Well, that is GREAT! (keep X-Files tune running....it may be their first, but not their last ;-) )
Jolyon, we would be very happy to pick up where we left off with you, Paul and Amathera. As we recall you have rights and sources to a number of fun titles. :-)
Ben, with the Infograme experiences the Dream On team could bring some current and useful knowledge of the broader Video Game market as it exists today to our efforts. :-)
Thomas, e.p.i.c. has been the first company to release MorphOS game content and of course we will undoubtedly look to you to lead the third party development coordination if you are willing. :-D
What is clear with the three of you located in the UK, France and Germany respectively is that we have three coordinators for the future of the platform. And, with smart guys like Ron in Holland and that last idea above we can start to generate success one step at a time. :-)
Game Developers and/or future Business Owners here is a message for you:
Think about a television producer that makes a television show -- that is you. Genesi will be the "network" that then offers your "show" on the internet or to local "broadcasters" or Franchisees (operators).
Please have a look at the
Capture the Frag Gaming Centre. FYI, the Business Plan and the local franchise for
www.capturethefrag.com can be awarded to any qualified
Phoenix member (send us an email!). We are working on the "How to Do" book now. Genesi will contribute to the financial development of the franchisees through low cost machines, software, free upgrades, etc. In exchange, for equipment, upgrades, etc. the Franchisee will pay a license fee on profits -- and have a decent opportunity to make some money himself.
For our DTV STB project think bigger than a LAN -- we will have a "Capture the Frag" channel where many different types of games will be offered.
Once these games are tried and tested in Capture the Frag Centres or on the Capture the Frag Channel we will begin online leagues, etc. Here you will be offered a percentage of the profits -- as Genesi syndicates your game. We will manage and distribute your game with minimum yearly license fees to be paid to you. Of course, you can sell your games through the normal distribution channels too. :-)
We will be forming a Genesi Game Producer Committee soon. At the very least, we hope Ben, Jolyon, Ron and Thomas will serve on this Committee. We will ask Thomas to serve as the Chairman! Our first order of business will be to put togther the Game Developer Package with tools and a proper API for our upcoming requirements.
Look for details soon! Please send us a statement of your interest.
Sincerely,
R&B :-)
Note: Tomasz Staniak in Poland we would like to get your involved too. We see a BIG future in the Polish market and very much appreciate the support you have offered. There are many great things coming from Poland, including one of our first Demo Teams for the Scene. :-D
