EA announces celeb sports game

Singing stars such as Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado, LeAnn Rimes and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas will feature in the game, as well as US celebrity athletes including Sugar Ray Leonard and Mia Hamm.

"We feel that this game is the EA Sports Freestyle answer to a great Wii party game. It explores the lighter side of sports and pulls inspiration from the entertainment spectacles that are so prevalent in pop culture today," said executive producer Dave McCarthy.

"Celebrity Sports Showdown will bring people to the party with a collection of games and celebrities that appeal to everyone."

In-game events include Wild Water Canoeing, ‘Inner-Tubing’, Volleyball, Smash Badminton and Arena Dodgeball.

The title is due for release ‘this holiday season’ in the US, with an SRP of $39.99. A European release has not yet been announced.