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| Developer(s) | Gamebase USA and Gamebase Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1997; 24 years ago |
| Stable release | |
| Preview release | Gamebryo 4.0 / March 2012 |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Game engine |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.gamebryo.com |
Gamebryo (/ɡeɪm.briːoʊ/; gaym-BREE-oh; formerly NetImmerse until 2003) is a game engine developed by Gamebase Co., Ltd. and Gamebase USA, that incorporates a set of tools and plugins including run-time libraries,[1] supporting video game developers for numerous cross-platform game titles in a variety of genres, and served as a basis for the Creation Engine.
History[edit]
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Numerical Design Limited (NDL) was founded in 1983, mostly doing contract work for government and CAD clients in the computer graphics sector, though also some game developers such as Interactive Magic.[2] This work led to the production of the NetImmerse game engine in 1997, evolving into Gamebryo by 2003.[3]
NDL was merged into Emergent Game Technologies (EGT, founded 2000, Butterfly.net until May 2005[4]) in August 2005.[5] NetImmerse then evolved to Gamebryo LightSpeed. During 2009 the development staff of Gamebryo was downsized,[6][7] and by July 2010 the engineering office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was closed. On November 11, 2010, assets of EGT were offered for acquisition, including its intellectual Property (IP), in whole or in part.[8]
In December 2010, Korea-based Gamebase Co., Ltd., a longtime partner of EGT, finalized the acquisition of EGT assets and technology, and established a newly capitalized U.S. company, Gamebase USA.[9] Gamebase USA is based in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina and is focused on continual development of the Gamebryo game engine. The newest version, Gamebryo 4.0, was introduced in March 2012.
Features[edit]
The Gamebryo system is a suite of modular C++ libraries. Game developers can combine and extend the libraries to modify the engine for a particular game. Gamebryo's design emphasises a rapid prototyping approach aimed at an iterative development process.
The Gamebryo engine supports several deployment platforms including Microsoft Windows (DirectX 6–11), Mac, iOS, Android, Linux (OpenGL), Gamecube, Wii/WiiWare, PSX, PS2, PSP, PS3, PS4, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Gamebryo 4.0 is the latest version of the engine, designed to merge the original Gamebryo system with its LightSpeed spin-off.
Games[edit]
Gamebryo is used by numerous companies within the gaming industry. Below is a sample of titles that have used the engine:
| Game | Year | Platform(s) | Developer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantica Online | 2008 | Windows | Ndoors | Ndoors |
| Florensia Online | 2008 | Windows | AHA Entertainment | GamesInFlames |
| BlackShot | 2008 | Windows | Vertigo Games | Vertigo Games, PlayOne Asia |
| Bully: Scholarship Edition | 2008 | Windows, Xbox 360, Wii, iOS, Android | Rockstar Vancouver, Rockstar New England, Rockstar Toronto | Rockstar Games |
| Catherine | 2011 | Windows, PS3, Xbox 360 | Atlus | Atlus |
| Civilization IV | 2005 | Windows, Mac | Firaxis Games | 2K Games, Aspyr[10] |
| Civilization Revolution | 2008 | Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo DS, iOS | Firaxis Games | 2K Games |
| Dance on Broadway | 2010 | Wii, PS3 | Longtail Studios & AiLive | Ubisoft |
| Dawntide | 2011 | Windows | Working As Intended | Working As Intended |
| Defense Grid: The Awakening | 2008 | Windows, Mac, Xbox 360 | Hidden Path Entertainment | Hidden Path Entertainment, Microsoft Studios |
| Divinity II | 2010 | Windows, Xbox 360 | Larian Studios | dtp entertainment, 1C, cdv Software Entertainment |
| Dragonica | 2009 | Windows | Gravity Games | gPotato |
| Drift City | 2007 | Windows | NPLUTO | NHN Corporation |
| Defiance | 2013 | Windows, PS3, Xbox 360 | Trion Worlds, Human Head Studios | Trion Worlds |
| Eden Eternal | 2011 | Windows | X-Legend | Aeria Games |
| El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron | 2011 | PS3, Xbox 360 | Ignition Entertainment | Ignition Entertainment |
| Epic Mickey | 2010 | Wii | Junction Point Studios | Buena Vista (Disney Interactive Studios) |
| Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | 2012 | Windows, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3 | Junction Point Studios | Buena Vista (Disney Interactive Studios) |
| Fallout 3[11] | 2008 | Windows, Xbox 360, PS3 | Bethesda Game Studios | Bethesda Softworks |
| Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 | Windows, Xbox 360, PS3 | Obsidian Entertainment | Bethesda Softworks |
| Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online | 2015 | Windows | Nexon Inc., Neople | NEXON Corporation |
| Grand Chase | 2003 | Windows | KOG Studios | Level Up! Games |
| Gujian Qitan | 2010 | Windows | Shanghai Aurogon | Gamebar |
| LEGO Universe | 2010 | Windows, Mac | NetDevil | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| MapleStory 2 | 2015 | Windows | Nexon Inc., ProjectMS | NEXON Corporation |
| Pirate101 | 2012 | Windows, Mac | KingsIsle Entertainment | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| PowerUp Heroes | 2011 | Xbox 360 | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Ragnarok Online II: Legend of the Second | 2011 | Windows | Gravity Corp. | Gravity Corp. |
| Rift | 2011 | Windows | Trion Worlds | Trion Worlds |
| Rocksmith | 2011 | Windows, PS3, Xbox 360 | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Rocksmith 2014 | 2013 | Windows, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Sid Meier's Pirates! | 2004 | Windows, Xbox, Mac, PSP | Firaxis Games | 2K Games Atari |
| Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine | 2007 | Windows | CAVE | Atlus, Aeria Games, Marvelous USA |
| Splatterhouse | 2010 | PS3, Xbox 360 | Namco Bandai Games | Namco Bandai Games |
| Tenchu: Shadow Assassins | 2008 | Wii, PSP | Acquire | FromSoftware, Ubisoft |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | 2006 | Windows, Xbox 360, PS3 | Bethesda Game Studios | Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks |
| Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning | 2008 | Windows | Mythic Entertainment | Electronic Arts |
| Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes | 2012 | Windows | BioWare Mythic | Electronic Arts |
| Way of the Samurai 3 | 2008 | Windows, PS3, Xbox 360 | Acquire | Spike, Agetec, UFO Interactive Games, Rising Star Games, Ghostlight |
| Wheel of Fortune | 2009 | PS3 | Sony Computer Entertainment | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Wizard101 | 2008 | Windows, Mac | KingsIsle Entertainment | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| MicroVolts | 2010 | Windows | SK iMedia | Rock Hippo Productions LTD |
| Yars' Revenge | 2011 | Windows, Xbox 360, PS3 | Killspace Entertainment | Atari |
| Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee | 2001 | Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Windows, PS3, PS Vita, iOS, Android, Mac | Oddworld Inhabitants | Infogrames, THQ, Oddworld Inhabitants |
NetImmerse games[edit]
| Game | Year | Platform(s) | Developer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Age of Camelot | 2001 | Windows | Mythic Entertainment | Vivendi Universal Games |
| The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind | 2002 | Windows, Xbox | Bethesda Softworks | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Freedom Force | 2002 | Windows, Mac | Irrational Games | Electronic Arts |
| Futurama | 2003 | Xbox, PS2 | Unique Development Studios Sweden | |
| Memorick: The Apprentice Knight | 2004 | Xbox | Microïds | |
| Prince of Persia 3D | 1999 | Windows, Dreamcast | Red Orb Entertainment | |
| Simon The Sorcerer 3D | 2002 | Windows | Headfirst Productions | Adventure Soft |
| Star Trek: Bridge Commander | 2002 | Windows | Totally Games | Activision |
| Zoo Tycoon 2 | 2004 | Windows | Microsoft Game Studios |
References[edit]
- ^Pedersen, Roger E. (2003). Game Design Foundations. Wordware Publishing, Inc. p. 186. ISBN9781556229732. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^'Gamebryo.com ~ About NDL Overview'. Archived from the original on June 9, 2003.
- ^'Gamebryo.com ~ History'. Archived from the original on June 11, 2003. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^'EMERGENT Game Technologies evolves from Butterfly.net'. May 17, 2005. Archived from the original on July 13, 2005. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^'Emergent: About Emergent Game Technologies'. Archived from the original on April 19, 2006. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^Alexander, Leigh (October 2, 2009). 'Emergent Announces Restructuring, Layoffs'. Gamasutra. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^French, Michael (October 2, 2009). 'Restructuring and job losses at Emergent'. Develop. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^Gerbsman, Steven R. (November 11, 2010). 'Sale of Emergent's Assets'. Gerbsman Partners Blog. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^Alexander, Leigh (December 22, 2010). 'Longtime Partner Gamebase Revealed As Gamebryo Buyer'. Gamasutra. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^Coleman, Stephen (March 14, 2005). 'Sid Meier's Civilization IV Powered By Gamebryo'. IGN. Archived from the original on February 11, 2007.
- ^'Bethesda Speaks On Gamebryo Engine, Final Fallout 3 DLC'. Slashdot. July 9, 2009. Retrieved November 19, 2009.
Further reading[edit]
- Lightbown, David (May 1, 2020). 'Classic Tools Retrospective: The birth, death, and re-birth of Gamebryo'. Gamasutra.
External links[edit]
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- Wallis, Alistair (May 11, 2007). 'Tooling Around: Emergent's Gamebryo'. Gamasutra. Retrieved May 26, 2007.
- NifTools NifTools is a project that aims at providing tools and specification for the files used by the NetImmerse/Gamebryo game engine.
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Bet-Live, a well-known operator with 290 land-based shops, also provides online services including sports betting, live betting, casino and bingo games. EGT Interactive is already a preferred provider in this igaming market, having built a stable and loyal audience of players.
The partnership with Bet-Live strengthens EGT Interactive’s position in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s regulated territory. Its online slots, including titles such as Amazons’ Battle, Rise of Ra, Shining Crown, 40 Super Hot and 20 Super Hot, are already a firm favourite among the operator’s player base.
Commenting on the partnership, Todor Zahariev, managing director of EGT Interactive, said: “Bet-Live is a well-known operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an impressive reach. We are delighted to partner with them and to offer our preferred games to more and more players across this market.”
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Željko Dobranic, managing director of Bet-Live d.o.o. Istocno Sarajevo, said: “We are very proud to cooperate with one of the most famous companies providing slot games. We hope that this cooperation will improve our services and further strengthen our brand in the market.”
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Ivica Lučić, the CEO of CorNet, commented: “By integrating EGT games into our platform, we are able to provide our customers with the content needed in modern online betting. Bet-Live is one of the largest operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we are proud to offer their players the best entertainment with great content provided by EGT games.”