CBS is turning several of its well-known television properties into games through partnerships with developers including Ludia, Ubisoft, Merscom, Legacy Interactive and Mindscape.

Upcoming through these development deals are games based on CBS shows Criminal Minds, The Amazing Race, Survivor and Ghost Whisperer.

The company is also delving into older shows including…

Ah, yes, The familiar chant of the audience that begins each show, as well as this game. The clings, the clangs and the weird melodies that accompany each puzzle. So very memorable. From there you can pretty much forget Pat Sajak or Vanna White in this game.

Even so, the iPhone and iPod Touch release of Wheel of Fortune version holds up pretty well, utilizing the touchscreen so you can you actually spin that infamous wheel (I haven’t played all the countless video game releases over the past 20+ years but I’m pretty sure that’s a first.)

And the corporate consolidation of media continues – Kotaku is reporting on CBS’ acquisition of CNET networks cache of sites, including gamespot. Apparently, CNET’s board of directors unanimously agreed to the merger, and the transition is slated to occur by the third quarter of this year. From the post: “Upon closing, CNET Networks’ sites will more »