Big Ape Productions Signs License With Intrinsic Graphics to Power Development of Game Titles; ''Open Architecture Platform'' Important Factor; Havok to Provide Physics.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2002 Intrinsic Graphics(TM), Inc., the developer of the innovative Intrinsic Alchemy game development platform, has announced a licensing agreement with Big Ape Productions Big Ape Productions is a video game development studio whose work primarily consists of licensed games. Titles
Intrinsic Graphics' Technology Partner Havok is providing physics for the first project with Big Ape. Havok utilizes the Alchemy programming object model and all of Havok's objects work with Alchemy's object path meaning seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. between the products. "We wanted the advantages of middleware without the disadvantages," said Dean Sharpe, President of Big Ape Productions. "Intrinsic has allowed us to focus on gameplay yet still achieve amazing performance across four platforms. Havok gives us excellent physics and physical simulation. This will allow us to up the standard in game development." Under the terms of the agreement, Big Ape Productions will license Intrinsic Graphics' Alchemy as an exclusive deal, and develop and deliver titles for PC initially. Intrinsic Graphics will also provide full technical backup, enabling Big Ape Productions to fully customize and integrate its own programming, ensuring that each game carries the creative stamp of Big Ape Productions. "This is a great example of how we partner to provide our customers with the best solutions. Havok provides an excellent solution to physics in gameplay. Together we have provided a one-two punch one-two punch n. 1. A combination of two blows delivered in rapid succession in boxing, especially a left lead followed by a right cross. 2. Informal An especially forceful or effective combination or sequence of two things. ," said T. Paul Thomas Paul Thomas (born Paul Anthony Thomas, 5 October 1980, Waldorf, Maryland, United States) is the bassist of the band, Good Charlotte. He started out on the guitar, but then a friend influenced him to play the bass guitar. , President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Intrinsic Graphics. "Video game development must progress toward a more efficient, streamlined process for developing games. We are proud that after considering all options, they then chose Alchemy and Havok." "Havok and Alchemy can solve customers' needs with powerful, well integrated solutions. Middleware should give you more flexibility, not take it away," says Hugh Reynolds, CEO Havok. "Adding Havok's physical simulation to Alchemy's hardware performance means games can be much more realistic and engaging." About Intrinsic Graphics, Inc. Intrinsic Graphics provides developers and artists a powerful, more efficient way to create games, and to do it across multiple systems. The company's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Intrinsic Alchemy, is a high-performance software platform for delivering real-time 3D applications on next generation game consoles, personal computers, advanced TV set-top boxes and future generation handheld devices. Backed by some of the world's leading gaming and graphics companies including Sony Computer Entertainment, Intrinsic Graphics is headquartered in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. , with offices in Europe and Japan. For more information, visit the Intrinsic Graphics web site at http://www.intrinsic.com . About Havok The Havok Game Dynamics SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). gives you all the features and tools you need to inject spectacular physics into your game, whatever the genre. The Havok engine can easily be integrated with all third party and in-house rendering engines and is optimized for all the leading development platforms, including PlayStation2, Xbox, GameCube and the PC. Havok technology has already been included in over 10 released games, including titles from Acclaim, Infogrames and Microids. Cyan, Ion Storm Ion storm may refer to:
n. 1. Philosophy a. An extreme form of skepticism that denies all existence. b. A doctrine holding that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. 2. , Team 17 and Valve are just some of the game companies using Havok to enhance gameplay in their upcoming titles. Havok is the rigid body Rigid body An idealized extended solid whose size and shape are definitely fixed and remain unaltered when forces are applied. Treatment of the motion of a rigid body in terms of Newton's laws of motion leads to an understanding of certain important physics system in Shockwave from Macromedia and the dynamics driving reactor from Discreet. For more information and demonstrations, visit www.havok.com Note to Editors: Intrinsic Graphics is a trademark of Intrinsic Graphics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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