Why is Michael Jordan not in Video Games?

[LBJames2010]

I don't think I've ever seen him in a video game...

[Al Thornton]

Because he wants a lot of money to be in games, he was in NBA street Vol. 2, and NBA Live 04? Those are the only ones I can think of.

[AJ2k8]

He was in all NBA Live games up until like 2004 but then he didn't accept their offers or something...

[Guy10]

I don't think I've ever seen him in a video game...

He's in some older video games. One that comes to mind was the game Jordan vs Bird for NES I think.

Here:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/3f/fc/e00a828fd7a06c7d93ff3110.L._AA280_.jpg

[FULL CLIP]

He's in some older video games. One that comes to mind was the game Jordan vs Bird for NES I think.

Here:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/3f/fc/e00a828fd7a06c7d93ff3110.L._AA280_.jpg
Yeah, I had jordan vs bird on the Genesis.

[GiveItToBurrito]

He's not in games for the same reason Barkley isn't - they signed deals to have their own games made, then refused to allow their likenesses to be used in the Live, Shootout, and 2K games because of some legal/financial mumbo jumbo. MJ's in the games that came out when he came back to the league with the Wizards, though.

[Kungfro]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/MjordanSNES_boxart.jpg

[1manfastbreak]

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/1152946800/_i/12828113/1.jpg

[bdreason]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/MjordanSNES_boxart.jpg

This is the game that screwed MJ I think.

He sold his rights to these guys, and when he finally got them back after years, I think he just said fukc video games.

[kentatm]

http://sosnews.org/news/pics3/money1.jpg

[KG215]

Someon else said it, but he was on either Live 2000 or 2001. He was also on Live once on the 90's all decade team, IIRC.

[ProfessorMurder]

Someon else said it, but he was on either Live 2000 or 2001. He was also on Live once on the 90's all decade team, IIRC.

In NBA Live '01 you could play 1 on 1 with Jordan.

He refused to sign a deal with most video game companies to use his likeness. So in most games like Techmo Super NBA Basketball and all of the games around that era... There was a player on the Bulls with the same attributes as Jordan, but was just like Player 99 or whatever.

I think it's pretty awesome that he did that haha.

[miller-time]

i'm not sure why 2k9 has the jordan logo flashing everywhere but no jordan? isn't the logo a jordan likeness anyway (not literally but still...).

jordan should sell his rights to 2k. that would be another nail in the coffin for live.

[NotYetGreat]

i'm not sure why 2k9 has the jordan logo flashing everywhere but no jordan? isn't the logo a jordan likeness anyway (not literally but still...).

jordan should sell his rights to 2k. that would be another nail in the coffin for live.

:bowdown:

But it's something to do with the "moneh" and other various issues.

[GiveItToBurrito]

:bowdown:

But it's something to do with the "moneh" and other various issues.

Maybe he could let them use his likeness in exchange for adding five points to everyone on the Bobcats' overall ratings?

[lifeinpictures]

http://sosnews.org/news/pics3/money1.jpg

lol awesome

[mmsupra]

http://sosnews.org/news/pics3/money1.jpg
for some reason this pic makes me happy :oldlol:

[unbreakable]

Can someone explain this further?.. I still dont understand... even if he signs away his rights, isnt he still ultimately signed under the NBA? ... So cant they use him however they like? In otherwords, anything the NBA sells their name to should have full use of the NBA product.. I cant imagine the NBA selling off contracts that say "You can use any player, team, or product of the NBA except Michael Jordan" Feel me?

[Kjeldar]

He is no longer a NBA player. if he played, he would appear unless he payed big time cash. in the 90s it was not his call, it was his manager's. when he played with the wizards, it was his to make.

[HylianNightmare]

knowing this makes me love my nba live 01 so much more

[Rake2204]

He is no longer a NBA player. if he played, he would appear unless he payed big time cash. in the 90s it was not his call, it was his manager's. when he played with the wizards, it was his to make.

Well, I would like to get a definitive grasp on these rules. I assumed it used to have something to do with his suggested exclusive deal with the "Chaos in the Windy City" people or a refusal to be a part of the NBA players' union. Neither of these claims are substantiated and they're essentially wild guesses but Jordan did not appear in an NBA basketball game between what I want to say was 1992-1999. I did have him in Tecmo NBA Basketball for the NES (around 1991).

After his retirement, I figured Jordan signed an exclusive deal with EA Sports in 2000, which would explain his appearance in a special one-on-one mode that year and maybe the subsequent years (as well as the inclusion of three Jordan likenesses in EA's NBA Street Vol. 2).
http://aladdinsarcade.com/images/consoles/nintendo/n64/large/nbalive2000nintendo64n64gamebasketballeasports.jpg
http://www.cazatrucos.com/imagenes/NBAStreet2.jpg

Further, once more on a whim, I guessed Jordan joined the players association upon his return with the Washington Wizards in 2001, allowing the full use of his current likeness in other company's games (the NBA 2K series for instance).

Now, upon his final retirement, I believe it is up to each respective gaming company to make an offer to use a players' likeness, as retired players are no longer a part of an all-encompassing NBA union. If this be the case, one would imagine a steep asking price for MJ's likeness. Though I will say, it is relatively ironic to see NBA 2K plastered with MJ apparel logos but no Jordan himself.

[supersmashbros]

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If only that was combined with the green valuable stuff:lol :lol :hammerhead: :oldlol: :roll: :roll:

[OzGriffin]

I remember in some of the games the Bulls had a player called P. Guard or something, he was black and bald and wore number 23 and was really good...

[Rocker09]

Licensing issues......Anyways, jordan was in live when he was playing for the wizards...

[bdreason]

If you guys notice one common theme, it's that every game he's been in, including his first game (Chaos in the Windy City), was made by EA.

I think Jordan sold his rights to EA, and there was possibly litigation after MJ blew up and wanted his likeness back (or wanted more money). EA probably won the litigation, and MJ agreed to be in certain games (Street, Live, etc) to fulfill his contract obligations.


Just a theory, but it makes some sense.

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[Fiasco]

http://sosnews.org/news/pics3/money1.jpg

Shit, if Jordan woke up with that in his bank account the next morning he'd probably cry and slit his throat.

[xoarob]

Because he wants a lot of money to be in games, he was in NBA street Vol. 2, and NBA Live 04? Those are the only ones I can think of.

totally agree

[Rake2204]

Maybe this thread was the driving factor behind 2K securing Michael Jordan's playing rights for 2K11.

[SinJackal]

The only game I have besides 2k11 that has Jordan in it is that old ass Bulls vs Blazers game on super nintendo. :\

They pretty much maxed out his stats in 2k11 though, was hilarious. His overall rating is like 110 or something.

[jaydacris]

jordan was in nba 2k2 and nba live 2002
with the wizards

[Scholar]

Other than the obvious NBA 2K11, I recall playing as Jordan in NBA Street Vol. 2. I had it for GameCube.

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