DemonWare to launch Matchmaking+ at GDC
For immediate release:
DemonWare Matchmaking+ will make its full international debut at GDC 2005 in San Francisco. DemonWare Matchmaking+ provides all the services you need to support your multiplayer game. Quick and easy to integrate, DemonWare Matchmaking+ provides a complete range of toolkits for your online title including statistics, user management and, of course, matchmaking. It forms a key component of the DemonWare Netcode Suite of multiplayer tools.
"DemonWare Matchmaking+ is the first lobby suite to be specifically developed for current game genres and console requirements, alongside a great state engine, it incorporates encryption and authentication, integrated NAT and leaderboard support and a sub 150k memory footprint, and all this with European and US based support.", said Sean Blanchfield, CTO of DemonWare.
Main Matchmaking+ Features:
- matchmaking
- friends/user management
- statistics
- content download
- competitions
- cross-platform (supports PS2, PSP, PC, and compatible with Xbox and
selected next-generation designs)
- compatible with in-house network technology and game engines
- save time and hassle with developer friendly C++ APIs
- supports DemonWare State Engine for a complete multiplayer solution
- full voice support
- encryption
About DemonWare
DemonWare provides a complete range of network tools for studios and publishers working on multiplayer titles. DemonWare Matchmaking+ suite provides a risk-free and quick route to multiplayer lobby services. The DemonWare State
Engine is widely regarded as the most developer-friendly state engine available and both products are being used in a number of AAA titles being released on console platforms in 2005. DemonWare products support PS2, PSP, Xbox, PC and next-generation hardware platforms.
DemonWare is a network software company which provides the technology for multiplayer computer games enabling people around the world to play against each other over the internet. As a tried and tested network middleware product, it allows developers to reduce development time and risk while focusing on their gameplay. Interested developers should go to www.demonware.net/evaluate
Come see DemonWare at Booth ES24 at GDC 2005. To arrange a meeting, please contact gdc2005meeting@demonware.net.
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