NBA Jam Extreme
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NBA Jam Extreme (NBA JAM エクストリーム) is a 1996 arcade game by Acclaim, an entry in the NBA Jam series (and the last to see release on a Sega platform). It was ported to the Sega Saturn by Sculptured Software in 1997, and introduces full real-time 3D to the series.
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Gameplay
The game is a two-on-two basketball game with fast, arcade-style gameplay. Players can play any of the NBA teams of the time, with each team having a roster of six players with different statistics from which to choose. Matches consist of four quarters, each three minutes long. The goal is to outscore the other team; baskets from within the three-point line are worth two points, and shots from outside of it are worth three points. There are no fouls, free throws, or violations except goaltending and a 24-second shot clock. Teams can substitute players between quarters.
If players enter their initials and birth dates for record-keeping, they can play a tournament against every other team in the league. The tournament mode can be played by a single player with an AI teammate or by two players on the same team. If players do not enter their initials, they play a practice game instead. Practice games can be played by up to four players (using a 6Player).
Players are moved around the court with the D-Pad. Players can use "Turbo" by holding 
, which makes them run faster, jump higher, and shoot and pass better. Using turbo expends the turbo meter, but the meter replenishes when it is not used. The game adds "Extreme," used by holding 
, which is turbo with even more heightened effects. Extreme drains the turbo meter twice as fast, however.
The game also has a Computer Assistance feature enabled by default that increases the precision of the losing team's shots to ensure a more competitive game.
| Tip-Off | |
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Each game starts with a tip-off, where a player from each team leaps for possession of the ball by rapidly pressing  . Possession of the ball goes to the home team (team two) at the beginning of the second and fourth quarters and to the visiting team (team one) at the beginning of the third quarter, regardless of who wins the tip-off or who had possession of the ball at the end of the last quarter.
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| Defense | |
When the player's team does not have possession of the ball, the player can jump to block the opposing team's shots with or  . If the ball is on the downward trajectory of its arc when it is blocked, the player is charged with goaltending and the other team receives points for a successful basket. However, if the ball touches the rim of the basket, any player on either team can grab it. If a player blocks two shots in a row, the player is "Smokin'" and can goaltend without penalty, which lasts until the opposing team makes a shot.
When near an opposing player, the player can try to steal the ball with | |
| Offense | |
| When the player's team has possession of the ball, the player can perform a jump shot by holding or . The ball is released when the button is released; releasing the button at the apex of the leap leads to a more accurate shot but increases the risk of a defender blocking or stealing the ball. Shooting while running toward the basket with turbo performs a lay-up or a dunk. If a player makes three baskets in a row, the player is "Smokin'," which gives the player permanent turbo for the next three shots or until the opposing team makes a shot.
The player passes the ball with When playing with an AI teammate, the player can force the AI to shoot with |
Roster
| Conference | Team | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Western |  Dallas Mavericks
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Jim Jackson Jason Kidd Eric Montross Chris Gatling Tony Dumas Jamal Washburn |
| Denver Nuggets
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Laphonso Ellis Ervin Johnson Bryant Stith Mark Jackson Dale Ellis Antonio McDyess | |
| Golden State Warriors
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Rony Seikaly B.J. Armstrong Joe Smith Donyell Marshall Mark Price Latrell Sprewell | |
 Houston Rockets
|
Hakeem Olajuwon Clyde Drexler Kevin Willis Brent Price Sam Mack Mario Elie | |
 L.A. Clippers
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Pooh Richardson Malik Sealy Brian Williams Lamond Murray Rodney Rogers Loy Vaught | |
 L.A. Lakers
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Cedric Ceballos Nick Van Exel Kobe Bryant Sean Rooks Eddie Jones Elden Campbell | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves
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Tom Gugliotta Kevin Garnett James Robinson Terry Porter Cherokee Parks Bill Curley | |
| Phoenix Suns
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Kevin Johnson Robert Horry John Williams Wayman Tisdale Danny Manning Sam Cassell | |
| Portland Trail Blazers
|
Clifford Robinson Kenny Anderson Gary Trent Isaiah Rider Aaron McKie Randolph Childress | |
| Sacramento Kings
|
Olden Polynice Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Corliss Williamson Michael Smith Billy Owens Mitch Richmond | |
 San Antonio Spurs
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Sean Elliott David Robinson Charles Smith Avery Johnson Vinny Del Negro Will Perdue | |
| Seattle Supersonics
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Gary Payton Shawn Kemp Hersey Hawkins Nate McMillan Detlef Schrempf Sam Perkins | |
 Utah Jazz
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Karl Malone John Stockton Brooks Thompson Greg Ostertag Antoine Carr Jeff Hornacek | |
 Vancouver Grizzlies
|
Greg Anthony Anthony Peeler Bryant Reeves Lawrence Moten Eric Mobley Shareef Abdur-Rahim | |
| Eastern |  Atlanta Hawks
|
Dikembe Mutumbo Christian Laettner Steve Smith Ken Norman Alan Henderson Mookie Blaylock |
 Boston Celtics
|
Dee Brown Dana Barros Eric Williams Antoine Walker Dino Radja Todd Day | |
 Charlotte Hornets
|
Muggsy Bogues Vlade Divac Glen Rice Anthony Mason Matt Geiger Dell Curry | |
 Chicago Bulls
|
Dennis Rodman Toni Kukoč Ron Harper Steve Kerr Jason Caffey Scottie Pippen | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers
|
Tyrone Hill Vitaly Potapenko Bobby Phills Chris Mills Donny Marshall Terrell Brandon | |
 Detroit Pistons
|
Joe Dumars Stacey Augmon Terry Mills Lindsey Hunter Otis Thorpe Grant Hill | |
 Indiana Pacers
|
Reggie Miller Rik Smits Haywoode Workman Jalen Rose Derrick McKey Dale Davis | |
 Miami Heat
|
Alonzo Mourning Tim Hardaway Kurt Thomas Gary Grant PJ Brown Dan Majerle | |
| Milwaukee Bucks
|
Vin Baker Sherman Douglas Glenn Robinson Shawn Respert Johnny Newman Andrew Lang | |
| New Jersey Nets
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Kendall Gill Shawn Bradley Khalid Reeves Ed O'Bannon Kevin Edwards Vincent Askew | |
 New York Knicks
|
Patrick Ewing Larry Johnson John Wallace Allan Houston John Starks Charles Oakley | |
| Orlando Magic
|
Horace Grant Penny Hardaway Gerald Wilkins Brian Shaw Nick Anderson Dennis Scott | |
 Philadelphia 76ers
|
Derrick Coleman Clarence Weatherspoon Scott Williams Jerry Stackhouse Don MacLean Allen Iverson | |
 Toronto Raptors
|
Damon Stoudamire Popeye Jones Acie Earl Hubert Davis Doug Christie Sharone Wright | |
 Washington Bullets
|
Juwan Howard Rod Strickland Tracy Murray Calbert Cheaney Georghe Mureșan Chris Webber |
History
Development
Unlike its predecessors, NBA Jam Extreme was not developed by Midway Games. Instead, Acclaim Entertainment bought the rights to the name "NBA Jam" and tasked Sculptured Software with producing a 3D basketball game with a similar theme (before going down a more realistic route starting with NBA Jam 99). Many of the staff of NBA Jam: Tournament Edition would instead go on to create the 2D NBA Hang Time, released in the same year.
Magazine articles
- Main article: NBA Jam Extreme/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
- Main article: NBA Jam Extreme/Promotional material.
Artwork
US prototype cover
Physical scans
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 Disc  Manual |
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Technical information
- Main article: NBA Jam Extreme/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:NBAJamExtreme Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
- ↑ http://sega-saturn.com/software.htm (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-15 06:01)
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-11), page 53
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-10), page 72
- ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier/Février 1997" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 36
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-xx), page 66
- ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1996" (FR; 1996-xx-xx), page 82
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 4" (JP; 1997-02-14), page 169
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 8" (JP; 1997-04-11), page 78
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "Februar 1997" (DE; 1997-01-08), page 72
- ↑ Sega Power, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-15), page 42
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "February 1997" (UK; 1997-01-16), page 62
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-06 (1997-03-07)" (JP; 1997-02-21), page 140
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 16
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Six" (UK; 1997-02-28), page 30
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