Quazal, makers of the Net-Z and Rendez-Vous online multiplayer middleware technologies, and the newly announced Spark! lobby technology, has been approved for the Tools and Middleware program for SonyÂ’s PS3 system.

With this approval, Quazal will develop and market networking middleware technologies for next-generation computer entertainment system. This is great news for dozens of developers and publishers who have been anxious to work with QuazalÂ’s Net-Z in-game and Rendez-Vous lobby and matchmaking technologies for the  PS3.

Martin Lavoie, CTO of Quazal said: “The next generation of game consoles brings a lot of power to developers, but many of the problems inherent in online gaming remain,” “With true cross-title support, and support for multiple platforms from Sony Computer Entertainment, developers can save time and money on their online games, while delivering cutting edge features to their end users.”

By incorporating QuazalÂ’s technology into their game titles, developers and publishers will open the door to low-risk lobby and matchmaking development with Quazal Spark!, as well as the innovative features of Quazal Net-Z and Rendez-Vous. Because of the cross-platform nature of QuazalÂ’s technologies, these ideas will be far easier to implement than ever before.

Mike Drummelsmith, Developer Relations Manager at Quazal, added: “A developer making a game during this transition period may want to target not only next-generation consoles like PS3, but also current generation platforms such as PS2 and PSP. With Quazal’s technologies, including the new Spark! platform, online games can target all three of these platforms with minimal effort, lowering risk drastically.”

Versions are ready for evaluation by interested PS3 game title developers.

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