Phillips has announced it has signed a deal with THQ to bring its amBX technology to "Broken Sword: The Angel of Death," the upcoming adventure title by Revolution Software.

"Created by Philips, amBX technology is a huge leap in the development of ambient intelligence and will revolutionise the gameplay experience by extending the gaming world out of the screen and into the real world. amBX will provide gamers with a full ‘sensory surround experience’ by empowering developers with the ability to use light, colour, sound and even air flow in the real world, during gameplay.

Blending a scripting language, software engine and architecture, the amBX platform has been designed to deliver all-new player experiences through enabled devices such as LED colour-controlled lights, active furniture, fans, heaters, audio and video, all placed strategically around a player’s room."