Torque
Posté: Mar Sep 29, 2009 7:47 pm[align=justify]Torque 3D Released!
http://www.garagegames.com/products/torque-3d
What you've been waiting for has finally arrived! Torque 3D is now out of beta and in its fully released state. Thousands of developers worldwide participated in the rigorous 6-month beta period, resulting in the most stable release of the award-winning engine to date. Torque 3D boasts best of breed rendering, live asset updating, lighting-fast iteration, a fully integrated toolset for scene construction and the ability to publish games to the web.
Running an open beta for Torque 3D was a huge success. Thanks to you, our community, we gathered mountains of useful feedback, allowing you to be part of the development process. It helped us achieve more intuitive tools, a better content pipeline, and ultimately an engine that delivers all the visual fidelity of the industry's best-looking games. Big thanks to all who participated in the preorder!
If you've been waiting to try out a demo before purchasing, wait no more. Go to the Torque 3D product page and download a free trial version today.
Win $100,000 to Fund Your Game
Torque developers: Think you have a solid game but are looking for additional funding and publishing options? Look no further:
The Indie Game Challenge is a development contest offering large cash prizes as well as a chance to meet big name publishers like Sony, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Capcom, Microsoft, NAMCO/Bandai, THQ and Ubisoft.
Twelve teams will be selected as Finalists in the contest. One Professional Grand Prize Winner and one Non-Professional Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the Finalists to each win $100,000 USD. Three of the Finalists will also be chosen for three separate $2,500 USD prizes for Technical Skill, Art Skill, and Gameplay Skill respectively.
All Finalists will have the chance to be flown out to Las Vegas' D.I.C.E. Summit to pitch their games to professional publishers.
And if all that isn't enough, contest participants may be considered for a $50,000 scholarship to attend Guildhall at Southern Methodist University for professional game development.
Read the Torque blog to learn more about the Indie Game Challenge, and submit your game!
Featured Torque Game
Onverse is an online virtual universe full of people who like to hang out with their friends and play games. This virtual world also incorporates many different types of social games. Founded by gamers, Onverse's end goal is to experiment with new game styles and genres that are associated with social media and bring gamers together so that they can not only enjoy games, but also learn more about each other through their avatar and home systems.
Featured Developer
Onverse, LLC is a small company aiming to redefine how the concepts of social media and video games interact. Started by Steve Pierce in December of 2006, Onverse is composed of a relatively small team of individuals with big dreams. The company's main goal is to create a fun place for you and your friends to hang out online. Because the Onverse social world revolves around hanging out with friends, it provides a platform that can integrate with any game genre. This platform also allows for the company to directly connect with players allowing for explicit feedback and influence.
http://www.garagegames.com/community/blogs/view/18217
Featured 3rd Party Add-On
GameMechanicsKit
Verve is an add-on tool for our flagship 3D engine, Torque 3D. Verve gives you the power to create and display event based sequences, including in-game Cinematics and Cutscenes, helping you connect with your audience and experience the worlds you create. The tools provided with Verve are integrated into and extend the standard editors in Torque 3D and aim to promote a familiar development environment. Complex Machinima sequences and game Cinematics are all made easy with Verve's tool set. The Verve Editor is where your world comes to life![/align]
http://www.garagegames.com/products/torque-3d
What you've been waiting for has finally arrived! Torque 3D is now out of beta and in its fully released state. Thousands of developers worldwide participated in the rigorous 6-month beta period, resulting in the most stable release of the award-winning engine to date. Torque 3D boasts best of breed rendering, live asset updating, lighting-fast iteration, a fully integrated toolset for scene construction and the ability to publish games to the web.
Running an open beta for Torque 3D was a huge success. Thanks to you, our community, we gathered mountains of useful feedback, allowing you to be part of the development process. It helped us achieve more intuitive tools, a better content pipeline, and ultimately an engine that delivers all the visual fidelity of the industry's best-looking games. Big thanks to all who participated in the preorder!
If you've been waiting to try out a demo before purchasing, wait no more. Go to the Torque 3D product page and download a free trial version today.
Win $100,000 to Fund Your Game
Torque developers: Think you have a solid game but are looking for additional funding and publishing options? Look no further:
The Indie Game Challenge is a development contest offering large cash prizes as well as a chance to meet big name publishers like Sony, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Capcom, Microsoft, NAMCO/Bandai, THQ and Ubisoft.
Twelve teams will be selected as Finalists in the contest. One Professional Grand Prize Winner and one Non-Professional Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the Finalists to each win $100,000 USD. Three of the Finalists will also be chosen for three separate $2,500 USD prizes for Technical Skill, Art Skill, and Gameplay Skill respectively.
All Finalists will have the chance to be flown out to Las Vegas' D.I.C.E. Summit to pitch their games to professional publishers.
And if all that isn't enough, contest participants may be considered for a $50,000 scholarship to attend Guildhall at Southern Methodist University for professional game development.
Read the Torque blog to learn more about the Indie Game Challenge, and submit your game!
Featured Torque Game
Onverse is an online virtual universe full of people who like to hang out with their friends and play games. This virtual world also incorporates many different types of social games. Founded by gamers, Onverse's end goal is to experiment with new game styles and genres that are associated with social media and bring gamers together so that they can not only enjoy games, but also learn more about each other through their avatar and home systems.
Featured Developer
Onverse, LLC is a small company aiming to redefine how the concepts of social media and video games interact. Started by Steve Pierce in December of 2006, Onverse is composed of a relatively small team of individuals with big dreams. The company's main goal is to create a fun place for you and your friends to hang out online. Because the Onverse social world revolves around hanging out with friends, it provides a platform that can integrate with any game genre. This platform also allows for the company to directly connect with players allowing for explicit feedback and influence.
http://www.garagegames.com/community/blogs/view/18217
Featured 3rd Party Add-On
GameMechanicsKit
Verve is an add-on tool for our flagship 3D engine, Torque 3D. Verve gives you the power to create and display event based sequences, including in-game Cinematics and Cutscenes, helping you connect with your audience and experience the worlds you create. The tools provided with Verve are integrated into and extend the standard editors in Torque 3D and aim to promote a familiar development environment. Complex Machinima sequences and game Cinematics are all made easy with Verve's tool set. The Verve Editor is where your world comes to life![/align]
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