The Simpsons Game coming from Electronic Arts

by Kevin Kelly { Apr 2nd 2007 at 2:58PM }

Sources both very close to the Joystiq vest and in the family point to the fact that Electronic Arts is working on The Simpsons Game, probably to be published in conjunction with The Simpsons Movie this summer. While the move isn't unexpected, it does prove that marketing departments are just getting lazy. Soon you'll be able to buy The Simpsons T-Shirt, and eat The Simpsons Breakfast Cereal.

Let's just hope this game doesn't suck. There hasn't really been a Simpsons game that has blown our socks off, or even made us shout "D'oh!" However if game hasn't officially been announced yet, and the movie is being released this July, then signs point to a game that'll be rushing to bargain bins at your favorite retail outlet. Add to that the fact that it's being developed for everyone platform under the sun (we wouldn't be surprised if they had a version in the works for ATM wait screens), and it's the shotgun approach -- everybody gets a little something.

However, our very own source tells us that when he was interviewed at Electronic Arts, part of the process was to watch Simpsons Skateboarding on the PS2 and list everything that was wrong with it. Apparently he filled an entire sheet, so maybe we shouldn't be so quick to judge.

Tags: EA, Electronic Arts, game, movie, The Simpsons, TheSimpsons

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

LaughingTarget @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:01PM

I'm holding out for The Simpsons: The Flamethrower. I'll also accept the old arcade game as a consolation prize.

Ken Seang @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:04PM

That sucks EA has the rights to the Simpsons because I was hoping for a sequel to Hit and Run...

baby sea tuna @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:04PM

The Simpsons...on a t-shirt?!

I never thought I'd see the day.

Revolution @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:06PM

I liked Hit and Run and the Simpsons arcade game.

Mark @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:08PM

Simpons Hit and Run on PS2 was pretty decent, one of the few games that kept me interested to the end..

grable @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:11PM

Well, you had "Krusty's Super Fun House" which was pretty fun. Although not much of simpsons in there though.

PhrawzT @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:30PM

The Simpsons arcade game was the best one. Krusty's Super Fun House and Hit and Run were decent, but can't compare.

Anni @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:31PM

What? Man, the old Simpsons arcade game was one of my favorites.

Yoshi Likes Boys @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:37PM

Generic sandbox game #458 incoming!

OldElvis @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:41PM

They already had Simpson's cereal out. To promote Simpson's Hit & Run I believe. There was 2 types one was Homers Chocolate donuts the other was Bart related (I have the box at home).

Mr Khan @ Apr 2nd 2007 3:59PM

Well, previous Simpsons games have been relatively good

But previous movie licenses have sucked

A simpsons movie license? let's wait and see...

Rubang B @ Apr 2nd 2007 4:00PM

The arcade game was magnificent! But alas, 'twas but a diamond in the rough.

JVSCant @ Apr 2nd 2007 4:08PM

GTA: Springfield. One of the side missions; you are Apu, and you get points for selling pornography to Milhouse.

DWells55 @ Apr 2nd 2007 4:32PM

There's one reason this is going to suck:
EA.

David Rudden @ Apr 2nd 2007 4:53PM

Which gameplay engine will they gank for a Simpsons game this time? They've already done Crazy Taxi and GTA.

moosey @ Apr 2nd 2007 5:09PM

what about virtual springfield

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Springfield

Zoob @ Apr 2nd 2007 5:56PM

The old arcade game was amazing! Definitely sock blowing-off worthy.

They should use that for the basis of their design, and run with it.

dantebk @ Apr 2nd 2007 6:46PM

Another vote for Hit & Run being awesome. Awesome for a Simpsons game anyway, if not objectively so.

Aj Collins @ Apr 2nd 2007 6:49PM

When I seen The Simpsons Game in the title I jumped up and down. Then I read the title more.....I seen the "Coming from EA". I about peed my pants. What the hell is Fox thinking? Letting EA make the game is the worst choice ever.

horngreen @ Apr 2nd 2007 7:47PM

I can't believe EA would rush a movie tie in game! Look at their past works from the early 80s like Galactica 1980 and After M.A.S.H. Those compelling shows made fine games on the Atari 2600. I see them doing great things with YET ANOTHER Simpsons game.

ThatFuzzyBastard @ Apr 2nd 2007 9:34PM

I actually really liked Hit & Run---an expanded sandbox Springfield could actually be really great. I mean, who doesn't enjoy running around Springfield, seeing their favorite characters and places, having "hot coffee" with Mrs. Crabopple... If they can come up with good gameplay (H&R was close but not quite there) and pack in even more of the fan service gags from H&R (I fondly remember the 4 Stages of Duff poster), it could be a really fun game.