Get 'Em While They Last

After much anticipation, we're happy to announce that the Pistol Grip is now available. Add a Pistol Grip to your Falcon for an unbelievably realistic action gaming experience.

To hear what people are saying about the Pistol Grip, check out these recent reviews from Wired and IGN.

To get your Pistol Grip, click here.

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hey everyone! Novint's had a really busy week! Today's Falcon Friday! This week's game is F.E.A.R. Combat, which as you might know, is the multi-player version of F.E.A.R.

You aren't a soldier. You are a weapon. A paramilitary force infiltrates a multibillion dollar aerospace compound taking hostages, but issuing no demands. The government responds by sending in its best special operations teams, only to have them obliterated. Live footage of the massacre is cut short by an unexpected wave of destruction that leaves military leaders stunned and in disbelief. This is a mod (modification) to the critically acclaimed, First Person Shooter game, F.E.A.R., and must be run in tandem with a fully purchased version of the game.

Like our other mods, this is a free download. Enjoy!

Also, don't forget to order your Pistol Grips! If you reserved a Pistol Grip on our Web site you should have received an email this week. The sales will be opened to the public on Wednesday, so hurry!

The Novint Story

Ever wonder just how Novint got our start? Novint is featured in today edition of The Financial Times. The article tells Novint's story and also gives you some insight into our CEO, Tom Anderson. It's a great article! Check it out!

Pistol Grip Update!!!

Hello everyone! I've got some great news! If you were one of the folks who reserved their Pistol Grip on Novint's Web site - today is your lucky day! Today you'll be receiving an email with information to purchase your Pistol Grip. I'd suggest you act quickly, we have a limited supply and have seen quite a bit of demand for this. We're going to be opening up sales to the general public on October 1st.



Still not sure about the Pistol Grip? Check out what the media has to say about it...

Wired
IGN
Ars Technica
Game Spot

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hello everyone! It's Falcon Friday. Today's game is one that I've seen several requests for on the Novint Message Board - CRE8.

CRE8 is a 3D design and molding program that allows you to use your sense of touch to intuitively create and customize any 3D object imaginable. You will have access to a dimensional workspace and when you move the Novint Falcon handle, a 3D stylus tip will appear that will help you mold your creation. Use the various buttons of the Falcon grip to manipulate the view and angle of your creation – allowing you to truly create a 3 Dimensional object intuitively. Simply select the basic shape of an object you would like to create and then the creativity begins! You’ll be able to select from tools such as the eyedropper, paint, group, ungroup, snap, color, and stiffness. They sky is the limit as you let your creativity flow!

The best part of this game is that it's free for Falcon users! So download a copy and enjoy!

Game Preview: Ascension Reborn

Today we're going to take a closer look at Novint's upcoming title, Ascension Reborn. This game is a personal favorite of Novint's CEO, Tom Anderson. Tom has taken a VERY active role in the testing and tuning of this game.

Originally released under the title Advent Rising, this stunning action/adventure game received Gamepro’s Editor’s Choice Award and is now even more powerful for Falcon players. Called “innovative as hell, and the most emotive title to hit any platform in ages," this AAA, third-person sci-fi adventure lets you play the role of a pilot on a historic mission to make first contact with an alien race.

The game features a sweeping storyline created by Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game). While playing Ascension Reborn, you'll destroy enemies using a combination of super-human psychic powers, an arsenal of awesome weapons, and a vast array of combat-ready vehicles. Using the Novint Falcon, you'll actually feel the sensation of piloting alien assault vehicles, hover-tanks, and agile aircraft. You'll be able to feel weight and recoil when wielding and firing weapons like pistols, blasters, assault rifles, and rocket launchers, as well as alien-developed weapons like the microwave gun and the black-hole rifle. You'll even feel your own extraordinary powers as you fire telekinetic blasts at enemies, levitate objects in the environment, and raise energy shields against attacks.

Game features include 11 different guns with dual-wield capabilities, six super powers, a slow motion dodge jump, an innovative targeting system, a musical score that features a 70-piece Hollywood orchestra, and a variety of gameplay experiences ranging from zero gravity combat to team warfare and beyond.

The game will sell for $29.95. Have you tried the game? Are you excited to try this one out? Let us know below!

Check It Out: Falcon User's Video

A Novint Falcon user has created a pretty cool video of the Falcon while playing Half-Life 2. You can see the recoil of the weapon. If you haven't had a chance to try out the Falcon, this is a great video to demonstrate the recoil and feedback of the controller.

A special thanks to YouTube user, sonikkuffffff for posting! Enjoy!

Try Not To Drool

When these pictures crossed my Inbox I knew that I HAD to post them! Behold: Novint's Pistol Grips ready to find their new homes! For the sake of your computer, try not to drool.

















This is a picture of our hard working, devoted team in San Diego.

Left to Right (Standing): Steve Stanley, Paula Merkley, David Finke. Seated: Marci Emerson. Behind the camera: the man, the myth, the legend, Walt Aviles.



Have you reserved your Pistol Grip yet?

Check It Out: Wired's Review of the Falcon and Pistol Grip

A few weeks ago Novint's CEO, Tom, and I stopped by Wired's office to give a few editors a sneak peak of the Black Falcon and Pistol Grip. We had a great time meeting the folks over there and they've posted a great review of the Falcon.

Here's my favorite quote:

"Forget fragging as you know it. With the pistol grip coming dangerously close to flying out of your hands after a few quick bursts with a submachine gun, you may wonder how you got along without this level of feedback in the first place. Every weapon takes on new life, from the meager jostling of the standard pistol, to the forceful thunder of a rocket launcher's blast."

Enjoy!

The Pride of Albuquerque

We told you a few weeks ago about the Mayor of Albuquerque's visit to Novint's office. Bill Anderson, Novint's Director of Games, had an interview with the Mayor and talked about all of the exciting developments at Novint. Check out his interview by scrolling down to the August 16th episode.

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

It's Falcon Friday but we're doing things a little differently this time. This week's game is a bit of a surprise to everyone. We really wanted to surprise everyone so we didn't mention that we were working on this mod.

Today we're launching our mod for Vivendi Games’ first-person shooter game, F.E.A.R.™ – First Encounter Assault Recon.

You aren't a soldier. You are a weapon. A paramilitary force infiltrates a multibillion dollar aerospace compound taking hostages, but issuing no demands. The government responds by sending in its best special operations teams, only to have them obliterated. Live footage of the massacre is cut short by an unexpected wave of destruction that leaves military leaders stunned and in disbelief. This is a mod (modification) to the critically acclaimed, First Person Shooter game, F.E.A.R., and must be run in tandem with a fully purchased version of the game.

As with our other mods, this must be used in tandem with a fully purchased version of the game. The mod is free so check it out and let us know what you think! Have a great weekend!


F.E.A.R. is a trademark of Vivendi Games, Inc.

Update: A Complete List of AAA Titles for the Falcon!

We've been hard at work to expand our Game Lineup. We've signed deals with EA, Valve, Codemasters, Eidos, and JoWooD. PLUS we're working on some really awesome drivers for AAA games. Here's the most current list, but keep your eyes peeled! You never know when a new title will be added!







EA
• Madden NFL NBA Live
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR®
• Need for Speed™
• Battlefield 2™
• Battlefield 2142™
• Mass Effect

Valve
• The Orange Box
Half-Life® 2
Half-Life® 2: Episode One
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two
Portal™
Team Fortress 2®
• Counter-Strike: Source® T
• The Half-Life® 2 series
Half-Life® 2
Half-Life® 2: Episode One
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two
• Team Fortress 2®
• Portal™
• Left 4 DeadTM

Codemasters
• Operation Flashpoint®2: Dragon Rising (day and date release)
• Grid™
• Dirt™
• Overlord™ Raising Hell
• Sensible Soccer
• Brian Lara Cricket

Eidos
• Tomb Raider: Legend
• Hitman: Blood Money
• 25 to Life
• Just Cause
• BattleStations: Midway
• Kane & Lynch

JoWooD
• Painkiller Overdose
• Panzer Elite Action
• Panzer Elite Action - Dunes of War
• Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None
• Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express
• Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun
• Hardy Boys
• Spellforce 2
• The Guild 2 Gold

Additional AAA Falcon Games, Mods & Drivers
• World of Warcraft drivers
• Crysis drivers
• Quake 4 Multiplayer and Singleplayer Mods
• Ascension Reborn (based on Advent Rising)
• Virtual Pool 3
• Talon Special Ops (based on Chrome Specforce)
• XLR8 (based on Xpand Rally)
• Penumbra Overture
• Penumbra: Black Plague

Novint in the News!

Hello everyone! Things have been pretty hectic in the Land of Novint. The media has been VERY interested in the Falcon. Check it out!




<-- Novint is featured in the current issue of Consumers Digest. The Falcon is featured as a New Technology in the front of the magazine. It’s a great feature and mentions our deals with EA and Valve.










<-- Novint and Tom are featured in the August issue of License Magazine. They mention Novint's new licensing model that you've probably heard Tom speak about. We're really proud of our innovative licensing model and it's exciting to see a publicaiton take notice of it.

<-- The Falcon is featured in the current issue of Life & Style. We recently participated in a Celebrity Rally Car Race hosted by the Ford Flex.

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hello everyone and happy Friday! This week's game is Chicken Hunter: Fowllywood.

Lights, Camera, Action! Those pesky chickens are at it again and this is your backstage pass to the fun! Whether it’s the set of a science fiction or horror film, to advance through this adventure you must shoot down the chickens and solve the hidden puzzles. But pay close attention because while there’s no time limit, you’re given a limited number of shots and chickens must be shot according to their role. So grab your popcorn and take on this casual game – no ticket needed.

I've heard great things from our Games Group and the Chicken Hunter games DON'T disappoint. The game retails for $14.95, but if you check the message boards you might score a free copy of the game. Have a great weekend and enjoy the game!