EA Releases Hasbro Family Game Night 2

The Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. announced it has released Hasbro Family Game Night 2 for the Wii and Hasbro Family Game Night for the Nintendo DS.

The sequel to last year's Hasbro Family Game Night video game collection brings five new Hasbro games to the Wii platform this year and, for the first time, gives on-the-go fans some portable fun with four games for the Nintendo DS.

According to a release, Hasbro Family Game Night 2 for the Wii brings five top-selling favorites to the console platform, including: Operation, Jenga, Bop It, Pictureka, and Connect 4X4. Up to four players can jump into original gameplay modes for each of the games or they can enjoy new modes which include "Jenga Chance Blocks" where players hammer escaping blocks or remove "Bomb Blocks" before they explode. The title also offers a GameShow Party mode, where players are transported to a live GameShow in front of an in-game studio audience, with Mr. Potato Head as the host, while players play as their own Wii Mii characters. As host, Mr. Potato Head beckons players to spin the Challenge Wheel to determine which game they will play.

"EA is committed to bringing friends and families together around the TV for engaging, wholesome interactive entertainment," said Chip Lange, Vice President and General Manager of EA's Hasbro Division. "With Hasbro Family Game Night 2, we've added some great game experiences to our line-up that range from a zany GameShow mode to addicting family classics like Operation, Bop It and Pictureka. We're sure Hasbro Family Game Night 2 will provide lasting memories and enjoyable times this holiday season."

"Game fans will be thrilled to see even more classic Hasbro-branded games re-imagined for digital platforms with Hasbro Family Game Night 2 for the Wii and Hasbro Family Game Night for the DS, which both offer consumers a powerful new blend of content and value," said Mark Blecher, Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Gaming at Hasbro. "The lineup of games will instantly inject digital fun into a family gathering or serve as great on-the-go travel entertainment as consumers head into the holidays."

Electronic Arts is a global interactive entertainment software company.

Hasbro is a company in children's and family leisure time products.

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