Empire Interactive use DemonWare to Power Multiplayer in “Starship Troopers”
Dublin 25th July 2005
Empire Interactive is working with DemonWare, the leading network middleware provider on Starship Troopers. It is one of the latest multi-player titles to use DemonWare's Matchmaking+ technology to deliver seamless online gameplay to all users.
"Gamers expect a lot from a modern multiplayer game and we wanted to continue to lift the bar for their online experience. DemonWare's Matchmaking+ provided us with a great set of tools and all the support necessary to quickly and effectively deliver a great online gaming experience for Starship Troopers" said Doug Binks, Studio Head in Strangelite, the developer behind the title.
"DemonWare Matchmaking+ has been designed for the needs of today's online games and we're really excited about the implementation in Starship Troopers. Our Lobby Service lets developers get their online game up and running quickly and painlessly and we're looking forward to what Strangelite and Empire Interactive will achieve", said Sean Blanchfield, CTO of DemonWare.
Quick and easy to integrate, DemonWare Matchmaking + provides a complete range of toolkits for the needs of all online titles. You create the game, we'll look after the players.
- Cross-platform (supports current and next-gen platforms)
- Save time and hassle developer friendly C++ APIs
- Compatible with in-house network technology and game engines
- Supports DemonWare State Engine for a complete multiplayer solution
- Full voice support
- Encryption
- User Management
- Matchmaking
- Statistics
- Supports Xbox Live Teams (360)
- Experienced game-network engineers providing support
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 powerful and flexible network engine available and both products are being used in a number of AAA titles being released across all platforms in 2005. DemonWare products support all major gaming platforms (current and next-gen). As a tried and tested network middleware product, it allows developers to reduce development time and risk while focusing on their game play. Interested developers should go to www.demonware.net/evaluate DemonWare has offices in Dublin, Ireland and Los Angeles, USA.
About Empire
Empire is a leading UK quoted computer games developer and publisher, specialising in innovative video games with mass-market appeal. The Group is one of the most established in the industry now in its 18th year of business. Its portfolio of titles include Starsky & Hutch, FlatOut, Big Mutha Truckers, Space Invaders 25th Anniversary and the highly anticipated Starship Troopers. The Group's value division, Xplosiv, continues to increase its market share across Europe and has experienced success with its first PS2 titles. Headquartered in the UK, Empire has offices in the US, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Further information about Empire and its products can be found at: http://www.empireinteractive.com
About Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP), a Division of Columbia Tristar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized properties in film and television.
Columbia Tristar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.