Phantom games receiver evaporates

Phantom Entertainment - formerly Infinium Labs - has announced plans to ditch the idea of a physical receiver, intending to launch its Phantom Games Service as client software for Windows PCs.

The broadband games-on-demand service was initially announced in 2003, yet despite numerous proposed launch dates for the device, the aptly named Phantom has yet to materialise.

Similar delays have plagued the release of Phantom's lapboard - a bespoke keyboard and mouse peripheral designed to allow accurate PC gameplay from the comfort of a living room chair. The lapboard was initially due to launch with the Phantom games receiver, but has since received and subsequently bypassed a number of launch dates.

An official statement on Phantom's website reads: "The Company intends to modify the Phantom Game Service software to run as client software on personal computers operating Windows XP and Windows XP Media centre operating systems."

Additionally, Phantom entertainment is said to be in discussion with PC manufacturers to license the Phantom Games Service technology, and the company is set to make an appearance at the Leipzig Games Convention next week.