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WP7 gets Sonic, Angry Birds, more

"Six weeks of hits" announced.

News by Fred Dutton Contributor

Updated on 24 Feb 2011

Sonic the Hedgehog: Episode 1, tower defense classic Plants vs Zombies and ubiquitous feather-flinger Angry Birds are among the grandstanding titles heading to Windows Phone 7 this Spring in a big new games push just announced by Microsoft.

The Must Have Games for Xbox Live promotion also includes iOS platforming phenomenon Doodle Jump, aquatic racer Hydro Thunder Go and geoDefense.

Microsoft confirmed that all games will come "complete with Xbox LIVE Achievements, leaderboards and more."

No prices or release dates have been announced yet for any of the titles but we'll keep you posted.

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