Friday, August 29, 2008

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!!

Hello and Happy Falcon Friday! Today's game is Chicken Hunter: Birds of a Feather.

Those darn chickens are at it again! With enhanced graphics, Chicken Hunter: Birds of a Feather features tons of new puzzles and endless opportunities to rack up points! Like the previous Chicken Hunter games, your goal is to shoot the chickens on the screen during your allotted time. But don’t forget: these chickens never go down without a fight, so things aren’t always as they seem. Watch your fire!

I'm so excited for this game! I love all of the Chicken Hunter games and $14.95 is a steal! Enjoy the game and enjoy the holiday weekend (if you're in the U.S.).


Thursday, August 28, 2008

IGN Reviews the Pistol Grip

Hi everyone! We sent an early version of the Pistol Grip to the folks at IGN to try out. They've posted their review and thoughts. Check it out!

http://gear.ign.com/articles/906/906015p1.html

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Workin' Hard On The Pistol Grips!

Check out these awesome pictures from the Novint Crew in our San Diego office! We know that you all really want the Pistol Grip shipped ASAP, so we're rolling up our sleeves to make it happen! To expedite the process, we're putting in a little TLC and assembling the fist batch of units by hand! A huge thanks to our engineering and assembly team: Walt, Steve, David, and Don. They rock! Check out the pictures of our crew and you can also get a look at the "guts" of the Pistol Grip. Have you ordered the Pistol Grip? Let us know below!




<-- The crew in San Diego!















<-- The guts of the Pistol Grip.

JoWooD Joins Novint's Publisher Lineup

You read correctly! Novint has just signed our FIFTH AAA publisher in four months! We've been keeping Tom, Novint's CEO, very busy! We're really excited to partner with JoWooD and enable some of their most popular titles for the Falcon. Among those titles are their action titles Painkiller and Gothic 3, both of which have sold well over 1 million units. We'll also have 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: The Hidden Theft, Spellforce 2, and The Guild 2 Gold.

JoWooD is an excellent partner with games for various interests. Personally, I can't want to play Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express! I loved the book and can't wait to feel like I'm actually in the story! What do you think? What game are you most excited to play with the Falcon?

Friday, August 22, 2008

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

We've made it through another week everyone! Today is Falcon Friday and we're going to be launching Not-Cho Cheese.

Stop those squeaky little thieves! Not Cho Cheese is an arcade-style shooter that pits you against a mob of hungry mice, where you are the only thing standing between them and their ultimate goal: your cheese. Across 4 different levels, you'll battle this furry little horde, blasting them with a tennis ball-cannon and soaking them with water balloons. Actually feel effects like weight, momentum, and recoil as you defend your last block of cheddar.

This is a really fun casual title that I think you guys are going to love! And the best part is that it's FREE! What's not to love?! Check it out and have a great weekend!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Novint Partners With Eidos!

Good morning everyone! We're starting out our week with a bang! As you might have heard by now, Novint has partnered with Eidos! This our 4th AAA Publisher in FIVE months! The following titles are joining our game lineup:

  • Tomb Raider: Legend
  • Hitman: Blood Money
  • 25 to Life
  • Just Cause
  • BattleStations: Midway
  • Kane & Lynch
Check out what IGN, Game Informer, and 1Up have to say about our big news! What Eidos game are you most excited to play with the Falcon? Let us know below!

Friday, August 15, 2008

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

It's here! It's Friday which means we've got another new game to launch. Today's game is Butter Bean.

In this side-scrolling platformer, you will guide Butter Bean on his quest to rescue his captured comrades. Use the Falcon to run, jump and bounce your way through 18 expansive episodes, each different than the rest. Features include a two-player mode, clean graphics and sound effects, and unique prizes and bonuses.

You can head on over to the Message Boards to see if you can score a free copy of the game. Or, you can buy it for yourself for only $14.95. Have fun!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Check It Out: Video of Pistol Grip!

Good evening! Tom, Novint's CEO, made a pretty cool video explaining the Pistol Grip and also giving everyone a heads up about the game lineup for the Falcon. Take a look and let us know what you think! We love comments! And don't forget about Falcon Friday tomorrow!


Tuesday, August 12, 2008

HowStuffWorks - Haptics Edition

Ever wonder just how you can explain Haptics to your friends? HowStuffWorks has posted a really helpful and insightful article about Haptics. They even mention the Falcon (naturally). Enjoy!

A Very Special Visitor At Novint's Office

Hi everyone! As you may know, we LOVE visitors at the Novint office and we had a VERY special visitor at our office yesterday. We were honored to host the mayor of Albuquerque, Martin J. Chávez. Tom Anderson, Novint's CEO, gave the Mayor a demonstration of the Falcon and he also got a chance to try out the Pistol Grip! Check out the pictures below!


<--- Tom giving the Mayor a demonstration.












<--- The Mayor's entourage!











<--- Tom explaining just how the Falcon works.














<--- Check out that smile!












Are you going to be in Albuquerque? Drop us an email [info (at) novint (dot) com] and we'll setup a tour of the office for you!

Thursday, August 07, 2008

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hey everyone! It's Falcon Friday! Today's game is Chicken Hunter: Raiders of the Lost Whatsit.

Moorhuhn can’t resist an exciting adventure with the promise of treasure, so he heads to the jungle to track down the ultimate treasure: the Whatsit that was lost 1000 years ago. While playing Chicken Hunter: Raiders of the Lost Whatsit you’ll help Moorhuhn capture coins and diamonds, punch, jump, and shoot enemies while searching for the stone icon at each of the 21 levels in this game and. But be careful! Hidden traps, bad-tempered gorillas and aggressive crocodiles are waiting for you and demand the skills of a true treasure hunter.

While playing this game you’ll feel the force of jumping and punching enemies, the recoil of weapons, and the forces of interacting with objects. The Falcon forces, treasures, tricky enemies, and hilarious chickens make Chicken Hunter: Raiders of the Lost Whatsit a must-have for adventure fans.

You can check out the game here for $14.95 and don't forget to check our Message Boards for a free copy of the game. Enjoy!

Friday, August 01, 2008

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hi there everyone! We've made it through another week, which means that today is Falcon Friday! This week's game is Snowbear.

Snowbear stars an adorable polar bear who's trying to reach his home in the Frozen North. But, standing in his way are hundreds of crazed monsters. To help the bear to safety, you must run, jump and kick your way through 88 levels and four visually stunning game worlds filled with goodies to grab. With the Falcon, you’ll actually feel the sensation of tossing snowballs, kicking giant mounds of ice, and digging your way to safety.

The game will cost you $14.95, but if you swing by the Message Board you just might pickup a copy for free. Enjoy!