IGN has a CellFactor: Revolution preview up, offering brief hands-on impressions of this PhysX powered shooter that's due out next month.

AGEIA today announced that the multiplayer shooter CellFactor: Revolution, originally announced as a retail game, will be released for free May 8. Most parts of the physics heavy game will require a PhysX PPU, but people without such a card (which is...almost everyone) will be able play two levels against AI enemies.

The game will automatically detect players with a PhysX card, offering them the option to progress through the single-player campaign mode that includes three "extreme PhysX" levels. PhysX users can also challenge humans and AI-enemies in four LAN-based multiplayer modes. Gamers who do not have a PhysX processor will be able to fight artificial-intelligent controlled enemies in the multiplayer "skirmish" modes, in two environments. The extreme PhysX levels were designed to spotlight physics gameplay with a purpose. For example, oil leaking from a barrel may be an indicator of its volatile nature, a spider web twitch can indicate nearby movement, lava can be psionically harnessed to deflect or smother enemies, and particle beams can be used as weapons.

Over at RPG Vault you can find a Q&A on that new NetDevil game with the silly title Warmonger, Operation: Downtown Destruction. Chris Sherland is asked about the creation of a first person shooter by a company known for MMO titles, the game setting, initial content, gameplay, AI, and use of PhysX among other things.

New at FiringSquad this afternoon is a Warmonger Q&A, asking NetDevil's Chris Sherland about this Unreal Engine 3 powered shooter which will feature extensive AGEIA PhysX support.

New at FiringSquad this afternoon is an Infernal Q&A, asking Pawel Miechowski of Metropolis Software about this third person action game. Topics include the game's back story, the singleplayer campaign, unique gameplay elements and the game's use of the AGEIA PhysX accelerator.

We received this press release, officially announcing the development of Warmonger, Operation: Downtown Destruction, a first person shooter in development at NetDevil (Auto Assault, Jumpgate). The game is powered by Unreal Engine 3 and will make use of the AGEIA PhysX processor.

Unique to "Warmonger" is a destruction system that allows dynamic gameplay to emerge from the results of combat, where every aspect of the environment can be completely leveled. Destruction is done procedurally, rather than pre-canned animations that are found in most games today. As a result, explosives, rockets, indirect fire, and vehicle combat can literally blow away walls, drop ceilings and open up new pathways for enhanced gameflow. Collision detection has also been carefully considered during development, and the effect of destruction within the environment can be used as a weapon. A sniper can blow the stairs behind him to block access, but a rocket to the floor beneath him will drop him down, causing possible death. "NetDevil has poured their imagination into this title, and it shows in virtually every aspect of the game," said Manju Hegde, CEO of AGEIA. "We've been very impressed with what they've been able to do with our PhysX processor, as well as visual enhancements they've made to the game by combining it with the Unreal Engine 3. "The benefits of the destruction system are noteworthy, and added PhysX elements of fluids and cloth will give a depth and feel that truly reflect the cutting edge of gaming interactivity."

Tech Report is reporting that AGEIA PhysX prices are starting to come down. The physics acceleration board launched at $299 earlier this year, but now some online stores are carrying cards for under 200. Additionals, several e-tailers including Newegg and ZipZoomFly will include City of Villains, Bet on Soldier: Blood of Sahara, and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter with PhysX cards.

1UP has posted a CellFactor: Revolution Q&A, asking Jeremy Stieglitz of Artificial Studios about the retail version of their PhysX techo demo game.

New at FiringSquad is this CellFactor: Revolution Q&A. Lead designer Jeremy Stieglitz is asked about the reaction to the CellFactor build that was bundled with the AGEIA PhysX card, expanding on the concepts from that demo for a full retail game, character classes, available weapons, new game modes, AI improvements and more.

IGN has a CellFactor: Revolution Q&A posted, asking lead designer Jeremy Stieglit about the retail version of the AGEIA PhysX tech demo. Includes new media.

GameSpot has been updated with a CellFactor: Revolution Q&A. Artificial's president and lead developer Jeremy Stieglitz answers questions about the PhysX enhanced first person shooter. Includes new media.

Gaming Nexus is the site with the latest AGEIA Q&A. Vice president of marketing Michael Steele talks about the PhysX launch, lackluster reaction so far, ATI and NVidia's GPU physics acceleration plans and the time it will take before the physics market reaches critical mass.

Artificial Studios issued this press release, announcing the development of a retail game based on the CellFactor demo they created for AGEIA's PhysX PPU. CellFactor: Revolution will out later this year and features five worlds, new physics powers, more vehicles, new weapons and additional game modes.

GDHardware is the latest site with a Q&A with Manju Hegde and Michael Steele of AGEIA, asking them about the PhysX physics acceleration chip that was released not too long ago. Topics include pricing, the need for a product like this and developer support.

Vivendi sends along a new Joint Task Force movie, showing off the PhysX accelerated physics effects in the military strategy game.

The AGEIA website has posted a CellFactor Q&A, asking Jeremy Steiglitz of Artificial Studios about this AGEIA PhysX powered action game. Thanks Blues News.

Ubisoft sends along the latest Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter patch, updating the game to v1.10. The 28mb patch offers bug fixes, interface changes and PhysX updates.

PC Perspective has posted a new article, taking a video look at the AGEIA PhysX PPU as used by Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter and the CellFactor PPU. I hear the videos can be downloaded from a totally awesome site.

New at FiringSquad today is this AGEIA Pre-E3 Q&A. The company behind the PhysX PPU is asked about the initial response to their newly released product, the upcoming relaese of PPU supporting games in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and Rise of Legends, E3 plans, and the possibility of a cheaper card.

New at FiringSquad this morning is an Alpha Prime Q&A. Black Element's Radek Volf is asked about the game's storyline, locations, enemies, multiplayer plans, graphics and PhysX support.