Razer, a manufacturer of integrated devices and software for gamers, today confirmed the acquisition of the total resources Ouya software, including games catalog and digital sales platform. The technical team and the staff responsible for relations with developers already standing behind the development of Ouya, a pioneering virtual platform, salon entertainment on Android, joined the team responsible for software development and applications Razer. The parties did not disclose financial details of the transaction concluded on June 12 this year.
“ Razer has a long-term vision for the development of the Android TV and the Android-based console TV, such as Xiaomi Mi Box and Alibaba’s Tmall Box, which provided access to Ouya game so far. ” – says co-founder and CEO, Min-Liang Tan. “ Ouya team achievements in the field of cooperation with developers – both AAA and India – account for a large contribution to the development of interactive home entertainment with Android and Razer will continue this work. This transaction aims to enter other developers and their games on the Android platform TV. “
Soon Razer prepare a special offer to our existing holders of Ouya console that enables migration to a more advanced platform Forge TV set Serval controller. The intention of the producer is to enable holders to transfer their Ouya games, controllers, and accounts for Cortex-TV platforms and micro-console Forge TV, allowing you to bring the experience of playing with Android on your TV to the next level. What’s more, Razer also plans significant reductions for Ouya owners who decide to purchase a Razer gaming devices. Migration to the micro-console Forge will also be accompanied by additional gifts, raffles and special promotions.
Razer also informs about its plans to introduce a number of improvements to the console Forge TV, dedicated controllers and software. Updates will be aimed at improving the broadly defined the experience of home entertainment. By increasing investment in development programs and publishing a number of partnership initiatives and technology, the Razer significantly increase the number of games available for the newfound Android platform.
Shop Ouya Store soon reappear under a new name – Cortex Android TV. It was from him Forge TV owners will have access to games and other content.
Although Razer is not expressed interest in Ouya hardware, the manufacturer plans to issue content and games on Android TV under the name of Ouya, as part of a separate project.
“ When it comes to the game, Min knows what he’s doing. ” – says Brian Fargo, designer, manufacturer and developer of video games and Interplay Entertainment founder and inXile Entertainment. “ I’m sure he has brilliant ideas for using the Forge TV all these games and the hard work that he put into the development platform Ouya team. ” – he added.
Resources acquired with the transaction join an open ecosystem Forge TV, which Razer unveiled in the last year. TV Forge is a modern micro-console allows the use of entertainment with Android TV on the big screen and a dedicated gamingowy controller, Razer Serval. Content on TV Forge, accessible from the Google Play provides the same Razer together with numerous partners and independent game developers and publishers.
“ Razer is the perfect place for Ouya and for the team, which has enabled it all. ” – says co-founder and CEO of Ouya, Julie Uhrman. “ They will take Ouya platform in new locations, inspiring developers and uniting gamers across the world.”
Presented in 2013 Ouya platform allows developers to issue of video games for playing on a large screen TV. Ouya store now offers more than 1,000 games, both from established developers of AAA, as well as from debuting artists. Thanks to the initiative Ouya Everywhere, in 2014 Ouya enables the distribution of content to other devices.
Source: Razer
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