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Slipgate Ironworks Licenses BigWorld Technology Suite for MMO

by Rainier on Feb. 27, 2007 @ 1:28 a.m. PST

John Romero's development company Slipgate Ironworks, formed in 2005, announced that it has chosen the BigWorld Technology Suite as the game development platform for its new MMOG title.

"The BigWorld solution enables a streamlined production period which brings our game to market sooner," said John Romero. "We are extremely pleased with the technology offering and support BigWorld is providing on this MMO."

"John Romero and his team have some very innovative ideas on what they wanted to achieve with this project," said Simon Hayes, CTO of BigWorld. "The solution we provided them with has allowed their team the creative freedom to create a truly unique next-gen MMOG."

Comprised of the BigWorld Server, Content Creation Tools, 3D Client Engine, Live Management Tools & Instrumentation - the BigWorld Technology Suite is the complete MMOG solution, providing all of the difficult technology required to produce an engaging next-generation MMOG.

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