Create new account
Forgot password?

NEWS

EA Confirms Dead Space Wii

Kris Graft's picture

By Kris Graft

February 3, 2009

  • Login or register to post comments

See also:

Related Articles:

EA in the past has expressed regret that it was caught flat-footed by the success of the Nintendo Wii, but the efforts to get caught up on the platform will soon emerge with the release of more core titles.

EA CEO John Riccitiello said that his company will be bringing games based on mass market Hasbro and Sims properties to the Wii, but also core properties that "have legs," such as a certain horror title that released in 2008.

"A good example of this is Dead Space," he said. "We're bringing a Wii title to market this year, and it absolutely has the quality and fear factor that you got on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and PC last year."

He also said marketing efforts revolving exclusively around Wii games would increase.

Rumors of a Wii version of Dead Space emerged last year, but today's EA earnings call is the first time a clear confirmation has been issued.

Xbox 360 Dead Space pictured

ArronC07's picture
On February 4th ArronC07 said:

I still don't own a Wii and don't really see anything on that console that really tickles my fancy. I get all the hardcore gaming goodness I need on my PS3 and my 360.

Fernicum's picture
On February 4th Fernicum said:

When the Playstation came out everybody expected that the Nintendo 64 would extend Nintendo's dominance in the console market. A few unique titles like Wipeout and Resident Evil and key defections to the Playstation console turn the tide in Sony's favor. It took around 3 years since the Playstation was launched for key developers to shift their focus on development to the Playstation. I guess that a similar shift is happening this year. However, I don't think that Dead Space would be a breakthrough title on the Wii. EA should focus more on developing games that would maximize the unique aspects of the Wii instead of porting a game that had already garnered a big success on other platforms.

Kenology's picture
On February 4th Kenology said:

It's not a port according to IGN - which makes things a bit more interesting.

Ozzman_79's picture
On February 4th Ozzman_79 said:

I predict this won't sell very well at all.

Kenology's picture
On February 4th Kenology said:

If EA puts the marketing muscle behind it and presents it as something akin to the next RE4... it could do quite well. Wii owners gobble up RE games.

NickgamertagO1's picture
On February 4th NickgamertagO1 said:

Hmm, hard to say. I would like it to sell well as it's a quality 3rd party "hardcore" game on the Wii (assuming it'd still be a quality title after the tech downgrades) and you want to see all kinds of genres from 1st/3rd parties do well. Will it though? I wouldn't be too confident it will, and that's too bad.

Ozzman_79's picture
On February 4th Ozzman_79 said:

If I take the 18 people I know that have a Wii and then filter them out by:

A) - people who would actually be interested in game like Dead Space
and
B) - haven't already played it on the PS3 or 360 which they also own, or played at a friend's place

that leaves..............yikes!

Kenology's picture
On February 4th Kenology said:

Only a matter of time folks. "EA Losses Hit $641m; More Layoffs Confirmed" and then "EA Confirms Dead Space Wii" - *see* the correlation, people. High development costs with lower than expected yields equals the eventual death of even a giant the size of EA.

More Riccitiello quotes:
- "Wii is the market leader–they’re getting half of our emphasis in terms of title count.”
- "(we) will rival Nintendo in terms of quality (with MotionPlus tech helping).”
- "We’re bringing core intellectual property to the Wii.”
- “You live, you learn you adjust and improve. This year’s title slate (of Wii games) is a significant improvement from last year.”
http://gonintendo.com/?p=71439

Tycalibre's picture
On February 4th Tycalibre said:

Jeebus on a bmx, there's some sad, sad egos on that thread Ken.