This HearMe Press Release announces that Mpath has acquired Resounding Technology, the Massachusetts-based developer of Roger Wilco, the software that can add real-time voice chat to any multiplayer game played over the Internet. In recognition of the impact of the acquisition, Mpath is changing its name to HearMe (www.hearme.com), and this quote from the press release makes it clear that they view this as a move not just aimed at the world of gaming:

The acquisition of Resounding and the accompanying name change from Mpath Interactive to HearMe better position the company to capitalize on significant trends in the Internet industry that are opening the door for mass consumer adoption of live voice. First, HearMe will take advantage of an evolving area of Web usage focused on communications, collaboration, and community that is already being driven by the increasing popularity of e-mail, chat and instant messaging.

There is also word on the Roger Wilco page that a program called Rapman for Roger Wilco is now available, offering buddy lists for RW users. Thanks ripsaw.