Quazal
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Quazal is the team behind Net-Z (cross-platform in-game networking system) and Rendez-Vous (lobby and matchmaking system).
Net-Z
Available in two flavours
- object-based - for games with up to 32 players
- synchronized simulation (SyncSim) - for deterministic games of 2-4 players
It is available for PlayStation® 2, Xbox, Win32 and next-generation platforms. Quazal also has voice communication support through the Voice for Net-Z extension. Net-Z was also awarded the FrontLine Award for Middleware from Game Developer Magazine in 2004.
Rendez-Vous
Currently available for PlayStation® 2 and Win32, and does not require Net-Z to function (it will work with other in-game networking code). It is designed as a highly extensible system, and provides many base features including
- Friends Lists
- Matchmaking
- Authentication
- NAT Traversal
- Tournaments
- Downloadable/Uploadable Content
- Stats Tracking
Quazal operates a developer zone (DevZone) where anyone can come and register, then download the Win32 version of Net-Z for personal use (see related links).
