MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (March 1, 1995)- Silicon Studio, a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:SGI), and Rocket Science Games, today announced they will join forces in the development of Silicon Studio's Firewalker(tm) suite of authoring tools, which Rocket Science will use to create next-generation games. Under the terms of the agreement, Rocket Science will develop its next-generation 3D games using Silicon Graphics' computer systems and Silicon Studio's Firewalker development environment. Rocket Science engineers will work with Silicon Studio as part of the Firewalker development team, and the team will support game development efforts at Rocket Science.
The joint development complements Silicon Graphics' recent announcement to merge with Alias Research and Wavefront Technologies, Inc. to focus on developing the world's most advanced tools for creating digital media content. Today's announcement also enhances Silicon Graphics' and Silicon Studio's existing alliances with key partners to ensure the development of the best hardware and software solutions for customers. Some examples include the JEDI initiation with Lucas Films, Walt Disney Imagineering for leading-edge interactive entertainment and Time Warner Cable in creating its Full Service Network interactive television system.
"With its groundbreaking creativity and engineering expertise, Rocket Science is a terrific partner for Silicon Studio," said Mike Ramsay, president of Silicon Studio, Inc. "Silicon Studio's strategy to team with key partners will ensure that the tools we build meet the needs of our most demanding customers. With Rocket Science and other partners, we look forward to enabling development of next generation games that reveal the breakthrough advantages of the Firewalker environment."Rocket Science, located in Palo Alto California, is a significant new company that intends to become the premium brand in the interactive entertainment industry. Rocket Space, the company 's virtual on-line headquarters, is located at http://www.rocketsci.com."Rocket Science has been using Silicon Graphics workstations to make extraordinary visual experiences, and Silicon Graphics has been building the leading technology for video game platforms, so it seemed natural that we should join forces for 3D games of the future," said Peter Barrett, Rocket Science co-founder.
Silicon Studio, Inc. was formed in July 1994 to lead the efforts of Silicon Graphics in creating the most powerful hardware and software platforms for the digital studio of the 21st Century. The company has headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., with Training Centers in Los Angeles and London opening in 1995. Silicon Studio is a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
For further information contact: Virginia Henderson Anna Caldwell Silicon Graphics, Inc. Rocket Science Games, Inc. (415) 390-1306 (415) 328-8181
Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark and Silicon Studio and Firewalker are trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
