Electronic Arts secured the exclusive worldwide license to create video games based on Robert Ludlum's work, including the popular Jason Bourne novel and film series, from Ludlum Entertainment. A previous Bourne game was published by Sierra Entertainment.

Also made public was that a new "Bourne" game is currently under development by Swedish studio Starbreeze, which have previously worked on the Chronicles of Riddick, which was no lack-luster of a game.

"Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne is the most exciting action hero to emerge in decades, thrilling audiences around the world. EA is excited to enter into a long-term relationship with Ludlum Entertainment, bringing the action, intrigue and intensity of Robert Ludlum's fiction to life for casual and core gamers around the globe," Mike Quigley group vice president of marketing, EA Games Label said.

Ludlum, a prolific author of thriller novels, died in 2001. According to Variety, EA has picked up the Ludlum license thanks to a fresh new 10-year deal.

Evidently, they've already started developing their first Bourne game, which is slated to launch some time during summer 2010. Considering the fourth movie has a similar release time frame, this shouldn't surprise anyone. Ludlum estate CEO Jeffrey Weiner said that EA was their "first choice" and they feel they're in a "much better position" thanks to EA's talent and resources.

Moreover EA said that Matt Wolf, a video game veteran, will work with EA to oversee the creative development, production and positioning of the Ludlum Entertainment games portfolio. He played similar roles with Gracie Films on a "Simpsons" game and with the Roald Dahl estate on a "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" game.

Financial details of the license agreement were not disclosed.