SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2012--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software is collaborating with
Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) as the technology partner
for its new Games Solution Centre. The Centre is a one-stop resource
that provides rapid game prototyping and development resources including
access to Autodesk
Gameware in order to help Singapore-based game developers accelerate
the commercialization of their games.
Mr. Thomas Lim, Director of Interactive Media, Games and Publishing,
MDA, said, “Industry and government collaboration has always been key to
growing the media sector in Singapore. We are pleased to have the strong
support of Autodesk at the Games Solution Centre. Access to Autodesk’s
Gameware and suites can potentially benefit more than 500 game
developers over the next three years. This is a boost to budding
independent developers.”
Mr. V. R. Srivatsan, ASEAN Managing Director at Autodesk, said, “We are
honored that the MDA has selected Autodesk’s Digital Entertainment
Creation software and Gameware
for its Games Solution Centre. For over two decades, leading game
developers have relied on Autodesk technology. Access to Autodesk’s
industry standard game technology through the Games Solution Centre will
help more Singapore-based companies compete on a global scale, whether
they are creating casual or console games.”
Autodesk Entertainment
Creation Suites and Gameware
will be used by game developers in the Centre to storyboard, prototype
and build their games. This includes game art creation, animation, and
bringing assets into runtime environments where games come to life with
artificial intelligence, interactive menus, and realistic lighting.
Autodesk will also provide installation assistance, product training,
and access to its global games ecosystem. Autodesk Professional
Certification will be offered to qualified game developers participating
in the Centre.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries — including the last 16 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects — use Autodesk software to design, visualize and
simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the
USA and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts. All other brand names, product names
or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the
right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and
pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for
typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
Roohi Saeed, +65 9028 3425
roohi.saeed@autodesk.com
Brittany
Bonhomme, 416-317-3938
brittany.bonhomme@autodesk.com