XBOX-HQ.COM - EA Is Working On Monopoly and Scrabble

As EA keeps its promis to work harder on reaching the massmarket, EA is working with Hasbro on Scrabble and Monopoly for multiple platforms.

In the press release thay had this to say, “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.

At Hasbro’s Toy Fair showcase in New York from February 17-19, EA will unveil LITTLEST PET SHOP on the Wii and DS, NERF “N-Strike”, and EA Mobile’s SCRABBLE, YAHTZEE ADVENTURES and MONOPOLY HERE & NOW.

EA HASBRO TITLES IN DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE:

LITTLEST PET SHOP for Wii, DS and PC, scheduled for release during autumn 2008

NERF “N-Strike” for Wii and DS, scheduled to ship autumn 2008

EA MOBILE SCRABBLE® for mobile phones, currently available in North America

MONOPOLY HERE AND NOW for mobile phones, scheduled for release in March 2008

YAHTZEE ADVENTURES for mobile phones, scheduled for release in April 2008

POGO.COM GAMES YAHTZEE for online play: scheduled for release during summer 2008

MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: WORLD EDITION for online play: scheduled for release during autumn 2008

TRIVIAL PURSUIT for online play: scheduled for release during autumn 2008

OPERATION downloadable game for the PC: scheduled for release during autumn 2008