DISCover
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Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (or DISCover) is a company specializing in gaming technology for PCs. They are the creators of the DISCover technology which allow PC games to be played like a video game console. The technology, which features the "Drop and Play" engine, auto-plays CDs or DVDs and automates scripts for installing and updating games.[1] Consoles with the engine connect to the Internet for game updates.[2] This technology debuted at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo.[3]
Machines using DISCover technology include the Apex Extreme[2] and Alienware DHS 2.[4]
In August 2007, DISCover announced that their Hardcore White-Label Gaming System, or HAWGS, technology would be used for FiringSquad's Ammo digital distribution service.[5] In September 2007 DISCover have also created the InstaPlay desktop client which improves the ease of use for accessing games. [6] DISCover chief executive officer David Ferrigno addressed Instaplay concerns and comparisons with other digital distribution services such as Direct2Drive and Steam. [7]
[edit] References
- ^ Tor Thorsen. Q&A: Loren Kaiser on the DISCover engine. GameSpot.
- ^ a b DISCover PC Game Consoles Interview. Gamers Hell.
- ^ DISCover. Dark Watcher's Console History.
- ^ We demand on-demand: Alienware DHS 2 series. CNet.
- ^ DISCover Press Release. DISCover's HAWGS(TM) to power PC Game Downloads for FiringSquad.com. Forbes.com.
- ^ DISCover's InstaPlay To Launch PC Games Console-Style. Gamasutra.
- ^ Christophor Rick. DISCover more about InstaPlay - Part 2 (Interview). Generation: Gamerz.
