Interactive Data Visualization today signed a deal with Microsoft Game Studios. Under terms of the agreement, MGS will have access to the SpeedTree RT middleware through 2008. The foliage software has already been implemented into Project Gotham Racing 3 and Project Gotham Racing 4.

"Our partnership with Microsoft ensures that their customers will continue to experience richer, more enjoyable gaming worlds," said IDV President Michael Sechrest. "We are very grateful that our technology will be included with Microsoft's offerings."