ALL Electronic Arts and Hasbro

Electronic Arts and Hasbro are bringing some games to the market. Time to learn more about some upcoming Nintendo DS and Wii titles.

Electronic Arts today announced its first step in transforming the interactive family entertainment landscape with its initial slate of Hasbro games, in development on a variety of game consoles, mobile devices and for online play. These games provide new ways for families to build relationships through digital entertainment with some of world's greatest brands. The first Wii and Nintendo 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 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 and Nerf "N-Strike" on the Wii and DS.

Littlest Pet Shop Littlest Pet Shop for Wii and Nintendo DS (and PC) brings the magic of owning your own pet shop to your home. EA brings the quirkiness and cuteness of the popular Hasbro girl's brand to life in a new digital world. Players can explore three unique environments as they unlock new pets, playsets, accessories and more. Players will discover magical moments of delight as they build relationships with their pets. This game is the next must-have addition to fans growing Littlest Pet Show collection. Add to the ultimate Littlest Pet Show collection with three different versions of the Nintendo DS game; each with unique pets.

Nerf "N-Strike" In Nerf "N-Strike" for Wii and DS, you can become the master of mayhem in the first Nerf blaster action game. In a world created to be the perfect landscape for Nerf pandemonium, players can wreak havoc and perfect their blasting skills or challenge friends to clashes with both single and multi-player game modes. With the brand new custom Nerf blaster, players can then take the action outside as their controller transforms to fire actual Nerf darts.

Posted on 11-02-2008 by Dennis

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