Steamworks SDK

Iria · May 2, 2008, 04:42 AM

The Steamworks Website announces the free release of version 1.0 of the Steamworks SDK that puts some of Valve's development tools in the hands of PC developers and publishers. Here's the skinny:

May 1, 2008 -Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the release of the Steamworks Software Development Kit (SDK). Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools that offers PC game developers and publishers access to the game features and services available through Steam. These include product key authentication, copy protection, auto-updating, social networking, matchmaking, anti-cheat technology, and more. The features and services available in Steamworks are offered free of charge and may be used for both electronic and tangible versions of games.
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Source: Blue's News

May 2, 2008, 04:42 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Steamworks SDK The Steamworks Website announces the free release of version 1.0 of the Steamworks SDK that puts some of Valve's development tools in the hands of PC developers and publishers. Here's the skinny: May 1, 2008 -Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the release of the Steamworks Software Development Kit (SDK). Steamworks is a complete suite of publishing and development tools that offers PC game developers and publishers access to the game features and services available through Steam. These include product key authentication, copy protection, auto-updating, social networking, matchmaking, anti-cheat technology, and more. The features and services available in Steamworks are offered free of charge and may be used for both electronic and tangible versions of games. _____________ Source: Blue's News