Euphoria (software)
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| Developer(s) | NaturalMotion |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 PlayStation 3[1] |
| Type | Motion Engine |
| Website | NaturalMotion Website |
Euphoria is a game animation engine created by NaturalMotion based on Dynamic Motion Synthesis, NaturalMotion's proprietary technology for animating 3D characters on-the-fly "based on a full simulation of the 3D character, including body, muscles and motor nervous system".[2] Instead of using predefined animations, the characters' actions and reactions are synthesized in real-time; they are different every time, even when replaying the same scene. While it is common for current video games to use limp "ragdolls" for animations generated on the fly, Euphoria employs a more complex method to animate the entirety of physically-bound objects within the game environment. [3] According to its web site, Euphoria runs on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC[1] hardware platforms and is compatible with all commercial physics engines.
A press release that was enclosed with the second trailer eventually confirmed that Grand Theft Auto IV is the first of Rockstar's games to feature Euphoria.[4][5] The current Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title Star Wars: The Force Unleashed also uses Euphoria.
[edit] Upcoming Euphoria titles
In February 2007, NaturalMotion and Rockstar Games announced that Euphoria would be used in future Rockstar titles.[6]
- In August 2007, NaturalMotion announced Backbreaker, an American football game for next-generation consoles that employs Euphoria to generate tackles in real-time, as opposed to playback animation.[7]
- In late March 2009, it was rumoured that Euphoria will be used for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010,[by whom?] the latest in a series of football (soccer) video games developed by Konami (KCET). Konami aims to overhaul the current animation engine, however judging by the game demo and no information regarding Euphoria from Konami, the engine will not be changed this year.
- It was revealed in May 2009 that Rockstar's upcoming Red Dead Redemption will use the Euphoria engine alongside Rockstar-made RAGE.[citation needed]
- The July 2009 issue of Game Informer confirmed that Max Payne 3 would also include Euphoria along with Rockstar's RAGE.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b euphoria brings Dynamic Motion Synthesis live onto PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
- ^ See NaturalMotion's FAQ page under "What is Dynamic Motion Synthesis?"
- ^ "E3 2006: Indiana Jones Eyes-on", Juan Castro, IGN, 10 May 2006
- ^ Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2 Launched!, GTA4.net, 28 June 2007
- ^ Boyer, Brandon (2007-06-29). "Product: Grand Theft Auto IV Using NaturalMotion's Euphoria". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14526. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ NaturalMotion and Rockstar Games, Inc. Announce Development Partnership, NaturalMotion Press Release, 27 February 2007
- ^ NaturalMotion Announces Backbreaker, Backbreaker press release
[edit] External links
- Euphoria home page at NaturalMotion's website
- NaturalMotion
- Example of Euphoria's animation models
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