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Intel has signed an agreement to acquire Havok Inc., which will become a wholly owned subsidiary. Havok is no stranger to anyone interested in PC or console gaming. They've been part of huge games in various ways with such titles as Half-Life 2, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Oblivion and more. They are best known for their middleware physics engine, but they offer other services in both the gaming and movie industry, as well.
Intel states that this acquisition will allow developers to take advantage of "Intel's innovation and technology leadership" which is confusing... what was stopping them before? This acquisition could mean a lot for both gamers and developers alike, though. If Intel so chooses, they could work with Havok to develop physics capabilities directly into their chipsets or even the processors themselves. It might not go that far, but I am sure we will be learning more at next weeks IDF. Rumor has it that Intel celebrated this acquisition by kicking AGEIA straight in the...
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2007 – Intel Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Havok Inc., the leading provider of interactive software and services used by digital media creators in the game and movie industries. Havok will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel. The acquisition will enable developers in the digital animation and game communities to take advantage of Intel's innovation and technology leadership in the creation of digital media.
Source: Intel Press Release
Intel states that this acquisition will allow developers to take advantage of "Intel's innovation and technology leadership" which is confusing... what was stopping them before? This acquisition could mean a lot for both gamers and developers alike, though. If Intel so chooses, they could work with Havok to develop physics capabilities directly into their chipsets or even the processors themselves. It might not go that far, but I am sure we will be learning more at next weeks IDF. Rumor has it that Intel celebrated this acquisition by kicking AGEIA straight in the...
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2007 – Intel Corporation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Havok Inc., the leading provider of interactive software and services used by digital media creators in the game and movie industries. Havok will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel. The acquisition will enable developers in the digital animation and game communities to take advantage of Intel's innovation and technology leadership in the creation of digital media.
Source: Intel Press Release