Wii EA Shift Focus to Wii

The Legendary Saviour · Feb 4, 2009

EA Shift Focus to Wii
Riccitiello looks to rival Nintendo on its own platform.
by Martin Robinson, IGN UK

UK, February 4, 2009 - EA's John Riccitiello has spoken of how the publisher is to place half of its emphasis on the Wii, as it looks to 'rival Nintendo on their own platform'.

"Nintendo is the leader; they're getting half our emphasis in terms of title counts," said Riccitiello in the company's Q3 earning call, picked up by videogaming24/7, confirming that the hugely successful console will be a key platform for EA.

A Wii version of the space-bound survival horror Dead Space, announced in the same call, appears to be one of the first signs of this new focus.

Sergeant Dreamer · Feb 4, 2009

Dead space, huh. Wonder if they would do maybe Resident Evil or Sims for the Wii.

DevilsCry · Feb 4, 2009

Sims on the Wii? Already exists.

Apart from that.. Too bad their going to focus on the Wii, their graphics are going be a waste on that console.

Nitz · Feb 4, 2009

Well apparently EA is already under the table. I don't think sticking with one console is going to help them much. If they want to make more cash, it's best for them to hit up 360. Seems like more people have a 360 over other consoles.