Boomshakalaka! Five Features That Need To Be In The New NBA Jam
When word came out a few months ago that EA Sports would be releasing a new version of NBA Jam, older video game players rejoiced. That joy was dampened a little when we learned it would only be released on the Nintendo Wii, but it was still pretty good news.
But after looking at an initial screenshot of the game, a new NBA Jam could face a lot of pitfalls. Because how do you duplicate or improve on a game that was great because of its imperfections?
Simple Math: 6 Comes Before 23
The Beatles are an astounding rock band. More than astounding, they were revolutionary, daring and revelatory. For the record, I think the Beatles are totally gitchy. That being said, the Beatles are overrated.
Where We Discuss The Handling Of H.S. Football Blowouts
Recently another high school team wiped the floor with their opponent, as the Chaminade-Madonna football squad beat the Pompano Beach team for an 83-0 finish.
Nike: Just Moments Away From Controlling The Color Red
Remember when the color red used to signify passion? Perhaps war? Blood, if you’re into specifics? Well take some photos of all that and put ‘em in a scrapbook, because — yes, pictures of red things. No, I don’t know specifically what you should photograph. It was more of a pithy introduction to the blog than an actual suggestion. Besides, I’m the warning guy, not the idea guy. How you take pictures is your problem, but you should do it quickly because Nike is co-opting one of our most beloved colors. Any minute now, Nike’s going to change the way we think about red.
They’ve already started. You’ve already fallen victim. And it’s only going to get worse.
All the Pretty Horses: The 135th Kentucky Oaks
It should have been clear that something special was going to happen during the 135th Kentucky Derby weekend the minute Scott Padgett, a Kentucky University alum and member of the NBA from 1999-2007, stepped in front of me and shot me a goofy smile (of course it was awkward. Have you seen Padgett? No other smile had a chance of flyin’ off that mug). I should have known it, but I didn’t.
