Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 06:19AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News, Games Tags: Electronic Arts, Hasbro, Chip Lange
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EA, Hasbro announce new projects featuring Monopoly, Scrabble, etc. - Image 1After months of speculations, both Electronic Arts and Hasbro have decided to let the proverbial cat out of the bag as they announced the first video game titles that will be featuring IP products from them.

It should be remembered that at the middle of 2007, the two entered into a partnership that will allow them to share products and transform them into video games or toys depending on how the two see it fit.

"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," said EA Hasbro Studio VP and GM Chip Lange.

According to the two, the two titles that are currently in development for the Nintendo Wii and DS are Littlest Pet Shop and NERF "N Strike". Multiplatform versions of board games Scrabble and Monopoly are also being created.

Aside from that, EA and Hasbro will also be releasing this Spring classic games in the form of mobile titles Monopoly Here & Now, Trivial Pursuit, Risk, and Yahtzee Adventures.

Mark Blecher, Hasbro Senior Digital Media and Gaming VP added, "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."


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