EA Playground

EA Playground puts forth a family-friendly assortment of games with a few absolute gems.

EA Playground is a passable first effort to duplicate the formula of Wii Sports. I actually like the presentation and the design of the virtual playground. I think EA is onto something with its marbles and stickers system, which together can be used to buy new upgrades for your abilities in the mini-games. And I even think some of the seven minis are good, but not great. And that's the biggest problem. There's no mini in EA Playground that's as fun, addictive (or, for that matter, deep, strangely enough) as Wii Sports bowling or golf. I still think some younger players may enjoy the schoolyard and the minis in EA's project, but there are certainly better offerings out there, one of which is free with every Wii sold.