Electronic Arts Gets "Superman" Game License; Announces New "Sims" Title

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 5, 2003 - 8:03am.

Redwood City, Calif. -- Independent game developer Electronic Arts announced on Monday that Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Comics have awarded the company the worldwide interactive rights to develop games based on the legendary comic superhero, "Superman." Under the multi-year agreement, Redwood City, Calif.-based EA will publish games for all platforms based on the upcoming Superman feature film from Warner Bros. Pictures -- as well as any sequels -- in addition to Superman comics and animated television programs. "We are extremely excited about creating a whole new look and feel for the universe of Superman characters," said EA president and COO John Riccitiello. Separately, Electronic Arts on Monday announced that it will release "The Sims 2," a sequel to the best-selling PC game of all time, in early 2004. The game, which features more life-like Sims, all-new gameplay, and the addition of genetics, where the DNA of Sims passed down through generations, is currently in development at EA's Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Maxis Studio. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/030505/55329_1.html
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