Synaptic Soup unlocks Cipher

UK based games and technology developer Synaptic Soup announced today that its one-stop development solution Cipher is now available to license. Synaptic Soup says Cipher offers a complete technology solution for developers working on the current and next wave of gaming hardware. Designed specifically to address spiraling development times and costs, Cipher delivers an integrated development environment that provides all of the core systems required to deliver games to market in the quickest and cost effectively. Cipher has a high performance graphics engine, with an art driven approach for rapid prototyping and development. It has particle systems for realistic fire, smoke and explosions, an animation system, and a built in collision detection system. It offers multiplayer capabilities, and 3D audio tools. Cipher comes with full technical support, and Synaptic Soup says that only a limited number of licenses will be issued to ensure a more personalized service.