EA recently announced that they will be releasing an updated version of the Sports Active game that got millions of people up off the couch and exercising – Currently titles EA SPORTS Active 2.0* (working title) is currently in development for the PlayStation 3, the Wii, and both the iPhone and iPod touch… Expected release in the fall.

New Features include;

• Improved Leg and Arm band straps
• An on screen heart rate monitor
• An online hub to track and share workout data
• Downloadable Exercise and updates (PS3)

Watch the EA SPORTS Active 2.0 announcement andinterview with Executive Producer Tarrnie Williams.

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Features:

• Online multiplayer game letting you compete against up to 3 other player assassins.
• Hunt down other players and assassinate them before they find you.
• Escape other players by blending into the environments & crowds of citizens.
• Play in 3 different environments from Assassin’s Creed II inspired by Renaissance Italy.
• Use power-ups to gain edge over your opponents.
• Fight your way up to the top of the leaderboards.
• Collect achievements and post them on Facebook.
• Go head to head by inviting your friends to a game and find out who amongst you is THE ONE.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Touch on iPhone is a new game by Koei that falls in line similarly with the other Romance of the Three Kingdoms games. It is a turn based strategy game that is simple in graphics and other visuals but heavy on strategy and statistics/attributes. Fans of the Romance Series will find familiar faces along the way and of course the same popular enemies. Read bios and individual character stats simplified for the lighter mobile platform while enjoying the intrigue and alliance balancing of ancient China.

The goal, of course, is to become the most powerful ruler in China and overtake your opponents in a very in-depth game of chess. You must build your food, army and abilities while fending off floods, earthquakes, plagues and of course enemy attacks (though your computer enemies tend to be pretty friendly until they are attacked). Attack to soon and you will be defeated and attack to late and your opponent may be to powerful.

The music and sound effects were simplistic but sounded well designed to play on the iPhone, along with a simplified user interface this game seems well thought out and designed with the limitations of mobile gaming on the iPhone kept in mind.

The pros: This is the perfect game for those times when you are waiting at the Dr or for a meeting to begin. It is captivating and keeps your attention. I really enjoy playing this game though I have to admit I have a lot to learn as it really is a science and one false move early in the game can really cause you headaches later in the game.

The cons: The cons I could find in the game are fairly small and trivial but I thought I would mention them to be fair. First the tutorial can be a bit campy and long winded. A lot of joking back and forth between two brothers, one who is explaining the game and one who thinks he knows everything. Second, once you begin playing you find out quickly that there is a lot to keep up with to be successful so it can be a bit daunting at first. Lastly the touchscreen can be a bit jumpy and I noticed that my big fingers selecting things I had not intended to (this may be more of an iPhone issue than something Koei did).

This is definitely a recommend title for your collection of iPhone games, especially if turn based strategy is your thing. You will find lots of replay value and a different scenario waiting for you each and every time.

Feed Your Console gives Romance of the Three Kingdoms Touch: 8 out of 10.

* Review code for iPhone supplied by Koei

Romance of the Three Kingdoms Touch – for iPod Touch and iPhone!! Wow talk about exciting news for fan of the ROTTK series. After spending hours of my teenage life playing ROTTK, I’m very intrigued by the idea of it being a portable game on my iPod Touch.

Koei’s newsletter announced this latest in the long line of Romance games along with a host of new features including; new maps, intuitive touch controls, and 255 characters to choose from and recruit. Get ready to recruit your team of officers from across the land and vanquish your enemies!

For more information, visit the official minisite.