May 13 2009, Australia – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Mr. Potato Head is once again stepping up to the microphone as the M.C. of Fun to rally families and friends together to play a new lineup of Hasbro-inspired games in HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2.\u00a0 The video game, currently in development for the Wii\u2122 and Nintendo DS\u2122, is slated to launch in October 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2 follows the release of the original HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT, which launched in November 2008 and received several accolades including a Parents\u2019 Choice Silver Honor Award as well as an \u201cAll-Star\u201d Award from U.S magazine, Toy Wishes.<\/p>\n
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2 for the Wii will include five popular games: OPERATION, JENGA, BOP-IT, PICTUREKA, and CONNECT 4X4.\u00a0 Each game will offer an original mode reflecting traditional board game play and advanced modes, including the all-new \u201cHasbro Family Game Show\u201d which shifts players into party mode with Mr. Potato Head as the master of ceremonies.\u00a0 Players will feel as if they\u2019ve been transported to a live television game show studio complete with an audience, a spinning \u201cChallenge Wheel\u201d and the opportunity to win big virtual prizes.\u00a0 In addition to providing new and exciting ways to play, the Wii version will allow fans to completely customize Mr. Potato Head, pick new themes, and obtain new trophies to add to their collection.<\/p>\n
\u201cHASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2 delivers an exciting new lineup of classic and refreshed Hasbro games designed to bring families and friends together for quality, memorable experiences,\u201d said Chip Lange, General Manager of EA\u2019s Hasbro Division.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ve created incredibly innovative ways to play fan favorites like OPERATION and JENGA, and added features such as a competitive but fun \u201cGame Show\u201d mode and the ability to customize Mr. Potato Head making this game a \u2018must-have\u2019 for all ages this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arriving for the first time on the Nintendo DS, this version is designed for portable fun on-the-go and features a mix of new and favorite games from the previously released HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT on the console.\u00a0 Games will include CONNECT 4, BATTLESHIP, SORRY! Sliders, OPERATION and BOP-IT.\u00a0 Each will offer both original and new ways to play as well as wireless support for multi-player competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cEA continues to do a tremendous job of re-imagining and deepening the gameplay experience of Hasbro games across video game platforms,\u201d said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro. \u201cHASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2 will be a great blend of classic, refreshed and new games that will serve as a great reason to invite family and friends over for an evening of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2 is being developed at EA Bright Light and will be available in October 2009.\u00a0 For game artwork, visit http:\/\/www.info.ea.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" May 13 2009, Australia – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that Mr. Potato Head is once again stepping up to the microphone as the M.C. of Fun to rally families and friends together to play a new lineup of Hasbro-inspired games in HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT VOLUME 2.\u00a0 The video game, currently in development<\/p>\n