Intel announces that they are to acquire Havok, a big name in the ingame physics algorithms which has powered many big name games which includes BioShock, Stranglehold, Halo 2, Half Life 2, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, and many others. They also specialize in creating special effects in movies to name a few…Poseidon,The Matrix, Troy etc.

The acquisition gives Intel a strong front on the digital animation and gaming front but on the contrary Ageia will be pissing on it pants as they haven’t been able to make a mark with the hardware PhysX processor as game developers and the gaming community hasn’t grasped it yet. Intel’s the big daddy.

“Havok is a proven leader in physics technology for gaming and digital content, and will become a key element of Intel’s visual computing and graphics efforts,” said Renee J. James, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Software and Solutions Group. “Havok will operate its business as usual, which will allow them to continue developing products that are offered across all platforms in the industry.”

Via Engadget