When I think of jam, I think of strawberries and blueberries. Maybe some of you think of a garage session with guitars and drums. Others might think of getting that last bit of clothing into the cupboard before you squeeze it shut. Maybe jam reminds you of morning rush-hour traffic on the way to work. For those military-minded amongst us it could spark thoughts of radar interference. Perhaps others have images of retired rugby-players’ knees?

All I know for sure is jam means so many different things to so many different people so I don’t really see what jam has to do with basketball! Heaven forbid the developers chose the term ‘jam’ because we should expect a torrent of freezes and hang-ups in the game! Truly, I say to you, the ‘jam’ part of the title does not do much to inform the uninformed but rest assured this trusty game reviewer will dutifully unravel the mystery for you, if you would just so kindly sit back and enjoy the read…

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EA’s stylised basketball game, NBA Jam, releases around the world this week in HD for the Xbox 360 and PS3.

You’ll be able to play online, enjoy Remix modes, Boss Battles, Unlockables and more…but check out the launch trailer below or our previous coverage to get a better idea of what it’s all about!

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During a recent investor call announcing the company’s second quarter financial results, EA revealed units sales results for a handful of its top games, while also announcing that development of the troubled basketball game, NBA Elite 11, has been terminated.

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US Wii owners may have already got the opportunity to get some NBA Jam jammin’ in following the game’s release in the region, and European Wii gamers will start to run riot on the court starting tomorrow, but what about PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners?

Luckily, EA has put you lot out of your misery by announcing an official worldwide release date for the stylised basketball game on your consoles of choice, accompanied by the first screenshots for the title, as well as box art.

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In the wake of EA’s released financial results, the publisher has revealed its intended release slate for the four quarters making up fiscal year 2011 (beginning April 1st 2010 and ending March 31st 2011).

Everything seems present and accounted for and is in line with the company’s previously released schedule, with no real surprises, unless you count that mysterious Dragon Age title that keeps popping up.

Have a good look through EA’s fiscal year 2011 release schedule below, which includes the likes of Need For Speed World, Medal of Honor, Crysis 2, EA Sports MMA, NBA Jam, Dead Space 2, Bulletstorm and loads more:

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EA Sports’ new and upcoming NBA Jam arcade basketball game for the Wii looks to be making all the right moves to win back fans of the original game, while inviting new players onto the court to partake in some crazy two-on-two dunking madness.

Watch the debut trailer for NBA Jam below as players jump meters into the air, basketballs burst into flame, and the announcers utter (Read: Shout) classic phrases that only franchise fans could love:

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The first ever officially released screenshots for EA’s new NBA Jam for Wii have been released, showing off what kind of whacky shenanigans we can expect to partake in when the game releases later this year.

You can read all about the new NBA Jam over here, but you should also have a gander at the rest of the new screenshots below:

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EA has today officially announced that internal label EA Sports is developing a revised entry to the classic NBA Jam basketball franchise for the Nintendo Wii, readying the game for release later this year.

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