Report: EA stacking up Boom Blox 2

EALA reportedly crafting follow-up to Steven Spielberg-produced Wii puzzler; EA Blueprint said to be shuttered.

Expectations were high for EA's Boom Blox, a physics-based puzzle game for the Wii that stood as the publisher's first collaboration with famed movie director Steven Spielberg. However, despite Spielberg's star power--not to mention the Wii's sizable installed base--the game has thus far seen only a small measure of success, selling 450,000 copies through June. Even still, EA Games president Frank Gibeau told GameSpot in a recent interview, "I think it's done well."

Gibeau's opinion, of course, is what matters, and it now appears as if Boom Blox will see a sequel. Variety reports today that EALA is at work on "Boom Blox 2," which the trade magazine notes is a working title. No further details on the project were revealed, and Variety's source did not indicate whether Spielberg would again have a hand in development.

The news comes along with word that EA had shuttered its covert Blueprint division following the company's staff reductions at the end of October. The division, which was never officially announced by EA, was reportedly tasked with creating new, original properties that could be exploited across a breadth of media. EA Blueprint was initially headed by longtime EA executive Neil Young, before he passed the reins to Louis Castle in June to form a startup.

According to Variety, EA Blueprint spearheaded development on the original Boom Blox, as well as Spielberg's other, as-yet-announced title. The division also reportedly played a role in brokering EA's exclusive publishing deal with Armature Studio, formed earlier this year by a number of Metroid Prime vets.

EA had not responded to requests for comment as of press time about Boom Blox 2. However, an EA rep did confirm to GameSpot that another Spielberg-produced title, code-named LMNO, remained in development. Prior reports peg that game as a sci-fi action title for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

14 Comments

  • wyme2

    Posted Nov 29, 2008 3:30 pm PT

    i have boom blox 1. i wonder if it will b good?

  • inflammable01

    Posted Nov 21, 2008 11:12 am PT

    Thats cool. I wonder how and what they're going to improve from the first one and what they're going to add. I might have to wait for reviews before I buy the sequel.

  • shadowblade99

    Posted Nov 20, 2008 11:35 am PT

    Whoopdie doo, what does it all mean Basil?

  • PhazonBlazer

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 8:44 pm PT

    Great news. I still need to play the 1st one.

  • Media_Mind

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 7:30 pm PT

    meh

  • Sharpie125

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 4:01 pm PT

    If I can just get in here... Spielberg, help EA make a REAL Medal of Honor game.

  • VW_MKIII

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 3:59 pm PT

    This game is a very well done game for the wii. I played it so much that my arm was in pain for a week! The wii needs more games like this!

  • mikewalsh69

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 3:55 pm PT

    i'm not sure if i have misread but does this article say if the sequel will be exclusive?? i would love if it became multiplatform cause i never had the chance to play the first

  • kbaily

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 3:04 pm PT

    Boom Blox is a good example of how a casual game SHOULD be.

  • EXxile

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 1:56 pm PT

    Awesome news. The first Boom Blox was excellent, and was definately a surprise hit. Do not be fooled by it's appearance, because it is definately one of the best titles on the Wii to date.

  • Proman84

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 1:09 pm PT

    It's done very well and it is a FANTASTIC game. By the way, the game sold around 600,000 copies to date on a single platform. That's very good. And it will go platinum.

  • TheSmitto

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 12:56 pm PT

    That's great. I loved the first one. New blocks and online could make this a wonderful game!

  • jadefury27

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 12:47 pm PT

    the first one was a surprise. i look foward to the sequel.

  • ChildOfGaming7

    Posted Nov 19, 2008 12:41 pm PT

    Thats cool. I liked the 1st one.

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