About this episode

The episode discusses the Space Jam video game and its sequel, critiquing their lack of creativity and the corporate nature of the franchise.

Everybody get up, it’s time to talk about the Space Jam video game now. And it’s just a weak NBA Jam byproduct, with zero cartoony wackiness to be found. We also talk about the Space Jam sequel and how it was the height of cynical corporate IP management.

Topics covered

• video games
• Space Jam
• NBA Jam
• corporate IP management
• sequel discussion

Keywords

• Space Jam
• NBA Jam
• video game
• sequel
• corporate IP

Mentioned in this episode

Products: NBA Jam

Books & works: Space Jam, Space Jam sequel

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