Friends of mine think the NBA should introduce a ten-point shot at half court, and while that may sound ridiculous, it would make the game more interesting. Think about it. The Celtics are up ten on the Bulls, when all of a sudden, Derrick Rose throws up a prayer that banks in and ties the game. Sure, that’s probably heartbreaking if you’re a Celts fan, but it would magnify interest among casual observers.
That said, I’m surprised that up until HoopWorld, video game publishers hadn’t messed with the scoring formula. Even NBA Jam, the most over the top hoops game, strictly adheres to two and three point baskets. On that note, Virtual Toy’s newest WiiWare release (available for 1,000 Nintendo Points) doesn’t have the almighty ten-point shot, but you can score four from the same distance. Heck, you can even remove five points from an opponent’s score. Welcome to the jungle, baby.
John Artest (RunDLC)
"If you knew in advance that you would be stranded on a desert island, what games would you take to keep yourself entertained while you awaited rescue? Throughout this week, some of us will be answering that very question. Instead of a set number of games, each team member has been given 5000 Wii Points to spend on any combination of titles from the Wii Shop Channel, as well as the chance to nominate one game they just couldn't quite fit into their budget. What games will we choose to help pass the days, weeks and months isolated from civilization? Read on to find out!" -- Wiiloveit.com
"HoopWorld can be very difficult at some points. But the more you play, the more tricks you'll learn as you try to build up your confidence for the Crazy tournament. And so to help you get your groove, consult the following guide: a list of hints and tips to give you the assistance you need to get the sought-after trophy." -- Wiiloveit.com
IGN writes: "The upcoming remake of NBA Jam may no longer be an exclusive for Wii, but at least we've still got HoopWorld. This 3-on-3, over-the-top, no-fouls-called arcade hoops game has a lot in common with EA's more famous ball-on-fire franchise, but liberates itself from that comparison enough to stand on its merits. And, bonus, it was originally supposed to be an Xbox Live Arcade release. We got it instead. So, you know, payback for the Jam thing".
