D-BOX Technologies and Audiokinetic join forces to bring the D-BOX immersive gaming experience to Wwise® users
January 13 2021 - 1:00PM
D-BOX Technologies Inc. (D-BOX) (TSX: DBO), a world leader in
haptic and immersive entertainment experiences, joins forces with
Audiokinetic, Inc., the leading global provider of cross-platform
audio solutions for the interactive media and gaming industries, to
increase the breadth of interactive content offering the D-BOX
haptic experience.
Interactive content creators will be provided
with the ability to create the enhanced immersive D-BOX experience
via Audiokinetic’s industry standard audio middleware solution
Wwise®. Developers and game studios who are constantly looking to
push the boundaries of immersion within gaming and entertainment,
will be able to leverage the D-BOX plug-in for Wwise by mid-2021.
Through haptics, D-BOX will enhance the gaming experience by
bringing a level of depth never seen before. Movements and subtle
vibrations will engage the body to create an unparalleled sense of
immersion in any game developed using Wwise®.
"The alliance between D-BOX and Audiokinetic is
very natural since both of our brands are committed to enabling
top-tier interactive experiences. Thanks to the audio production
expertise and broad reach of Wwise, we are able to fulfill our goal
to provide our fans with even more immersive content by equipping
content creators and studios everywhere with the tools they need.,"
said Sébastien Mailhot, President and CEO of D-BOX.
“Our vision for Wwise from day one, has been to
empower audio creators to deliver their best work— the most
immersive games and experiences, cross-platform,” said Martin H.
Klein, CEO of Audiokinetic. “I’m proud to say that 20 years down
the line, we consistently provide the most innovative audio
technology on the market, and this certainly is in part due to
collaborations with the very best of industry partners. Our new
alliance with D-BOX is no exception and it is perfectly in
alignment with our commitment to our community.”
This new partnership marks an important
milestone in D-Box's commitment to the world of home entertainment.
The gaming and streaming gear market is estimated at over $36
billion by Jon Peddie Research.
ABOUT D-BOXD-BOX redefines and
creates realistic, immersive entertainment experiences by
moving the body and sparking the imagination through motion. D-BOX
has collaborated with some of the best companies in the world
to deliver new ways to enhance great stories. Whether it’s
movies, video games, virtual reality applications, themed
entertainment or professional simulation, D-BOX creates a feeling
of presence that makes life resonate like never before. D-BOX
Technologies Inc. (TSX: DBO) is headquartered in Montreal with
offices in Los Angeles, USA and Beijing, China. Visit
D-BOX.com.
ABOUT AUDIOKINETICAudiokinetic
sets new standards in audio production for interactive media and
games. The company’s middleware solutions, including the
award-winning Wwise® and SoundSeed®, empower sound designers and
audio programmers with a cost effective, comprehensive authoring
tool and audio engine for creating innovative interactive
experiences. Audiokinetic is headquartered in Montréal, QC, Canada,
has subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan, and Shanghai, China, as well as
Product Experts in Europe. www.audiokinetic.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT:
D-BOX TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
Stéphane
VidalVice President, Marketing and Communication450 442-3003, ext.
373svidal@d-box.com |
David
MontpetitChief Financial Officer450-442-3003, ext.
296dmontpetit@d-box.com |
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AUDIOKINETIC, INC.Nour Al HammoudDirector of
Marketing+1 514 499-9100 Ext: 236nhammoud@audiokinetic.com |
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