RenderWare is a 3D API and graphics rendering engine used in computer games, Active Worlds, and some VRML browsers. RW is developed by Criterion Software Limited (which used to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon but is now owned by Electronic Arts).

It originated in the era of software rendering on PCs prior to the appearance of GPUs, competing with other libraries such as Argonaut's BRender and RenderMorphics' Reality Lab (the latter was acquired by Microsoft and became Direct3D).

RenderWare's principal commercial importance was in providing an off-the-shelf solution to the difficulties of PS2 graphics programming. It was almost describable as "Sony's Direct X" during this era - although the name refers to surrounding framework and toolchain middleware.

Prior to version 2, an external programming or scripting language was required to take advantage of RenderWare. RenderWare 2, on the other hand, has its own internal scripting language: RWX (RenderWare script). However, in RenderWare 3 RWX support was removed. This next iteration focused on a binary model file format. As with the previous version increment, Criterion removed support for RW3's formats in RenderWare 4.

RenderWare was widely crossplatform: It ran on Windows as well as Apple Mac OS X-based applications and many video game consoles such as GameCube, Wii, Xbox, Xbox360, PlayStation 2, Playstation 3, and PlayStation Portable.

RenderWare is no longer available for purchase, although EA still honours old contracts, meaning that external developers who licensed the technology before the Criterion acquisition may still use the technology. What was RenderWare 4 has dissolved into the rest of EA internal tech.

Bing Gordon, an EA executive, has stated that RenderWare didn't perform well enough for next-genEpic Games. He has also stated that the RenderWare team is "mostly a dev house" (as opposed to EA still using RenderWare). and that RenderWare didn't stand up to competition from

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20th ANNIVERSARY


Happy 20th anniversary to our beloved game - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Legendary game made by Rockstar Games and Rockstar North. To commemorate the 20th anniversary I went ahead and played 8 - very long, and different from one-another DYOM missions. You'll see action, quality and.. Manhunt themes!? Check it out.

20th Anniversary Video (DYOM Marathon)


Missions included in the marathon:

This Corrosion:


Two elite soldiers have been sent out on a mission to topple their superior's biggest rival yet. Find out what happens.

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ACHIEVEMENTS
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LEVEL FIVE

- Finish the mission without dying

THE GHOST

- Complete the stealth section without getting spotted

NEW WAVE HOOKERS

- During the shootout, kill every single enemy WITHOUT taking damage

REQUIRED (MISSION WON'T WORK WITHOUT THE MODS)
Mega.nz

Gtaforums.com

NOTE: This mission uses Miran's DYOM v8.3!

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CREDITS
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  • Miran - for creating DYOM v8.3
  • Skins, Textures & Animations: Keyes - for the skin used in the mission
  • M316 - for the skins and the guns used in the mission
  • Slingshot - for the guns used in the mission
  • Gedimas - for the animations used in the mission
  • Matihuano - for the shotgun animation used in the mission
  • SIZZZ - for the AudioFX mod used in the mission
  • Soundtrack:
    FEATURING CARPENTER BRUT, DANCE WITH THE DEAD AND AVERY ALEXANDER

Paint The Town Red


Experience a fierce rivalry between directors Steve Scott and Lionel Starkweather in mid 90s as a new slasher movie is out: PAINT THE TOWN RED, directed by Starkweather, starring famous actors such as Oliver Crawford and Katie Williams!

  • OPTIONAL: Mega.nz

    NOTE: Press F12 to disable the VHS effect when you're in the menu, not as soon as the game starts!

    If you have performance issues, you could entirely remove the VHS effect or go into ReShade.ini and change PerformanceMode=1.


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    ACHIEVEMENTS
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    LS CHAINSAW MASSACRE

    - Beat the chainsaw section without using any guns

    NO THANK YOU

    - Complete the mission without picking up any pickups

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    CREDITS
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  • Effects: DLysicin - for the VHS effect used in the mission
  • Skins, Textures & Animations:
  • M316 - for the skins and the guns used in the mission
  • Raxo - for the models used in the mission
  • Slingshot - for the guns used in the mission
  • Gedimas - for the animations used in the mission
  • Matihuano - for the shotgun animation used in the mission
  • SIZZZ - for the AudioFX mod used in the mission
  • Soundtrack:
  • Perturbator - for the music used in the mission
  • Carpenter Brut - for the music used in the mission

Hell At Normandy


THREE MEN . . . AGAINST A WHOLE GRAY BRIGADE!

In the night before the D-Day, an airborne crew are assigned to blow up the anti-aircraft guns set in a farm field, to make the parachuting landings possible.

ALMOST OBLIGATORY: the modloader file: Mediafire.com(MOTW #260).zip/file

Although set in WWII, this mission has no intentions of being historical purposes work, play it as if it were an entertainment work.

Welcome To Hell


The year is 2015 on the Ruins of Downtown Los Santos When Two Friends Decide to invade an American military outpost to steal their supplies but Just to find out that was their biggest mistake by fighting a force they were not capable of Killing

REQUIRED LINK Drive.google.com

Mission Length 8 to 10 Minutes

Tomb Raider - Undercover


Lara croft discovered an underground water route that leads to a magical cave. She must find a secret gem in the cave whiles fighting wild beasts and explorers. Help her to find the gem and get out to a safe space. copy mod, SD, cleo and dat in one folder for overall experience.

Manhunt Manhole


James Cash is a mysterious bald-haired man freed from death row, and in return for his apparent freedom, must participate in a snuff film to murder increasingly more dangerous guards called "hunters throughout the penitentiary directed by Leonel Starkweather. This mission can be played in two moods:

  • Manhunt mood: Play with SD to immerse your self in the manhunt mission
  • Action mood: Play without SD to go guns blazing.

Download SD audio here: Drive.google.com

Operation Drug Deal


Two friends' adventure of stealing drugs from ballas. What could possibly go wrong?

Share your memories, thoughts through the years of playing GTA: San Andreas! I'd love to hear it!

Thanks for reading

DYOM: Mission Of The Week Contest Announcement: Cinema Style

DYOM: Mission Of The Week Contest Announcement: Cinema Style

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 comments

Mission of The Week announcement thread: Cinema Style - join now!

DYOM - Mission Of The Week Contest #242 Winner: Graveyard Showdown

DYOM - Mission Of The Week Contest #242 Winner: Graveyard Showdown

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

DYOM Mission of The Week Contest #242 has been completed! Winner is TayK with his mission: Graveyard Showdown.

DYOM - Mission Of The Week Contest #241 Winner: Imminent Dangers

DYOM - Mission Of The Week Contest #241 Winner: Imminent Dangers

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

First ever DYOM Mission of The Week Contest this year has been completed! Winner is a very high quality mission called Imminent Dangers by Red Baron.

Completing GTA:SA Stories PS2 port!

Completing GTA:SA Stories PS2 port!

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

I've finally done it, and completed the GTA:SA Stories Mod PS2 port.

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Guest
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Plss Where's the Renderware 3.7 ?

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Joe

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21gryzon
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Where can i download/buy RenderWare engine ?
How much could it cost?

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Guest
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We can't even download that engine anymore because it has been discontinued

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Guest
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Where do i go to download RenderWare ?

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Executor-64-
Executor-64- - - 1,288 comments

suppose i want to make a mod for a game that uses this engine... is there a group for such people so they can help me make the mod ?

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Peacekeeper18
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yeah crackdown was made with renderware engine you forget crackdown

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asif_ridwan
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Best game engine ever!

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TheGreatGonzo
TheGreatGonzo - - 2,969 comments

This engine is pretty good, but I think Source is alot more better.

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eattoast
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iD Tech 3 is underrated to me.

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True

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