Game developers in London eager to learn more on the Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) and Unreal Development Kit (UDK) have a great opportunity to learn from the masters themselves. Epic Games is hosting a free two-day training session from July 13 – 14, 2011. The training sessions are titled “Epic Developer Day” and “Unreal University,” with senior members of Epic’s engine team and UE3 instructors on hand.
Register for the following sessions:
Epic Developer Day:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
http://www.amiando.com/QOQDJKB
Unreal University:
Thursday, July 14, 2011
http://www.amiando.com/KGWSTNO
Where:
De Vere West One
9-10 Portland Place
London
W1B 1PR
www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/west-one.html
Details from Epic Games:
“The first day of the event, Epic Developer Day, is open to anyone under Epic’s non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for commercial Unreal Engine 3 evaluation and/or full license. Sessions covering a range of topics will be presented with time set aside for Q&A and troubleshooting tips. Epic is happy to sign NDAs prior to event. Interested parties may contact European Territory Manager Mike Gamble, mike.gamble@epicgames.com with inquiries.
The second day presents Unreal University, a new academic initiative launched by Epic to offer professional, hands-on guidance to those interested in UDK. Session topics include getting started with UDK, level design best practices, mobile game development tips and tricks and more.”
Source – Epic Games
Today LucasArts and Epic Games have announced a “long-term, studio-wide agreement for LucasArts to develop multiple projects using Epic Games’ award-winning Unreal Engine 3.” What games will be utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 were not announced, but with the Star Wars franchise in its library, you can only imagine what this could mean from LucasArts. The Unreal Engine 3 is capable to create and distribute highly detailed games across many platforms, including the Xbox 360, PS3, PC and into mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad and Sony’s upcoming “Next Generation Portable” (NGP).
“LucasArts is now primed to capitalize on Unreal Engine 3′s ability to scale across platforms, from mobile, through PC and console all the way up to the next generation of games,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. “We can’t wait to see what happens when LucasArts combines their talented workforce and amazing intellectual properties with Unreal Engine 3.”
Source – LucasArts and Epic Games
Today Gameloft announced a multi-platform licensing agreement with Epic Games for the use of the Unreal Engine 3 in four of its upcoming games. The four games were not specified in the announcement, but two of the games will be released by Gameloft in 2011 and two games will be released in 2012. The games are being developed for “multiple mobile and downloadable platforms, including iOS, Android, PlayStation Network and set-top boxes,” according to the announcement.
“Gameloft is very pleased to partner with Epic, especially with their ability to stay ahead of the curve and continually place the best game engine technology in developers’ hands at any given point in time,” said Julien Fournials, vice president of production, Gameloft. “Using Unreal Engine 3 allows us to push game visuals with remarkable lighting and high-fidelity environments. We are confident that players will enjoy the games powered by Unreal Engine 3.”
For more details on Gameloft’s games and upcoming releases, visit the official website at gameloft.com. Expect more news on the Unreal Engine 3 from the 2011 Game Developers Conference this week. See the newly updated Unreal Engine 3 website at unrealengine.com.
Source – Gameloft
Epic Games is making the power of the Unreal Engine 3 available to Sony’s Next Generation Portable (aka NGP). Previously showcased at the PlayStation Meeting 2011 in Tokyo (see video here), Epic Games today announced that the Unreal Engine 3 will be supported on the NGP. Mark Rein also stated several launch NGP games will be using the Unreal Engine 3.
“We were very proud to be onstage with SCE to give the world just a taste of what Unreal Engine 3 can do on NGP,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. “NGP raises the bar for the performance of handheld platforms with its multi-core GPU and shader-based, multi-core CPU. This makes Unreal Engine 3 a particularly advantageous fit for NGP. Furthermore, multiple UE3 licensees are already working with NGP, some of which have indicated they intend to release their games for the platform’s launch.”
More details on the Unreal Engine 3 are available at www.epicgames.com/technology.
Source – Epic Games
Today game developer People Can Fly, Epic Games and Electronic Arts unleash Bulletstorm. The “kill with skill” Unreal Engine 3 powered first-person shooter is now available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. The Bulletstorm Xbox 360 Epic Edition includes access to the upcoming Gears of War 3 Beta, which will be available while supplies last.
EA has included a one-time-use Online Pass registration code in retail packages of Bulletstorm. Use the code to unlock six bonus Echo maps and the exclusive Quicksilver leash. For those who have rented, borrowed or are buying the game secondhand, the Bulletstorm Online Pass is available for purchase for 800 Microsoft Points from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace (see here) or $9.99 from the PlayStation Network.
Promising more gaming time down the pipeline of Bulletstorm, EA today announced the Gun Sonata downloadable content pack. The DLC pack will be released in Spring 2011 and will include three new Anarchy mode multiplayer maps and two new Echo mode maps. The Flamingo and Pulp Leash enhancements will also be included. The Gun Sonata DLC will be available for 800 Microsoft Points and $9.99 for the PS3 from the PlayStation Network.
See more details on Bulletstorm at the official website, www.bulletstorm.com and follow the official tweets on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bulletstorm. Bulletstorm will be available on February 25, 2011 in Europe.
Source – EA
