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Nothing much to see here, but Ageia is apparently prepping a PCI Express version of their PhysX card — which is currently only available in PCI form. The new card boasts of zero performance improvements, since the original isn’t even close to maxing out a PCI bus, but doesn’t PCI Express just sound more exciting? We suppose if you’ve got all your PCI slots full-up with a sound card, Killer NIC and some AI Processing, a free PCI-E x1 slot might be your only option, but otherwise we can’t imagine a huge demand for this card when this starts shipping sometime October-ish. Ageia also launched a new version of the PhysX SDK today, with Vista 64-bit and Linux support, along with a new “Realitymark” benchmark system to convince the unwashed masses that buying a PCI E dedicated physics card with near zero game support is a decent value proposition. via Engadget

This is what games look like on the upcoming Intel quad core CPU. Alan Wake of Intel demonstrated some pretty amazing capabilities. Check it out for yourself. Only question: will anyone get all hot about the Core Duo with the Quad Core waiting in the wings?

As Civil War rolls on and “New Avengers Disassembled” continues, the Sentry chooses his side in New Avengers #24. The man with the power of a thousand exploding suns has the power to end this war, but which side will he choose?

With guest penciler Pasqual Ferry, Bendis presents the next chapter of “New Avengers Disassembled” spotlighting the Golden Guardian of Good, the Sentry. As the Sentry meditates on what course of action to take, he takes a trip to the blue area of the Moon to pay a visit to the Inhumans.

The Inhumans and Earth are currently embroiled in a Cold War as a result of the events of Son of M. So what does a meeting with the Sentry mean for Earth?

Do not miss this important chapter of “New Avengers Disassembled” as this issue ties together Civil War, New Avengers, House of M, and Son of M. And more importantly, the man who could change the tide of the war by his lonesome, the Sentry, makes his decision in New Avengers #24.

Major developer and publisher Electronic Arts has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Swedish-headquartered Digital Illusions CE (aka DICE) development studio, making the company a fully integrated EA studio. The acquisition is effective immediately. The deal also sees DICE CEO Patrick Söderlund named as an EA Studio General Manager, where he will continue his role maintaining responsibility for the DICE studio while taking on additional creative responsibilities. Via Gamasutra

Bethesda Softworks Announces Ship Dates for STAR TREK Titles is a press release revealing release dates for Star Trek: Encounters, Star Trek: Legacy, and Star Trek: Tactical Assault, the PS2, Mobile, and PC/console, respectively, Star Trek Games. Encounters for PS2 ships this week, Tactical Assault for PSP and DS is due on October 27, and Star Trek: Legacy for the PC and Xbox 360 is scheduled for a November 7 release. Word is:

The release of the three titles coincides with the 40th anniversary of the series and provides STAR TREK fans and gamers alike with authentic experiences. Bethesda Softworks engaged all five of the actors who portrayed the captains on the television series to provide voiceovers for STAR TREK: Legacy to ensure the experience is as genuine as possible. In addition, Bethesda Softworks also worked with acclaimed STAR TREK writer, Dorothy “D.C.” Fontana, and her writing partner, Derek Chester, to provide story lines for both STAR TREK: Tactical Assault and STAR TREK: Legacy.

via BluesNews