Sun's game server prototype integrates JavaTM technology with IGN/GameSpy and TimesTen information to interconnect multiple game devices to a single game network. This prototype's architecture enables an infrastructure to support various games, making it appealing to developers and publishers, who'll save money deploying an online game.

"With Java technology, video game developers can now bring their new and innovative online games to market faster, easier and more cost effectively while still being able to scale the infrastructure to meet demand," said Chris Melissinos, chief gaming officer, Sun. "Sun's expertise in building massively connected infrastructures provides the robust, scalable and secure foundation needed for the next generation of online games which can easily scale to hundreds of thousands of users."

Designed by Sun's Game Technology Group, the server prototype is built on the SolarisTM Operating System (Solaris OS) and runs on the Sun FireTM B1600 Blade Platform. It scales both vertically and horizontally, enabling an incremental addition of resources, such as memory and CPUs, when necessary. The flexibility of this architecture allows for the integration of technologies, enabling developers to leverage their existing technology expertise. Examples of this are:

TimesTen's real-time in-memory database technology

"The Sun game server prototype represents a giant leap forward for game developers, enabling them to rapidly build persistent online games that easily scale to hundreds of thousands of users," said Jim Groff, chief executive officer of TimesTen. "Speed, scalability and continuous, 'always on' availability are absolute requirements for a massively multi-user online gaming environment, and that's exactly what TimesTen helps deliver."

GameSpy's matchmaking and communication software developer kits

"The integration of GameSpy's industry leading online game technologies and services into Sun's prototype will usher in a new era of online game development and deployment," said Henk van Niekerk, senior director of sales, Publisher and Developer Services Division, IGN/GameSpy. "GameSpy technology connects the players, and Sun's game server controls the game world -- offering state-of-the-art reliability, scalability and security." [...read more...]

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