AUSTIN, Texas--Jan. 7, 2004.

Game Developer Critical Mass Interactive (CMI) has teamed up with Avid©, makers of the industry renowned asset management software ALIENBRAIN®, to demonstrate the power of asset management in a video game development studio. CMI most recently completed USAF: Air Dominance in 2004 and is proud to officially announce the integration of Alienbrain into its development cycle.

"We are excited to offer service to our customers through the use of the industry’s leading asset management software, Alienbrain®," commented Matt Scibilia, President of CMI. "Alienbrain® is an essential part of our tight development cycle."

“In videogame development,” explained CMI VP of Development Billy Cain, “thousands of files are shared with as many as hundreds of people. As a manager, ensuring that each employee is working on the most up to date file is daunting to say the least.” Alienbrain® also allows assets to go through custom-defined sign-off procedures. This allows for a streamlined development process saving clients time and money. “With this tool, CMI offers a better service to our customers,” says Cain.

Alienbrain® software allows multiple users the ability to access and share files across any network. If an individual opens a particular document, the file is labeled as “checked out.” Once any document has been checked out, it is no longer accessible to any other individuals. It can, however, be viewed in a read-only format. For developers, this means having less risk to make mistakes during development cycles.

CMI joined forces with Avid© in an effort to help market Alienbrain® through the use of their assets. In exchange for the rights to artwork, Avid© granted CMI a number of seats of their powerful technology.

“We believe in Alienbrain®, having already used it for years,” added Scibilia, “We are proud to offer our assistance to market and campaign this software.”

“The goal here is to offer better service to our clients, and we strongly feel Alienbrain adds value to our team,” remarked Cain.

CMI is busy preparing its own license, Sword of Dracula (www.swordofdracula.com) for the Game Developers Conference 2005, as well as other unannounced titles.

Critical Mass Interactive delivers a wide variety of services, including full game production from concept to completion on any platform, concept sketches and storyboards, 3 dimensional models for in-game or marketing materials, design documents, and more. Recent clients include: Electronic Arts, Majesco, THQ/relic, and the United States Air Force. Visit them on the Web at http://www.criticalmassinteractive.com.