Author Topic: Six Wii Titles From Electronic Arts (Read 12629 times)

WindyMan · « **on:** July 13, 2006, 06:15:54 AM »

Madden, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods, SSX and The Godfather are all coming to Nintendo's new system; more titles on the way.

EA Unveils Development on Six Titles for Nintendo's Wii

More to Be Announced; Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, SSX and The Godfather All Custom-Designed for the Wii

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2006--Get ready to run, jump, drive, race and win with the flick of a wrist! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today revealed six new games that are in development for the upcoming Wii(TM) from Nintendo. EA's dedicated Wii development team is crafting six custom-designed titles including new releases from the Madden NFL, Need for Speed(TM), Harry Potter(TM), Tiger Woods PGA TOUR (R), SSX(TM) and The Godfather(TM) franchises. Each title will remain true to the hallmarks of its franchise but is being designed to maximize the power of the Wii hardware and take full advantage of the uniqueness and innovation of its one-of-a-kind controller. The Wii version of Madden NFL will be demonstrated for a group of elite critics and industry media later today at EA's Studio Showcase 2006. Additional titles currently under development will be announced in the coming months.

"Once we started to experiment with Madden on Wii, there was an explosion of innovation. Everyone in the studio is energized by the creative opportunity afforded by both the hardware and controller. By reaching into our catalogue, we are able to bring a fresh and distinctive experience to some of EA's most popular franchises. Creatively, the game play possibilities are staggering and endless," said John Schappert, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EA.

"Nintendo is excited to see the broad array of signature franchises that EA's talented development teams are designing for Wii," says Reggie Fils-Aime, president and COO, Nintendo of America Inc. "The combination of sensational games with Wii's unique play control will thrill players and breathe new life into video games."

The Omen · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:09:06 AM »

As I said at the time, I was surprised Tiger Woods was not playable at E3 as I know it could have been. My only worry is no Fight Night announcement when I know it exists, or at least did a couple of months ago.

Cool to get the Godfather too.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:32:31 AM »

Fight Night tends to be released in the spring, so if there is a version for Wii, it wouldn't be announced until the other versions, which will likely happen in the fall.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:42:51 AM »

Suprised to see Godfather getting ported. I may have to give it a try.

I'm assuming these aren't all launch titles, but what, probably within the first 3-4 months?

Rhoq · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:46:17 AM »

Great. 6 games I have no interest in playing. Where the fu*k is Burnout? Please EA, don't make me settle for NFS: Carbon.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:48:34 AM »

SSX! Everything else is good to hear, but I'm not really interested in any of them.

Yes, I want Burnout too. It seems like Nintendo fans eat the series up, I don't understand why we aren't getting the sequels.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2006, 07:55:47 AM »

Whether you like EA or not this is great news.

SSX could be pretty wicked with a good design team having fun with the controls.

Tiger Woods, Madden, and Need for Speed if they are good will help convince alot of people to jump onto the Wii train. Specially since you won't be able to play those games the same way on traditional controller.

Rhoq · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2006, 08:07:04 AM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Whether you like EA or not this is great news.

Good news for those interested in the announced titles. I don't give into the "EA sucks, they're the devil" mentality. They've released games that I liked as have many other publishers which have a less than stellar reputation with Nintendo console owners. If they game is good, I don't really care whose logo is on the box and whose pockets are getting fatter from my money.

At this point, all I really care about, EA-wise, is Burnout and Fight Night. Since I have Round 3 for the XBox, I'm good for now. Hopefully if and when "Round 4" (or whatever it may be called) is announced, it will be coming to Wii.

Renny · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2006, 08:23:27 AM »

Burnout turned to crap when EA got its hands on it. Tiger Woods has been going steadily downhill. They now have no games that interest me. Can I give into the "EA sucks" mentality?

(Actually, next-gen Fight Night looks good. HUD-less boxing FTW.)

Donutt007 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2006, 08:31:04 AM »

Seems most people here don't care for any of the games, perfect. So all the people that do like those games but weren't planning on buying a Wii might give it a second thought.

Godfather is a surprise and it's good to see an "M" title show up.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2006, 08:32:15 AM »

I call SHOTGUN on this "EA sucks" bandwagon.

Kairon · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2006, 08:50:22 AM »

Great news from EA. Bad news for possible EA support among the Nintendo core.

*shakes head sadly*

I hate this situation. I too am not too excited about those titles (though I am about to investigate just what the heck I'm supposed to expect from a Godfather game... didn't that game ALREADY come out last fall to lackluster reviews?!?!?!), but I despise this catch-22 I'm in as a Nintendo fanboy. I'm already buying Madden at launch, would that be enough for me to say that I truly am not avoiding third parties out of brand snobbery?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

JonLeung · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2006, 09:18:10 AM »

I don't automatically assume EA games suck...I actually enjoy some of the EA Sports Big games and their Lord Of The Rings games are better than I expected. Maybe because it's such a cash cow that I didn't even expect any effort on the LotR games or something.

I haven't played the Harry Potter games in the current-gen (except for a little bit of Quidditch: World Cup when my brother rented that) but I expect that spell-casting in a Wii Harry Potter game will involve Wiimote/Wiipointer motions like a wand...it's so obvious that it's so very likely. Wingardium Leviosa! Ridiculus! Obliviate! I don't read the books but I remember those from the movie, and those are just fun to say.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2006, 09:28:05 AM »

The Godfather is the best news of that list, not because it's necessarily a good game, but because it shows that EA isn't considering a Nintendo console to be too child-oriented for an M-rated game.

Kairon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2006, 09:28:44 AM »

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Originally posted by: JonLeung
Wingardium Leviosa!

"Not levio-saw, levi-oh-saw, LEVI-OHSAW!"

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon!@aol.com

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2006, 09:47:07 AM »

actually, HP game could be *very* interesting of done right.....

Requiem · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2006, 10:19:49 AM »

Bring me Burnout and Fight Night or bring me death!

I'm glad to see 6 more titles announced. It'll beef out the shelf space and make the Wii look more attractive. However, unless these games are actually good, I'm not going to buy any of them.

Pryopizm · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2006, 11:01:18 AM »

Am I the only one looking forward to Tiger Woods?

Rhoq · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2006, 11:32:12 AM »

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Originally posted by: Requiem
Bring me Burnout and Fight Night or bring me death!

Amen!

vudu · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2006, 11:33:59 AM »

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Originally posted by: Pryopizm
Am I the only one looking forward to Tiger Woods?

We have a Sport Editor?!?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2006, 12:00:03 PM »

My friend is a Xbox junkie. The reason being is he absolutely loves Sports games. He bought a Gamecube because I told them they would have sports games on it. Unfortunately, all the games he was interested in also came out for Xbox...no reason to buy two versions of the same game. So he went with the game with better graphics.

There are tons of gamers out there that only play sports games and first person shooters. I don't understand them, but they are out there.

This news is big because it shows EA is supporting the Wii in a big way, and bringing games that have a large fanbase a special version of the game for Wii. EA Sports sales will definately pick up if EA creates these games with interesting and new control mechanics designed exclusively for the Wii.

I am excited about trying out Madden for Wii and I hate sports games. I am also excited about the possibilities of SSX on the Wii. SSX has been a great extreme sports game, and if loads of fun to play...but got stale because the game hasn't evolved. This new game should be at least an evolution of control.

Harry Potter will be awesome with the idea of pointing your wand and doing magic. Either gestures can be used to conjugure up attacks, or Perhaps if a Microphone is included, then you can just speak your commands. It would be very much like the movie.

Perhaps a duelling mode can be added. Whoever performs the spell the fastest and with the most fluid and correct motions wins the duel.

Finally, Tiger Woods could become WiiGolf with realistic graphics and golfers. Again my friend loves golf sims, but isn't a fan of Mario Golf, because of its tone. Tiger Woods done right could be an awesome Sim.

So, you may not be excited about these games, but several people will be. Also, just because you are not excited now about them...doesn't mean you won't be if EA is able to create something truly special.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2006, 01:38:08 PM »

More like Megaman editor, amirite?

The Omen · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2006, 02:49:12 PM »

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Can I give into the "EA sucks" mentality?

As long as you realize your mentality is less important than the "Oh cool, I might give the Wii a try because it has some of the games I like" mentality.

Mario · « **Reply #23 on:** July 13, 2006, 04:39:39 PM »

Is this the first confirmation of a next gen SSX in development? Great news. Though EA seems to have run the series into the ground.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #24 on:** July 13, 2006, 06:19:11 PM »

Burnout soldout.

Stupid fast-furious movies... now burnout and NFS will NEVER shake off those stupid "illegal street racing" themes.

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