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October 27, 2005 – Montreal, Canada
Sarbakan became one of the first Virtools Authorized Game Developers at the 2005 Game Developers Conference (GDC). While previously working with other game engines, they decided to implement Virtools middleware into their game development cycle in mid-2004. The main reason for the change was to deliver high-end 3D game experiences for a fraction of the cost of traditional game development, without concessions to gameplay quality and graphics. With both offline and online delivery options, Sarbakan has already successfully completed the development of several downloadable games for major US accounts with Virtools technology. Sarbakan is currently developing more than five titles using Virtools middleware. Obscura – The Shadow Blade, an original IP from Sarbakan, is the latest interactive product developed using Virtools. "We are favourably impressed with the Virtools middleware, said Sarbakan's CEO Guy Boucher. It allows our technical and artistic teams to work in smaller and more efficient units to quickly deliver high-quality 3D products. It is a technically advanced and cost-effective 3D game development solution. We are looking forward to the synergies and additional resources to be provided by the recent acquisition by Dassault Systèmes". "Sarbakan is the perfect example of who should use Virtools: small and medium-sized highly talented studios whose key motivation is to deliver great gameplay and visuals within a short production cycle, added Virgile Delporte, Vice President of Sales and Managing Director of Virtools Canada Inc. Big players of the industry can afford to spend years on a big-budgeted and risky multi-million dollar project. Small studios using Virtools can reduce their risks by dramatically speeding up the prototyping and development process, therefore increasing their ROI, concluded Mr Delporte.
About Sarbakan Founded by pioneers of the interactive entertainment industry in 1998, Sarbakan ( www.sarbakan.com) is a creative studio supplying cross platform interactive entertainment content for clients such as Warner Bros, AOL, ABC, Hasbro, Viacom and Sony. In addition to providing its clients with licensed games production services, Sarbakan also offers titles based on its own roster of intellectual properties which have included in the past successful products such as Firechild, Good Night Mr. Snoozleberg, The Black Squirrel, Arcane and Steppenwolf. For more information, visit www.sarbakan.com About Virtools With several thousands of users throughout the world, the Virtools Software Suite enables prototyping, development and deployment of offline and online/networked video games. Virtools clients include major game studios such as Electronic Arts, Remedy, Nickelodeon, Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Dreamcatcher, Warner Bros Online and Ubisoft, etc. Among its partners in the gaming industry, Virtools counts Microsoft, Sony, Nvidia/ATI, Autodesk, Alias, Newtek, Avid, Havok and Metrowerks. Along with applications in the field of video Games, Virtools technology is used for industrial simulation/virtual reality and marketing/multimedia applications, counting industry leaders among its clients, such as Procter & Gamble, PSA Peugeot Citroën, EDF, EADS, CEA, CNRS, France Telecom, Matsushita, American Department of Energy, Intel, Publicis Networks/Renault, Arte TV and L'Oréal. Virtools launched its commercial activities in 1993 with consulting and services targeting interactive real-time 3D. With vital industry needs in mind, Virtools built the company's initial software solution, Virtools Dev. Since Q4 1999, Virtools is the leading provider of comprehensive software development solutions for building innovative, highly interactive 3D content. In June 2005, Virtools became a fully-owned subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, a leader in the 3D software market. For more information, visit www.virtools.com
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