Personally, I have mad respect for Michael Phelps, I mean the man is the best Olympian of all time and he has a hot girlfriend. But, none the less, global video game publisher, 505 Games, announced today a new partnership with Phelps to develop next generation console video games.

The first title is scheduled to release in spring 2010 and will be developed by 505 Games newly formed U.S. operations in Los Angeles, adding just one more thing to his still amazing list.

“505 Games is proud to partner with Michael Phelps to create innovative new game play experiences that celebrate active lifestyles, the spirit of competition and the inspirational dream of becoming a champion,” said Adam Kline, president of 505 Games U.S.

“Through swimming, Michael has become an international superstar and role model for people of all ages. With 505 Games’ global reach, we look forward to leveraging the powerful digital entertainment medium to bring Michael’s passion for sports and competition to new audiences around the world.”

Well, this holiday season isn’t as white as it should of been for video game publisher and developer EA, but besides all of its problems they processed to try an fulfill the needs of their Mirror’s Edge fans.

Yesterday, EA confirmed that Mirror’s Edge will be seeing a follow-up, but on the downside, it’s sad to see the company announcing this in the face of a disappointing holiday sales rate.

“While we saw significant improvement in the overall quality of our key products this year, we are disappointed that our holiday slate is not meeting our sales expectations,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello to GI.biz. “Given this performance and the uncertain economic environment, we are taking steps to reduce our cost structure and improve the profitability of our business.”

However, despite slow sales the warm critical reception afforded to Mirror’s Edge will ensure a sequel.

“Many times with a new intellectual property, the first edition doesn’t generate the units that subsequent editions could generate,” Riccitiello continued, “Mirror’s Edge is one that was very strongly reviewed, that one’s going to go forward. We’re probably going to look into some issues around the design to make sure strong IP is married with strong business.”

Ubisoft has released new Far Cry 2 screenshots, Far Cry 2 is an FPS being published by Ubisoft, a French computer and video game publisher and is the sequel to Far Cry, first-person shooter computer game developed by Crytek Studios of Windows PC. Unlike the first Far Cry, Far Cry 2 will take place in Africa and will be coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Autumn of 2008.

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Ubisoft has released new Far Cry 2 screenshots, Far Cry 2 is an FPS being published by Ubisoft, a French computer and video game publisher and is the sequel to Far Cry, first-person shooter computer game developed by Crytek Studios of Windows PC. Unlike the first Far Cry, Far Cry 2 will take place in Africa and will be coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Autumn of 2008.

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