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] An online service based on GameSpy called "DISCover Arcade" was also announced.[5]

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

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. "Digital Interactive Systems Corp. and DISCover PC Game Consoles". Frictionless Insight.
  2. Tor Thorsen. "Q&A: Loren Kaiser on the DISCover engine". GameSpot.
  3. "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.
  9. "DISCover's InstaPlay To Launch PC Games Console-Style". Gamasutra.
  10. Christophor Rick. "DISCover more about InstaPlay - Part 2 (Interview)". Generation: Gamerz. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24.
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