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Hoping to extend its monopoly in the games industry even farther, EA has announced that it is working on MONOPOLY, the first Hasbro-branded video game based on the popular family/friends game, for the Wii and Xbox 360. It will also be released on the PS2 as well as mobile phones and Pogo.com, its online games website. The video game has been inspired by the upcoming MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: The World Edition board game. It is currently set for release simultaneously with the global launch of the new board game.

The digital version of the board game will offer gameplay suited for players of all ages and skill levels. It will offer 4-player simultaneous play and faster gameplay, eliminating downtime freeing up players to wheel and deal through some of the most recognizable cities and landmarks from around the world. MONOPOLY, as expected, will also offer multiplayer modes, sapping the fun out of actually sitting down and playing the game together with physical friends.

“EA is taking MONOPOLY’S core gameplay and bringing it to life in a way never before imagined,” said Chip Lange, Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Casual Label. “With this dynamic take on Hasbro’s classic board game, we’ve accelerated the pace of play, added new interactive mini-game sequences and integrated multi-player moments designed to make MONOPOLY a non-stop party for the whole family.”