With many developers still waiting on Microsoft to release the native SDK for Windows Phone, it might seem a backwards step for a middleware company to announce an entire cross platform technology built on C# and .NET.
But that's the approach German outfit MobileBit is encouraging with its Delta Engine.
The advantages, it says, are that developers can make their game using their tried-and-testing Windows/.NET workflow and tools, then pressing 'the magic button' to spit out versions for Windows Phone, iOS and Android.
We're guessing there may - actually- be slightly more to the process than a button push in terms of optimisation etc, but the philosophy is clear enough. Also, MobileBits provides the engine source code so you can extend it as you like.
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"Unity3D is very popular and can be very helpful for prototyping, but if you prefer to work on a code level and want more flexibility and control, you should definitely check out the Delta Engine," said Benjamin Nitschke, MobileBits' CTO, giving the company's biggest rival in the space a backhanded compliment.
The Delta Engine is currently being beta tested, as well as being used by MobileBits to make its mobile action-RPG SoulCraft, which will be published by EA's Chillingo label. In addition, Nvidia is using the title as a tech demo for its up coming Tegra 3 architecture.
Developers can find out more about the technology, and apply for the beta test, which lasts until the end of September, here.
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