Vicious Cycle Software's Vicious Engine, a powerful middleware solution for cross-platform development, is implementing a programme called the Vicious Engine Rising Stars Programme that assists independent developers and start-ups in creating their new games. The new website for Vicious Engine is now live at viciousengine.com.

“There are great ideas out there just begging to be made into games, and the Rising Stars programme was designed to be the catalyst for turning dreams into reality,” said Eric Peterson, president at Vicious Cycle Software. “Aspiring developers will receive expert feedback, access to the Vicious Engine, as well as an inside track to getting their game published.”

"New developers now have the special, fully-featured license of the Vicious Engine to build the prototypes of their awesome game ideas," says Vicious. "Experts at Vicious Engine will provide guidance at every step of the way, and also offer valuable introductions to one or more publishers in the industry."

Programme details include:

* Access to the Vicious Engine build for six months
* Online technical support for Vicious Engine
* Expert feedback during the development process
* Upon completion and approval of demo, connection to publishers