Exit Games Unveils Neutron® 5.0 at GDC 2008
Latest Version of Multiplayer Gaming Platform Empowers New Business Models to Drive In-game Revenues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, USA: February 18, 2008 - Exit Games, the world leading service provider for multiplayer games and communities, today revealed the latest version of its award-winning service platform Neutron® 5.0. A demo of the service will be showcased during GDC at Exit Games' booth # 6105 and 6106 in the North hall located in the German Pavilion.
The newest enhancements brought on with the version upgrade include:
New Billing Connector: Provides in-game billing capabilities worldwide across 23 countries Enhanced Items & Assets Add-On: Integrates virtual credits system to leverage after initial download revenues have been attained Game Server SDK: Empowers developers to easily create exclusive features on their own Enhanced Server AI Add-On: Enables a prediction system for real-time multiplayer games (dead reckoning concept for hiding latency)"The new Neutron version 5.0 provides our customers with everything they need to integrate new business models into their games, leading to an overall increase of their return on investment," said Tom Sperry, CEO of Exit Games USA. "Together with an incomparable set of turn-key features and customizable components, the development of commercially successful multiplayer games and communities is now as easy as ever."
The fully customizable Neutron service platform minimizes risk and time-to-market for even the most complex multiplayer and community game development projects on all platforms. Among many other extensive social gaming features available, Neutron 5.0 gives developers the ability to enable a variety of in-game billing options, including item purchases, subscription-based gaming, and try-before-you-buy options. Neutron 5.0 continues to leverage large user communities, supporting real-time gaming on the mobile, PC and console platforms including J2ME, BREW, Windows Mobile, Flash Lite, Blackberry, Win32, J2SE, .NET, and Flash (Web, Wii, PS3).
Exit Games Neutron 5.0 is the market-leading independent platform for hassle-free development, global deployment and the hosting of multiplayer games and communities. Neutron powered games are currently live in over 50 countries and have been launched by over 100 carriers and portals worldwide. With access to more than 500 million billable subscribers, Neutron offers enhanced user experiences, increased revenue for publishers and cross-platform connectivity complete with billing, lobby and presence integration.
About Exit Games
Exit Games is a leading software provider for multiplayer games and communities. The Exit Games Neutron multiplayer platform connects game developers, publishers, and service providers with users all over the world playing via mobile phone, PC, or console. Neutron is used by leading entertainment industry customers like Vivendi, Disney, Glu, Square Enix/ Taito, World Golf Tour, SkyZone Mobile, and Fremantle Media to create social and community-based applications. Communication industry partners and customers include Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint PCS, Softbank, Vodafone, Qualcomm, Intel, Sony Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks.
Exit Games was founded in 2003 with venture capital funding and maintains branches in Portland, OR and Hamburg, Germany. For more information, please visit our website: www.exitgames.com
Contacts
Michaela Hoffmann
Exit Games GmbH
+49 40 41 35 960
michaela.hoffmann@exitgames.com
Joe Ziemer
TriplePoint PR on behalf of Exit Games
(212) 730-9744
joe@kohnkecomm.com