July 13, 2006
EA Unveils Development on Six Titles for
Nintendo’s Wii
Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter,
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, SSX and The Godfather All Custom-Designed for the Wii
Get ready to run, jump, drive, race and win with
the flick of a wrist! Electronic Arts today revealed six new games that are in
development for the upcoming Wii™ from Nintendo. EA’s dedicated Wii development
team is crafting six custom-designed titles including new releases from the
Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Harry Potter™, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR ®, SSX™ and The
Godfather™ 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.”
For more information about the franchises, please
visit www.ea.com. For
screenshots and fact sheets, please visit
info.ea.com.
