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I don't think EA was a big supported of the GameCube but I could be wrong. I'm sure if I am Sean will correct me. In any event, EA has issued a press release talking about six titles they have on track for the Nintendo Wii.  Of course Madden NFL and Tiger Woods PGA Tour is in there. This list is the initial set and EA will be announcing more titles in the future. There isn't any talk of any of these titles being launch titles yet but I bet they're working hard on getting Madden out the door when the console hits the streets.

EA UNVEILS DEVELOPMENT ON SIX TITLES FOR NINTENDO’S Wii – MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

 Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter,

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, SSX and

The Godfather All Custom-Designed for the Wii

FOR IMMEMDIATE RELEASE

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – July 13, 2006 – Get ready to run, jump, drive, race and win with the flick of a wrist! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed six new games that are in development for the upcoming Wii™ from Nintendo. EA’s dedicated Wii development team is crafting six custom-designed titles including new releases from the Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Harry Potter™, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR ®, SSX™ and The Godfather™ franchises. Each title will remain true to the hallmarks of its franchise but is being designed to maximize the power of the Wii hardware and take full advantage of the uniqueness and innovation of its one-of-a-kind controller. The Wii version of Madden NFL will be demonstrated for a group of elite critics and industry media later today at EA’s Studio Showcase 2006.   Additional titles currently under development will be announced in the coming months.

“Once we started to experiment with Madden on Wii, there was an explosion of innovation. Everyone in the studio is energized by the creative opportunity afforded by both the hardware and controller. By reaching into our catalogue, we are able to bring a fresh and distinctive experience to some of EA’s most popular franchises. Creatively, the game play possibilities are staggering and endless,” said John Schappert, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EA.

“Nintendo is excited to see the broad array of signature franchises that EA’s talented development teams are designing for Wii,” says Reggie Fils-Aime, president and COO, Nintendo of America Inc.   “The combination of sensational games with Wii’s unique play control will thrill players and breathe new life into video games.”

For more information about the franchises, please visit www.ea.com. For screenshots and fact sheets, please visit info.ea.com.