A recent job listing at EA Games briefly mentions a next-gen Boom Blox, which we happily file under the "rumor slip-ups" list. EA's job listing, direct from the official Boom Blox team asking for an additional programmer, says;
There are two requirements that qualify a game for this column. As long as the game meets just one of the criteria, I'll use it. The first is appeal to a younger audience. Movie and television tie-ins meet this requirement, but there are certainly many other kid-friendly games too. Second, any game that appeals to the more casual crowd, or even non-gamers, can be covered. The game we have under consideration today fulfills both of these criteria, and does so admirably. Boom Blox is appealing to children, and great use of the Wii remote means non-gamers will love it too. Boom Blox is similar to Pickup Sticks, stacking dominoes, and Jenga, games that almost everyone is familiar with. The various levels are comprised of blocks, stacked up in rather impressive piles. While goals for each level differ, you are usually tasked with hitting, shooting, or even blowing up blocks. That's all there is to it. Boom Blox's simplicity is very appealing, and is one reason why the game is perfect for those who normally wouldn't even play a game. You can pass the Wiimote to your grandma, 3 year old nephew, or even a time traveler who has never seen a video game before, and each of them will probably understand just what to do.
EA and Steven Spielberg are at it again, fashioning a sequel to the surprisingly fun original Nintendo Wii title Boom Blox. Above is one of the first two screenshots, which enticingly promise exotic new locales.
Weak Co-Op Gaming: After playing through the addictive adventure mode, I was looking for a similar experience to share with my son. Unfortunately I didn't get one. The co-op levels felt more like something meant for training or to show off the tech than for fun.
Only one co-op game on the horizon for this week, but it should be an interesting title as it's the first of a collaborative effort between Steven Spielberg and Electronic Arts. Boom Blox is a platformer/puzzle style game and features up to 4 players in co-op mode to work together. The game is a family oriented title for the Wii. Pla...
May will be a busy month for Steven Spielberg. The acclaimed director's collaboration with EA, Boom Blox, will be released on May 6th. Boom Blox is a unique game, hard to classify, but will include some puzzle and building elements as well as (of course!) co-op play. The game looks to be a nice fit for the Wii, and we look forward...
Boom Blox may sound like a run of the mill Wii title, but recent details have come forth that may pique gamers' interest. The title is the first in a series of collaborations between Steven Spielberg and EA. Considering the success of Spielberg's last foray in to the video game industry, a certain degree of skepticism about his new...
Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Players can experience the visceral gameplay - perfectly suited for the Wii’s interactive motion-sensitive controls - through brain-twisting challenges. They can interact with entertaining characters such as the block-laying chickens or baseball-throwing monkeys across four themed environments - Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted. Additionally, players can remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. Players can also virtually build anything they can dream up. Plus, their designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve their newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24™.
