DISCover's HAWGS™ to Power PC Game Downloads for GoGamer.com
(Long Beach, CA) - November 6, 2007 - Digital Interactive Systems Corp. (DISCover) today announced that its patented HAWGS (Hardcore White-Label Gaming System) technology will be used to power the download of hardcore and casual PC titles by GoGamer.com, a division of Game-Xpert, Inc. A leading online retailer of PC games and accessories, GoGamer reaches hundreds of thousands of hardcore gamers monthly and will now be able to offer gamers the ability to download titles though their newly re-launched GoLoader service, available now at www.GoLoader.com.
Established in 1991, Game-Xpert's distribution division, known as CompuExpert, already delivers front-line PC games and accessories to over 2,000 PC gaming resellers, including large box stores, leading online retailers and smaller second-tier resellers worldwide. Game-Xpert's online retail division GoGamer.com has grown to become a leading destination for PC gamers in the US market. Game-Xpert's combined catalog from GoGamer and GoLoader now give it one of the largest collections of PC games ever assembled.
"The DISCover team is very excited and honored to be working with GoGamer.com to expand their business with downloadable game content through HAWGS," said David Ferrigno, CEO, DISCover. "The GoLoader downloadable game capability is a fantastic complement to their site and we're already seeing great results."
"Digital distribution and sales of PC games is here to stay and will grow exponentially over the next couple years and our partnership with DISCover allows GoLoader to be at the forefront of this revolution," said Jason Williams, VP of Marketing for Game-Xpert. "Our combined offering of GoGamer and GoLoader gives gamers a real choice in how and where they buy their games."
About DISCover
Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (DISCover) is the leading innovator and provider of technology solutions for the PC gaming industry. With a focus on making PC gaming accessible to mass audiences, DISCover provides its patented InstaPlay desktop client and service to top PC manufacturers which have shipped it on over three million PC systems to date. For game publishers and brands, DISCover's Hardcore White-Label Gaming System (HAWGS) powers game downloads for a rapidly expanding network of mass retail channels that reach the widest audience of casual and hard core gamers. DISCover owns United States Patent #5,721,951 titled "Home entertainment system for playing software designed for play in home computer" - a foundational patent for PC gaming, and has patents pending for other important PC gaming systems and methods. DISCover, Games2Drive, HAWGS, 1-Click Drop-N-Play, 1-Click Buy-N-Play, InstaPlay My Games, and SaveClock are all trademarks of Digital Interactive Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. ® 2007 Digital Interactive Systems Corporation. For more information, visit www.discoverconsole.com.
About HAWGS
DISCover's HAWGS (Hardcore White-Label Gaming System) powers web downloads of hardcore video games directly to gamers' PCs and attracts hardcore gamers by creating a social network community that supports and encourages them to play and participate in gamer activities. HAWGS enables DISCover to rapidly suit the most demanding retailer affiliates, enabling them to deliver profitable hardcore game downloads to customers within 10 days from sign-up.
About GoGamer.com
GoGamer.com, a division of Game-Xpert, Inc. is a leading specialty online retailer of PC games, video games and accessories in North America and prides itself on carrying the most comprehensive catalog available. GoGamer specializes in offering gamers front-line and hard-to-find PC games at very competitive prices. GoGamer also has one of the most extensive selections of PC gaming accessories such as gaming mice, keyboards and headphones available on the internet. GoGamer is home to the famous 48 Hour Madness promotion and Daily Winner contest. GoGamer also owns and operates GoLoader.com, a newly re-established downloadable games retail website. GoLoader has a huge selection of over 1000 core and casual games from leading publishers available for instant download. GoLoader also carries a large selection of helpful strategy guides known as eGuides. GoGamer.com is located at Game-Xpert's headquarters in Lake Forest, CA. GoGamer.com, GoLoader.com and 48 Hour Madness are all trademarks of Game-Xpert, Inc. All rights reserved. ® 2007 Game-Xpert, Inc.
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