Leading Stereoscopic 3D Advocacy Group Earns Over 20% Visitor Growth in One Month
MTBS Celebrates Website Re-Launch With New Look, Hot Interviews, and New Features
TORONTO--(Marketwire - May 1, 2008) - "Meant to be Seen" (MTBS) is the foremost authority
and advocacy group for consumer stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) technology, and is
the number one website and resource for both industry and end-users in this
field.
"MTBS is just over a year old now, and with the responsibility of
representing the stereoscopic 3D consumer industry, it's time we looked the
part. Based on member and partner feedback, the whole website has been
given a sharper look, a new logo, and a lot more content for both customers
and industry alike. So far, the response has been tremendous, and numerous
leading game developers and industry players have stepped forward to get
more involved," said Neil Schneider, President & CEO of Meant to be Seen.
Similar to the experience movie goers get in 3D movie theaters, consumer
gamers use S-3D technology at home for superior game immersion, visual
beauty and game enjoyment. In video games, stereoscopic 3D hardware makes
explosions fly out of the screen and adds a depth that makes the screen
look like a window rather than a flat projection. Sample hardware includes
stereoscopic 3D monitors, head mounted displays, 3D HDTVs and more.
"Our members have recently enjoyed interviews with Electronic Arts Korea,
Samsung, Mitsubishi and more. In all cases, MTBS subscribers have the
opportunity to ask the leading industry players questions because consumer
3D's growing success is dependent on giving customers the opportunity to
express their views and shape the industry. Who better to demonstrate
demand for this technology than customers?" said Neil Schneider, President
& CEO of Meant to be Seen.
MTBS helps game developers release visually explosive S-3D gaming
experiences with testing, a free stereoscopic 3D programming guide, and
complimentary game certification.
MTBS Certification
"When game developers earn complimentary MTBS certification, our members
are made aware of which games are compatible with their at-home
stereoscopic 3D hardware solution. If there are challenges, we get the
developers hooked up with the different stereoscopic software developers to
get the best results," Schneider explained.
Outside of certification, MTBS and its members have done specialized
stereoscopic 3D game reviews for titles by Ubisoft, Epic Games, Bethesda
Softworks, and more.
"We want games to be successful so customers get the best visual experience
possible. When we find problems, we work with the game developers and the
S-3D driver developers to make things look their best. Most recently, our
team was able to improve Unreal Tournament 3 to look fantastic in
stereoscopic 3D using the iZ3D LLC software solution," Schneider explained.
MTBS Stereoscopic 3D Settings Guide, RC1
For end consumers, MTBS is working to educate gamers on how to get the best
3D experience possible. They recently published "Release Candidate One" of
their "Stereoscopic 3D Settings Guide" that teaches first time 3D monitor
and solution users the basics of how S-3D is best used in gaming.
About Meant to Be Seen
Non-proprietary in nature, MTBS is independently owned and operated. It is
funded by an unrestricted education grant from iZ3D LLC and TDVision Corp.
iZ3D LLC are the makers of the leading stereoscopic 3D monitor and S-3D
gaming software solution. TDVision Corp are developing the first high
resolution head mounted display for consumers, and are the inventors of the
innovative TDVCodec used in stereoscopic 3D movies. Additional industry
participants are welcome.
All interested gamers, game developers, and gaming media are encouraged to
learn more about MTBS and what stereoscopic 3D has to offer by visiting
http://www.mtbs3d.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Carol Warren
Principal
Antarra Communications
Tel. 714-891-3660
Cel. 714-865-6735
Toll Free 866-268-2772
Email cwarren@antarra.com