Futuremark Announces the Futuremark Games Studio

**MIG-31** · Jan 29, 2008, 04:48 PM

Press Release: Futuremark
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Espoo, Finland - January 29th, 2008 - Futuremark (Futuremark), is proud to announce the formation of a group named the Futuremark Games Studio. For the past 10 years, Futuremark has been pushing the boundaries of PC 3D graphics performance with its 3DMark® series, which has become by far the world's most popular benchmarking software. The 3DMark series combines stunning 3D art with world class engines from Direct3D 6 up to Direct3D 10. "Futuremark Games Studio is committed to developing original IP games with the highest quality game play combined with our established track record of creating blow-your-socks-off visuals", said Tero Sarkkinen, CEO of Futuremark Corporation. "For years, our fans have been asking us when will we start making games. Very soon they are going to get it - and then some!"

EcPercy · Jan 29, 2008, 05:57 PM

I wondered when something like this would happen. I mean they are basically creating mini-games in their graphics tests.

EA will own them in a couple years I am thinking.....

Jan 29, 2008, 04:48 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,818 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Futuremark Announces the Futuremark Games Studio Press Release: Futuremark _____________ Espoo, Finland - January 29th, 2008 - Futuremark (Futuremark), is proud to announce the formation of a group named the Futuremark Games Studio. For the past 10 years, Futuremark has been pushing the boundaries of PC 3D graphics performance with its 3DMark® series, which has become by far the world's most popular benchmarking software. The 3DMark series combines stunning 3D art with world class engines from Direct3D 6 up to Direct3D 10. "Futuremark Games Studio is committed to developing original IP games with the highest quality game play combined with our established track record of creating blow-your-socks-off visuals", said Tero Sarkkinen, CEO of Futuremark Corporation. "For years, our fans have been asking us when will we start making games. Very soon they are going to get it - and then some!" __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 29, 2008, 05:57 PM	#2
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	I wondered when something like this would happen. I mean they are basically creating mini-games in their graphics tests. EA will own them in a couple years I am thinking.....