Autodesk Scaleform lets you use Flash to build high-end portable device games for $299 (video)

[![DNP Autodesk Scaleform for Mobile Platforms lets you use Flash to build highend smartphone or tablet games for $299][1] ][2]

Got some great [smartphone game][3] ideas and Flash talent, but no budget and little to no programming savvy? Autodesk's Scaleform for Mobile Platforms could let you launch those ideas from a catapult, cannon or any game weapon of your choice -- all you'll need is [Adobe creation tools][4] and $299. That's the price per platform (iOS, Android or Windows 8,) giving you tools to convert your Flash assets and animations into a full blown Unity game, as well as the engine necessary for the mobile OS. That would let your creation take full advantage of the latest smartphone graphics and multi-processing capabilities, giving users smoother play and sharper looking games -- according to the company. The software is heavily based on the console and PC versions of Scaleform, optimized for the small devices and costing thousands less. So, if you think you've got the mad Flash skillz to create the next [Infinity Blade][5], check the PR and video after the break to see how to power up.

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