Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Slams Home Arcade NBA Action With Release of 'NBA JAM' for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox Legendary Video Game Brand Returns with Rim-Rocking, Over-the-Top, Arcade-Style Gameplay GLEN COVE, N.Y., Sept. 23 - Lacing up its high tops and taking to the air with its legendary NBA video game action, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLM - News) today announced that it has shipped its eagerly anticipated title, NBA JAM, for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. Developed by Acclaim Studios Austin, NBA JAM returns with its trademark over-the-top, arcade-style 3-on-3 gameplay, "On Fire," "Big Head" mode and hot spots, as well as all-new rim-rocking moves specifically designed for the next-generation gaming systems. "NBA JAM is back and it's bigger and better than ever," said David Knies, Director of Brand for Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. "We've designed a game that delivers all of the trademark characteristics that have made NBA JAM a multimillion unit-selling brand, and offer tons of new features that are sure to have fans of all ages screaming BOOMSHAKALAKA!" NBA JAM includes: * All of the popular NBA JAM trademark features, including over-the-top 3-on-3 gameplay, "On-Fire" and "Big Head" modes, no fouls, Hotspots, monster dunks and surprising hidden characters and teams; * All 29 current NBA teams, players and arenas, plus many famous retired NBA arenas and outdoor playground courts; * Over 70 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years in the all-new Legends Tournament. Including Magic Johnson, Julius Irving, Larry Bird and many others; * Journey through the NBA of the 1950's - 1990's with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and moves; * Over 700 new motion captured animations, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends; * Numerous game modes, including quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, and NBA Legends Tournament; * All-new Create-A-Player which allows players to build their very own court warrior; * Purchase upgraded attributes, apparel, cheat codes and other surprises in the all-new JAM Store; * Commentary by Tim Kitzrow, the original "boomshakalaka" voice of NBA JAM; * Up to four player multi-player option on Xbox and six player multi-player option on PlayStation(R)2; * Three original tracks created by Grammy-winning recording legend Bootsy Collins, as well as his color commentary during Legends' Mode; * Downloadable secret characters available exclusively on Xbox(TM) Live. NBA JAM is currently available for Xbox and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, each at suggested retail prices of $49.99. For more information on NBA JAM please visit www.nbajam.com.