OpenXLive connects gamers on Windows Phone 7 with a social network (SNS) platform, and enables mobile game developers to add social networking features in games with minimal development efforts, including friends, leaderboards, forum, and more.OpenXLive was developed by Fulcrum Mobile Network, Inc.Similar platforms include OpenFeint and Plus+, both of which run on iOS devices.
Background
OpenXLive enables and simplifies the development of social networking features for Windows Phone 7 XNA games.OpenXLive provides gaming community and social network user interface to be integrated into XNA games, which is not supported by Xbox Live.
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OpenXLive provides real gaming social networking experience, and allows gamers to share with friends their gaming achievements and status.Every gamer is provided a user homepage, where all the leaderboard scores and achievements can be looked at and shared.In the near future, Open XLive will integrate more tightly with other SNS platforms.
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Open XLive provides game official websites.Individual game developers and small development teams usually have a hard time finding resources to run their game website.Game official website supported by Open XLive saves the trouble of maintaining your own website.It helps to promote your games, and collect gamer feedbacks.Game office website also provides supports on download count and online gamer count.
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Feature
·Leaderboard
One of the top players in a game? Show your rankings among millions around the world!
·Achievements
Showcase what you’ve achieved in game adventures.
·Social Network
Find those who play the same games and share the same joys and adventures with you.
·My Center
Your past, present, and future. Your glories, your honors, your community.
·Cloud Storage
Store game information in the cloud. Access it anywhere with any device.
·Game Announcement
Major events in games. For example, you became No.1.
