Electronic Arts today announced
that it is teaming up with movie director Steven Spielberg to create three new, original, game franchises. Spielberg will "offer his signature style of storytelling to the concept, design, story and artistic visualization" to the games, which will be developed by EA's Los Angeles studio.
"I have been playing EA games for years and have watched them master the interactive format." said Steven Spielberg. "Having watched the game industry grow from a niche into a major creative force in entertainment, I have a great deal of respect for EA's understanding of the interactive format. I'm looking forward to working closely with the team in Los Angeles."