Discreet's gmax Software Changes Games Industry with Rapid Worldwide Adoption.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2002 Video Game Modification Software Celebrates One Year Anniversary with More Than 260,000 Registered Gamers With the video games See video game console. industry continuing its lucrative and competitive drive to capture game enthusiasts worldwide, Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK ADSK Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ stock symbol) ) celebrates its one-year anniversary of the release of gmax, the new defining standard in video game modification ("mod") software adopted by home game enthusiasts, game developers and publishers as the premiere method of creating custom content for games. Since its release one year ago, gmax software has surpassed the quarter million mark of registered users and has been incorporated in some of the most recent top selling games including Microsoft's Dungeon Siege Dungeon Siege is a computer role-playing game developed by Gas Powered Games and published by Microsoft. Chris Taylor (from Total Annihilation) showed Dungeon Siege years in production for the first time at E3 2000. , by Gas Powered Games Gas Powered Games is a computer game developer located in Redmond, Washington. The development studio was started in May 1998 by Chris Taylor, creator of Total Annihilation, and several other ex-Cavedog Entertainment employees. , and EA's Command & Conquer Renegade, by Westwood Studios Westwood Studios (1985-2003) was a computer and video game developer, founded in 1985 as Westwood Associates by Brett Sperry and Louis Castle and based in Las Vegas, Nevada. . "Discreet's gmax has empowered gamers and mod-makers with the technology to continually add unique content to the world of Dungeon Siege, and to grow and improve the experience day after day," said Chris Taylor Chris Taylor or Christopher Taylor may refer to:
gmax is based on Discreet's award-winning 3D animation software, 3ds max, that is widely used in PC and console video games on the market today. Providing the mod community with a comprehensive 3D modeling and texturing toolset based on technology that developers use themselves, gamers can alter, create and customize game content within gmax supported titles, allowing them to expand their enjoyment of the game by creating a unique and compelling experience beyond normal gameplay
Gameplay includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, especially formal games. Proper use is coupled with reference to "what the player does". . For example, with the recent release of the gmax game pack for "Dungeon Siege," players can create their own meshes allowing them to add new weapons, creatures, terrain, armor, and items to the "Dungeon Siege" world as well as change the animation of characters, providing them with new actions to perform. The mod community continues to rapidly expand as evidenced by the hundreds of user-developed web sites created to support 3D content for mod games and gmax-enabled titles. Gamers are able to swap and share 3D content they created using gmax in heavily trafficked online environments. With over 260,000 gmax registered users, Discreet is educating a completely new generation of potential 3D artists/game developers. Top publishers and video game companies have adopted Discreet's gmax as a core differentiator in either the marketing of a published game or in enhancing internal development pipelines. gmax architecture supports Discreet's powerful 3ds max scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an , allowing developers already using 3ds max to easily integrate gmax into the game. gmax fits seamlessly in the 3ds max pipeline at any stage during the development process, allowing publishers to extend the life of their game, potentially increase their sales, as well as build and support a "mod" community. Microsoft's Dungeon Siege, Train Simulator "Train Simulator" redirects here. For the games by Ongakukan, see Train Simulator series. For the Microsoft product, see Microsoft Train Simulator. A train simulator is a computer program that simulates rail transport operations. , Flight Simulator flight simulator, device providing a controlled environment in which a flight trainee can experience conditions approximating those of actual flight. A simulator generally consists of an enclosure housing a working replica of the interior of the cockpit of an 2002 Professional Edition, and Combat Flight Simulator Combat flight simulators are video games similar to flight simulator software used to simulate military aircraft and their operations. These video games are distinct from dedicated flight simulators used for military flight training which are far more complex and consist of , Electronic Art's Command & Conquer Renegade, Auran's railroad simulation game A simulation game, or sim game, (also known as a game of status or mixed game) is a game that contains a mixture of skill, chance, and strategy to simulate an aspect of reality, such as a stock exchange. , TRAINZ, as well as Microids' Tennis Master Series, are among the top videogame companies who have recognized the importance of community building and currently support gmax game packs. "There is virtually no end to a game with gmax, as players will have a new experience every time they load up a game to play," said Paul Perreault, gmax product manager, Discreet. "And, it's a win-win situation for everyone involved -- video game companies can personalize per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. the gaming experience for players, providing them the power to alter 3D content within the game, virtually elevating gameplay as well as sales to a new level." About gmax The consumer version of gmax is Discreet's free award-winning game design and content editor, based on its best-selling professional 3D animation software, 3ds max. The gmax consumer software application is available now for free download here. Game developers and publishers can get the gmax publishing version by joining the Discreet sparks program at . For more information, please visit: http://www.discreet.com/sparks/. About Discreet Discreet empowers moving media professionals to realize the visual experience, transforming their most evocative and ambitious visions into reality. Its range of award-winning systems and software is developed for digital media creation, management and delivery -- across all disciplines from visual effects and editing to animation, game development, web and interactive. Discreet is based in Montreal, Quebec and is a division of Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading design and digital media creation, management, and distribution company. Product and corporate information is located on the Internet at www.discreet.com. Note to Editors: Discreet is a division of Autodesk, Inc. Discreet, 3ds max, gmax and sparks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc./Autodesk Canada Inc. in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. |
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