Topic: EA's CEO announces that EA's key console support will now be for Wii

[ShyGuy]

I'm trying to remember Mirrors edge's control scheme. You had a Up movement (jump) Down movement (crouch) action/use, melee attack, shoot 180 degree turn... I'm probably forgetting a few. I think it could be mapped to the wiimote without too much trouble.

[Luigi Dude]

Well this should make for an interesting E3 then.  If EA truly means what they say then we should see quite a few exclusive titles as well as Wii versions of upcoming HD titles, that aren't PS2 or PSP ports, but instead built from the ground up to finally take advantage of the Wii's hardware.  Not to mention release these Wii versions at the same time as their HD counterparts.


Don't pull a Ubisoft and just end up releasing a bunch of titles that are made by the company cleaning crew on a budget of less then $100 using old N64 development kits.

[Adrock]

Thanks, EA. Welcome to 2007. What took you so long?

Seriously, though...

"Nintendo is the leader; they're getting half our emphasis in terms of title counts," said Riccitiello

Let's say EA releases 50 games, 25 goes to Wii/DS. That's great... unless 23 of those are sh*tty games. That line says nothing about what kinds of games they mean to release nor their quality. Try again, EA. I'm not buying this until I see some titles.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Thanks, EA. Welcome to 2007. What took you so long?

Seriously, though...

"Nintendo is the leader; they're getting half our emphasis in terms of title counts," said Riccitiello

Let's say EA releases 50 games, 25 goes to Wii/DS. That's great... unless 23 of those are sh*tty games. That line says nothing about what kinds of games they mean to release nor their quality. Try again, EA. I'm not buying this until I see some titles.

You are on a roll.  Pro Daisy sends you applause.

[GoldenPhoenix]

EA hatred makes me sad, especially since they've always been one of Wii's stronger third party supporters in both title count and titles.

[KDR_11k]

50% for Wii/DS... The Wii alone is 50% of the home console market...

As for the quality, noone says the other 50% will be any good either.

The only thing I don't like about EA is the My Sims whore out, EA sports freestyle and how they are doing the stupid All Play EA sports series on Wii.

Why? It's not like they abolished any core features.

But you wouldn't know it just from looking at the box.

[Stogi]

But you wouldn't know it just from looking at the box.

And? I fail to see how that matters.

[Chozo Ghost]

But you wouldn't know it just from looking at the box.

And? I fail to see how that matters.

"That is why you fail." ~ Yoda

[Stogi]

Seriously, no "hardcore" gamer is going to turn away from Madden or Tiger Woods just cuz it says "All Play." That's retarded.

[KDR_11k]

Seriously, no "hardcore" gamer is not going to turn away from Madden or Tiger Woods just cuz it says "All Play." That's retarded.

Since when is Madden or Tiger Woods aimed at hardcore gamers who inform themselves on the internet?

[Stogi]

Dude, you really have a low opinion of people. If somebody looks at Madden 10 and sees "All Play" their first instinct is to understand what it means and not disprove of it.

[Ymeegod]

I think Adrock made a point about current EA games being a bit underpar.  EA was late in getting on the WII bandwagon so alot of it's current games where rushed to the market.  That's why alot of them lacked the polish seen on the 360/PS3 games but I think EA is going improve now since the WII dominates the NA and European market now.

I also wouldn't bank on Mirrior's Edge neither--it simply didn't sell so getting a port is likekly out of question or even getting a sequel which is kinda of sad IMO--loved it myself even though it lacked story and was a tad short.

But I wouldn't be surprised to see other EA games make there rounds, games like:
Biostock anyone?
Burnout
Fight Night
Need for Speed
Battlefield
SSX
Mass Effect

Hell if I was EA I would bring over Battlefield Heros because with an improved ONLINE support I can easily see this game selling millions especially if they turn off blood to make it a teen rated game.

[KDR_11k]

Dude, you really have a low opinion of people. If somebody looks at Madden 10 and sees "All Play" their first instinct is to understand what it means and not disprove of it.

When they look on the shelves, see the Wii version tagged as "All-Play" and the back of the box only talk about the new "casual" game modes they might worry the regular modes went missing.

[Adrock]

50% for Wii/DS... The Wii alone is 50% of the home console market...

Moot point. That changes nothing.

As for the quality, noone says the other 50% will be any good either.

So, what? EA could potentially make sh*tty games across the board. Point taken, but that's even more reason to reserve judgment until we see some games. However, if you really want to play that game, I look at the effort from EA on Wii vs PS3/360 and there's really no comparison. PS3/360 has received more and better games. All I'm saying is that I'm not ready to throw EA a party because they said Wii is getting more titles. What does that even mean without context? Could be along the lines of Ninja Reflex. Could be along the lines of Mass Effect. Based on past 3rd party support, I refuse to get excited without reason.

[vudu]

But I wouldn't be surprised to see other EA games make there rounds, games like:
Biostock anyone?

Bioshock is 2K Games, not EA.