Dec
12
2009
From Co-Optimus:
Before heading up to Montreal for the Army of Two: The 40th Day event, we made a post on our boards asking for any questions our community might have for the game’s developers. Today, we provide the answers to those questions that didn’t quite fit into our interview with Eric Chartrand or weren’t [...]
Nov
24
2009
From Edge:
EA Montreal General Manager Alain Tascan has told us that EA Montreal — as part of the EA Games label — is to refocus the studio on "action titles and HD-quality products" compared to its recent history of Wii titles such as Boogie Superstar and Skate It .
It’s more evidence of [...]
Sep
22
2009
From GameIndustry.biz via (Joystiq):
Q: Well, SSX was a very popular franchise and has a lot of fans – at the moment do you think there’s sense in bringing it back?
Alain Tascan: It’s a little bit early to talk about it, but I feel… I know internally it is a franchise that people love [...]
Aug
12
2009
From Joystiq:
We’re not exactly sure what this new trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day is supposed to tell us. Salem and Rios, the two masked stars of the series, stop by EA Montreal’s office to play their own game and goof off. The ensuing mayhem results in the destruction of a defenseless copy [...]
May
20
2009
From GameTrailers:
A trailer of the upcoming Need for Speed game (for Wii and DS) developped by EA Montreal.
It doesn’t seem to be in-game footage though, just a cinematic.
Update: Here’s an interview with Joe Booth the Senior Producer, touching the design and controls of the game:
Apr
20
2009
From 1up.com:
1UP talks to EA Montreal’s Alain Tascan about Army of Two: The 40th Day, Wii MotionPlus, PS3’s potential comeback year, and lots more.
EA’s Montreal studio has grown significantly over the past few years: it now employs over 400 people and serves as one of EA’s top development centers. After the recent announcement of [...]
Mar
12
2009
From ea.com:
EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc., today announced ARMY OF TWO(TM): THE 40th DAY. The ultimate two-man private military team of Salem and Rios return in this epic sequel where they must survive and prevail in a city under siege. EA Montreal is once again leading the next evolution in co-op [...]
Mar
05
2009
From kotaku.com:
The developers of Army of Two and SSX On Tour (oh, and Boogie) are ready to announce their next title. What is it? You’ll find out March 12th, according to an invite from Electronic Arts.
The publisher has invited local press to visit the offices of EA Montreal next Monday, then spill all [...]