Spielberg and Electronic Arts Partner Up

Ryan O'Rourke writes "Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has partnered with Electronic Arts on a deal to create three new video games. Although the titles and subjects of the new games have not been released, the games have been described as "three new original franchise properties," so they probably will not be based on previous films. The article also mentions that EA will own the intellectual property for the games. The company will develop, publish, and distribute the game franchises worldwide. And Mr. Spielberg will have the right to develop movies based on the games."

Comments

Director = game developer?

[dividedsky319]

Hmm... I find this kind of odd.

Sure, he can come up with a good story, and direct well... but it's not like his directing expertise will mean he can create a good game.

I'll be interested to see what he comes up with...

And... what is it with all these "famous" people who try to break the barriers of what they do? Rappers in movies, moviestars recording cds, etc... and now, directors creating video games.

Spielberg games?

[Hellad]

I just hope that we will actually be able to play as Schindler!

Pinky and the Brain!

[steveo777]

We've been waiting for a game that can capture the essence of Pinky and the Brain for ages! Oh, hear our cry Mr. Speilburg and give us a game that we can only play at night. A game that will allow us to almost take over the world in, at the least, 365 ways!

And if Speilburg won't listen, we'll go find his spanish equivilent, Stephen Speilburgo!

fark nailed this with their headline

[enrico_suave]

"Spielberg agrees to team up with EA for three video games. Due up first: ET's BMX 2007"

Here's just hoping...

[Izhido]

... Spielberg don't go the L. British/Origin way. Would be a pity. I like most of Spielberg's movies.