Microsoft Delivers Direct 3D

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced the Direct3D(TM) API, delivering the next generation of real-time, interactive 3-D technology for mainstream PC users -- on the desktop and the Internet. More than 80 leading software developers, hardware vendors and PC manufacturers, have already pledged their intent to deliver products for Direct3D. This support establishes Direct3D as a leading specification for the industry and helps ensure that users will soon experience more compelling and powerful 3-D graphics for Internet, games, education and business applications. ...

"Direct3D combines state-of-the art technology, high performance and unprecedented industry support," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft. "PC users worldwide will soon experience a whole new level of 3-D realism in Internet, entertainment, education and business applications." ...

"DirectX already makes Windows(R) 95 a great game platform, allowing us to develop games like DOOM II and Ultimate DOOM with faster action and incredible game play and performance," said Mike Wilson, biz guy at id Software. "Direct3D is being utilized heavily in QUAKE development to create the most exciting and realistic game play possible, to meet our demands as well as those of our fans." ...

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