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TKO
Licenses Gamebryo for Sahara
(Press
Release)
SAN JOSE, Calif. and CHAPEL HILL, N.C., (March 25, 2004) - NDL, a leading developer of 3D graphics technology for the computer and video game industry, announced today, from the 2004 Game Developers Conference (GDC), that TKO Software, Inc. has licensed GamebryoTM for use in the development of the PlayStation®2 version of a 3D action adventure game based on the upcoming movie Sahara.
"Partnering with NDL was an ideal solution for this project because of their proven track record and the extensive knowledge and experience of their technical support team," said Jacob Hawley, president and chief executive officer of TKO Software, Inc. "It was crucial that we deliver a multi-platform title at the same time as the movie launch. Licensing Gamebryo for the PlayStation2 will help us to deliver Sahara on schedule."
Sahara is an upcoming film from Paramount Pictures and Crusader Entertainment based on one of the series of best-selling books by Clive Cussler. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz and Steve Zahn.
Gamebryo provides the graphics engine and tools to help companies like TKO Software generate stunning 3D graphics without sacrificing the development time necessary to create compelling content and gameplay. Gamebryo is used in the creation of computer and video games for the PC, XboxTM, PlayStation2, and GameCube®.
"We're thrilled to be working with TKO Software and to be a part of a motion picture-based game," said John Austin, president and chief executive officer of NDL. "Gamebryo's flexibility allows TKO to use the best features of Gamebryo and their own software to bring unique elements to gamers."
About NDL
NDL, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a developer of highly flexible 3D graphics software used by leading game developers and publishers such as Firaxis, Microsoft, Mythic Entertainment, Blue Fang and Irrational Games. The company's flagship product, the Gamebryo graphics engine and toolkit, is the culmination of two decades of 3D graphics expertise. Titles using NDL's engine have been or will be published by Bethesda Softworks, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Vivendi Universal Games and many others. Developers using NDL's Gamebryo can spend their time making Windows, XboxTM, PlayStation®2, and GameCube® games look great and play well, saving time and money in the process. To learn more, please visit www.ndl.com.
About TKO Software
TKO Software, Inc. develops interactive entertainment software and services for any electronic device, anytime, anywhere. The company produces new technologies, IP and state-of-the-art games for PCs, consoles, and wireless & handheld devices. The company was established in Santa Cruz, CA in mid 2001 and employs over 150 staff across offices in Santa Cruz, CA, Dallas and Austin Texas, and Dublin, Ireland. More information about TKO Software is available at www.tko-software.com.
TKO, TKO Software, TKO Value and the TKO Software logo are the trademarks of TKO Software, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
