EA's casual gaming division is poised to deliver an amped up version of the timeless board game Monopoly to the gaming world. They'll be releasing it this Fall and development is in full swing. We've got details in the full article up next.

It should be remembered that Hasbro and EA have entered into a deal last year that will allow the two to share IPs and transform them into toys and video game titles.

After months of guessing, the two companies have finally announced their first few projects. To know the complete details, click the "read more" link below to proceed to the full article.

Electronic Arts and Hasbro Inc. have announced that they're joining forces in a strategic partnership which will allow the two companies to share intellectual properties for use in the video game and toy business.

"The gaming market has never been more primed for a revolution in how families enjoy games," comments EA Casual President Cathy Vrabeck. "Hasbro is the ideal partner to help propel this change. Their games define fun."

Under the agreement, EA may develop video game versions of Hasbro games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Nerf, Tonka and Littlest Pet Shop. In turn, Hasbro can manufacture toys from EA game titles.

"These are games that we all love and remember from our childhoods," adds Vrabeck. "The combination of EA's market leadership in the interactive space and Hasbro's timeless franchises is a perfect partnership for today's market."

The first games from the Hasbro-EA partnership are set to come out in 2008 across handheld, PC, console and mobile platforms. Details on the toys and other merchandise are to be announced soon.

Personally, I only know one person who is actually itching to buy an N-Gage. I don't doubt that there are others who want the same thing, however, so here's some good news for all you N-Gage fans out there.

Nokia and Glu Mobile announced today that Glu will be publishing a selection of mobile games and content on the N-Gage platform. Glu's portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles like Super K.O. Boxing! and the Ancient Empires franchise, as well as titles based on major brands from Atari, Hasbro, Microsoft, and Sony.

"Glu Mobile is one of the driving forces in the mobile gaming industry and we’re excited to be working with them to bring premium mobile game experiences to our N-Gage platform," said Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia. "Glu’s reputation and experience in creating compelling mobile games makes them a natural fit for the N-Gage platform."

The first title slated for an N-Gage release is World Series of Poker Texas Hold’em. The game hasn't been dated yet, but we expect it to drop before the holidays.

If you're the type of guy who loves board games that (at least in my gaming circles) involve under handed dealing, coercion, mild threats, forethought, strategy, and just plain blind luck, then you have reason to rejoice.

Hasbro's Monopoly Here and Now will be coming to Mobile phones thanks to Glu Mobile, the guys behind all those six-in-one Solitaire Pro games you see on various mobiles. According to Glu they'll be sticking with the look and feel established by the forthcoming sequel to the popular board game.

Monopoly Here & Now was created by consumers' votes on monopoly's website. Basically the fans got to pick the landmarks that will show up on the game board. That fact sort of makes me wonder if I'll see a Trump Tower on Boardwalk in the Mobile version of Hasbro's boardgame.

The game will launch on major carriers in the US come October. Latin American and European versions are reported to follow months after.

I can imagine it now. Some poor hapless schmuck finds himself on my lot. I say, "I'll let you pass through Boardwalk for free if you let give me your get out of jail free card."

Joy.