The Massively Multi-player Online (MMO) Sports game arena that is Empire of Sports has announced the launch of a number of new features this weekend, including the high-anticipated option to enter Tennis doubles tournaments and the forthcoming schedule of events. Along with the launch of a brand new website, revisions to the club structure and doubles tournaments are available now.

The long-awaited doubles mode in Tennis has finally arrived in Empire of Sports, tasking players with devising tactics with their teammate and combining thier efforts to dominate the court as a pair during higher contested matches. Grab your racquets, warm up your muscles and become the next champions of the tennis courts right now.

Further to this new addition is the revision of clubs. You want to form a club? You want to play with your friends? You can do both thanks to a new system which will allow you to easily develop your club. You can now win points for your club and open the doors to a Club House for you and your teammates. A new tool also allows you to edit your own club emblem: a customised and distinctive sign only the members of your club can sport.

Empire of Sports has been doing the rounds for some time now, how well have you been playing so far? Tennis champion? Football fan? Superstar? Now you can show everybody who you are and what you've accomplished. Change titles to suit your mood and let everybody know you are the best at downhill skiing, or that you’ve reached the top fifty in the overall ranking.

The line-up of forthcoming events has also been revealed, listed in date order below. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest developments from Empire of Sports.

15/10 - 31/10 : L'Equipe Tennis Tour

19/10 - 06/11 : Le Coq Sportif Basketball Trophy 2009

26/10 - 01/11 : Halloween

23/11 - 11/12 : L'Equipe Football Tour

02/11 - 21/11 : BNP Paribas Masters The Virtual Tournament

09/11 - 27/11 : Joakim Noah Welcome Cup