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EA introduces easy family controls for Wii

Posted on 06.07.2007 at 01:52 in Tech News by Martin

Electronic Arts has announced the Family Play system, a choice of control method set to be introduced in the Wii versions of Madden NFL 08, NBA Live 08 and FIFA 08. The concept is to provide an optional simplified control scheme to allow players to compete against more experienced players. Using Family Play players just use the Wiimote and the console handles the more advanced aspects of controls for the player. EA describes the control scheme as having an invisible helper playing along with you. As players become more experience they can begin using the nunchuck for more advanced controls.

“EA SPORTS Family Play on the Wii creates an incredibly accessible and user-friendly experience that the whole family will enjoy,” said Dave McCarthy, Executive Producer for the three games developed at EA Canada. “While many fans love to control every piece of the action, novice players can have just as much fun jumping in to throw a touchdown pass, nail a three pointer or take a shot on goal. Family Play brings together fans of all ages to enjoy playing EA SPORTS games, and even let’s them ease in to Advanced play if they desire.”

Source: Gameguru, Boomtown 

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  1. Paul
    July 6th, 2007 | 02:14

    this is going to hurt everybody who enjoys good games as the simplification process of video games spreads like wildfire across all the consoles

  2. revenant.
    July 6th, 2007 | 02:22

    the “simplification” is optional. I don’t see anything wrong with that.

    This isn’t going to hurt “hardcore” gaming, jesus.

  3. Paul
    July 6th, 2007 | 02:29

    screw old people

  4. Jackie Gleason
    July 6th, 2007 | 03:03

    why stop there, screw everybody.
    Much thanks to NT staff

  5. mark
    July 6th, 2007 | 04:44

    Seems interesting. I might try it out on my wii.

  6. Matt
    July 6th, 2007 | 04:51

    Damit, now i cant woop 5 year old’s asses at video games anymore? I guess that means I just have to beat them physically thanks EA! lol

  7. Onine
    July 6th, 2007 | 11:45

    seems rather stupid. if you suck at playing video games then dont play video games. youre wasting not only our time but your own. stupid noobs.

  8. Atari
    July 6th, 2007 | 13:26

    This is GREAT news as long as ’simplified’ controls don’t make it into online games. Or it it does make them labeled as such so that rankings aren’t skewed.

  9. Vesh
    July 6th, 2007 | 19:01

    This is great feature and fits the Wii perfectly. Wii is about FUN and making it possible for everybody to enjoy the games is awesome.

    I doubt that easy-mode scores are only compared to other easy-mode scores. Advanced stuff is well… advanced.

  10. QuadrupelQ
    July 6th, 2007 | 21:18

    Just bought a Wii, greatest console ever. And I generally HATE consoles…

    As long as these simplified controls are optional, who cares? Nintendo is the king of gameplay, and this just shows it. Yes, I know it says EA, but Nintendo did design the freakin’ thing…

  11. nebula
    July 7th, 2007 | 01:07

    Sounds like cheating to me. But console people are used to it. Auto-aim anyone ?

  12. Snarius
    July 7th, 2007 | 01:54

    I like how “inept” must mean “family” according to EA. Shows how EA is changing I think.

  13. Paul
    July 10th, 2007 | 16:14

    http://www.n4g.com/industrynews/NewsCom-50737.aspx

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