Mobile publisher to produce classics
The retrogaming market is being pushed forward by various compilations of retro games for modern video game consoles and on-demand services such as Virtual Console. Classic arcade games are regular best sellers for mobiles. DotEmu aims to give a second life to more classic games by targeting today high-end mobiles in addition to Web browsers. Contrary to traditional mobile porting, the end- result game is an exact replica of the original. Enhanced functionalities such as touch screen or
instant saving, well suited for mobile devices, can also be added. On top of that, it will be possible to play directly into a web browser a limited version of the game.
DotEmu has signed numerous licenses with publishers and authors, and will release its first mobile products during Summer 2008. In order to reduce the Time-To-Market and to ensure better quality products, DotEmu has chosen the RabbitFactory middleware, edited by BitRabbit Ltd
Romain Tisserand, CTO of DotEmu said “While looking for a mobile OS porting solution, RabbitFactory appeared to be the most flexible, professional and easy to use middleware. It really enables us fast track porting of classic games, and to focus on our core business”.
Michael El Baki, CEO of BitRabbit said “Emulation of retro games is one of the most intensive and difficult process, and porting such technology to Smartphones is a real challenge. Our multiplatform and highly optimized APIs offer DotEmu the robustness and performance needed for that task. By combining our two technologies, mobile gamers will be able to enjoy lots of classic games”.
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