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dbot on 24 April 2008

I don't know if I am missing it somewhere but it appears as though there will be no Monopoly released on the PS3.  I can't believe we don't even get a crappy port.  Someone needs to start a petition. 

04.23.08

Most Played Board Game in the World Reinvented With a Party Twist For Next-Gen Video Game Platforms

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - April 23, 2008 - The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today released additional details on MONOPOLY (working title), the first Hasbro-branded video game set to launch on next-generation consoles including Wii™ and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system.  MONOPOLY will also be appearing on the PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system as well as mobile phones and Pogo.com™.  The multiplatform video game is inspired by Hasbro's highly anticipated MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: The World Edition board game.  Currently, the MONOPOLY video games are set to release this fall simultaneously with the global launch of the new board game. 

The MONOPOLY video games promise a fresh take on the timeless classic with accessible gameplay for players of all ages and skill levels.  The all-new digital gaming edition brings a party twist and features 4-player simultaneous play, ensuring that everyone is engaged and allowing the whole family to get involved in the fun and play together.  Faster gameplay eliminates downtime freeing up players to wheel and deal their way through some of the most recognizable cities and landmarks from around the world.  Families can fill up their passports as they try to unlock new and never-before-seen game boards or challenge each other to fun interactive mini-games like breaking out of the jail cell and running away with all the loot.  Play in offline single or multi-player mode and compete to own it all and win!

"EA is taking MONOPOLY'S core gameplay and bringing it to life in a way never before imagined," said Chip Lange, Vice President and General Manager of EA's Casual Label.  "With this dynamic take on Hasbro's classic board game, we've accelerated the pace of play, added new interactive mini-game sequences and integrated multi-player moments designed to make MONOPOLY a non-stop party for the whole family."

"It promises to be a very exciting fall for MONOPOLY fans worldwide," said Mark Blecher, General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro.  "EA has done a tremendous job of re-imagining the world's most popular board game by remaining true to the traditional gameplay that millions of consumers have come to love while also creating new digital twists that can only be achieved in an interactive world.  Rolling the dice and passing go will never be the same."    



Thanks for the input, Jeff.

 

 

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ssj12 on 24 April 2008

wow, EA is retarded.



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selnor on 24 April 2008

Not surprised really. MS is so far up EA's arses it's not funny.



disolitude on 24 April 2008

God damn it...I cant brag to my ps3 freinds by saying..."look, I have an exclusive monopoly game"



kasillas88 on 24 April 2008

Its appearing on Ps2, so if you have a B/C Ps3 and want to play a crappy monopoly game your all good.



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noname2200 on 24 April 2008

You missed nothing, except to thank whatever God or gods you believe in that your console was "overlooked."



selnor on 24 April 2008
noname2200 said:
You missed nothing, except to thank whatever God or gods you believe in that your console was "overlooked."
Missed the point it'll probably sell by the bucket load and could have attracted the casual. I expect this to sell 70% on the wii. 

 



Blaiyan on 24 April 2008
kasillas88 said:
Its appearing on Ps2, so if you have a B/C Ps3 and want to play a crappy monopoly game your all good.

lol what he said. Anyway I have an old monopoly game on pc.  




akuma587 on 24 April 2008

Well it is a bad thing this isn't coming to the PS3 anyway you look at it, but honestly, who the fuck would play Monopoly as a video game? And I say that as a Monopoly lover! I would way rather get out the board game.



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The_God_of_War on 24 April 2008

Perhaps they put "2" instead of "3" by mistake. But really, who the fuck would play this?