EA revealed today details about their partnership with Hasbro Games to develop several family oriented games across consoles, PC and mobile platforms.
The first Nintendo Wii and DS titles that will be available this autumn are LITTLEST PET SHOP, and NERF "N-Strike", both in production at EA's Salt Lake Studio. EA also is developing new MONOPOLY and SCRABBLE (in North America) titles for multiple platforms, as well as other titles to be announced later this year.
Mobile gamers can already play SCRABBLE (North America only) and YAHTZEE DELUXE on their phones. Starting this spring, EA Mobile will introduce the next generation of classic Hasbro titles. The first games in this exciting new expansion include MONOPOLY HERE & NOW, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, RISK, and YAHTZEE ADVENTURES, a re-invention of the classic dice game.
For online web play, EA's Pogo.com is developing online experiences for MONOPOLY and YAHTZEE as fun, multiplayer experiences. Trivia fans can look forward to the launch of TRIVIAL PURSUIT this fall. Additionally, Pogo.com is launching two connected downloadable titles, OPERATION and PICTUREKA, which can be played offline or players can connect online on Pogo for bonus features and the social experience of playing the game with others.
"EA and Hasbro want to give families new ways to enjoy games; we want give them a new way to come together, connect, spend time and have fun around the TV or online," said Chip Lange, vice president and general manager of EA's Hasbro Studio. "Bringing the spirit of these games to life as video games has allowed us to create really unique and creative experiences for families and friends of all ages to enjoy together at home or online."
"We are thrilled that together we are bringing our great toys and games to life in the digital world and providing consumers with new and dynamic ways to enjoy our amazing brands," said Mark Blecher, Hasbro's senior vice president of Digital Media and Gaming.
