EA Has Monopoly (The Game)

So here we go, finally some more official information about the upcoming Monopoly game for the Xbox 360. The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today released additional details on Monopoly (working title), the first Hasbro-branded video game set to launch on next-generation consoles. The game is inspired by Hasbro’s highly anticipated “Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition” board game.  Currently, the Monopoly video games are set to release this fall simultaneously with the global launch of the new board game. 

The Monopoly video game promises a fresh take on the timeless classic with accessible gameplay for players of all ages and skill levels.  The new digital gaming edition brings a party twist and features 4-player simultaneous play, ensuring that everyone is engaged at all times. Faster gameplay eliminates downtime freeing up players to wheel and deal their way through some of the most recognizable cities and landmarks from around the world.  Families can fill up their passports as they try to unlock new and never-before-seen game boards or challenge each other to interactive mini-games like breaking out of the jail cell and running away with all the loot.  Play in offline single or multi-player mode and compete to own it all and win! (Is there online multiplayer? I hope so.)

So what do you think? Anybody Excited at all? If nothing else, you should be happy that you don’t have to be the banker anymore.