AOL partners with EA's Pogo.com

News - New deal sees new games on AOL

A total of twenty new games will be made available via the AOL Games channel as part of a new relationship with the world's largest games publisher EA - which will see games featured on the firm's Pogo.com site heading to AOL shortly. Nine games will debut immediately, whilst a further eleven will be made available over the summer. Games on offer include backgammon and pool.

All AOL members will be able to play these fun diversions (including "Spades, an online card game for up to four players, Pop Fu and Squelchies, two interactive puzzles, and classics such as bingo and solitaire"), though Broadband customers are promised an enhanced visual and audio experience.

AOL UK Director of Entertainment Kate Hall commented: "Playing games online is an extremely popular activity amongst our members, particularly on broadband and Pogo.com games are an excellent addition to our current portfolio. On AOL, community activity is absolutely key - the fact that players can interact, swapping hints and tips while they play, enhances the gaming experience and will further contribute to the success of AOL Games."