The Rumour Mine: Grim Fandango remastered, Tiger Woods delayed, and Final Fantasy VI on iPhone

Not all news is good news. Likewise, not all rumours are pleasant ones.

While it's mostly rainbows and sunshine here in the Rumour Mine - maybe not sunshine, more like a really bright work lamp - every once in a rumour crosses my desk that's more disappointing than delightful.

Considering how much cool stuff I manage to report, it's only natural for a couple of unsavoury delays and cancellations to appear in the mix.

Still, I'd rather smile than frown, and word of two fantastic games being ported to iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad makes up for the unsurprising delay of EA Mobile's stellar golfing game.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 held back due to golfer's divorce

It's unfortunate how one of the world's best golfers has had his personal life thrust into the spotlight due to poor behaviour, but it's even worse that it's having an impact on so many of the projects with which the man is involved.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 first surfaced way back in March, when EA Mobile confirmed that a new instalment of the series would appear "soon."

That was generally interpreted as summer, which is slowly slipping by. With no word of a release, it's become increasingly clear that there's something holding the game up.

According to a source, lower than expected sales of the console versions coupled with a desire to avoid negative publicity surrounding the golfer's divorce (which was finalised this week) led EA Mobile to delay the game's release.

It's still going to be released, but an autumn debut looks likely at this point.

LucasArts assembling team for remastered iPhone and iPad version of Grim Fandango

There are a handful of adventure games that any self-respecting fan of the genre cherishes.

The Secret of Monkey Island and Broken Sword top the list, and Grim Fandango is right there with them.

Calls for a remastered edition of Grim Fandango have been lodged with publisher LucasArts for years without avail, yet the company's success with the superb remakes of The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2 have piqued interest in another updated adventure.

While I can't confirm that development on an iPhone and iPad edition of Grim Fandango has started, there's a lot of talk.

It's easy to understand why: not only is it a great game, but it would feel right at home on iPad, in particular. The masterful work done on Monkey Island 2 Special Edition shows that LucasArts has a knack for remakes and there's no doubt the developer could do a bang up job with this title.

C'mon guys, make it happen.

Final Fantasy VI on iPhone and iPod touch as soon as this year

If your appetite for role-playing wasn't sated by the release of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II (understandable considering the questionable design of the latter), then prepare to gorge yourself on the great gameplay of Final Fantasy VI.

Arguably one of the finest instalments in the storied series, Final Fantasy VI could make its way to iPhone and iPod touch before the end of the year.

Regardless of whether it comes out this year or early in the next, this is exciting news for long time role-playing gamers. The sixth game in the main franchise is nothing short of excellent, pack with dozens of hours of in-depth gameplay and engrossing story.

Expect it to carry a premium price, though. While it won't be as expensive as original release Chaos Rings, or even as much we're expecting Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions to cost (which you can bank on being available in September 15th), it'll at least ring up at £5.99/$9.99.

Excited about Grim Fandango and Final Fantasy VI? Disappointed with Tiger? Your thoughts below.