I believe I talked about the Hasbro/EA deal back in the day, but couldn't talk about the games we were working on, NDA's an' stuff.

Well, ToyFare was all last week + this one, and it was the right time for EA and Hasbro to make the game announcement public (since they need to get toy retailers excited, prepare shelf space, order copies, etc) Now since that has happened, I can finally at least discuss what the hell Im doing.

The skinny, were making 3 games at EA Salt Lake right now, one of them is still secret. The other two? NERF "N-STRIKE" and Littlest Pet Shop.

I'm the full time Concept Artist on NERF and last year I helped with early concepts on Littlest Pets, I'm also helping on the 3rd project from time to time. Michelle is working on the DS version of Littlest Pets, shes pretty much making all the textures on that game, doing a badass job too!

Now about the games; I cant really say much cause, well, I'm not allowed. I will tell you that the game has done numerous 180 degree turns during development, making the whole concept part of it pretty .. varied (well at least my portfolio benefits!) But we've found a great focus and .. well I cant tell specifics, but since this image leaked out already, it'll give you a pretty good hint ;)

I was messing around with that peripheral today, reaaal sweet stuff.

I think most of you are familiar with NERF anyways, they make toy weapons with silly colors. The colors are that way because the government doesnt allow them to pay them realistically (you can blame Columbine for that). Now we have the studio filled with NERF shit all over the place, so thats kinda cool at least.

The biggest "wtf" and "????" I get are about Littlest Pet Shops, I mean what the fuck, right? Well let me tell you, that brand is COCAINE for girls, and the market is gigantic, so that game is a hugehugehuge opportunity for the studio. Hell, I was fighting all this week to make sure I got my name in those credits.

Dont fuck around with these mothafucka's

So whats after this? Well be done with both these games late this year (ship in November or so) and seeing how I've become the full time Concept guy now, things look pretty good. Everybody at work seems very impressed and pleased with Michelles effort, plus the project is a great fit for her (I mean, just look at it)

I have zero idea when Im gonna have some screenshots to show, maybe a couple of months? Once we hit Alpha? EA central is the boss on all that, for better or worse, so well just have to wait.