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. This technology debuted at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo. [1]
Machines using DISCover technology include the Apex Extreme [2] and Alienware DHS 2. [3]
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. [4] In September 2007 DISCover have also created the InstaPlay desktop client which improves the ease of use for accessing games. [5] DISCover chief executive officer David Ferrigno addressed Instaplay concerns and comparisons with other digital distribution services such as Direct2Drive and Steam. [6]
References
- ^ "DISCover®". Dark Watcher's Console History.
- ^ "DISCover PC Game Consoles Interview". Gamers Hell.
- ^ "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.