Just when you thought the flurry of LithTech announcements had died down, LithTech, Inc. and Real Networks have announced their partnership to create games for Real.com's games section using the LithTech engine. While there aren't any details about the games in question in the press release, it is mentioned that they will be available for download on Real's website. Here's an excerpt from the full press release:

Kirkland, WA (March 27, 2000) LithTech, Inc. today announced the signing of a multi-game development agreement with RealNetworks®, Inc. to create original content for distribution through the Real.com™ Games division (www.real.com/games). The agreement will give exposure for LithTech game titles to more than 95 million unique, registered RealPlayer® users.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with RealNetworks on this exciting new paradigm. The Real.com Games distribution mechanism is a tremendous step forward for the game industry that will provide developers with increased control over product distribution," comments Jason Hall, CEO for LithTech, Inc. "In addition, new advances in technology will insure that a downloadable game has the same quality level as a traditional CD-ROM game."

LithTech, Inc. will utilize a proprietary version of its state-of-the-art LithTech 3D Game Operating System in the creation of the new titles for Real.com Games. LithTech is a licensable technology for multiple platforms that functions as a complete, full-featured, 3D game operating system which allows developers to easily design, develop and focus on content without reinventing new technology for each project.