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Embarcadero's C++Builder(R) XE3 Selected by Web Technology Corp. to Deliver Animation Software for Windows and Mac OS X
TOKYO, Feb 06, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. today announced that its
C++Builder(R) XE3, a C++ RAD and visual development environment, was
selected by Web Technology Corp. as the development software for the
latest version of its OPTPiX SpriteStudio, an animation and UI
generation tool for consumer smartphone games. The latest version of
OPTPiX SpriteStudio is slated for delivery in April 2013.
OPTPiX SpriteStudio has been used for animation development in a
variety of popular games since its launch in 2005, including
"Mushroom Garden Deluxe." Recently the game industry has witnessed an
increase in the development of games targeting smartphones and tablet
PCs, and Mac OS X has been widely used as a game development
environment. As a result, there is a growing need for game production
support tools supporting not only Windows but also Mac OS X.
"As we evaluated other solutions, none of them had the functionality
we needed," said Yoshiaki Hashimoto of the R&D Group at Web
Technology. "When we learned that C++Builder was now able to support
Mac OS X, we evaluated it. In less than a week, we knew for certain
it would meet our needs as we built the new version of OPTPiX
SpriteStudio."
Web Technology selected C++Builder XE3 over five other tools they
evaluated. Primary reasons for the selection of Embarcadero's
technology include:
-- Windows and Mac OS with one codebase: C++Builder XE3 is the only RAD
development tool able to develop native applications for several
platforms from one codebase.
-- Leveraged investment: Web Technology can make maximum use of its C++
resources, such as its programs written in C++ and numerous C++
proficient engineers.
-- Vendor stability: C++Builder XE3 is a primary product of Embarcadero
with proactive updates and support.
It was also significant that C++Builder allowed a rapid response to
user needs for feature enhancements. FireMonkey, a multi-platform
component architecture provided with C++Builder, enabled the
development of flexible software with high quality visual effects,
coupled with support for both Windows and Mac OS.
With this latest version of their software, Web Technology can not
only provide support for Mac OS X, but also release the English
version to meet overseas development needs without significant
investment. Plans also include expanding sales to broader targets.
"We are providing the game industry with tools to develop game
software," said Terumasa Kodaka, president of Web Technology. "Just
as they want to concentrate on developing games, we want to
concentrate on developing tools for games, and we don't want to spend
time building user interfaces. By using C++Builder, we can focus on
our primary job with RAD's high productivity, while using our
existing C++ source code resources."
About OPTPiX SpriteStudio
OPTPiX SpriteStudio is a tool to generate sprite animation data with
drag and drop and keyframe style intuitive interfaces, binary output
of animation data, and support for highly readable and versatile XML
formats. OPTPiX SpriteStudio has been used at various game production
sites such as consumer games and smartphone applications. The latest
version, which is set for release in April 2013, will support both
Windows and Macintosh OS, and also data output from HTML5, Unity, a
multi-platform game engine, Cocos2d-x, and CoronaSDK. In addition to
the Japanese version, there are also plans to release an English
version.
Product Name: OPTPiX SpriteStudio(R)
Launch: April, 2013
Specifications:
-- OS: Microsoft Windows 8 / 7 / Vista
-- CPU: Intel(R) Core2 Duo 2GHz
-- GPU: OpenGL Version 2.1,VRAM 512MB
-- Memory: 2GB
-- OS (Macintosh): OSX 10.7 (Lion)
-- CPU: IntelR Core2 Duo 2GHz
-- GPU: OpenGL Version 2.1,VRAM 256MB
-- Memory: 2GB
About C++Builder
Embarcadero C++Builder XE3 is the only native multi-device C++
development solution for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows and Mac OS X.
C++Builder XE3 enables C++ developers to target Windows and Mac
desktops, laptops, Slates and tablets including Surface Pro with a
single C++ codebase.
About Web Technology
Tokyo-based Web Technology Corp. is an independent software
development company that provides game development tools and image
processing services for mobile devices. Founded in 1991, Web
Technology has been providing customers with values such as
high-quality color reduction technology as its core product by taking
customer feedback into serious consideration. Especially in the game
industry, the OPTPiX imesta series, image optimization software, is
highly esteemed for its high image quality and is used by almost all
game publishers in Japan. In addition, Web Technology is now
providing Japanese, English, and Korean versions of ComiPo!, its
manga generation software, and has received positive feedback. With
the latest version of OPTPiX SpriteStudio, a sprite animation data
generation tool developed with C++Builder, the company will start its
full-scale entry into overseas markets. Find out more about Web
Technology at www.webtech.co.jp/eng/spritestudio/.
About Embarcadero Technologies
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of award-winning
tools for application developers and database professionals so they
can design systems right, build them faster and run them better,
regardless of their platform or programming language. Ninety of the
Fortune 100 and an active community of more than three million users
worldwide rely on Embarcadero products to increase productivity,
reduce costs, simplify change management and compliance, and
accelerate innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered
in San Francisco, with offices located around the world.
www.embarcadero.com
Press Contact:
Kristina Lanpheir
Kulesa Faul for Embarcadero Technologies
650-340-1992
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