ZenGL now supports also Android 2.1

logo 300x75 ZenGL now supports also Android 2.1

ZenGL, now have support for Android on it’s lastest SVN revision.

ZenGL is the game engine I used for Windows/Mac and iOS port of the Dreams of a Geisha game and which I’m using to all my new games in production.

Supported OS: GNU/Linux, Windows, MacOS X, iOS*, Android 2.1+*, Windows Mobile 5/6*
Supported compilers: FreePascal, Delphi
Bindings for: GCC C and C++ Compiler*, Microsoft Visual C++*
Graphics API: OpenGL, OpenGL ES 1.x*, Direct3D 8/9
Sound API: OpenAL, DirectSound

More info on : http://www.zengl.org

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Asphyre Sphinx 2 has been released!

Sphinx128a Asphyre Sphinx 2 has been released!

Asphyre Sphinx 2

This new version of Asphyre allows the development of applications for 32-bit and 64-bit WindowsMac OS and iOS platforms. It includes many new providers on Windows platform including DirectX 7DirectX 9,DirectX 9 Ex (Vista)DirectX 10DirectX 10.1 and DirectX 11.

Asphyre was the game engine used by Druids – Battle of Magic, Abra Academy and Abra Academy – Returning Cast.

It have tons of new features! It really worth a look! =)

2D Graphics Features

SphinxIcon2D Asphyre Sphinx 2 has been released!

  • Image transformation including rotation, skew, mirroring and so on.
  • Multiple blending effects including add, subtract, multiply, shadow among others.
  • Buffered drawing calls deliver extremely high rendering performance in real-time.
  • Many different drawing primitives such as rectangles, ellipses, arcs, ribbons and holes.
  • Multiple image pixel formats to maximize quality and minimize video memory consumption.
  • Images can be loaded from compressed Asphyre archives, external files and streams.
  • Patterns (small sub-images) can be distributed among different textures to reduce memory footprint.
  • Dynamic textures allow fast pixel access for effects such as plasma and destructible terrain.
  • Rendering targets allow dazzling visual effects such as motion blur, glows and other effects.
  • Proper handling of lost focus, surviving Alt+Tab, Win+L, screen resolution change, laptop undocking and other rare events.
  • Bitmap text drawing with Unicode support, color gradient tags and alignment options.
  • Multiple display support showing full-screen graphics on all monitors.
  • Shader effects for blazing visuals that are easy to use and optimized for performance.
  • Support of different image formats including PNG, TGA, JPEG, BMP and so on.
  • Native GUI support with WYSIWYG GUI designer to display fully featured interfaces with forms, buttons, edit boxes, lists and so on.

3D Graphics Features

SphinxIcon3D Asphyre Sphinx 2 has been released!

  • Easy to use 3D mesh drawing even for inexperienced developers.
  • Mesh instancing for improved performance when many small meshes are drawn.
  • Illumination models including Phong, Blinn-Phong, Minneart, Cook-Torrance, Oren-Nayer, Isotropic and Anisotropic Ward.
  • Optimized 3D pipeline with hidden surface removal and triangle sorting.
  • Transparent support for different providers across multiple platforms.
  • Billboard rendering for particle effects, explosions and smoke.
  • Load meshes from 3D Studio Max using the conversion tool, which can read 3DS and ASE formats.
  • Mesh generation code for 3D planes, spheres, round boxes, torus, torus knots and super ellipsoids.

Other Features

  • Multiplayer support using UDP protocol.
  • Capture the state of all keyboard keys, read multiple joysticks and mouse displacement.
  • Store all images, sounds and other files using ZIP-like compression in a single Asphyre archive for easier deployment. In fact, you can even store this file inside application’s executable to distribute only one single file!
  • Set password for Asphyre archive to encrypt the contents using XTEA 128-bit cipher to protect your copyrighted artwork and confidential content.
  • Complete set of mathematical types and functions with operator overloading for 2D and 3D vectors and matrices.
  • High-precision timer for independent graphics rendering and object movement.

Official Site and Download 

http://www.afterwarp.net/products/asphyresphinx2

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Dreams of a Geisha in Brazilian Portuguese is Out

The Brazilian Portuguese version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games.

Embarque em uma aventura pelo mundo mágico de uma Gueixa! Descubra os mistérios ancestrais presentes no mundo moderno de uma gueixa. Desbloqueie os templos para que o passado seja revelado e retorne à vida. Junte-se a Ichisumi numa aventura de combine 3 e restaure esse mundo mágico de beleza e paixão. Supere os obstáculos, reconstrua quebra-cabeças e restaure os sonhos de uma gueixa em: Dreams of a Geisha!

  • Muita ação.
  • Combine 3 e muito mais.
  • Restaure um mundo maravilhoso!

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.com.br/jogos-para-baixar/13928/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Italian and Nederlands will come next!

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Dreams of a Geisha in Dansk is Out

The Dansk version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games.

“Tag med på rejse ind i Geishas magiske og fortryllende univers. Hjælp Ichisumi på dette fantastiske eventyr og åbn de magiske templer. Genskab en smuk verden i dette betagende tre på stribe-spil med flotte scener og afslappende musik. Rejs gennem de fire årstider og løs udfordrende opgaver iDreams of a Geisha!

  • Genskab Geishas verden!
  • Åbn de magiske templer
  • Spil Dreams of a Geisha på dansk!”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.dk/download-spil/13875/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in  Italian, Nederlands and Portuguese will come soon!

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Dreams of a Geisha in Svenska is Out

The Svenska version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games.

“Upplev en Geishas magiska och underbara värld! Hjälp Ichisumi öppna alla Geisha-templen igen och återskapa skönheten i världen. Lös gåtor, samla pusselbitar och hjälp Geishan i detta otroligt vackra 3-i-rad-spel.

  • 3-i-rad-spel
  • Spännande handling
  • Spela på svenska!”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.se/ladda-ner-spel/13880/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Dansk, Italian, Nederlands and Portuguese will come soon!

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Dreams of a Geisha in Japanese is Out

The Japanese version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games Japan.

“夢のように魅惑的な芸者の世界を味わえる冒険に出発しよう。かつては華やかな時代の代名詞として多くの人々から注目を浴びた芸者たちだったが、この世の現代化と共に彼女たちが活躍した古き良き時代も忘れ去られようとしている。そんな危機を救おうと立ち上がったのが幼い頃から芸者に憧れ、見事その夢を実現させた芸者のイチスミであった。美しいイチスミと一緒に芸者の世界を再びよみがえらせよう!

  • 幻想的なゲームプレイ
  • 興奮のアクション
  • 素晴らしい世界を復活させよ!”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.jp/download-games/13620/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Dansk, Italiano, Nederlands, Portuguese and Svenska will come soon!

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Dreams of a Geisha in Deutsch is Out

The Deutsch version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games Deutsch.

“Mache eine Reise durch die magische und wunderbare Welt der Geisha. Hilf Ichisumi in diesem unglaublichen Abenteuer, die Tempel der Geisha wieder zu eröffnen und stelle eine Welt der Schönheit und Leidenschaft wieder her. Tauche in dieses mitreißende 3-Match-Spiel ein und genieße die schöne Landschaft mit entspannter Musik. Überwinde Hindernisse, sammle Puzzleteile und sei bereit, schwierige Rätsel in „Dreams of a Geisha“ zu lösen!

  • Packender Spielverlauf
  • Spannende Handlung
  • Stelle eine wunderbare Welt wieder her!”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.de/download-spiele/13599/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Dansk, Italiano, Nederlands, Português, Svenska and Japanese will come soon!

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Dreams of a Geisha in French is Out

The French version of Dreams of a Geisha debuted on Big Fish Games French.

“Plongez dans le monde merveilleux des geishas et aidez Ichisumi à rouvrir les temples des saisons pour répandre à nouveau le raffinement et la splendeur de cette tradition ancestrale. Parcourez des niveaux envoûtants de Match 3 et surmontez de nombreux obstacles pour débloquer de puissants bonus. Complétez des puzzles pour rouvrir un à un les temples des saisons et faire redécouvrir au monde un univers de poésie et de passion.

  • Plusieurs modes de jeu à découvrir.
  • Des niveaux de complexité croissante.
  • Un monde de passion et de splendeur.”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.fr/jeux-a-telecharger/13575/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Dansk, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Português, Svenska and Japanese will come soon!

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Dreams of a Geisha in Spanish is out

The Spanish version of Dreams of a Geisha debuts today on Big Fish Games Spain.

“Transpórtate al mágico y maravilloso mundo de la geisha. Ayuda a Ichisumi en la increíble odisea de reabrir los templos de la geisha y recupera un mundo lleno de pasión y belleza. Sumérgete en este entretenido juego de Match 3 con hermosos escenarios y música relajante. Supera los obstáculos, obtén todas las piezas de rompecabezas ¡y prepárate, que todo está listo para enfrentarte a los desafíos que te aguardan en Dreams of a Geisha!

  • Adictivo juego de Match 3
  • Mini rompecabezas llenos de belleza
  • ¡Ayuda a preservar una cultura fascinante!”

Demo version available here : http://www.bigfishgames.es/juegos-de-descarga/13404/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

Versions in Dansk, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Português, Svenska and Japanese will come soon!

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Artwork for Dreams of a Geisha

 

David Revoy, one of the artists who worked on the Dreams of a Geisha game, made a very interesting post on his blog about the proccess of creating the art of the Dreams of a Geisha game for Green Sauce Games.

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View the full blog post here :

http://www.davidrevoy.com/index.php?article81/artwork-for-dreams-of-a-geisha-green-sauce-games

Download Dreams of a Geisha demo for Windows here :

http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/12814/dreams-of-a-geisha/index.html

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