DISCover

Not to be confused with discover (disambiguation).
Digital Interactive Systems Corporation
DISCover
IndustryVideo Game Hardware
ProductsApeXtreme, DHS series PC, Hardcore White-Label Gaming System

Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (or DISCover) was an American company specializing in gaming technology for PCs. They were 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 connected to the Internet for game updates.[3] This technology debuted at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo.[4] An online service based on GameSpy called "DISCover Arcade" was also announced.[5]

Machines using DISCover technology include the cancelled ApeXtreme,[3] and Alienware's DHS series of media center PCs.[6] Other partners included ABS, TekPanel, and Onkyo.[7]

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.[8] The following month, in September 2007, the company disclosed the InstaPlay desktop client, which improves the ease of use for accessing games.[9] DISCover chief executive officer David Ferrigno addressed Instaplay concerns and comparisons with other digital distribution services such as Direct2Drive and Steam.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kyle Ackerman (14 December 2021). "Digital Interactive Systems Corp. and DISCover PC Game Consoles". Frictionless Insight.
  2. ^ Tor Thorsen. "Q&A: Loren Kaiser on the DISCover engine". GameSpot.
  3. ^ a b "DISCover PC Game Consoles Interview". Gamers Hell. Archived from the original on 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
  4. ^ "DISCover". Dark Watcher's Console History. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007.
  5. ^ Wiley, M. (17 May 2003). "E3 2003: DISCover". IGN. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ Yu, James (2004-05-10). "Alienware wants your TV". GameSpot. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  7. ^ Wiley, M. (12 May 2004). "E3 2004: DISCover Discovered". IGN. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ^ DISCover Press Release. "DISCover's HAWGS(TM) to power PC Game Downloads for FiringSquad.com". Forbes.com.[dead link]
  9. ^ "DISCover's InstaPlay To Launch PC Games Console-Style". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011.
  10. ^ Christophor Rick. "DISCover more about InstaPlay - Part 2 (Interview)". Generation: Gamerz. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24.

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