Valve has just released a complete set of publishing tools for developers to make use of. Dubbed Steamworks, the tools are free of charge (site not currently operational) for all developers and offers a fairly robust set of features. Take a look:
Be sure to check it out here.
" * Real time stats on sales figures and gameplay information.
* "State of the art" encryption system.
* Territory and version control.
* Auto-updating abilities.
* Voice chat abilities.
* Multiplayer matchmaking.
* Social networking abilities (Steam community) with achievements, friends, etc.
* Development tools that allow for scheduled testing periods, data collection tools for play testing, and more."
* "State of the art" encryption system.
* Territory and version control.
* Auto-updating abilities.
* Voice chat abilities.
* Multiplayer matchmaking.
* Social networking abilities (Steam community) with achievements, friends, etc.
* Development tools that allow for scheduled testing periods, data collection tools for play testing, and more."
"Valve aims to make the development of games easier by eliminating the set up processes and focus solely on the development of the game."
Be sure to check it out here.
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