Electronic Arts will open their Wii virtual playground on October 23 when ‘EA Playground’ ships to stores. The collection of nostalgic and fantasy playground games will carry an SRP of $39.99.
“EA Playground has been designed to be accessible and fun, making it the perfect game to enjoy by yourself or with your friends and family,” said Executive Producer, David McCarthy. “Young, old, male or female, this is a game that expands the appeal of videogames to a market of non-traditional gamers. For kids it’s about indulging in the energy and magic of the playground; for parents or even grandparents, it’s about re-experiencing childhood thrills.”
EA has also released a list of featured games and activities you can expect to encounter when stepping foot on the playground.
Featured playground games on the Wii:
- Dodgeball – Take on your opponents in an attempt to knock them out of the game in this fast paced multi round experience. Up to four players can dodge, catch and throw lighting fast balls just like in real life.
- Paper Racers – Throw and navigate your paper airplane through challenging Playground courses, collecting power ups and other bonuses along the way in a race to the finish line.
- Kicks – Take on your opponents in this fresh new experience where Soccer meets volleyball and goals are the result of spectacular aerial kicks!
- Dart Shootout – Test your accuracy skills in this exciting game that has your shooting and ducking your way through the playground to the final boss battle.
- Wall Ball – Enjoy this fast paced game of wall ball where the speed of the ball increases with each powerful shot. Strategically choose where you want to hit the ball and watch it rapidly ricochet by your opponent!
- Slot Car Racing – Take on up to three opponents in this speedy slot car racing experience that has you flying through ramps, landing mega jumps and even getting a chance to zap your opponents off course!
- Tetherball – Go head to head against your opponents in this tension mounting experience. Try to wrap the tetherball around the pole before your opponent does.
Activity games for the Wii:
- Freethrows – While exploring the playground world, take some time out to shoot around and earn marbles.
- Bug Hunt – During your world exploration if you see a bug, take out your net and give chase. Successfully swat and catch the bug and earn some rewards.
- Dribbling – Pick up a basketball and bounce it in rhythm for a defined number of times before the clock runs out on you! If you’re successful you’ll earn yourself some more marbles.
