NBA Jam Weeklong Exclusive (1up.com)

1up.com is running a weeklong exclusive feature on NBA Jam, covering the history of the series and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the latest game. The first article is titled The Rise, Fall, and Return of NBA Jam and takes a look at the origins of the franchise, its early success and later decline and its revival by EA Sports.

Before working on NBA Jam, EA Vancouver experimented with different art styles for a game codenamed "Bounce."

Not bad. I wouldn't mind playing with player models like that.

Fresh to the eyes. I like the ones in C.

Yeah, some interesting concepts though I like that they ultimately went with a re-boot of NBA Jam. The first article was a pretty good read, I'd highly recommend Jam fans check it out.

Second feature is now up: Focus Testing at EA Vancouver

Today's feature is another backstage video, containing an extended look at how the game came together along with more footage of the first playable builds.

The first article was a pretty good read, I'd highly recommend Jam fans check it out.

Glad you mentioned that. I wouldn't have read it otherwise, but very good read

Glad to hear I made a worthy recommendation. The story behind the Midway/Acclaim split was certainly interesting to read.

Today's feature: NBA Jam Wii Concept Art Gallery

Finally, we have an exclusive preview which reveals some more info about the game and includes some clips of Spud Webb, Manute Bol and a boss battle with Magic Johnson.