DGAP-News: Idea Fabrik Plc: HeroEngine 2 Empowers Indie Game Developers to Focus on Creativity and Game Design
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Idea Fabrik Plc: HeroEngine 2 Empowers Indie Game Developers to Focus
on Creativity and Game Design
30.11.2012 / 11:35
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HeroEngine 2 Empowers Indie Game Developers to Focus on Creativity and Game
Design
Idea Fabrik Unveils New Cutting-edge Features to its Popular All-In-One
Online Game Development Platform, HeroEngine.
LONDON - November 28, 2012 - Idea Fabrik PLC (Boerse Berlin GB00B61CVK31,
TI4.BE) today announced the launch of HeroEngine 2. The new Engine will
offer developers state-of-the-art graphics, high spec development tools and
integrated middleware.
'We are very excited about the new features and expanded tools available in
HeroEngine 2' said Alex Shalash, Idea Fabrik's co-Founder and Chairman.
'The release of HeroEngine 2 proves our continued commitment to empowering
any game developer to create - faster and easier than ever before -
powerful online games across all genres.'
HeroEngine 2 provides all the necessary tools to build online games; it
streamlines the entire process and allows teams to create and update their
game faster and in real-time. 'We are providing development tools without
restrictions, code crunching and time constraints; games can now be
designed with fun and creativity at heart. HeroEngine is leveling the
playing field and opening game development to everyone' concluded Shalash.
HeroEngine 2 includes the following keys features and updates:
Graphics:
Powerful changes to graphics engine including several new tools that make
it easier for game developers to create and re-create realistic scenes such
as custom shaders, shadows and HDR rendering.
Development Tools:
New Foundation Framework components have been added including game
matchmaking lobbies, multi-area and group chat, and an item and social
system. The Foundation Framework's customizable core system building
blocks can be used in any online game. By adding these new core game
systems, HeroEngine allows developers to focus on innovative gameplay
features relying on a tested and fully integrated platform.
HeroEngine 2 also offers a more intuitive new user interface for the
engine's editor and repository browser. Furthermore, the new release
boasts overall engine performance improvements.
Middleware:
In addition to the existing middleware providers, HeroEngine 2 now
integrates two new key middleware solutions:
- SpeedTree(R) for Games 6, a professional solution for adding animated
trees and foliage seamlessly into games
- Awesomium(R) Web UI Browser Framework, which allows for seamless
integration of critical in-game systems such as micro transactions and
subscriptions, and also provides an easy and flexible way to create
immersive UI and web content.
HeroEngine 2 is immediately available on HeroCloud through various
licensing options starting from $99 per year. HeroCloud is Idea Fabrik's
cloud-hosted development and live game service, offering affordable access
to HeroEngine. For more information on source code licenses, please visit
heroengine.com.
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About HeroEngine:
HeroEngine streamlines the entire development process of making an online
game. With an all-in-one development environment that includes all the
necessary tools for building a game as well as anintegrated server
designed from a highly scalable and robust architecture, it allows for
real-time updates and stable game play. HeroEngine is the technology
solution used by AAA game studios making MMO's and other online games. More
than 7,000 game projects are already using HeroEngine, including BioWare,
the creators of 'Star Wars: The Old Republic.'
About Idea Fabrik:
Idea Fabrik is an industry leading online games company. The company
licenses its HeroEngine game development technology platform worldwide for
online games. Idea Fabrik also provides the HeroCloud managed service,
offering independent developers low-cost access to the HeroEngine
technology.
Connect with the HeroCloud development community via Facebook and the
HeroEngine forums, or view demo videos of the product and games on the
platform at the HeroEngine YouTube page.
Media Contact:
UK
Laura West
Super M PR
+44 (0)7968 544871
laura(at)superm.co.uk
US
Melina Papadopoulos
Idea Fabrik PLC
+1 301 330 0726
melina(at)ideafabrik.com
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