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| GameSpy to Integrate GameSpy Multiplayer and Community Technology into Epic's Unreal Engine 3 IGN Entertainment's GameSpy has announced a licensing deal to incorporate GameSpy's suite of online technology into Epic's Unreal Engine 3, one of the industry's most popular game engines. Under the terms of the agreement, GameSpy will join Epic's prestigious Integrated Partners Program, and its technology will be immediately available to any publishers or developers that license Unreal Engine 3. By incorporating GameSpy's online technology into Unreal Engine 3, the two companies have created an integrated one-stop solution for game developers looking to leverage the world's most advanced multi-player technology and game engine in one package. The partnership will span both the PC and PlayStation 3 platforms within Unreal Engine 3, enabling seamless PlayStation 3 and PC online functionality. Functionality available to Unreal Engine 3 licensees via Gamespy will include cross-platform gameplay, communication tools and competition applications. By making available many leading community tools and technologies, GameSpy will provide game developers with the opportunity to have PlayStation 3 and PC users play, communicate and compete together as a single community. GameSpy technologies available to license immediately include: - GameSpy "Matchmaking" is a robust and flexible matchmaking system that makes it easy for gamers to find suitable opponents effortlessly; - GameSpy's "Comrade" in-game middleware and desktop technology that enables seamless in-game to out-of-game community features, such as instant messaging, in-game voice communication, and friend rosters; - GameSpy's "Sake" will allow developers to store data securely online, enabling gamers to build extensive player profiles and maintain game statistics; - GameSpy's "ATLAS" advanced statistical system for dynamic leaderboards and tournaments within the game and on the web; - Future feature sets developed by GameSpy will all be incorporated into the Epic Partnership. In additional to providing multiplayer online features, GameSpy will also join Epic Games' Integrated Partners Program (IPP). The IPP program establishes a formal business relationship with selected companies making cross-platform technologies which integrate with, and are complementary to, Unreal Engine 3. Under the IPP program Epic provides continuous Unreal Engine 3 source code access and full technical support to IPP members. Companies who join the IPP agree to provide a high level of technical support for UE3 licensees through Epic's established support channels, keep their implementations up-to-date with the latest UE3 versions, and work with Epic on potential promotional and co-marketing efforts. GameSpy technology integration is immediately available and several developers have already licensed the integrated GameSpy technology, including Codemasters' Turning Point: Fall of Liberty and Ubisoft's Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |