Electronic Arts is clearly trying to evoke a certain level of nostalgia in their new NBA Jam reboot to recapture fans of the originals, and what better way to do it than include some classic NBA stars as well? MTV Multiplayer reports that Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird will both appear in the game...and these legendary rivals will be playing on the same team.
And no, this isn't an April Fools joke (at least we're pretty sure...). NBA Jam creative director Trey Smith confirms the duo's appearance himself, explaining that they'll first appear as the final team you have to beat to win in the "Classic Campaign" mode. "Whoever wins the [2010 NBA] championship, they'll be the second-to-last team, and then we'll have a legendary battle," Smith said. "Right now it's slated: Magic and Bird. So that should be really cool."
As for what other secret stars the new NBA Jam may have on its roster, it seems Smith wouldn't say. Of course, NBA Jam is fondly remembered for completely random special characters like George Clinton and Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch -- but is such a thing even possible in this day and age of high-priced lawyers and frivolous litigation? We'll just have to wait and see what EA manages to come up with.
For more on NBA Jam, be sure to check out our hands-on preview.
