UK developer Creative Assembly, the studio behind the acclaimed series of epic real-time games have announced a brand new title under the Total War brand, to be published by later this year. The new title is a 'spin-off' from the series aimed at consoles, and is called Spartan: Total Warrior. The game will be released in September for the PS2, and GameCube. A third-person game is touted, placing the player in the front line of epic battles inspired by the game - though Spartan will be all about combat, not strategy.

Sega must also be pleased with their new acquisition, poached from under the noses of Activision. More news on this new release is expected soon; we'll keep you in on the loop.

By Luke Guttridge