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Emergent Game Technologies launches new game engine

Emergent Game Technologies has selected the Game Developers Conference to announce the launch of the Gamebryo 2.2 game engine, which includes a number of tools optimised for next-generation game development.

Emergent Game Technologies has selected the Game Developers Conference to announce the launch of the Gamebryo 2.2 game engine, which includes a number of tools optimised for next-generation game development.

A standalone solution for complex videogame creation, Gamebryo was most recently used by Bethesda Softworks for the creation of its PC and Xbox 360 title, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, which is currently the subject of tremendous critical acclaim.

The new 2.2 version is fully optimised for development on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and is also available as part of Emergent Elements - a family of tools designed to address the complete range of game development challenges.

Included in the new version is a Scene Designer, which enables developers to quickly create new worlds from discreet assets, easily place objects and lights in a scene and assign a range of features and attributes to objects within the game. Additionally, Gamebryo has been optimised to include the integration of AGEIA's new PhysX physics solution for realistic in-game physics.

"Adding these important new capabilities is consistent with our relentless drive to redefine the craft of game development - the same spirit shown in the release of our entire line of Emergent Elements," commented Geoffrey Selzer, Emergent CEO.

"We're giving game developers the flexible, modular tools they need to create breakthrough games, without restricting their creativity. Coupled with our recent integration with AGEIA's robust PhysX physics solution, this makes Gamebryo one of the most powerful solutions available for developers - especially considering that it comes backed with our industry-leading customer support," he added.