The Virtools Newsletter| November 2005 | www.virtools.com
Product
IMPORTANT: Virtools Web Player - AKAMAI Upgrade
With the runaway success of many online games made with Virtools, we want to assure the fastest, most reliable Web Player installation and experience for your web visitors. We have thus upgraded the Virtools Web Player installation so that it can be entirely hosted, managed and delivered by AKAMAI technology.
To take advantage of this significant performance improvement, simply update the HTML code on your website using the appropriate tags:
Partner News
Virtools Authorized Game Developer Network still growing!
Lexis Numérique, creator of the acclaimed Alexandra Ledermann 4&5 titles made with Virtools technology, is joining Virtools Authorized Game Developer network! Boasting more than 1 million games sold around the world via prestigious partners (Ubisoft, DreamCatcher, Disney, Emme,…), Lexis Numérique is one of the top French independent developers with 50 permanent employees.
>>> Find out more
EADS application SAMIRA II showcased thanks to Virtools VR partners
Virtools VR partner Haption and Barco, showcased Samira II application at Virtual Concept forum and Intuition Consortium. Samira II is an interactive simulation system for assembly/disassembly operations, enabling you to experiment with various scenarios and validating maintenance concepts.
>>> Find out more
Client Applications
Nickelodeon - Kid's cartoon stars featured in 3D online games!
Kids’ cartoon stars featured in 3D online or downloadable games on Nickelodeon website, thanks to Virtools technology!
>>> Find out moreNightlight – Serious game for the NASA
Virtools technology has been chosen by Nightlight Studios for its next 3D game dedicated to the NASA. In this Serious Game, you are a new recruit into the 403rd wing of the United States Air Force Reserve.
Renault's Technical Center for Simulation chose Virtools
Renault's Technical Center for Simulation chose Virtools Dev and the VR pack to be able to validate experiments of its immersive simulation tools.
Virtools Events
Intuition Consortium
This second Intuition International Workshop, focused on Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments applications for future workspaces. David Nahon, Virtools VR Product Manager was invited to present Virtools products and vision on Virtual Reality, together with other key software VR providers in Europe.
>>> Find out more
Back from the User Day!
Again this year, Virtools North America User Day was a Success! With more than 35 attendees, the Virtools User Day was a true learning session on the Virtools Technology, by putting up-front the success stories of our clients. Check out their presentations:
>>> Find out more
Participate to the Virtools Game Development Competition!
Be creative and you’ll have a chance to win USD 2000 in cash and a Virtools Dev Student version.
>>> Find out more
Virtools Online Seminars
Virtools invites you to attend its online seminars, designed to give you an overview of the company and the Virtools Software Suite. The 45-minutes long session is held at 2pm eastern time/11pm pacific time on the following dates:
- Tuesday December 27th 2pm (EST)
>>> To sign up, please fill out this registration form: http://www.virtools.com/us/webseminaire.asp
Les Matinées Virtools
Paris, France - Découvrez Virtools au cours d'une matinée de présentation - page d'inscription
- Mardi 10 Janvier 2005
>>> Contactez marketing@virtools.com pour plus d'informations.
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Sales - Europe and Asia: info@virtools.com
Sales - North and South America, Canada: info.america@virtools.com
