PSYONIX STUDIOS LICENSES UNREAL ENGINE 3
Number one game engine to fuel 'Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars' for PLAYSTATION(R) Network
El SEGUNDO, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2008 - Psyonix Studios announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to license Unreal Engine 3 for its upcoming game, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, an arena-based online auto sports game for PLAYSTATION(R) Network.
"We've been working with other studios using Unreal technology for years now," said Dave Hagewood, director of development, Psyonix Studios. "I'm very proud to be licensing the engine for our first title developed entirely in-house and am blown away by the fact that Epic goes out of its way to make its industry-leading technology affordable for developers of games like this."
"Finding ways to bring our engine technology to creative, independent studios is important to us, and Psyonix is a team that really fits the mold," said Mark Rein, vice president, Epic Games. "Battle-Cars does a great job demonstrating the versatility of Unreal Engine 3. I think PLAYSTATION®Network users are going to find it to be fun and unique."
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars features vehicles with incredible physics-based maneuverability, including boosters for launching high into the air or accelerating at break-neck speeds on the ground. In the air, cars can roll, flip, jump, dodge or spin. In the BattleBall Arena team-based soccer game, players maneuver their vehicles to perform breathtaking saves, awe-inspiring shots on goal, and gruesome demolishes of opponent cars. These abilities, combined with the players' own creativity, create a unique and thrilling experience every time.
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is expected to be available in early fall 2008.
About Psyonix Studios
Psyonix develops game software for major gaming platforms including next-generation consoles and PC. As a leading developer of Unreal Engine based games, Psyonix has contributed to close to a dozen titles using the technology.
For more information, visit www.psyonix.com.
About Unreal Engine 3
The award-winning Unreal Engine is known for cutting-edge graphics and its best-of-breed toolset. Unreal Engine 3 maintains those features while adding massive world support, multi-processor support, next-generation console optimizations, and one of the most mature tool pipelines in the industry. Unreal Engine 3's advanced toolset is designed specifically to accelerate developers' productivity for ultra-complex, next-generation content. Additional information on Unreal Engine can be obtained through the Unreal Technology Web site at www.unrealtechnology.com.
About Epic Games
Epic Games, Inc., based in Cary, NC and established in 1991, develops cutting-edge games and cross-platform game engine technology. The company has created multiple million-selling, award-winning titles in its Unreal series, most recently shipping Unreal Tournament 3 for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360(tm). Epic's breakthrough game, Gears of War, sold 5 million copies and won over 30 game of the year awards. The highly anticipated sequel, Gears of War 2, is scheduled for release on November 7, 2008. Epic's Unreal Engine 3 is the current holder and three-time consecutive winner of Game Developer magazine's Best Engine Front Line Award. Additional information about Epic can be obtained through the Epic Games Web site at www.epicgames.com.
