBA Jam '99 for Game Boy Color to Ship for Start of Season

2-on-2 Classic is First NBA Title for Game Boy Color

Glen Cove, N.Y., January 22, 1999 - Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKLM), a leading worldwide interactive entertainment company, today announced that NBA Jam '99 will ship this February for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. The game, which will sell for a suggested retail price of $29.99, will work with both the original and new Game Boy Color.

NBA Jam '99 is an all-new 2-on-2 basketball game that features all 29 NBA teams and five stars from each club. There are four modes of play, including season and playoffs, customizable hot spots and power-ups, time-outs, an adjustable shot clock, over 110 dazzling dunks, and secret cheat modes. NBA Jam '99 is endorsed by New Jersey Nets star forward Keith Van Horn.

"We are excited to introduce the first NBA title for Game Boy Color," said Michael Jerchower, Acclaim Sports Marketing Manager. "We've included all the gravity-defying dunks, secret power-ups, and frenetic action that has made NBA Jam one of the most popular sports video game franchises of all time."

NBA Jam '99 for Nintendo 64 shipped in November. Marketing plans for the title include a nationwide print campaign featuring Van Horn, radio promotions and game giveaways on the Sports Fan Radio Network, an extensive online advertising campaign including promotion on AcclaimSports.com, a nationwide in-store promotion at Toys R US, and a sweepstakes co-promotion in packs of Fleer/Skybox basketball cards.

Acclaim Entertainment Background Information

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment platforms including Nintendo, Sony and Sega hardware systems, and PCs. Acclaim owns and operates four studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software directly in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, and publishes comic books and software strategy guides. Acclaim's company objectives are to produce high quality interactive entertainment software, build and maintain brands, and build shareholder value. Acclaim's headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at http://www.acclaim.net/.

The NBA and individual NBA Team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective member Teams and may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. © 1999 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. ¨ & © 1999 Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.


Contributed by skl (1163) on Mar 10, 2004.