The purpose of this list is to show how heavily biased EA was towards the Genesis over the Super Nintendo (or Turbografx) in the 4th generation.\u00a0 EA started out as a computer game developer, and only moved into consoles in the early ’90s, first with the Sega Genesis.\u00a0 EA famously reverse-engineered the Genesis, and did it in a legal manner, and then went to Sega and threatened to release unlicensed games unless Sega gave them a better licensing deal than the usual strict and pricey one they had previously been offered.<\/p>\n
Sega caved, and it was a good thing too, because EA, particularly EA Sports, quickly proved to be almost as important as Sonic in making the Genesis a hit in the U.S..\u00a0 However, even though they started out supporting only the Genesis, in not too long EA did start to support the SNES, but with an extremely limited game library outside of EA Sports.\u00a0 The list below shows exactly HOW thin EA’s SNES game library really was.<\/p>\n
EA’s Bullfrog and Origin divisions, however, did support Nintendo.\u00a0 Origin particularly released most of their 4th gen console games only on Nintendo platforms; they only had one on Sega, and it was ported by Game Arts and published by Sega itself.\u00a0 But Origin and Bullfrog released only a few console games each that generation, and don’t come close to making up for EA’s massive SNES-Genesis deficit.<\/p>\n
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16-bit EA \/ EA Sports Titles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note: I’m not listing all platforms for sports games or arcade ports, or most specific computer platforms. These games are all true exclusives, not released anywhere else at the time.\u00a0 I am also not listing 7th or 8th gen collection or port releases of these games — so the titles in the EA collection for PSP, most notably, aren’t listed as having PSP releases.\u00a0 I’m focusing this list on systems of the ’90s, mostly.\u00a0 Also, every section of this list is organized by release year, so earlier games are at the top, later ones below.\u00a0 Finally, genres are listed for non-sports titles only.<\/p>\n Genesis Exclusives<\/strong><\/span> Genesis + Sega 32X Only<\/strong><\/span> Sega CD Only<\/span><\/strong> SNES Only<\/strong><\/span> Genesis Console-Exclusive EA-published Ports of Computer Games<\/strong> – These are games originally released on Amiga, Mac, PC, Apple IIGS, and such, but on consoles these games were ported to the Gennesis and nothing else.\u00a0 Note that many of the original computer games were not EA titles, but these ports are.\u00a0 Some are original EA titles. [I’m not counting the CD32 at the moment.\u00a0 Sorry. :p] Ports of Computer Games Released on both the Genesis (by EA), and also on Other Consoles (by EA or, usually, Other Publishers).\u00a0<\/strong> Note: Only consoles the game is on are listed.\u00c2\u00a0 Also, a * means that the original computer game was published by EA too.\u00a0 Note how rarely EA publishes the console versions not on Genesis. Ports of Arcade Games released on the Genesis and Other Consoles<\/strong><\/span> Console-First Titles Released on both Genesis and SNES<\/strong><\/span> — These games are essentially the same game on both platforms.\u00a0 They are also often on other platforms too; many of the other platforms are listed.\u00a0 If only a year is listed, that is the year the game released on both Genesis and SNES. Genesis+SNES Multiplatform Titles where while they have the same title on Genesis and SNES, the two versions are not the same exact game;<\/strong> they have design differences, sometimes major ones, and often different developers as well.\u00a0 Most of these games are also on handhelds and some on PC as well.\u00c2\u00a0 Sega CD and 32X versions mentioned as well. EA Subsidiaries’ 4th-Gen Console Releases<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Origin Systems<\/strong><\/span> – Origin was purchased by EA in 1992.\u00a0 They mostly made computer games, but some had (mostly externally developed) console ports, and a few original console games were developed based on their franchises.\u00a0 These are console games based on Origin Systems properties released in 1992 or later.<\/p>\n SNES ports of Origin Systems computer games that were ported and released on consoles by other publishers<\/strong> SNES and Sega CD ports of Origin Systems computer games that were ported by other studios, but published by EA in some regions<\/strong> SNES ports of EA-published Computer Games ported by Origin Systems Itself<\/strong> SNES\/Game Boy Titles By Origin Systems itself<\/strong> Bullfrog Productions<\/strong><\/span> – Bullfrog games were published by EA from the beginning, but were only purchased by EA in 1995.\u00a0 Like Origin, Bullfrog mostly focused on the PC versions of their games, but did do some console ports later on.<\/p>\n SNES \/ TurboGrafx-16<\/strong> (externally ported and published) SNES<\/strong> (externally ported and published) Computer games ported to SNES, Sega CD, Genesis, and others as noted<\/strong> Titles Licensed by EA and Externally Developed and Published based on EA Properties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TurboGrafx CD<\/strong> The purpose of this list is to show how heavily biased EA was towards the Genesis over the Super Nintendo (or Turbografx) in the 4th generation.\u00a0 EA started out as a computer game developer, and only moved into consoles in … Continue reading
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\nJohn Madden Football (1990)
\nRings of Power (1991) – Action-RPG
\nNHL Hockey (1991)
\nF-22 Interceptor (1991) – Sim
\nBulls versus Lakers and the NBA Playoffs (1991)
\nPGA Tour Golf II (1992)
\nTeam USA Basketball (1992)
\nRolo to the Rescue (1992) – Platformer
\nCrue Ball (1992) – Pinball
\nJordan vs Bird (1992)
\nRoad Rash (1992) – Racing (Also released on Game Boy, Game Gear, and later Game Boy Color, but not any other TV consoles in the US; Europe did get a Sega Master System version.)
\nRoad Rash II (1993) – Racing
\nTechnoClash (1993) – Action-RPG
\nBlades of Vengeance (1993) – Platform-Action
\nHaunting Starring Polterguy (1993) – Unique puzzle-action
\nF-117 Night Storm (1993) – Sim
\nSkitchin’ (1993) – Racing
\nTony La Russa Baseball (1993)
\nMutant League Football (1993)
\nFIFA International Soccer (1993)
\nVirtual Pinball (1993) – Pinball
\nMutant League Hockey (1994)
\nPGA Tour Golf III (1994)
\nLa Russa Baseball ’95 (1994)
\nRugby World Cup ’95 (1994) [Europe only release; there is also a slightly different Australia-only version of this game, Australian Rugby League]
\nNormy’s Beach Babe-O-Rama (1994) – Platformer
\nGeneral Chaos (1994) – Action\/Strategy
\nMario Andretti Racing (1994) – Racing
\nFIFA Soccer ’95 (1994) (also on Game Gear)
\nRoad Rash 3: Tour de Force (1995) – Racing
\nCoach K College Basketball (1995)
\nCollege Football USA ’96 (1995)<\/p>\n
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\nToughman Contest (1995) – Boxing (32X ver. is a slightly upgraded Genesis port)<\/p>\n
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\nRoad Rash CD (1995) – Racing (this is essentially a hybrid of the Genesis and 3DO games.\u00a0 It has Genesis-style graphics, and 3DO menus and theme.)<\/p>\n
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\nMichael Jordan in: Chaos in the Windy City (1994) – Platformer
\nMLBPA Baseball (1994)<\/p>\n
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\nSword of Sodan (1990) – Platform-Action
\nBattle Squadron (1990) – Shmup
\nZany Golf (1990) – Minigolf
\nThe Immortal (1990) – Action-Adventure
\nBudokan: The Martial Spirit (1991) – Fighting
\nThe Faery Tale Adventure (1991) – Action-RPG
\n688 Attack Sub (1991) – Simulation (Vehicular)
\nStarFlight (1991) – 4X Sim
\nBuck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday (1991) – RPG
\nMight and Magic: Gates to Another World (1991) – RPG
\nKing’s Bounty: The Conqueror’s Quest (1991) (heavily modified port of the PC original) – RPG
\nLakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs (1991) (heavily modified port of the PC version)
\nJames Pond: Underwater Agent (1991) – Platform-ish
\nCenturion: Defender of Rome (1991) – Strategy
\nFatal Rewind (1991) – Platform-Action
\nDark Castle (1991) – Platformer
\nGalahad (1992) – Platformer
\nLotus Turbo Challenge (1992) (also on CD32) – Racing
\nRisky Woods (1992) (modified port of the original) – Platformer
\nWhere in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1992) – Edutainment
\nWhere in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (1992) – Edutainment
\nLHX Attack Chopper (1993) – Simulation (Vehicular)
\nLotus II: R.E.C.S. (1993) – Racing<\/p>\n
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\nPopulous (1991) (published by EA: Genesis; published by others: SNES, PC Engine (JP only), Master System (EU only)) – Simulation (Building)
\nBlockout (1991) (published by EA: Genesis; published by others: Arcade, Lynx) – Puzzle
\nShadow of the Beast (by EA: 1991 Genesis; by others, 1992: Sega Master System, TurboGrafx CD, Lynx) – Platform-Adventure
\nJames Pond II: Codename Robocod (By EA: 1991 Genesis; By other publishers: 1993 Game Gear, Game Boy (EU only), and SNES as Super James Pond.\u00a0 Also on Playstation (EU only), Game Boy Advance, Playstation 3 PSN Shop, and Nintendo DS.) – Platformer
\nPower Monger (By EA: 1992 Genesis, 1994 Sega CD; by other publishers: 1993 SNES (EU\/JP only)) – Strategy
\nShadow of the Beast II (By EA: 1992 Genesis; by others: 1994 Sega CD) – Platform-Adventure
\nJames Pond 3: Operation Starfish (By EA: 1993 Genesis; By other publishers: 1994, Europe-only: Game Gear, SNES) – Platformer
\nAquatic Games starring James Pond (1992) (by EA: 1992, Genesis; by other publishers, 1993, SNES) – Sports Minigames
\nZool: Ninja of the “Nth” Dimension (1993) (by EA: Europe only, Genesis and Game Gear; by other publishers: SNES, CD32, SMS, US Genesis and GG releases) – Platformer
\nTheme Park (from EA: 1994: 3DO; 1995: Genesis, Saturn, Playstation; 2007: DS.\u00a0 By other publishers: Jaguar, Amiga CD32, Sega CD) – Simulation (Building)<\/p>\n
\nIn this category, we see the one and only EA port of a previously existing game that they released on SNES but not Genesis, Rampart!\u00a0 Tengen published the Genesis version itself.\u00c2\u00a0 I would guess that their bad relationship with Nintendo made Tengen itself publishing on SNES essentially impossible, so EA stepped in for Rampart.
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\nRampart (from EA: 1993, SNES; from other publishers: many platforms) – Arcade Strategy\/Action
\nMarble Madness (from EA: 1993, Genesis; from other publishers: many platforms)
\nSuper Baseball 2020 (from EA: Genesis, 1994; from other publishers: arcade, Neo-Geo, Neo-Geo CD, SNES) – Arcade Action<\/p>\n
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\nJohn Madden Football ’92 (1991) (titled John Madden Football on SNES)
\nDesert Strike (1992 Genesis) (also on SNES, Game Boy, Game Gear; 1993: Lynx; 1994: PC; 2002: Game Boy Advance) – Helicopter Action\/Sim
\nJungle Strike (1993 Genesis) (also on 1994: Amiga, CD32; 1995: PC, SNES, Game Boy, Game Gear) – Helicopter Action\/Sim
\nB.O.B. (1993) – Platformer
\nFIFA International Soccer (Genesis 1993, SNES and Sega CD 1994; Sega CD is upgraded Genesis port))
\nDavid Crane’s Amazing Tennis (1993, EA was the EU SNES publisher only — Absolute published the game for both platforms in the US.)
\nUrban Strike (1994 Genesis) (also on 1995: SNES, Game Gear; 1996: Game Boy) – Helicopter Action\/Sim
\nBill Walsh College Football (1994) (Genesis, SNES, and Sega CD)
\nNBA Showdown (1993 SNES, 1994 Genesis) (title is NBA Showdown ’94 on Genesis)
\nNBA Live ’95 (1994)
\nNBA Live ’96 (1995)
\nFIFA Soccer ’96 (1995) (Genesis, SNES, 32X (EU only); 32X version is a downgraded but impressive port of the PC\/PSX\/Saturn game, not a Genesis port.)
\nFIFA Soccer ’97 Gold (1996)
\nNBA Live ’97 (1996)
\nCollege Football USA ’97 (1996) (SNES, Genesis)
\nFIFA: Road to the World Cup ’98 (1997) (EU only on SNES\/Genesis; in all regions on 5th gen systems)<\/p>\n
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\nPGA Tour Golf (1991 Genesis, 1992 SNES)
\nJohn Madden Football ’93 (1992)
\nNHLPA Hockey ’93 (1992)
\nNHL ’94 (1993) (Genesis, Sega CD, and SNES; Sega CD is upgraded Genesis port)
\nMadden NFL ’94 (1993)
\nBulls versus Blazers and the NBA Playoffs (1993)
\nShaq-Fu (1994) – Fighting (the SNES version is supposed to be slightly better)
\nNHL ’95 (1994)
\nMadden NFL ’95 (1994)
\nPGA European Tour (1994 Genesis, 1996 SNES)
\nNHL ’96 (1995)
\nMadden NFL ’96 (1995)
\nPGA Tour ’96 (1995 Genesis, 1996 SNES)
\nMadden NFL ’97 (1996)
\nNHL ’97 (1996)
\nMadden NFL ’98 (1997)
\nNBA Live ’98 (1997)
\nNHL ’98 (1997)<\/p>\n
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\nUltima: The False Prophet (Ultima VI) (1992 JP, 1994 US) (developed by Infinity.\u00a0 JP publisher: Pony Canyon.\u00a0 US: FCI.)
\nUltima: Kyouryuu Teikoku – Savage Empire (original US PC title: Worlds of Ultima: Savage Empire) (1995 JP only) (JP publisher: Pony Canyon)
\nWing Commander: The Secret Missions (1993, US\/EU only) (dev. and pub. by Mindscape)<\/p>\n
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\nWing Commander (SNES: 1992 US, 1993 JP; Sega CD: 1994 (US\/JP)) (SNES: developed by Mindscape.\u00a0 US publisher Mindscape.\u00a0 JP publisher ASCII.\u00a0 Sega CD: Developed by Game Arts.\u00a0 US publisher EA.\u00a0 JP publisher Sega.)<\/p>\n
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\nUltima: The Black Gate (Ultima VII) (1994) (developed by Origin.\u00a0 Published by Pony Canyon in JP, FCI in the US.)<\/p>\n
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\nUltima: Runes of Virtue (1991 JP\/1992 US) (Game Boy)
\nUltima: Runes of Virtue II (1993 JP\/1994 US on GB, 1994 on SNES) (Game Boy and SNES — yes, it’s the same game on both)<\/p>\n
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\nPopulous (1991 on both) (TG16 publisher: Hudson Soft; SNES publisher: Acclaim)<\/p>\n
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\nPopulous II (1993, Japan only) (ported by Infinity, published by Imagineer)<\/p>\n
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\nTheme Park (1994 PC, 1995 SNES (JP\/EU only), Genesis (US only), SCD (EU only)) (Developed by Bullfrog.\u00a0 EA published on Genesis.\u00a0 EA Victor published on SNES (JP).\u00a0 Domark published on SNES (EU) and SCD (EU only release on SCD, EU and JP only on SNES).) (Originally for PC.\u00a0 Also on other computers, 3DO, CD32, Jaguar, DS, PS1, PS3\/PSP (PS1 DDL), Saturn)
\nPowerMonger (1990 PC, 1992 Genesis, 1993 SNES, 1994 SCD) (Developed by Bullfrog. EA published on Genesis and Sega CD; Imagineer published on SNES.) (Originally for PC, also on other computers)<\/p>\n
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\nJohn Madden Duo CD Football (1993 Turbo CD; developed by Hudson Soft and published by NEC USA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"