The
following are a list of links to companies related to SN Systems,
or that have software compatible with an SN product.
Sony
Computer Entertainment
Sony
Computer Entertainment America (www.scea.sony.com)
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (www.scee.sony.co.uk)
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (www.scei.co.jp)
Sony Computer Entertainment Korea (www.scek.co.kr)
Artificial
Intelligence
BioGraphic
Technologies
BioGraphic
Technologies (BGT) develops and sells best-of-breed real-time
artificial intelligence (AI) software under the AI.implant
brand to game developers, animators, and military simulation
developers.
Visit
the BioGraphic Technologies website - www.biographictech.com
Audio
Firelight Technologies
FMOD
SoundSystem is a mature, feature-packed audio middleware
library that is truly cross-platform. It handles all aspects
of game audio, from multi-channel streaming to bank management,
synchronization callbacks, DSP effects, 3D sound and full
audio format support. It is highly optimized for every target,
and always makes full use of the hardware where available.
With FMOD, you'll never have to worry about falling behind
when it comes to the latest in audio technology.
Visit the Firelight Technologies "FMOD" website
- www.fmod.org
Sensaura
Sensaura
Limited provides sophisticated 3D audio technology for the
interactive entertainment industry. Sensaura produce GameCODA,
the first true cross platform audio middleware solution,
which enables game development studios to integrate specialist
audio features seamlessly into their new titles.
Visit
the Sensaura Website - www.sensaura.com
Digital
Asset Management
NXN
Software
NXN
is the leading provider of asset management systems for
the entertainment and computer graphics industries. Their
products protect and manage digital assets in professional
computer graphics projects across industries - from concept
to completion. SN products are fully compatible with NXN
alienbrain.
Visit
the NXN Software Website - www.nxn-software.com
Networking
GameSpy
GameSpy
Industries is a leading online entertainment and technology
company that delivers live multiplayer gaming and editorial
content to consumers worldwide, and provides the infrastructure
and technology for online gaming and digital distribution
to the growing games industry. The GameSpy Toolkit for the
PlayStation 2 is fully compatible with the SN NDK.
Visit
the GameSpy Developers website at www.gamespy.net
Quazal
Quazal's
innovative, high-level solutions can slash your network
integration time to a matter of days. Their revolutionary
patented Duplicated Object™ technology decentralizes
game information and reduces a game's sensitivity to adverse
network conditions on all major platforms. Quazal offers
two fully extensible and customizable APIs: Net-Z™
for multiplayer (MP) development and Eterna™ for large-scale
persistent massively multiplayer (MMP) worlds.
Visit
the Quazal Website - www.quazal.com
Peripherals
Logitech
Logitech
designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices
that connect people and computer/consoles in an intuitive
and natural way. Retail and OEM offerings include pointing
devices such as mice and trackballs, as well as game controllers,
keyboards, video cameras and multimedia speakers.
Visit
the Logitech Website at www.logitech.com
Physics
Havok
Havok
are the creators of Havok Hardcore and Havok Total. Havok
Hardcore is a game SDK offering rigid bodies, constraints,
cars and ragdolls with a full range of support tools, demos
and documentation. Havok Total is a game SDK that includes
all of the Havok Hardcore functionality and additionally
offers fully integrated soft bodies, cloth, rope and deflectors.
Visit
the Havok Website - www.havok.com
Video/Graphics
Criterion
Software
Criterion's
game development middleware solutions include RenderWare
Platform and RenderWare Studio. Both are available for PlayStation
2, Xbox and PC and are used extensively
among the game development community.
Visit
Criterion's Renderware Website - www.renderware.com
Emergent Game Technologies
Emergent was founded in 2000 and merged with NDL, the company that created the Gamebryo engine and tools, in August 2005. Gamebryo is designed for use with every major platform, including next-generation platforms such as PLAYSTATION 3.
Visit
the Emergent Game Technologies Website - www.emergent.com
RAD
Game Tools
RAD
are the creators of the "Bink" video codecs. Bink
is a "better-than-MPEG-II" class codec - it compresses
with more quality than MPEG-II at up to three times the
playback speed!
Visit
the RAD Game Tools Website - www.radgametools.com
Touchdown
Entertainment
Touchdown
Entertainment are a premier supplier of 3D Game Development
tools and technologies for PlayStation 2, Xbox
and PC. They offer comprehensive game development solutions
and unparalleled support to their customers, providing everything
developers need to create unique and compelling games and
applications. Their Copperhead tools are compatible with
SN's ProDG products.
Visit
the Touchdown Entertainment Website - www.touchdownentertainment.com
Virtools
Virtools Dev is the most comprehensive development platform for prototyping, development and deployment of offline and online/networked video games. With a versatile behavioral engine and an industry-quality rendering engine, Virtools powers multiple game markets and genres: adventure, shoot'em up, simulation and more. Virtools seamlessly merges all aspects of the production process for efficient teamwork between developers, game designers and graphics artists.
Visit the Virtools Website - www.virtools.com
