| DISCover | |
| Industry | Video Game Hardware |
| Products | ApeXtreme, DHS series PC, Hardcore White-Label Gaming System |
Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (orDISCover) was an American company specializing in gaming technology for PCs. They were the creators of the DISCover technology which allowPC games to be played like avideo 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 2003Electronic Entertainment Expo.[4] An online service based onGameSpy called "DISCover Arcade" was also announced.[5]
Machines using DISCover technology include the cancelledApeXtreme,[3] andAlienware's DHS series of media center PCs.[6] Other partners includedABS, TekPanel, andOnkyo.[7]
In August 2007, DISCover announced that their Hardcore White-Label Gaming System, or HAWGS, technology would be used for FiringSquad's Ammodigital 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] DISCoverchief executive officer David Ferrigno addressed Instaplay concerns and comparisons with other digital distribution services such asDirect2Drive andSteam.[10]