EA Pens Deals with Verizon, Sprint

Video game maker Electronic Arts on Monday announced deals with both Verizon Wireless and Sprint to bring mobile versions of EA titles to subscribers of the two carriers. Some of the titles to be ported include: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06, Madden NFL 06 and Pogo.com games Poppit!, Tri-Peaks Solitaire and Turbo 21.

The games will be available in the Game Lobby on the Sprint service, and through the Get it Now! Games section of Verizon. Pricing for the games was not announced. "With our extensive line-up of 3D games, EA is using state-of-the-art technology to deliver the most powerful line-up of hit games available," John Batter, vice president and general manager of EA Mobile, said.