Ex-WoW Devs Sign Ex-Savage Devs' Offset Engine For MMOG

[Melbosa]

Source: http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/688/688258p1.html

February 13, 2006 - Red 5 Studios and Offset Software today announced a deal that will see the highly impressive Project Offset engine used for a massively multiplayer online game (yes, another one):



   Red 5 Studios, an independent developer of massively multiplayer online entertainment, and Offset Software, a developer of next generation games, today announce that Red 5 Studios has agreed to license the Offset Engine for use in Red 5 Studios' upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMO) title.



   "Offset Software's next generation graphics are simply stunning," said Mark Kern, President and CEO of Red 5 Studios. "And Offset's content creation tools will enable Red 5 Studios to add real-time cinematic quality to our game world."



   The Offset Engine bridges the gap in quality between real-time and pre-rendered graphics. Using revolutionary technology which combines effects elements with unified lighting, shading, and shadowing, the Offset Engine is quickly becoming a top choice among developers of next gen games.



   Every aspect of the Offset Engine is designed around the goal of reducing development time and cost, while empowering designers and artists with the tools they need to create spectacular visual effects and immersive environments.



   "We are excited to work with the world-class team at Red 5 Studios," said Sam McGrath, Offset Software Founder and Technical Director. "Based on their previous experience making the most successful MMO to date, we are looking forward to seeing what they can do with the Offset Engine."



   Red 5 Studios will be demonstrating the Offset Engine at the upcoming Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California, March 20 - 24, 2006 in the Red 5 Studios/Premier Search Career Pavilion at the San Jose Convention Center.



   Red 5 Studios is an independent developer of massively multiplayer online entertainment founded by key developers and executives behind Blizzard Entertainment's hit game "World of Warcraft." Based in Orange County, California, Red 5 Studios combines next generation technology with the world's best game development talent to create original entertainment fulfilling the dreams and fantasies of millions of people worldwide.



   Offset Software is creating the highly anticipated epic fantasy first person shooter currently known as "Project Offset". Based in Southern California, Offset is quickly becoming known as a leader in next generation game development with their ground breaking technology and cinematic quality graphics.



-- Andrew Burnes

Could be a great game, or bomb

[Darren Dirt]

YAY! Project Offset (see this thread: http://forums.righteouswrath.com/viewtopic.php?t=2184 ) isn't vapourware!