DISCover
| Industry | Video games, Computer hardware |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Ferrigno |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | David Ferrigno (CEO) |
| Products | DISCover platform, Drop and Play technology, DISCover Arcade, Hardcore White-Label Gaming System (HAWGS), InstaPlay |
Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (known as DISCover) was an American firm focused on PC gaming innovations. They created the DISCover platform, which allowed personal computer games to function similarly to traditional video game consoles. Their "Drop and Play" technology automatically launched game CDs/DVDs and streamlined the installation and updating processes. Devices incorporating this engine could connect to the internet to receive game updates. This technology was first introduced at the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Alongside it, an online service named "DISCover Arcade," utilizing GameSpy infrastructure, was revealed.
Among the hardware utilizing DISCover technology were the ultimately cancelled ApeXtreme console and Alienware's DHS series of media center PCs. Collaborators in this endeavor included ABS (Newegg), TekPanel, and Onkyo.
In August 2007, DISCover announced that its Hardcore White-Label Gaming System (HAWGS) technology would serve as the foundation for FiringSquad's Ammo digital distribution platform. The subsequent month saw the launch of InstaPlay, a desktop client designed to facilitate easier game access. CEO David Ferrigno publicly addressed comparisons between InstaPlay and other digital distribution services such as Direct2Drive and Steam.
See also
- Alienware
- Media center (disambiguation)
- Tray and Play, a comparable technology implemented in Windows Vista for the PC edition of Halo 2