Merscom has announced it has secured the rights to publish the Lionhead game Rag Doll Kung Fu in the US. Whilst the game will be available through retail channels in August, it has been available through Valve's Steam delivery system since February, the first independently developed game to delivered in this manner.

"Rag Doll Kung Fu" uses entirely physics-based animation and collision; there are no pre-set animation routines, no button combinations to memorize or locked-in fighting moves. Unlike any other fighting game on the market, "Rag Doll Kung Fu" allows players to use a mouse to move the characters' limbs as if they were puppets on strings. By coordinating movements of the arms, legs and body, players can orchestrate impressive attack moves and defensive maneuvers. Sounds tricky, but it doesn't take long before players are spinning through the air like Romanian gymnasts!

For more about Rag Doll Kung Fu, head over to the official website.