
Southpeak Interactive has announced that it has signed a two-product publishing deal with TopWare Interactive. The first title is Two Worlds, a RPG slated for release in March 2007 for both PC and next-gen consoles. The second game was not revealed.
“We were looking for a publisher that would focus on giving our titles the aggressive promotion and distribution they deserve,” said James Seaman, managing director of TopWare. “SouthPeak was at the top of our list and we look forward to partnering with them to bring out titles to market.”
“TopWare is creating premium games - Two Worlds is a perfect example of the passion they bring to the medium,” said Katie Morgan, Executive Vice President of SouthPeak Interactive. “We have immense respect for their creative vision and can’t wait to work with them.”

From the creator of the infamous Carmageddon series comes Novadrome, a vehicle-combat title for Xbox Live Arcade. Announced by BVG, the game is in development at Stainless Games and will put players behind the wheel of an armed, buggy-style vehicle to face off in gladiatorial action on a distant planet.
The game will feature both single and multiplayer modes, 24 unique vehicles, 15 arenas, boss encounters and more. It will be out this Holiday season.

AGEIA sends word that BioWare is integrating its PhysX technology into its next-gen Eclipse Engine for PC and next-gen consoles. The development studio will be using the physics solution in Dragon Age, as well as in future titles.
Those looking forward to upgrade their physics can purchase the AGEIA PhysX processor available now in computers from Dell and Alienware; it is also available as add-in boards from ASUS and BFG Technologies.

The Collector’s Edition craze continues with Tripwire Interactive’s Red Orchestra, as it is being re-released with a bunch of new features. The re-released WWII FPS will feature two new maps, four new weapons, two new vehicles, a bonus DVD featuring ten of the best maps made by the community, sixteen strategy cards, an official metal dog tag and other content including wallpapers, trailers, artwork and more.
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 Collector’s Edition will be available soon for $20.

Word comes from EA that it will collaborate with Namco Bandai on publishing the upcoming FPS-RPG Hellgate: London. EA will publish the game, with Namco Bandai continuing to oversee the development of the title. It will also retain rights to publish expansions or sequels to the Flagship Studios title.













