Word has leaked from the halls of Electronic Arts that they are all in on the new 3D and motion controller technology. Sources tell us that EA will be showing off several new and unannounced titles during E3 that use these new technologies in a variety of different ways.

John Schappert, COO of Electronic Arts, said during a recent fiscal conference call with analysts that “…we will unveil games that make use of the new motion controllers from both Sony and Microsoft.”  In addition, Schappert also promised that they would be showing a marquee title in “breathtaking 3D.”  The news confirms what we have been hearing from our sources.

While the identity of the actual titles to be shown are still unknown to us, EA has a large catalog from which to draw that they could incorporate either the motion control or 3D technology. The decision by EA to move forward with the development of a number of titles that support either the motion control or 3D technology, or even both, could prove to be a risky decision; but with most publishers on board, that does reduce the potential risk. It is also likely that the titles will still be able to be used without the supported motion control or 3D technology.

Some analysts are already suggesting that the addition of motion control technology or 3D technology by Microsoft and Sony could end up being a gimmick that gamers might not end up buying into. Some analysts are suggesting that unlike the Wii, the gamers who make up the vast majority of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners may not be as quick to embrace the motion control technology, and some of the most popular games on these platforms may not lend themselves to this technology. As for 3D, it is still relatively unknown if 3D will become popular for gaming.