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EA have released details of their full Wii development plans for the first time and they are looking hugely impressive. The gaming giant is set to unleash no fewer than six Nintendo Wii titles. The dedicated Nintendo Wii team will be delighting gamers the world over with Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, SSX and The Godfather. Each title will remain true to its normal style and general feel but will be developed specifically for the Wii, or as EA put it "custom-designed". Expect to see full controller integration and use of all the console's innovative features. 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."
We'll have more information on all EA's Wii projects just as soon as it is made available.
"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."
We'll have more information on all EA's Wii projects just as soon as it is made available.
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LuigiGBA Reply Quote #1
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LuigiGBACool I hope they try something cool for Harry pottor that could be neat with spellcasting.
Fenton Reply Quote #2
L84 Hyper Sonic
3423 150 03.07.2004 noneWhen was the last time EA developed a platform exlusive game?
RobTheBuilder Reply Quote #3
L82 Twinrova
3233 92 20.10.2004 nonePGA Could be good, but where is the Tiger Woods branding?
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Darkflame Reply Quote #4
L54 MegaMan
1139 68 07.12.2004 none"Many people dislike EA...these people are fools"
a) EA makes 1 game I like out of every 200 or so they make
(Spore looks to be their next rare gem)
b) EA has horrendously bad work pratices.
c) EA eats up companys and spits out their IPs. (See: Maxis, Westwood, Bullfrog ect)
So, yes, call me a fool, whatever.
But anyone that looks at the market can see EA is makeing this industary very unplasent to work in.
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a) EA makes 1 game I like out of every 200 or so they make
(Spore looks to be their next rare gem)
b) EA has horrendously bad work pratices.
c) EA eats up companys and spits out their IPs. (See: Maxis, Westwood, Bullfrog ect)
So, yes, call me a fool, whatever.
But anyone that looks at the market can see EA is makeing this industary very unplasent to work in.
( Edited on 13.07.2006 19:31 by Darkflame )
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RobTheBuilder Reply Quote #5
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3233 92 20.10.2004 noneTo be fair, both Maxis and Bullfrog had produced some iffy titles and werent exactly rolling in cash. EA's backing means Will Wright had the time and money to invest in products like Spore. Without those crappy generic titles maybe that wouldnt have been possible.
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Mr. T Reply Quote #6
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11062 237 19.01.2003 Mr. TDarkflame said:
Many people dislike EA...these people are foolsa) EA makes 1 game I like out of every 200 or so they make(Spore looks to be their next rare gem)b) EA has horrendously bad work pratices.c) EA eats up companys and spits out their IPs. (See: Maxis, Westwood, Bullfrog ect)So, yes, call me a fool, whatever.But anyone that looks at the market can see EA is makeing this industary very unplasent to work in.( Edited on 13.07.2006 19:31 by Darkflame )
Many people dislike EA...these people are foolsa) EA makes 1 game I like out of every 200 or so they make(Spore looks to be their next rare gem)b) EA has horrendously bad work pratices.c) EA eats up companys and spits out their IPs. (See: Maxis, Westwood, Bullfrog ect)So, yes, call me a fool, whatever.But anyone that looks at the market can see EA is makeing this industary very unplasent to work in.( Edited on 13.07.2006 19:31 by Darkflame )
Sure, they are a big company, just like nearly all big companies they are a bit evil and don't do everything with a sugar-coated smile. Hardly shocking news. In terms of industry investment and support of Nintendo they are top-notch.
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The Mariner Reply Quote #7
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2903 178 07.03.2004 BenHATE EA games. They take perfectly good movies and spoil them with a half arsed attempt at a game, that funnily enough make it to the top of the charts because spoilt children beg their mums to buy them it.
LuigiGBA Reply Quote #8
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202 21 07.07.2006 LuigiGBASome EA movie games are really good like The return of the King
jesusraz Reply Quote #9
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10927 437 22.01.2003 noneGood to see 1.) They're supporting the Wii, 2.) They're going to add extra features.
It's something at least!
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It's something at least!
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Darkflame Reply Quote #10
L54 MegaMan
1139 68 07.12.2004 none"To be fair, both Maxis and Bullfrog had produced some iffy titles and werent exactly rolling in cash. EA's backing means Will Wright had the time and money to invest in products like Spore. Without those crappy generic titles maybe that wouldnt have been possible."
And how much money did Wright make for them by having 2 billion odd Sims Add-ons?
Also, Spore has been long in development, but by a very small team so its cost are pretty low.
(the procedral content technique itself allows them to not need nearly so many artists)
Bullfrogs/Maxis's quality ratio was a hundred fold higher then EA's, so I dont get the first comment at all.
Give me Themeparks, hospitals, Magic Carpets, Sim Citys, Pinbals and Marble Drops over EAs typical produce any day.
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And how much money did Wright make for them by having 2 billion odd Sims Add-ons?
Also, Spore has been long in development, but by a very small team so its cost are pretty low.
(the procedral content technique itself allows them to not need nearly so many artists)
Bullfrogs/Maxis's quality ratio was a hundred fold higher then EA's, so I dont get the first comment at all.
Give me Themeparks, hospitals, Magic Carpets, Sim Citys, Pinbals and Marble Drops over EAs typical produce any day.
( Edited on 13.07.2006 22:09 by Darkflame )
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Darkflame Reply Quote #11
L54 MegaMan
1139 68 07.12.2004 none"Sure, they are a big company, just like nearly all big companies they are a bit evil and don't do everything with a sugar-coated smile. Hardly shocking news. In terms of industry investment and support of Nintendo they are top-notch."
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Typical person that didnt read what I said.
Nintendo and Ubisoft are big company, yet they produce a heck of a lot better games.
Heck, even Sony does a much better job. Microsoft also.
Being "big" dosnt give anyone any excuses.
Typical black and white thinking.
"All big companys are evil, therefor EA is ok"
Gezz.
Just because nobody is perfect dosnt mean some arnt worse then others.
EA is by far the worst.
Simple as that.
As for Nintendo support...err..why is everyone so excited?
These are all ports of existing games.
Its certainly not bad news, but its also nothing to really praise them for.Darkflames Favorate Games! - Darkflames Favorate Films! - Darkflames Favorate Foods?!
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Typical person that didnt read what I said.
Nintendo and Ubisoft are big company, yet they produce a heck of a lot better games.
Heck, even Sony does a much better job. Microsoft also.
Being "big" dosnt give anyone any excuses.
Typical black and white thinking.
"All big companys are evil, therefor EA is ok"
Gezz.
Just because nobody is perfect dosnt mean some arnt worse then others.
EA is by far the worst.
Simple as that.
As for Nintendo support...err..why is everyone so excited?
These are all ports of existing games.
Its certainly not bad news, but its also nothing to really praise them for.
Dissagree with me?
Make your own reviews at;
www.rateoholic.co.uk : Reviews for anything, by anyone.
jesusraz Reply Quote #12
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10927 437 22.01.2003 noneIf only we could have a new version of Syndicate and Theme Park
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Buddah Reply Quote #13
L89 Super Mario
3998 159 20.05.2003 noneAs for Nintendo support...err..why is everyone so excited?
These are all ports of existing games.
Its certainly not bad news, but its also nothing to really praise them for.
These are all ports of existing games.
Its certainly not bad news, but its also nothing to really praise them for.
preach!
HazukiSan Reply Quote #14
L100 Eternal Master
7643 447 20.02.2004 John@C3WIl the SSX game and Tiger Woods game be new versions like Madden or ports with old gameplay mechanics but with wii mote functionality?
Purely to test the water for EA's "adult" branch of games.
The Godfather
Purely to test the water for EA's "adult" branch of games.
The Croft Reply Quote #15
L91 Metamorphic Being
4122 451 26.06.2006 The CroftGodfather!!!! Didn't see that one coming Tiger Woods could be good the GameCube ones always scored high and with the Wiimote implmentated it will be alot better
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Mike Gee of iZINE said, "...The Verve, as he [Richard Ashcroft] promised, had become the greatest band in the world. Most of the critics agreed with him. Most paid due homage. The Verve were no longer the question mark or the clich?They were the statement and the definition."
HazukiSan Reply Quote #16
L100 Eternal Master
7643 447 20.02.2004 John@C3Mr.Ashcroft said:
Tiger Woods could be good the GameCube ones always scored high and with the Wiimote implmentated it will be alot better
Tiger Woods could be good the GameCube ones always scored high and with the Wiimote implmentated it will be alot better
It's a falsity when people say "EA games are teh suckorz, lol" because Madden, NFL and Tiger Woods are the market leaders. Granted, the yearly updates to screw us out of money are still there but the games are very good. I for one am pleased that we're getting the full gamut of EA sports titles... with the exception of Fifa
Megadanxzero Reply Quote #17
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5519 448 24.03.2006 MegadanX 0Mr. T said:
there was an explosion of innovation.
there was an explosion of innovation.
Fenton Reply Quote #18
L84 Hyper Sonic
3423 150 03.07.2004 noneYou'd think FIFA would be the best football game in the world ,with each installment being better than the other... but in reality it's as if they deliberaly make every other year's game bad, so that they look good when they put it right for the next years game, and so on.
HazukiSan Reply Quote #19
L100 Eternal Master
7643 447 20.02.2004 John@C3Focus [RS] said:
Youd think FIFA would be the best football game in the world ,with each installment being better than the other... but in reality its as if they deliberaly make every other years game bad, so that they look good when they put it right for the next years game, and so on.
Youd think FIFA would be the best football game in the world ,with each installment being better than the other... but in reality its as if they deliberaly make every other years game bad, so that they look good when they put it right for the next years game, and so on.
That's not a bad theory. Also they cannot just copy PES as it'd show a loss of face, so they have their own warped view of football that plays more like MOTD than it does real footy.
