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Blade Interactive
Dark Energy Digital was a privately owned video game developer and publisher based in the United Kingdom. It was formed from members of Blade Interactive, which continues to operate as a separate company. On 28 September 2007, following the public announcement of ''Hydrophobia (video game), Hydrophobia'', it was announced that a deal had been made between Blade Interactive and Total Asset Limited and was to become a publisher in its own right and publish its own titles. On 19 March 2012, it was announced the company had closed due to low sales of ''Hydrophobia''. History Blade Interactive was founded in 1998 and are largely known as a developer of pool and snooker games. Three years were spent developing HydroEngine, their dynamic fluid game engine used in ''Hydrophobia (video game), Hydrophobia''. As part of a major expansion, Blade Interactive has a new mobile game development division based at Blade Interactive's new office complex in Manchester, known as 'BIG' (Blade Interac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defunct
Defunct may refer to: * Defunct (video game), ''Defunct'' (video game), 2014 * Zombie process or defunct process, in Unix-like operating systems See also * * :Former entities * End-of-life product * Obsolescence {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havok (physics Engine)
Havok is a middleware software suite developed by the Irish company Havok. Havok provides physics engine, navigation, and cloth simulation components that can be integrated into video game engines. In 2007, Intel acquired Havok Inc. In 2008, Havok was honored at the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards for advancing the development of physics engines in electronic entertainment. In 2015, Microsoft acquired Havok. Products The Havok middleware suite consists of the following modules: * Havok Physics: Originally from Ipion Software (Ipion Virtual Physics), it is designed primarily for video games, and allows for real-time collision and dynamics of rigid bodies in three dimensions. It provides multiple types of dynamic constraints between rigid bodies (e.g. for ragdoll physics), and has a highly optimized collision detection library. By using dynamical simulation, Havok Physics allows for more realistic virtual worlds in games. The company was developing a specialize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Championship Snooker 2004 (video Game)
''World Championship Snooker 2004'' is a sports video game developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters for Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. Overview Whereas earlier titles in the series only featured major player likenesses, the game features over 128 players from the World Snooker Tour, as well as a greater number of official tournaments. Along with the regular world championships, the 2004 version features the LG Open, UK, and Masters competitions. The game also includes arena licenses, such as that of the Crucible Theatre. Gameplay The game features Career, Quick Play and Trickshot modes. The game also includes eight-ball, nine-ball, and blackball pool. For a series first, the game also allows players to play Snooker online, via a modem. There is also the option to create your own custom tournaments for play against the AI, or another player. In Career mode, the player starts as a new member of the World Snooker Tour, and earns ranking points by winning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameCube
The is a PowerPC-based home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on September 14, 2001, in North America on November 18, 2001, in Europe on May 3, 2002, and in Australia on May 17, 2002. It is the successor to the Nintendo 64. As a Sixth generation of video game consoles, sixth-generation console, the GameCube primarily competed with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony's PlayStation 2, Sega's Dreamcast and Microsoft's Xbox (console), Xbox. Nintendo began developing the GameCube in 1998 after entering a partnership with ArtX to design a graphics processing unit. The console was formally announced under the codename "Dolphin" the following year, and was released in 2001 as the GameCube. It is Nintendo's first console to use Nintendo optical discs, its own optical discs instead of ROM cartridges, supplemented by writable GameCube accessories#Memory cards, memory cards for saved games. Unlike its competitors, it is solely focused on gami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Championship Pool 2004
''World Championship Pool 2004'' (also known as ''2004 World Championship Pool'' or simply ''World Championship Pool'') is a sports simulation video game developed in 2003 by Blade Interactive and released by Jaleco for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows, and GameCube. The game features several variants of pool Pool may refer to: Bodies of water * Swimming pool, usually an artificial structure containing a large body of water intended for swimming * Reflecting pool, a shallow pool designed to reflect a structure and its surroundings * Tide pool, a roc ... (pocket billiards), and simulated pro players. Characters Eleven simulations of real-life, world-class professional pool players appear, and are playable characters in the game: 1. Thorsten Hohmann, 2 Championships 2. Efren Reyes, 2 Championships 3. Earl Strickland, 3 Championships 4. Ralf Souquet, 2 Championships 5. Francisco Bustamante, 1 Championship 6. Johnny Archer, 2 Championships 7. Tony Drago, Snooker Legend 8. Stev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xbox (console)
The Xbox is a home video game console manufactured by Microsoft that is the first installment in the Xbox series of video game consoles. It was released as Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market on November 15, 2001, in North America, followed by Australia, Europe and Japan in 2002. It is classified as a sixth-generation console, competing with Sony's PlayStation 2, Sega's Dreamcast and Nintendo's GameCube. It was also the first major console produced by an American company since the release of the Atari Jaguar in 1993. The console was announced in March 2000. With the release of the PlayStation 2, which featured the ability to playback CD-ROMs and DVDs in addition to playing games, Microsoft became concerned that game consoles would threaten the personal computer as an entertainment device for living rooms. Whereas most games consoles to that point were built from custom hardware components, the Xbox was built around standard personal computer components, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Championship Snooker 2003 (video Game)
''World Championship Snooker 2003'' is a sports video game developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows. Overview In comparison to earlier titles, the game is not only snooker-specific. It also allows players to play eight-ball and nine-ball pool, as well as a number of minigames including Trick Shot, In My Pocket, and Against The Clock. The game was also released with a version specifically designed to play in English pubs and bars. The game features commentary from both Dennis Taylor and (for the first time) John Virgo. John Virgo also lends his name to the unlockable trick shot mode, similar to the one seen in the snooker-based TV gameshow Big Break. Reception ''World Championship Snooker 2003'' received "mixed or average" and "generally positive" reviews, according to review aggregator GameRankings. Thunderbolt Games scored the game very highly, at 90%, calling it the "game of the highest standard." Eurogamer were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G-Surfers
''G-Surfers'' is a 2002 futuristic racing game, racing video game for the PlayStation 2 console developed by Blade Interactive. The game was influenced by ''F-Zero'' and the ''Wipeout (video game series), Wipeout'' video game series, resulting in a very similar game and very mixed reviews. It was released by Midas Interactive Entertainment in Europe on 25 January 2002, having originally been scheduled on 28 September 2001, and was published by Majesco Entertainment in the United States on 28 January 2003 under the title ''HSX: Hypersonic.Xtreme''. Gameplay The game features 30 tracks and 15 crafts. While the first six races are available immediately, the player must complete the game to unlock more tutorials and tracks. It also features "TrakEdit", a mode allowing players to create their own tracks using various objects. Tutorials guide the player to this mode. A two-player split screen mode is included in the game, as well as the Time Trial and Cup racing modes for one player. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released in Japan on 4 March 2000, in North America on 26 October, in Europe on 24 November, in Australia on 30 November, and other regions thereafter. It is the successor to the PlayStation (console), original PlayStation, as well as the second instalment in the PlayStation brand of consoles. As a sixth generation of video game consoles, sixth-generation console, it competed with Nintendo's GameCube, Sega's Dreamcast, and Microsoft's Xbox (console), Xbox. Announced in 1999, Sony began developing the console after the immense success of its predecessor. In addition to serving as a game console, it features a built-in DVD drive and was priced competitively with standalone DVD players of the time, enhancing its value. Full backward compatibility with original PlayStation games and accessories gave it access to a vast launch libra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Championship Snooker 2002 (video Game)
''World Championship Snooker 2002'' is a sports video game developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters exclusively for PlayStation 2. Overview Following on from its predecessor, graphical and textural implementations have been improved. The game offers the ability to set a "handicap" when playing against an AI opponent, or a friend, whilst also offering the ability to change the AI's difficulty level. There are aiming and potting "aids", to help the player, with a virtual line on screen displaying the line that the would take Reception ''World Championship Snooker 2002'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator GameRankings. References External links * {{Snooker Video Games 2001 video games Blade Interactive games Europe-exclusive video games Multiplayer and single-player video games PlayStation 2 games PlayStation 2-only games Video games developed in the United Kingdom 2002 The effects of the September 11 att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PlayStation (console)
The (codenamed PSX, abbreviated as PS, and retroactively PS1/PS one) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in Japan on December 3, 1994, followed by North America on September 9, 1995, Europe on September 29, 1995, and other regions following thereafter. As a fifth generation of video game consoles, fifth-generation console, the PlayStation primarily competed with the Nintendo 64 and the Sega Saturn. Sony began developing the PlayStation after a failed venture with Nintendo to create Super NES CD-ROM, a CD-ROM peripheral for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the early 1990s. The console was primarily designed by Ken Kutaragi and Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan, while additional development was outsourced in the United Kingdom. An emphasis on 3D computer graphics, 3D polygon graphics was placed at the forefront of the console's design. PlayStation game production was designed to be streamlined and incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Championship Snooker (video Game)
''World Championship Snooker'' is a sports video game developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. Overview The game featured licenses and likenesses to players from within the top 32 players of the World Snooker Tour. The game allowed players to create an in-game character to play in various modes, including tournaments, on-off matches, and the official world championship. The game also featured a "Master Class" mode, that featured as an in-game tutorial and training mode. The Master Class mode featured a list of 'lessons', that would teach the player the basics of playing, including , and also the rules of the game. Reception ''World Championship Snooker'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator GameRankings GameRankings was a video gaming review aggregator that was founded in 1999 and owned by CBS Interactive. It indexed over 315,000 articles relating to more than 14,500 video games. Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
