#3 RenderWare, Cost: $250,000

It was developed by Criterion software, in 1993. It is used in video games for creating virtual worlds. It got its significance by providing an appropriate solution for PS2 programming for graphics. It works on both Windows and Apple and runs on different video game consoles like Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 3.

#4 Source Engine, Cost: $200,000

It is a 3D game engine that was produced by Valve Corporation debuted in 2004 with counter strike, one of the most popular game. Other blockbuster games developed are Left for dead and Portal 2. This software also has Source Filmmaker, which is editing software that works within the Source Engine.

#5 VxWorks, Cost: $190,000

It is developed by Wind River Systems of Alameda, CA.  VxWorks RTOS is a real-time operating system for embedded microprocessor systems and it is mostly used in spacecrafts, transport, programmable controllers and robots and communication networks. The software works on machines running on Linux and UNIX.

#6 Soft Image Face Robot, Cost: $95,000

Is a 3D Computer graphic application which is owned by Auto desk, Soft Image Face Robot software is used in video games, animated movies and advertising to develop computer generated objects and virtual characters.

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