This is followed by Mercenaries 2 (PS3, Xbox 360), Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PS3, Xbox 360), Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, and Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath (Xbox 360) on November 9th. Onrush’s servers shut down on November 30th, while Mirror’s Edge, NBA Jam On Fire Edition, Gatling Gears, and Shank 2 will lose their online services on January 19th, 2023.

The publisher stated, “The decisions to withdraw particular features or modes of certain EA games, or to retire online services relating to older EA games are never easy. The development teams and operational staff pour their hearts into our games, their features and modes almost as much as the players, and it is hard to see one retired.

“As games are replaced with newer titles, the number of players still enjoying the games that have been live for some time dwindles to a level – typically fewer than one percent of all peak online players across all EA titles – where it’s no longer feasible to continue the behind-the-scenes work involved with keeping the online services for these games up and running. We are also committed to constantly updating and improving the features and modes to keep in our games to ensure they remain exciting to play for as long as possible. That commitment to great gameplay sometimes means that we need to remove outdated features and modes.”

Some games are still playable offline, and features like “players’ inventory of virtual currency, and/or in-game items may continue to be used,” even if the in-game store has been disabled. As such, removing online support for older titles and DLC isn’t too surprising. Ubisoft announced in July that several titles would lose online functionality before backtracking on the same after extensive backlash.

Given the relative age and popularity of many of Electronic Arts’ titles, it’s unlikely the decision will be reverted. Nevertheless, stay tuned for updates on the same.

Electronic Arts announced today that NBA JAM: On Fire Edition is now available to purchase for £12.99 on PlayStation Network and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition features exciting new gameplay enhancements, including ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI), all-new online modes, and the legendary Tim Kitzrow bringing more unforgettable calls.

You can now purchase NBA JAM: On Fire Edition now on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the Playstation Network.  It will run you 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 on the Playstation 3.  The has brought back all the cool features and modes from the original NBA Jam plus the addition of other stuff as well.  This includes new modes and a new roster with new characters including SSX cast, which can be seen in the video above as well as mascots, Isaac Clarke from Dead Space (below), and more!  NBA JAM never ceases to entertain.  You can check the launch trailer here and here a link to the Official Site.  Full Press release including info on some new features below.

“ REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS™ NBA JAM: On Fire Edition – an all-new, full-product digital download – is now available to purchase for $14.99 on PlayStation®Network and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE® Arcade. NBA JAM: On Fire Editionfeatures exciting new gameplay enhancements, including ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI), all-new online modes, and the legendary Tim Kitzrow bringing more unforgettable calls. In addition, outside of the 30 current NBA teams, gamers will have the ability to select from a host of secret teams, unlockable characters, mascots, legendary and international players.

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition contains new gameplay features including:

• Tag Mode and Team Fire Return! — Swap players “on the fly” and ignite your entire team by performing consecutive cooperative moves!
• REAL AI — Featuring the ground-breaking AI system used in the Fight Night franchise that learns your tendencies and uses it against you.
• JAM Arena — Play solo, or team up with friends and take on the world in a new, dynamic online competition.
• Road Trip — A cooperative online campaign where you can team up with friends and compete in a series of challenges against superstars and timeless legends from all 30 NBA teams.
• Razzle Dazzle — Fancy moves that allow you to creatively express yourself while you’re in the middle of a game.
• More NBA JAM Hotness — Online roster updates, more NBA superstars, legendary NBA players, over-the-top animations, JAM challenges, secret teams and unlockable characters than ever before!

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI. For more information visit www.facebook.com/NBAJAM, www.easports.com/nbajam, or follow www.twitter.com/NBAJAM. Screenshots and videos are available at http://info.ea.com.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers experiences that ignite the emotions of sport through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM Basketball, NCAA® Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.

In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.

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EA Sports has released a launch trailer for their almost-on-the-shelves game, NBA JAM: On Fire Edition. The video shows some over the top moves by the players, and several of them have the ball on… well, fire.

It also lists and describes some features of the game, like tagging, updated rosters, real AI, over-the-top moves and “much more”. There’s also some pretty funny commentary playing the background.

This actually looks pretty good, and definitely looks like people will enjoy it.

NBA JAm: On Fire Edition releases on Xbox Live and PSN tomorrow, October 5 for 1200 Microsoft Points and $12.99 respectively.

Oh, and- BOOM SHAKALAKA!

Game Producer Cody Sawatsky talks about the online modes of NBA Jam in this video, for their upcoming game NBA JAM: On Fire Edition.

New features such as JAMnet, Arena and Road Trip will featured in the game, and the devs talk more about them in this video.

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition releases on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network on October 5 and October 4 respectively. It will sell for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points on XBL and $14.99 on PSN.

Check out this new trailer from NBA JAM.

NBA JAM: On Fire Edition will change the way players play this iconic franchise. All your favorite moves, spins and dunks are still available but now the game includes a host of gameplay improvements. NBA JAM: On Fire Edition brings you even more to this basketball arcade classic. Enhanced gameplay, ground breaking artificial intelligence and exciting online features continue to bring countless hours of enjoyment to this over-the-top experience. The game will be available via digital download from Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network.