With online gameplay becoming an increasingly integral part of console games, the time and effort spent creating the framework and lobby system for a game takes away crucial development time that could be better focused on the actual game. The RakNet networking engine provides this multiplayer framework ready made, thus allowing for developers to spend extra time perfecting their title. To learn more about the engine, as well how the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network compare to their counterparts, PlayStation LifeStyle interviewed Kevin Jenkins, the founder and President of Jenkins Software in an exclusive and in-depth interview.
Posts Tagged ‘Sony Online Entertainment’
PSLS Presents – Kevin Jenkins, Jenkins Software, RakNet
Thursday, February 18th, 2010SOE Gives Back With Complimentary Gift
Sunday, December 20th, 2009WHAT: Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is pleased to announce that, as of December 17, 2009, SOE will no longer charge for access to Station Players premium features for EverQuest®, EverQuest® II and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes™. Access to premium Station Players features will be included at no additional cost for each respective game for subscribers [...]
Magic The Gathering, Assembling on PS3 in 2010
Monday, November 2nd, 2009SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AND WIZARDS OF THE COAST COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP MAGIC: THE GATHERING -TACTICS
Online, 3D Turn-Based Strategy Game Scheduled for Launch in Early 2010
Today, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, and Wizards of the Coast LLC announced they are developing Magic: The Gathering – Tactics™, an online, 3D turn-based strategy game played within the rich Magic: [...]
DC Universe keeps P2P out of the PVP
Saturday, September 12th, 2009By “P2P”, we mean “pay-to-play” as well as “peer-to-peer”. During the GamesCom video game event in Cologne, Germany, Wes Yanagi from Sony Online Entertainment was interviewed by OneLastContinue and revealed some enticing incentives to anticipate DC Universe Online.
GDC Austin will Host Industry Pioneers
Friday, September 11th, 2009The Game Developers Conference® Austin (GDC Austin) features lectures, panels and roundtables for developers looking to release successful titles in the bourgeoning connected gaming space. This year’s conference includes sessions from notable online developers at Nexon, Bioware Austin, 2D Boy, Zynga, CCP Games and many others.
The Force is Strong with Sony’s Online Plans
Monday, September 7th, 2009With Star Wars: The Old Republic currently in development with PC-only in mind, it was originally thought that console owners wouldn’t be treated to a Star Wars MMO. That may not be the case however, if this rumor turns out to be true.
PSN Review – Heavy Weapon
Monday, August 24th, 2009Heavy Weapon is the latest PlayStation Network title from PopCap Games and Sony Online Entertainment. It’s a simplistic arcade shooter that puts the player in control of an army tank, asking them to shoot down an insane number of aircraft as the environment serenely scrolls by. That’s really all there is to it. There’s no [...]
Everquest Returns with Nostalgic Collector’s Edition
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009EverQuest: The 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, the hardcover collector’s book celebrating how Sony Online Entertainment created an enduring phenomenon and forever changed the gaming landscape with the EverQuest franchise, is now available for purchase exclusively at the Station Store.
SOE Awards $10,000 Scholarship for Game Design Competition
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR SECOND ANNUAL G.I.R.L. GAME DESIGN COMPETITION
G.I.R.L. Scholarship Program Offers Another Educational Opportunity
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August 4, 2009– Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that Rebecca Gleason of Indianapolis, IN won the 2009 G.I.R.L. Scholarship. This marks the second year of the scholarship program, encouraging students toward [...]
“No Reboot” for The Agency
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009Many senior staffers, including the studio head, for Sony Online Entertainment’s Seattle Studio, the team behind the much delayed, The Agency, have suddenly left their positions. Studio director and executive producer Matt Wilson, art director Corey Dangel, and producer John Smith all decided it was time to move onto greener pastures, and, in doing so, [...]
Free Realms Coming to a Comic Stand Near You
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Sony Online Entertainment] and WildStorm have teamed up with best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis to adapt the smash hit MMO, Free Realms™ (www.FreeRealms.com), to the comic page! This 12-issue comic book series mirrors the nonstop action of the game, offering exciting adventures, battles with vicious monsters and, of course, the allure of gorgeous fairies!
5% of SOE Employees are SOL
Saturday, July 18th, 2009Sony Online Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the massively successful Everquest series and recently launched Free Realms, has trimmed their workforce slightly to maintain higher efficiency levels. This doesn’t appear to be cause for alarm and is designed to keep ahead of the slow economy. The total employees effected comes to 41 full time positions. We [...]
Who is Your Favorite DC Universe Online Character?
Friday, July 17th, 2009DC UNIVERSE ONLINE ASKS, “WHO’S YOUR DCU BFF?”
New DCUO/MySpace Video Contest Showcases Best Friends (And Foes) Forever
Do you have a favorite hero or villain in the DC Comics Universe? Or do you have serious issues with the likes of Superman or Mad Hatter?
Free Realms Wins Guild Support
Thursday, June 25th, 2009Sony Online Entertainment, developers of Free Realms, has added guild support to the massively popular online game, a typical MMO feature that was not present in the game during the beta and even after its full release.
Heavy Weapon is Unleashed on PlayStation Network
Saturday, June 13th, 2009Sony Online Entertainment Brings PopCap’s Heavy Weapon to the PlayStation®Network
Mount an assault on the enemy like never before with Heavy Weapon™ on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system! Heavy Weapon combines the action and strategy of a classic arcade shooter with the fun factor of a more causal genre that all players can enjoy.
