TOKYO, JAPAN, November 25, 2009 — Phyzios Inc. released a beta version of PHYZIOS Studio, a web application based on its 2D physics engine, PHYZIOS Engine, at http://phyzios-studio.net/ on November 25th, 2009.

“We are thankful for all the feedback and suggestions from users during the prototype preview period since August,” said Takeyuki Ogura, CEO of Phyzios, Inc. ”As the first step to reflect their voices, we customized the whole structure of the service so that you can see more scenes/games in less time: you can check scenes/games without signup. We also release the long-awaited Mac version this time.”

Major Functions of Beta

1. Movie Uploading
You can record and upload scenes/games you create just by clicking one button to show your works to other users.

2. Game/Scene Modification
You can modify scenes/games created by other users, and upload the modified scenes/games.

3. Playlist
You can unite multiple game levels to develop a storyline.

4. Lowered Required Specs （Windows. See below for details.）

5. Mac Version
Basically the same as the Windows version. (You need to install a plug-in.)

6. Added Art Pieces
More than 200 artworks including player characters and objects you can use in creating games/scenes are available.

7. Added Art Piece Catcher
Currently more than 30 art pieces are available via mini games.

Art Piece Samples
(These samples are under development and subject to change.)

During the prototype preview, nearly 2,000 scenes/games were posted. PHYZIOS Studio for iPhone, which was released earlier on App Store and ranked top 10 among free applications in Japan, will be connected with PHYZIOS Studio soon so that both versions can share content.

What is PHYZIOS Studio?

PHYZIOS Studio is a web application in which you can enjoy art scene creation and games (both gameplay and level design) in a physically simulated environment. PHYZIOS Studio is an upgraded version of “OE-Cake!” that was released by Prometech Software, Inc. in 2007. You can share your artwork and/or game with other players in the world. For more information about this beta version, visit the company’s website athttp://www.phyzios.com/eng/products_pc.html.

What You Draw Moves

In the world of PHYZIOS Studio, what you draw starts moving. Water you draw starts flowing, stones you draw on a slope starts rolling down, fire you draw burns things around it. If you drag and drop image files, they also start moving on a physically simulated canvas. You are not good at drawing? Don’t worry. The intuitive user-interface of PHYZIOS Studio will enable you to enjoy artwork creation.

What You Draw Becomes Games

Once you draw a scene, you can create your own games just by setting start and goal locations and adding items players can use in the level. Draw a bridge when there is a huge gap you cannot jump over. Generate fire to burn down barriers on your way. PHYZIOS Studio enables you to enjoy this incredible gameplay. Rules are simple, but gameplay is profound. (New genres will be added in future updates.)

United with Other Users around the World
You can share artworks and game levels you create with other players around the world. Share your creativity with them.

Entertainment Supported by Physics Simulation
Phyzios has released applications based on physics simulation. This time, for PHYZIOS Studio, we utilize the particle method, developed by Dr. Seiichi Koshizuka (Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo). This technology is unique in that it handles everything as a collection of particles.

URL
http://phyzios-studio.net/

The following specifications are recommended in PHYZIOS Studio.

Windows Version

OS: Windows 7, Windows Vista (recommended), Windows XP SP3
Framework: .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (or later version)
*Windows Update is required in case .NET Framework is not installed on your PC. .NET Framework 3.0 will be automatically updated to .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 when you install PHYZIOS Studio.
Browser: Internet Explorer 8 or 7
CPU: Pentium 4, 2.8 Ghz or higher
RAM: 1GB system memory (XP), 2GB system memory (7, Vista)
Graphic Accelerator:
– OpenGL 1.4 supported
– Video memory 64 MB or more
– 32-bits color per pixel (See below.)

How to Set Color Quality

Windows Vista
1. Select Control Panel.
2. Select Appearance and Personalization.
3. Select Adjust screen resolution under Personalization.
4. Select Highest (32 bit) in Colors.

Windows XP SP3

1. Select Control Panel.
2. Select Display.
3. Select the Setting tab.
4. Select Highest (32 bit) in Color Quality.

Mac Version

OS: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Browser: Safari or browsers using WebKit
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz or higher (both 32 and 64 bit)
RAM: 2 GB or higher

Notice
To play PHYZIOS Studio on Mac, you need to install a plugin.

*The above are not the minimum hardware requirements. The application may work on other environments not listed above.

Phyzios Inc. is a start-up software company located in the University of Tokyo, Japan’s most prestigious institution. Since its start in January 2009, Phyzios has released three iPhone/iPod touch applications, all of which ranked top 10 in respective categories in App Store (Japan), including Jazz Sculptor, which ranked No.2 free application in Japan and No.1 in Italy. Plyzios Inc is a spin-off company of Prometech Software, Inc.. At the time of Prometech Software Inc., our team released OE-Cake! and AQUA FOREST. OE-Cake! is a 2D multi-physics engine, whose core technology is from “Phyzios Engine” (old “OctaveEngineTM Casual”) that left an impression at Game Developers Conference in 2008. AQUA FOREST has been a smash hit iPhone/iPod touch application since its release as one of the launch titles of apple’s App Store in 2008. For more information about Phyzios, visit the company’s website at http://www.phyzios.com/eng/index.html.