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⚫ '''HeroEngine''' is a ] and server technology platform developed by ] specifically for building ]-style games. Originally developed for the company's own game ], the engine won multiple awards at tradeshows, and has since been licensed by other companies such as ] and ] for their own (as yet unnamed) MMO projects.
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'''HeroEngine''' is a ] and server technology platform developed by ] specifically for building ]-style games. It uses the HeroBlade client software.


⚫ The engine has won awards for its unique ability to allow collaborative work between many game developers at the same time. For example, one developer can be creating a house and the entities inside, while another works on the landscaping and terrain around it. Each sees the other's work in real time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/previews/3403-Preview-Hero-s-Journey-HeroEngine|publisher=]|title=Preview: Hero's Journey & HeroEngine|author=Massey, Dana|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2007-04-03}}</ref>
⚫ Originally developed for the company's game ], the engine has since been licensed by ], ], and ] for as of yet unnamed MMO projects.


==Awards==
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'''HeroEngine''' is a ] Middleware engine created by ]. '''] Corp.''' will use HeroEngine as the graphical basis for their upcoming ] that is being developed at their recently formed Austin offices. Simutronics is using HeroEngine for their own MMORPG, ], due for release in 2007.
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==Integration with other technologies== ==Integration with other technologies==

HeroEngine works with the following technology:<ref>
HeroBlade contains integrated features such as custom scripting and collaborative project management, which allow developers to make notes directly onto the in-game levels for others to see.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heroengine.com/features.asp |title=The official HeroEngine webpage's feature page|accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref> It also works with technology from third-party vendors,<ref>
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==Games developed with HeroEngine==
==Licensed HeroEngine Games==
⚫ * ''] ''
===Simutronics===
⚫ * Untitled ] project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftp.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13088|title=Simutronics' HeroEngine Gets Three Licensees|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2007-03-09}}</ref>
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* ''Universe Online'', MMO by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/50064|title=Bethesda Sister Dev Licenses HeroEngine for MMO, Rumors of Elder Scrolls Online Persist |publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02
|author=Breckon, Nick|date=2007-11-26
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colonystudios.com/gallery.html|title=Colony Studios}}</ref>
⚫ * Untitled ] project<ref>{{cite web|date=2007-03-05|author=Massey, Dana|url=http://www.warcry.com/news/view/69303-Virgin-Games-Stray-Bullet-and-Colony-Studios-Select-HeroEngine|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-03|title=Virgin Games, Stray Bullet and Colony Studios Select HeroEngine}}</ref>
* Untitled ] project<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ftp.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16368|title=Gamasutra - ZeniMax Online Studios Licenses Simutronics HeroEngine For New MMO|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2007-11-26|author=Alexander, Leigh}}</ref>
* Untitled ] project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.it-territory.ru/eng/news/20.02.2008/IT%20Territory%20License/|title=IT Territory|date=2008-02-20|accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS116790+18-Feb-2008+BW20080218
|title=IT Territory Acquires License for Simutronics' HeroEngine for Its Upcoming Fantasy... |publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2008-02-18}}</ref>


⚫ ==References==
===Other developers===
⚫ {{reflist}}
⚫ * Untitled ] project


:* {{cite news|date=2007-06-07|url=http://www.economist.com/science/tq/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9249157|work=]|title=Online gaming's Netscape moment?}}
* ''Universe Online'', MMO by ]
:* {{cite news|title=Leading Technologies Now Available to MMO Developers|work=]|date=2008-02-18}}


:* {{cite web|url=http://www.virtualworldtimes.com/news/2007/03/simutronics_sel.html
⚫ * Untitled ] project
|title=Simutronics Selects DiamondWare for HeroEngine Virtual Worlds Game Platform|publisher=Virtual Worlds News|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2007-03-08}}

:* {{cite news|url=http://www.wired.com/gaming/virtualworlds/news/2007/11/mmo_cheats|title=Online Games Use Fraud Software to Combat Cheats|work=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|author=Cole, Emmet|date=2007-11-30}}
* Untitled ] project
:* {{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13346|title=Virgin Appoints CEO For 3D Digital Distribution|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|date=2007-03-30}}

⚫ :* {{cite web|url=http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/729/729576p1.html|title=HeroEngine Interview
* Untitled ] project
|publisher=]|accessdate=2008-07-02|author=Aihoshi, Richard|date=2006-08-31}}

==HeroBlade Features==
⚫ HeroBlade, the client software used to develop games, is unique in the fact that it allows collaborative work between many developers at the same time. For example, one developer can be creating a house and the entities inside, while another works on the landscaping and terrain around it. Each sees the other's work in real time.<ref>http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/previews/3403-Preview-Hero-s-Journey-HeroEngine WarCry Network's preview of HeroEngine</ref>

HeroBlade contains the following integrated features:<ref>http://www.heroengine.com/features.asp The official HeroEngine webpage's feature page.</ref>
* ]
* Dynamic audio
* Sophisticated dynamic characters
* Sequence-based animation system
* Animation monitor
* Motion paths and trigger volumes
* Custom HeroScript MMO scripting
* Script debugging and profiling
* Dynamic data object model
* Performance and metrics monitoring
* Scene and resource analysis
* DreamManager project management
* Project management and organization
* Graphical ] editor
* Designer Notes and Collaborative Whiteboarding, where developers can make notes directly onto the in-game levels for others to see.


==External links== ==External links==
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⚫ ==References==
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HeroEngine is a 3D game engine and server technology platform developed by Simutronics Corporation specifically for building MMO-style games. Originally developed for the company's own game Hero's Journey, the engine won multiple awards at tradeshows, and has since been licensed by other companies such as BioWare Austin and Stray Bullet Games for their own (as yet unnamed) MMO projects.

The engine has won awards for its unique ability to allow collaborative work between many game developers at the same time. For example, one developer can be creating a house and the entities inside, while another works on the landscaping and terrain around it. Each sees the other's work in real time.

Awards

Integration with other technologies

HeroBlade contains integrated features such as custom scripting and collaborative project management, which allow developers to make notes directly onto the in-game levels for others to see. It also works with technology from third-party vendors, such as FMOD, PhysX, SpeedTree, Wwise, and Vivox, as well as having plugins for 3D Studio Max and Maya.

Games developed with HeroEngine

References

  1. Massey, Dana (2007-04-03). "Preview: Hero's Journey & HeroEngine". WarCry Network. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  2. "2006 Golden Cogs Awards". HeroEngine wins 'Best Development Tool'
  3. "Front Line Awards". Game Developer magazine. 2006. HeroEngine finalist for 'Best Engine'
  4. "The official HeroEngine webpage's feature page". Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  5. Jordan, Jon (May), "Engines of Creation", Game Developer, p. 12 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  6. "Simutronics' HeroEngine Gets Three Licensees". Gamasutra. 2007-03-09. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  7. Breckon, Nick (2007-11-26). "Bethesda Sister Dev Licenses HeroEngine for MMO, Rumors of Elder Scrolls Online Persist". Shacknews. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  8. "Colony Studios".
  9. Massey, Dana (2007-03-05). "Virgin Games, Stray Bullet and Colony Studios Select HeroEngine". Warcry Network. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
  10. Alexander, Leigh (2007-11-26). "Gamasutra - ZeniMax Online Studios Licenses Simutronics HeroEngine For New MMO". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  11. "IT Territory". 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  12. "IT Territory Acquires License for Simutronics' HeroEngine for Its Upcoming Fantasy..." Reuters. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-07-02.

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