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Exit Games expands multiplayer development framework to Apple iPad

Will offer indie devs a cheaper way to include social gaming elements

Exit Games expands multiplayer development framework to Apple iPad
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The iPad’s multiplayer gaming aspirations have been given a boost by the recent confirmation that Germany tech firm Exit Games intends to bring its turn-based and real-time middleware software solutions to Apple’s yet-to-be-released device.

Dubbed Neutron and Photon, the two products support a wide range of platforms including PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android. The former handles turn-based wireless gameplay elements while the latter is focused on real-time management.

What’s more, these products are incredibly affordable - Photon development software costs just $100 - which means that cash-strapped indie devs can work multiplayer elements into their titles for the bear minimum of outlay.

Exit’s CEO Chris Wegmann is clearly excited about the development, saying: “The iPad opens a fascinating new product genre: our products will help developers to take advantage of this new opportunity at lower risk with a faster time-to-market”.

With social gaming becoming a very big deal, this announcement will hopefully see a flurry of multiplayer experiences for Apple’s new platform.

CasualGaming.biz
Damien  McFerran
Damien McFerran
Damien's mum hoped he would grow out of playing silly video games and gain respectable employment. Perhaps become a teacher or a scientist, that kind of thing. Needless to say she now weeps openly whenever anyone asks how her son's getting on these days.