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Episode 85:

Boomshakalaka.

Runtime: 52 Minutes

We look back at NBA Jam, released as an arcade cabinet in April of 1993. First, we briefly look at the history of its developer and publisher, Midway. We'll talk about the development of NBA Jam before touching on how users felt about the game, at the time. Our discussion includes the depth of its commercial success, before we touch on the legacy it left behind. Join us for today's trip down Memory Card Lane.

NBA Jam

References:

Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - NBA Jam

Additional Sources:

Gameplay Video:

  YouTube - NBA Jam (Arcade) gameplay

Bulls Programming Anecdote:

  NBA Jam creator admits he rigged beloved video game against hated Bulls

List of NBA Jam Characters:

  Giant Bomb - NBA JAM Characters

Midway Games Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - Midway Games

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/