Superman Returns EA Game

EA Tribune is working on a new Superman title to tie in with the 2006 release of Superman Returns.

Back in Feb. we started to see evidence that Electronic Arts was at work on a new Superman title. Even more interesting, the company was handing development to its Tiburon studio, which is otherwise known for the Madden franchise. From men of gridiron to a Man of Steel? Interesting idea.

Today, at least a few of our questions are answered. EA has officially announced Superman Returns, a game for current consoles -- and the Xbox 360 -- based on the coming movie from Warner Bros. The game, which will take its story from both the film and "60 years of comic book content," is slated to ship in conjunction with the movie, which premieres on June 30, 2006.

"We have assembled world class talent at EA Tiburon to deliver this blockbuster experience and we are thrilled to team up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics and have the opportunity to demonstrate our creative and technological expertise in the action/adventure category," said EA Tiburon's Steven Chiang. "We are creating a game that allows players to experience a real sense of flying, and master Superman's unrivaled super hero powers in order to save Metropolis. Only Superman can meet challenges of this scale."

Superman Returns -- the film -- is directed by Brian Singer (X-Men) and stars Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane and Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel himself.

Want to know more? So do we. For right now, however, this is the most EA is revealing. We expect to hear more soon, and when we do, we'll be here to bring you the news. Stay tuned.