Futuremark (makers of 3DMark) to open game studio

[Sedako]

From Futuremark:

Espoo, Finland - January 29th, 2008 - Futuremark is proud to announce the formation of a group named the Futuremark Games Studio. For the past 10 years, Futuremark has been pushing the boundaries of PC 3D graphics performance with its 3DMark series, which has become by far the world's most popular benchmarking software. The 3DMark series combines stunning 3D art with world class engines from Direct3D 6 up to Direct3D 10. "Futuremark Games Studio is committed to developing original IP games with the highest quality game play combined with our established track record of creating blow-your-socks-off visuals", said Tero Sarkkinen, CEO of Futuremark Corporation. "For years, our fans have been asking us when will we start making games. Very soon they are going to get it - and then some!"

At this point, I'll welcome any new game studio with the hope that they'll provide some fresh games in this diluted market.

 

[Nemesis6]

From Futuremark:



At this point, I'll welcome any new game studio with the hope that they'll provide some fresh games in this diluted market.

Diluted market? What are you talking about? We have Kane & Lynch!!11111

 

[noisebleed]

that's cool but i doubt it'll be a good game lol

 

[Insano]

Five bucks the game is going to be a techdemo.

 

[Krynn72]

Im all for this. Maybe we will finally get a game with good visuals that isnt an un-optimized piece of ass.

 

[Iced_Eagle]

Wow, this is interesting...

They have a lot of neat concepts they could try to achieve using their previously released tech-demo's. However, I'm just worried the game will turn up being yet another tech demo.

We'll see though!

 

[Cerpin]

Didn't one of the 3d marks use the Max Payne engine?

 

[Iced_Eagle]

Didn't one of the 3d marks use the Max Payne engine?

In 3DMark 2001, one of the tests did, yes.