REDMOND, Wash., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today
announced the availability of the DirectPlay(R) API for Pocket PC 2002, a free
download for developers of games and multiuser online applications that
enables games and other applications to connect and interoperate over wired
and wireless networks.
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When utilized for game communications, the DirectPlay API allows games to
take advantage of new communications options as they become available -- with
no change to the game code. Because developers no longer need to focus on
writing complex communications code, they have more time in their development
schedules to focus on other vital product attributes, such as game
environments.
This release of DirectPlay supports both regular wired network connections
and 802.11b wireless connections, enabling the creation of dynamic wireless
mobile games for Pocket PC users.
Game and multimedia developers can obtain DirectPlay for Pocket PC 2002
free from the Microsoft(R) Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/
(connect-time charges may apply).
Microsoft DirectX at the Game Developers Conference 2002
At the Game Developers Conference 2002, being held March 19-23 at the
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, Calif., Microsoft will present, via a
one-day Sponsored Tutorial, the latest product and technology updates on
DirectX(R) API graphics performance optimizations, shader optimization,
material surface physics for shader writers, and the DirectPlay networking
layer and art pipeline support. Microsoft also will present several sessions
during the main conference and is the principal sponsor of the Fourth Annual
Independent Games Festival, as well as sponsor of the Game Developer Choice
Awards. Interested parties can obtain additional details on GDC 2002 at
http://www.gdconf.com/ .
NOTE: Microsoft, DirectPlay and DirectX are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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