01-22-2003, 02:23 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,171
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Varium: Game Engine for Mobile Devices
Dan East, of Dexplor and Pocket Quake fame, is working on a next-generation mobile gaming engine, which will feature support for scripting, multiplayer, 3D worlds, audio, and bots. The first product coming out of this effort will be a collection of games ("themes") including 1940's-style, futuristic and comic combat scenarios for Pocket PCs. Check out the video while you're there. Kudos to the team, which also includes Andie Clarke, Randall Schleufer, and Jason Surguine, all of Snails fame.
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01-22-2003, 02:43 AM
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Mystic
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,768
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potential
There is a software demo (via video) that really blew my socks off in terms of potential gameplay. If the gameplay is as good as the looks, this engine will be a real winner.
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01-22-2003, 03:08 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 211
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I never thought this kind of game with this level of graphics was even possible on mobile devices...
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01-22-2003, 03:48 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,329
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by mirkazemisaman
I never thought this kind of game with this level of graphics was even possible on mobile devices...
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It isn't...........on Palm :P
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01-22-2003, 05:10 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 176
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I watched both demo videos on my pocket pc and the sound is unbelievable. Also notice that the demos are dated in October and November, so by now the game is probably much better. It says release Q1 2003.
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01-22-2003, 05:47 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 405
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All I can say is WOW. It just shows how amazingly talented these guys really are!
I cant wait to see this become released! This will most probably become the future of PDA Gaming!
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01-22-2003, 05:50 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,386
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Impressive.
I've been out of the PPC gaming scene for a while, but I do notice that we have had an infusion of 3D games being introduced. Do any of them play smoothly on the PPC? I remember trying Chopper Alley a while back, but found it to be quite choppy (uh, no pun intended)...
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01-22-2003, 09:41 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,177
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Cool graphics! Combine that with online and multiplayer... then we're talking! 
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