Star Wars Galaxies and PlanetSide Are Among First Wave of New Games Optimized
For GeForce4 Series of Graphics Processors
GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, SAN JOSE, Calif., March 21
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NVIDIA(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) today announced
that it is working closely with Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. to optimize
two upcoming online games developed by Sony Online Entertainment. Star
Wars(R) Galaxies(TM), to be published by LucasArts Entertainment Company, and
PlanetSide(TM) will be among the first wave of games optimized for NVIDIA's
GeForce4(TM) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), resulting in a gaming experience
rich in crisp 3D graphics, unique visual effects and some of the most
realistic, life-like images ever seen in an online game.
Eager to take advantage of the new GeForce4 GPU, Sony Online Entertainment
has also optimized its newest expansion pack, EverQuest(R): The Shadows of
Luclin(TM). When powered by GeForce4, the fantasy world comes to life in
amazing detail with rich 3D environments and realistic character animations at
unmatched frame rates, further underscoring the benefit to gamers looking for
the ultimate online experience.
"With technologies continuing to expand and gamers demanding more out of
their computer systems, we're excited to be teaming with the leader in
graphics to ensure that our online worlds are experienced in the best possible
way," said Scott McDaniel, vice president of marketing, Sony Online
Entertainment. "The NVIDIA GeForce4 is the most powerful graphics processor
currently available and will make it possible for gamers to truly experience
the creative vision of our designers."
Available now, the GeForce4 is the most complete family of graphics
solutions -- from the ferocious graphics power of the GeForce4 Ti, the world's
fastest GPU; to the multi-display flexibility of the mainstream GeForce4 MX;
to the most advanced mobile graphics available, the GeForce4 Go. Games
designed to take advantage of the GeForce4 feature set are able to deliver
delivers unprecedented levels of real-time character animation. With three
times the Vertex Shader geometry power and a significant increase in Pixel
Shader performance over previous-generation GPUs, the GeForce4 Ti ensures
developers have the graphics horsepower required to create previously
unimaginable effects.
"Sony Online re-invented the online role-playing genre with EverQuest and
is set to do it again with Star Wars Galaxies and PlanetSide," said Dan
Vivoli, vice president of marketing at NVIDIA. "We see this as a great
opportunity to work more closely with Sony Online Entertainment to ensure
current and future games run their absolute best on NVIDIA hardware."
As part of their efforts to work more closely together, NVIDIA is
providing Sony Online Entertainment with early versions of new hardware and
drivers, training support and testing resources. The two companies will also
plan to work together on marketing and promotional efforts for the EverQuest
game franchise and PlanetSide, and throughout the development process of Star
Wars Galaxies.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), the online gaming division of Sony
Pictures Digital Entertainment, is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer
online gaming. Headquartered in San Diego, California, SOE develops,
publishes and distributes entertainment for the PC and online markets. With
more than 12 million registered users, SOE's award-winning website, The
Station(R) (http://www.station.com) hosts a variety of entertaining games and player
communities spanning all genres. In addition to blockbuster hits EverQuest(R)
and Jeopardy! Online, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in
development such as PlanetSide(TM), Star Wars(R) Galaxies(TM) and
Sovereign(TM).
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation, located in Santa Clara, CA, is the global leader in
advanced graphics and multimedia processing technology for the consumer and
professional computing markets. Its 2D, 3D, video and multimedia capabilities
make NVIDIA one of the premier semiconductor companies in the world. NVIDIA
offers a wide range of products and services, delivering superior performance
and crisp visual quality for PC-based applications such as manufacturing,
science, e-business, entertainment and education.
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