Celebrating the 75th anniversary of their Monopoly board game, Hasbro and EA have announced that Monopoly Streets, a 3D rendition of the classic game, is coming to consoles.
Monopoly Streets takes the game into a completely 3D perspective, allowing players to travel around the board as if they were in a real city. The game features online multiplayer and downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions including themed boards, characters, tokens, and gear for your Xbox LIVE Avatar. Xbox 360 players will be able to use their Avatars to play the game and Wii players can use their Miis. Players will also be able to establish their own customized rules to add even more of a twist.
“We’re taking Hasbro’s No. 1 family game brand and masterfully striking the balance of offering the classic Monopoly play experience and adding a spectacular new visual treatment as we bring the classic board to life with players walking the streets of Monopoly,” said Chip Lange, General Manager and Senior Vice President of EA’s Hasbro Division. “Monopoly Streets will bring people together and connect families all over the world by offering online gameplay through their gaming consoles. We think this unique, combined offering will bring families together around the TV this holiday season for a classic family gaming tradition they’ll remember for years to come.”
Monopoly Streets launches fall 2010. Check out the first screenshots at the gallery.
