Age Of Conan Adds Server-Side Physics

Funcom and NVIDIA have announced that Funcom’s proprietary Dreamworld 2.5, a leading game engine for massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), is the first game to incorporate server-side NVIDIA PhysX. This unique implementation into the Dreamworld engine results in more than a doubling in the speed-of in-game physics processing vs. traditional client-side PhysX technology, delivering realistic collision effects within the online gaming environments. Dreamworld currently powers two of the world’s most popular massively multiplayer online games: ‘Age of Conan’ and ‘Anarchy Online’, with a third, ‘The Secret World’, currently in development. The updated Dreamworld Engine 2.5 with server-side PhysX is now … Continue reading Age Of Conan Adds Server-Side Physics

WWE All Stars Ships

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that WWE All Stars is now available at North American retailers for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation 2 system, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and the Wii system from Nintendo. Offering a unique, bold and energetic gameplay experience packed with an incredible roster of legendary talent and current-day WWE Superstars, WWE All Stars is rated "T" for Teen and is available for the suggested retail prices of $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system), $49.99 (Wii) and $39.99 (PlayStation 2 and PSP system) in the United States. … Continue reading WWE All Stars Ships

Crazy Machines 2 Complete Is Complete

Get ready to create the ultimate contraption when Viva Media’s Crazy Machines 2 Complete launches both online and in retail stores nationally. Gamers and adoring fans of the franchise will be able to enter a new dimension of fun as they continue solving challenging puzzles using the most ingenious means at their disposal. Playing the mind-bending expansion packs: Back to the Shop, Liquid Force, and the NEW Time Travel add on levels. Tinkering in the game’s sandbox means countless hours of creative fun with endless possibilities. You are limited only by your imagination. Carlo Voelker, CEO of Viva Media, commented, … Continue reading Crazy Machines 2 Complete Is Complete

Transformers MMO Announced

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that it has signed a strategic development agreement with Jagex Limited to jointly create a new online game based on the globally iconic TRANSFORMERS brand. Under the agreement, the two companies are slated to launch the TRANSFORMERS online game in 2012 in North America, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Jagex, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the largest independent game developers and publishers in the world with a dedicated global user base of millions playing its more than 40 online games. The company’s flagship game, RuneScape, is the world’s most … Continue reading Transformers MMO Announced

Race07 Gets New DLC

The Swedish game development company SimBin Studios AB today announced that its award winning PC racing game "Race07" will get 5 different expansion packs. The theme based expansion packs are a tribute to the lively community of the game, as they focus on highly requested content from the fans. The expansion packs will be released over the coming months at a price point between five and ten Euro/USD each. The first pack is completely free of charge! The expansion packs will be available exclusively via digital distribution on: www.raceroom.net and www.steampowered.com. The first expansion pack is named "Formula RaceRoom" and … Continue reading Race07 Gets New DLC