When you see the screenshots you will be floored that something like Infinity Blade looks so good on a iPhone.
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Showing posts with label epic. Show all posts
Friday, December 10, 2010
Epic's Mark Rein talks iOS, Android, and we review Infinity Blade
Epic's Mark Rein talks iOS, Android, and we review Infinity Blade
When you see the screenshots you will be floored that something like Infinity Blade looks so good on a iPhone.
When you see the screenshots you will be floored that something like Infinity Blade looks so good on a iPhone.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Why it makes sense for Bungie to break away from Microsoft
There has been a whole lot of discussion about the possibility of Bungie leaving Microsoft. Some of the feedback from the community has been "they can't leave Microsoft owns them" or "why would Microsoft let them leave".
This is only my opinion and not based on any knowledge specific situation.
The idea of Bungie breaking away is plausible because Microsoft owns Halo, not Bungie. The company was acquired in 2000 by Microsoft to ensure the development of quality games to launch a little system called the Xbox.
If, and this is a big if, the developers at Bungie could buy their way out of their agreement with Microsoft then they would be free to develop games for other consoles.
I am sure they would come back to do Halo 4 , but I would bet that Sony would love to have them develop an A-list exclusive for them as well. Looking at the success of companies like UbiSoft and Epic has to have the folks at Bungie wondering what are they leaving on the table as far as dollars go being tied to Microsoft. This could also be a win in the short term for Microsoft because they may retain the distribution and publishing rights to select future titles for a timed period after the split.
This is only my opinion and not based on any knowledge specific situation.
The idea of Bungie breaking away is plausible because Microsoft owns Halo, not Bungie. The company was acquired in 2000 by Microsoft to ensure the development of quality games to launch a little system called the Xbox.
If, and this is a big if, the developers at Bungie could buy their way out of their agreement with Microsoft then they would be free to develop games for other consoles.
I am sure they would come back to do Halo 4 , but I would bet that Sony would love to have them develop an A-list exclusive for them as well. Looking at the success of companies like UbiSoft and Epic has to have the folks at Bungie wondering what are they leaving on the table as far as dollars go being tied to Microsoft. This could also be a win in the short term for Microsoft because they may retain the distribution and publishing rights to select future titles for a timed period after the split.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
And the next generation console war winner is....Epic Games?
Two very interesting announcements were made this week at the new-and-improved E3.
Microsoft announced that its Games for Windows Live technology is being included in the Unreal 3 Game Engine.
Sony announced a partnership with Epic where the Unreal 3 Game Engine will be optimized for the Playstation 3.
What does this mean? The wikipedia has an excellent explanation of what a game engine is.
These developments basically mean that game developers will have an easier time developing for the 360, PC and PS3 because the Unreal 3 engine will be optimized for all three environments. This may level the playing field for those that feel one system is more difficult to develop for than another.
This also means lots and lots of cash in Epic's pockets. I would love to be at their post E3 party!
Microsoft announced that its Games for Windows Live technology is being included in the Unreal 3 Game Engine.
Sony announced a partnership with Epic where the Unreal 3 Game Engine will be optimized for the Playstation 3.
What does this mean? The wikipedia has an excellent explanation of what a game engine is.
These developments basically mean that game developers will have an easier time developing for the 360, PC and PS3 because the Unreal 3 engine will be optimized for all three environments. This may level the playing field for those that feel one system is more difficult to develop for than another.
This also means lots and lots of cash in Epic's pockets. I would love to be at their post E3 party!
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