DISCover
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.[1] The technology, which features the "Drop and Play" engine, auto-plays CDs or DVDs and automates scripts for installing and updating games.[2] Consoles with the engine connect to the Internet for game updates.[3] This technology debuted at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo.[4]
Machines using DISCover technology include the Apex Extreme[3] and Alienware DHS 2.[5]
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.[6] In September 2007 DISCover have also created the InstaPlay desktop client which improves the ease of use for accessing games.[7] DISCover chief executive officer David Ferrigno addressed Instaplay concerns and comparisons with other digital distribution services such as Direct2Drive and Steam.[8]
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- ^ Kyle Ackerman. "Digital Interactive Systems Corp. and DISCover PC Game Consoles". Frictionless Insight. http://www.frictionlessinsight.com/archives/2004/02/digital-interac.html.
- ^ Tor Thorsen. "Q&A: Loren Kaiser on the DISCover engine". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6086190.html.
- ^ a b "DISCover PC Game Consoles Interview". Gamers Hell. http://www.gamershell.com/articles/740.html.
- ^ "DISCover". Dark Watcher's Console History. http://darkwatcher.psxfanatics.com/console/discover.htm.
- ^ "We demand on-demand: Alienware DHS 2 series". CNet. http://www.cnet.com/4520-10602_1-5619334-1.html.
- ^ DISCover Press Release. "DISCover's HAWGS(TM) to power PC Game Downloads for FiringSquad.com". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/businesswire/feeds/businesswire/2007/08/08/businesswire20070808005520r1.html.[dead link]
- ^ "DISCover's InstaPlay To Launch PC Games Console-Style". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15624.
- ^ Christophor Rick. "DISCover more about InstaPlay - Part 2 (Interview)". Generation: Gamerz. http://www.generationgamerz.com/v2/insight/discover-more-about-instaplay-part-2-interview.php.
