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In this episode, we talk about 4 books in-depth, 4 in-shallow. One of our hosts, Meagan, went hard in the paint on a new favorite author, Ilona Andrews, and brought FOUR books by the same author! But they sound like bangers, so all is good. Meagan's Books: 1. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (Hidden Legacy #1) https://bit.ly/438bdU0 2. Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews (Hidden Legacy #3.5) https://bit.ly/3UfpytV 3. Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy #4) https://bit.ly/415i5Q9 4. Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #1) https://bit.ly/436Wgl8 Peter's Books 1. A Movie Making Nerd by James Rolfe https://bit.ly/3mdnCoU 2. NBA Jam by Reyan Ali https://bit.ly/40FZ5rE 3. Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell https://bit.ly/3ZM5FMb 4. Fantastic Four Full Circle by Alex Ross https://bit.ly/3zypn3l

The BBBs invite Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam (the book) onto the show to talk the making of the classic 90s arcade game, behind-the-scenes stories from writing the book, his wrestling fandom, and his conversation with Shaq. Follow @BrainBusterBoys and @Nbajambook on Twitter and Instagram Buy his book at amzn.to/329vnQg Subscribe to BrainBusterBoys on YouTube Brought to you by Visionaries Global Media

The BBBs invite Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam (the book) onto the show to talk the making of the classic 90s arcade game, behind-the-scenes stories from writing the book, his wrestling fandom, and his conversation with Shaq. Follow @BrainBusterBoys and @Nbajambook on Twitter and Instagram Buy his book at amzn.to/329vnQg Subscribe to BrainBusterBoys on YouTube Brought to you by Visionaries Global Media

The BBBs are joined by Vince McMahon as they take a look back at Survivor Series 98 and some of Vince's best character work in the Attitude Era. Also they recap how their beloved Cincinnati Bengals snapped their 31-year playoff drought with a 26-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. In this episode, Brett and Beaumont talk about: Bengals Win!/Upcoming interview with Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam [the book] (3:34) Manscaped - The Perfect Package 4.0 (16:02) WWF Survivor Series 1998 with Vince McMahon (20:30) Use promo code “BBB” at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping Follow @BrainBusterBoys on Twitter and Instagram Brought to you by Visionaries Global Media

The BBBs are joined by Vince McMahon as they take a look back at Survivor Series 98 and some of Vince's best character work in the Attitude Era. Also they recap how their beloved Cincinnati Bengals snapped their 31-year playoff drought with a 26-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. In this episode, Brett and Beaumont talk about: Bengals Win!/Upcoming interview with Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam [the book] (3:34) Manscaped - The Perfect Package 4.0 (16:02) WWF Survivor Series 1998 with Vince McMahon (20:30) Use promo code “BBB” at Manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping Follow @BrainBusterBoys on Twitter and Instagram Brought to you by Visionaries Global Media

@NBAJamBook @byrp365 @ajrochon22 @LennyBiased @BossFightBooks Growing Up In Pakistan Professor Ahmed Ali Discovering Basketball Through Videogames Deciding To Come To America In High School To Pursue Writing Denison University Pitching Books Working A 9-5 While Interviewing Shaq During Lunch NBA Jam Documentary In The Works Please Subscribe & Review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ballyearround/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballyearround/support

In 1993, Midway released the game-changing arcade basketball title, NBA Jam. At the height of Michael Jordan mania and the NBA’s rise to global popularity, Jam was a defining sports game of the era. In this episode, lead designer Mark Turmell, along with author Reyan Ali and other Midway names, take you back to the arcade to learn how the $1 billion basketball hit swept the world.  Episode Transcript & References Become a Gameplay Member Join our Discord Follow Gameplay on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch Get the book: NBA Jam, by Reyan Ali Get the album: Boom Shakalaka by BoomBaptist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 37th episode (in a row) and we're crashing the net with our most requested sports game - NBA Jam. We break down all the boomshakala basics and dig deep to uncover some little known facts with the help of author Reyan Ali - who literally wrote the book on NBA Jam! How did a vid kid go from a Pong console to making the most iconic basketball game ever? What are the origins of “Boomshakala!”? Is the NBA Jam arcade game haunted? What Midway secrets are still out there? All that plus we grab our Sneakers and make a Beer Run, explore the promise of Pleasure Domes, talk about bad first impressions, and praise the savior of pinball (and arcades).

It's our 37th episode (in a row) and we're crashing the net with our most requested sports game - NBA Jam. We break down all the boomshakala basics and dig deep to uncover some little known facts with the help of author Reyan Ali - who literally wrote the book on NBA Jam! How did a vid kid go from a Pong console to making the most iconic basketball game ever? What are the origins of “Boomshakala!”? Is the NBA Jam arcade game haunted? What Midway secrets are still out there? All that plus we grab our Sneakers and make a Beer Run, explore the promise of Pleasure Domes, talk about bad first impressions, and praise the savior of pinball (and arcades).

Okay, so not a particularly original title, but what else are you going to call an episode about NBA Jam? This week on the show we’ve got Reyan Ali, who literally wrote the book on NBA Jam — a book that is being turned into a documentary! Listen to us gush about one of the […]

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Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are both joined by Tim Kitzrow, the voice of 'NBA Jam' and Reyan Ali, the author of 'NBA Jam' the book as they discuss the legacy of NBA Jam, the landscape of video gaming when it was released in 1993, how it changed the culture of sports video games going forward, why Michael Jordan wasn't in the original game, EA's remake in 2010 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/tim_kitzrow (@tim_kitzrow) twitter.com/nbajambook (@nbajambook) Full video available on YouTube!

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a 2001 action CRPG that glitched its way into our cold, podcast host hearts. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be NBA Jam, with special guest Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam: The Book! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show's host on Twitter to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the The Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! Intro music by NORM. 2020 (c) Hardcore Gaming 101

Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a Japan-only, Tecmo-developed NES game about a cult classic faux-dubbed anime. This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be NBA Jam, with special guest Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam: The Book! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show's host on Twitter to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the The Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher! Intro music by NORM. 2020 (c) Hardcore Gaming 101

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Episode 60 of the 19nine Podcast is Aaron's conversation with Reyan Ali the author of NBA Jam. Reyan is a freelance writer who has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, The Atlantic and many other publications. His book is the authority on the greatest basketball video game of all time. If you listen closely you may be able to understand why there's a rib in the show photo. Secret character people(RIB 07/29).Purchase the NBA Jam book - https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-ali- Why did he write the book- Painting a picture of the creators and their Chicago lab- Shaq stories- Secret Characters- The voice of NBA JamSupport this podcast 19Nine - https://19nine.comThe secret character or item is the rib over Reyan's shoulder. As with so many things it just came up randomly when talking about visiting the old location in Chicago where the game was made. He took the photo of himself here and noticed a rib just laying on the ground. Why wouldn't you take a picture of that? I love a secret item or character.

Episode 60 of the 19nine Podcast is Aaron’s conversation with Reyan Ali the author of NBA Jam. Reyan is a freelance writer who has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, The Atlantic and many other publications. His book is the authority on the greatest basketball video game of all time. If you listen closely you may be able to understand why there’s a rib in the show photo. Secret character people(RIB 07/29). Purchase the NBA Jam book - https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-ali - Why did he write the book - Painting a picture of the creators and their Chicago lab - Shaq stories - Secret Characters - The voice of NBA Jam Support this podcast 19Nine - https://19nine.com The secret character or item is the rib over Reyan's shoulder. As with so many things it just came up randomly when talking about visiting the old location in Chicago where the game was made. He took the photo of himself here and noticed a rib just laying on the ground. Why wouldn't you take a picture of that? I love a secret item or character.

Full Court Press: Lou Williams: #WingGate & Who Is Jack Harlow? 3-on-3: Adam and Mike’s Three Most Treasured Basketball Items An Interview With: Reyan Ali, NBA Jam Aficionado and author of NBA Jam (the book)  And Also: Sabrina Ionescu Exists, Professional Vocal Cordist, Smaller Worse Chicken, A Bouncer of Two Kinds, Will Louiams, Roster Guard #99, Ironic Banquets, Laying and Decaying, A Bouncer of Two Kinds, MIDWAY PRESENTS NFL BLITZ, The Denver Nugents    Sponsors Tavour- Download on the Apple or Google store to try Tavour now. Use promo code HORSE for $10 off your first order of $25 or more.    Find Us Online - website: horsehoops.com - patreon: patreon.com/horsehoops - twitter: twitter.com/horse_hoops - instagram: instagram.com/horsehoops - facebook: facebook.com/horsehoops - multitude: multitude.productions   HORSE is hosted by Mike Schubert and Adam Mamawala. Created by Mike Schubert and Eric Silver. Today’s ep edited by Mischa Stanton and mixed by Mike Schubert. Social Media by Mike Schubert. Theme song by Bettina Campomanes. Art by Allyson Wakeman. Website by Kelly Schubert.   About Us On HORSE, we don’t analyze wins and losses. We talk beefs, dig into Internet drama, and have fun. The NBA is now a 365-day league and it's never been more present in pop culture. From Kevin Durant's burner accounts to LeBron taking his talents anywhere to trusting the Process, the NBA is becoming a pop culture requirement. At the same time, sports can have gatekeepers that make it insular and frustrating for people who aren't die hard fans. We’re here to prove that basketball is entertaining to follow for all fans, whether you’re actively watching the games or not.  

Mike Ryan and Anthony Calatayud talk to Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam (the book) about the history behind one of the biggest arcade games of the 90's.

Mike Ryan and Anthony Calatayud talk to Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam (the book) about the history behind one of the biggest arcade games of the 90's.

On today's episode of the Triple Double Podcast, we have a doubleheader of guests, first a chat with Nate Milton, host of the Kings of Sport podcast, then we chat with Reyan Ali, author of the book, NBA Jam. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us on Tripledoublepodcast@gmail.com. #NBA #WNBA #NBABubble #Basketball #Videogames --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support

On today's podcast, Skeets talks with "NBA Jam" book author Reyan Ali about Midway's billion-dollar game, why it resonated with so many people, secret characters and courts, the mythical Michael Jordan version, his favorite team, the rise and fall of arcade gaming, and more.

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My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer Reyan Ali whose book NBA Jam is out now from Boss Fight Books. My Summer Lair Chapter #149: Do You Have Any NBA Jam Feelings? Recorded: Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30pm

In this episode, Matthew Coller talks with author Reyan Ali about his new book NBA Jam, which dives deep into the history of one of the great video games in history. How did it become so popular? How did some of the memorable features almost not come to fruition? What was Shaq's role in its growth?

BIGPLAY Podcast with some RAZZLE DAZZLE with author of NBA Jam, Reyan Ali, Astros' cheating MLB scandal, Super Bowl storylines, and #Royal Rumble! and so much more! Beats falls over himself in 5 Words or Less, Jay mourns Mr. Peanut, and Blake was sorely missed! 

Reyan Ali returns after the launch of NBA Jam from Boss Fight Books to weigh in on Cowboy vs. McGregor, Smash Bros. headlines, the Aaron Hernandez documentary, how to cover up an R. Kelly tattoo, and making loved ones eat just a small, supermarket-sized sampling of crow.

Reyan Ali returns after the launch of NBA Jam from Boss Fight Books to weigh in on Cowboy vs. McGregor, Smash Bros. headlines, the Aaron Hernandez documentary, how to cover up an R. Kelly tattoo, and making loved ones eat just a small, supermarket-sized sampling of crow. Reyan's Links NBA Jam from Boss Fight Books Reyan Ali on Twitter If you enjoy GameDev Breakdown Sign up for our free game dev newsletter! Subscribe to the podcast on the platform of your choice Follow us on Twitter: @GameDevPod, @CodeWritePlay, @Mechatodzilla Check show notes and articles at CodeWritePlay.com Join us on Discord! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gamedevbreakdown/support

NBA Jam writer Reyan Ali talks about being born in the U.S., moving to Pakistan when he was young, and how the NES and Sega Mega Drive II video games influenced him. How the release of NBA Jam got him interested in the NBA, along with getting into Mortal Kombat and working on website in Pakistan. Learn how he wrote a FAQ for the team’s arcade classic The Grid without having actually having played the game by emailing the dev team member John Vogel. Hear how he decided to write a book about NBA Jam after being a longtime freelance journalist writing and interviewing for Rolling Stone, Wired, Spin and other publications. Learn how his extensive pitch to Boss Fight Books helped him land the book deal before having talked to anyone who’d actually worked on the game. Hear about the interview process researching the book, including the CEO of Acclaim, Shaq, John Romero, Nolan Buschnell, musician George Clinton and many others. Learn how the book evolved from just NBA Jam into being a more detailed account of Midway Games, and the fall of arcade games from their peak. Hear how the process created strong relationships with key developers, like Mark Turmell and others. Learn about the surreal process of tracking down and interviewing Shaq. Hear about how much money NBA Jam earned and later ended up being owned by Acclaim. Learn his dream about arcades and companies like Two Bit Circus working to bring them back.  Hear what Reyan’s doing now, favorite current games, and plans for the future. Hear him ask me about the challenges at Midway Games during the transition from arcade games to console-only, the resurgence of Mortal Kombat, and thoughts on the company filing for bankruptcy.  Resources: *Buy NBA Jam (the book) in print and digital at Boss Fight Books *Order NBA Jam (the book) on Amazon Kindle *Follow NBA Jam (the book) on Twitter *DJ Jazzy Jeff and George Clinton Recall Becoming NBA Jam Hidden Characters Polygon *Sega Mega II (and Genesis) Wikipedia *The Grid Wikipedia *NBA Jam Wikipedia *Two Bit Circus website *RenderWare Wikipedia *Insert Coin YouTube trailer *Raw Thrills website *Level Ex website - we’re hiring for all kinds of roles *Game Dev Advice Twitter *Game Dev Advice email *Game Dev Advice website *Game Dev Advice Hotline: (224) 484-7733 *And thanks to Charles Dike Production podcast editing  *Don't forget to subscribe and go to www.gamedevadvice.com for full show notes with links About My Guest  Reyan Ali is a writer from Columbus, Ohio. His work has been published by Wired, Spin, The Atlantic, The A.V. Club, and alt-weekly papers across the country. Born in Dallas, he grew up in Karachi, Pakistan, where he devoured '90s NBA action almost exclusively through trading cards, Beckett Basketball magazine, and NBA Jam: Tournament Edition on the Sega Mega Drive II.

On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by the author of NBA Jam (the book) Reyan Ali as they talk about how the idea of writing NBA Jam came to be, arcade nostalgia, all the little details and research that went into writing NBA Jam, pinball games being illegal in the 40’s, the stigma behind arcades in the 80’s & 90’s, the evolution of NBA Jam the game, the easter eggs Midway would put in their games, the secret players, a strategy guide, how much info didn’t get into the book, interviewing 68 people, NBA Jam folklore, WWF Wrestlemania the game, Jean-Claude Van Damme almost being a character in Mortal Kombat and talking to Shaquille O’Neil about Shaq Fu. The guys also talk some wrestling, specifically about AEW, good story telling, NXT, Survivor Series, CM Punk, The Dumbass of The Week and so much more! If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cases, pillows, mugs and more! Go to www.blackbeltcbdproducts.com for all your CBD needs and use promo code: Dapodcast25 to receive 25% off! If you’re into wrestling collectables, autographs, comic books, action figures, sports cards and more, make sure to visit www.firstrow.ca and use promo code: DAPODCAST20 to receive 20% off! For the best women clothing and apparels online go to www.poppyapparel.com and use promo code: Dapodcast to receive 10% off! You can follow Steve on Instagram & Twitter @fingastylz and “Da” Podcast on Twitter @dapodcastdap Send your questions and comments to dapodcastdap@gmail.com Make sure to subscribe, rate, like, follow or review on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and SoundCloud.

To celebrate a new book about NBA Jam, Jason and Rich explore the history of basketball video games, NBA Jam’s launch and discuss the game’s best and worst duos. Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch devote an entire episode to one of the greatest basketball video games of all-time: NBA Jam! The discussion begins with a talk about Reyan Ali’s new book “NBA Jam” including a brief review of what you can expect in the book and how it greatly exceeded our expectations. We then move onto the history of NBA-licensed video games including the forerunners of NBA Jam: Double Dribble and Arch Rivals as well as a discussion on license games like Bulls vs. Blazers, Lakers vs. Celtics, Dr. J vs. Larry Bird and more. We’ll also discuss a bit of how NBA Jam came to be, the importance of Midway in the video game world at the time and some of the game’s infamous secrets and codes. After that, it’s time for the main discussion as we dig into the best and worst duos in NBA Jam, which teams stood out to us, which teams did we use most often when we played and what teams would we never in a million years play as? We also take a statistical look at the best duos using Win Shares, why some players were left out of the game and some of the puzzling roster decisions made by the NBA Jam team. We finish the show with a few parting thoughts about the franchise, how it evolved after the game’s initial explosion and the state of NBA/basketball video games today. Then finally, a fun exercise looking at the best mythical and historical NBA Jam duos per franchise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Starlight Car, John welcomes Reyan Ali, the author of Boss Fight Books’ NBA Jam book. Reyan discusses his history with the classic arcade title, the challenges of writing a book, and how cool it is getting a phone call from DJ Jazzy Jeff. NBA Jam: The Book is available now from Boss Fight Books (https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-ali) both digitally and physically, however physical copies are being shipped Nov. 14th. Reyan’s Twitter is here. (https://twitter.com/nbajambook) The theme for Starlight Car is a "Super Chill Remix" of Aquamarine by Magic Circuit, which is available off their newest self-titled album... Magic Circuit. You can follow them at @magic_circuit on twitter for more details.

On this episode of Starlight Car, John welcomes Reyan Ali, the author of Boss Fight Books’ NBA Jam book. Reyan discusses his history with the classic arcade title, the challenges of writing a book, and how cool it is getting a phone call from DJ Jazzy Jeff. NBA Jam: The Book is available now from Boss Fight Books (https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-ali) both digitally and physically, however physical copies are being shipped Nov. 14th. Reyan’s Twitter is here. (https://twitter.com/nbajambook) The theme for Starlight Car is a "Super Chill Remix" of Aquamarine by Magic Circuit, which is available off their newest self-titled album... Magic Circuit. You can follow them at @magic_circuit on twitter for more details.

On this week's episode, journalist and author Reyan Ali joins us to discuss his new book -- appropriately titled NBA JAM: THE BOOK. Get an inside look at how one of Midway's most famous games came together, how it helped spark off a renaissance of arcade playtime across the country, how it invigorated a devout fan community of amateur detectives, and how it found its way into the hearts and minds of actual NBA players like SHAQ. Seriously, Shaq has this amazingly touching anecdote. I say this every damn week, but this really was one of the greatest episodes. BUY NBA JAM THE BOOK: https://twitter.com/nbajambook Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YSZZXVQ

In this week's special episode of 48 Minutes, Tim Daniel is joined by the author of NBA Jam the Book, Reyan Ali. Reyan dives into what made him want to write the book Interviewing Shaq and Shaq's NBA Jam stories Secret Characters from the game and much more. Be sure to buy the book at tinyurl.com/nbajambook. Follow Reyan on twitter @NBAJAMBOOK If you like what you hear from us, be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed on your podcast provider of choice to be the first to hear our brand new episodes and also give a nice 5* review so we can get our name out there even more. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @48minutesntwrk and subscribe to our youtube channel bit.ly/48minutesyoutube Thanks to NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow for the introduction and to Mega Ran for allowing us to use the song "48 Minutes".  

You remember the dunks and the signature calls. Now learn how one of the most beloved arcade games of all time came together. Columbus-based journalist Reyan Ali joins The Nail to discuss his new book, appropriately titled “NBA Jam,” which chronicles the billion-dollar blockbuster basketball game and the happenings in the arcade industry that helped make it happen. Ali shares stories from his interviews with NBA Jam's creators, its legendary announcer, and former NBA players Shaquille O'Neal and Glen Rice. Plus, the guys get into the nostalgia fueling the big business of retro gaming, from “barcades” stocked with all the classics to Nintendo's mini consoles and Arcade1Up's home cabinets. Preorder "NBA Jam" by Reyan Ali ... Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Stitcher Catch us on WaitingForNextYear.com Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheNailPodcast Follow us on Twitter: @TheNailPodcast  Email us: thenailpodcast [at] gmail.com Intro/outro music: "The 3rd" by Anitek Photo illustration by The Nail in the Coffin

Hey everybody we're back with a new episode. This one is a little different than previous episodes, as we were able to land an interview with Reyan Ali, author of NBA Jam (the book). Excellent interview, and he gives quite a bit of insight on what you can expect in the book.    Pre-order the book at tinyurl.com/nbajambook follow Reyan on twitter @nbajambook  follow us on insta/twitter @couchco1 email any questions to couchcopodcast@gmail.com Special thanks to Kenny Mac for the theme music Special thanks to Chris Barry for the logo. Be sure to subscribe to us on itunes, or any podcast app you use! Enjoy!  

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I first interacted with Reyan Ali over Twitter just about a year ago. I'd just partnered with Microsoft to do a series of podcasts at GDC which was a total blast, but it caused me to miss the Classic Game Postmortem on the legendary NBA Jam. I tweeted out the presentation with great entusiasm once it hit YouTube, and Reyan and I became fast friends, vowing to do a podcast segment together before the launch of his book. Since that time, I've followed with great interest as we inch ever closer to the release of his definitive telling of the game's incredible story, which will be published by Boss Fight Books. Reyan's promotional Twitter account (linked below) is full of incredible memorabilia and history, and that's no coincidence--in the process of writing NBA Jam, he's amassed nearly 70 interviews with the developers, motion capture actors, celebrities appearing in the game, and a woman with a less-than-timely (though damn respectable) tattoo. If you grew up playing NBA Jam, Reyan Ali and his book are the closest things you have to a time machine. Reyan's career has included fantastic writing and interviews across a wide variety of topics, and you can read his coverage in many great publications. The history of one of the greatest video games of all time is in highly capable hands. Follow Reyan and the upcoming NBA Jam book: @NBAJamBook on Twitter An excerpt from the book at Kotaku NBA Jam at Boss Fight Books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gamedevbreakdown/support

Reyan Ali, author of the upcoming NBA Jam from Boss Fight Books calls in to discuss perhaps the greatest arcade hit of all time, the rise and fall of Midway, and the responsibility of telling the definitive story of NBA Jam.

Randy Cruz is joined by Author Reyan Ali to discuss his new book on 'NBA Jam', the legacy and cultural impact 'NBA Jam' and 'Mortal Kombat' had on the video game industry, Midway Games, debating 'NBA Jam' vs 'NBA LIVE' and 'Mortal Kombat' vs 'Street Fighter' and much more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/nbajambook (@nbajambook) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: https://apple.co/2k5xzUy

As a huge NBA Jam head it was a blast to welcome onto the podcast author Reyan Ali to chat about his upcoming book simply titled, NBA Jam (release spring/summer 2018) and dive into the history and cultural impact of one of the most iconic video games of all time! Follow Reyan on Twitter: @nbajambook

Reyan Ali is researching the history of NBA Jam and writing a book about it. Here, he explains how and why.Preorder the book at http://tinyurl.com/nbajambook