A recent announcement by Exit Games has revealed that its online multiplayer gaming platform will now be compatible with the iPhone. This novel gaming service will let game developers blend multiplayer and community gaming feature for the popular iPhone. The gaming platform combines Neutron technology with cross-platform capabilities between an iPhone and other mobile devices, PCs and game consoles.
Christof Wegmann, CTO of Exit Games, remarked, “The iPhone presents a very unique opportunity for mobile online gaming as it is both specifically designed for online services and comes with the App Store, an already successful and accessible distribution channel. Neutron’s support of this new and innovative mobile device will ensure that iPhone game developers have a means to take advantage of its wireless connectivity and add social gaming features”
He also mentioned, “The iPhone will surely establish itself as a dominant mobile gaming platform and we’re pleased to support multiplayer and social features in games developed for the device.”
The multiplayer and social gaming platform comprehends eminent characteristics like an in-game voice and text chat, real-time, turn-based and tournament multiplayer options. It is additionally attributed by billing and in-game microtransactions, game lobbies with various matchmaking capabilities, buddy lists, leader boards, profiles and much more.
Even for the most complex multiplayer and community game development projects on all platforms, the time to market and risks involved are minimized with the fully equipped Neutron service platform. The Neutron 5.0 SDKs feature a wide array of out-of–the-box connectivity features coupled with a variety of its hosting services. These enable game developers to integrate sophisticated online features at minimum time and cost investment.
The distinct online gaming service supports mobiles, PC and console platforms like J2ME, BREW, Windows Mobile, Flash Lite, Blackberry, Win32, J2SE, .NET, Flash (Web, Wii, PS3). With the recent addition of the iPhone, Neutron will persistently influence large user communities.
Nuetron is available for download via the App store.