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!

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.).

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

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?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

So, What AAA Titles Are In The Falcon Lineup?

It's Tuesday! One of the questions that we're asked most often is, "What games will work with the Falcon"? Here's the most current list of AAA titles that currently or will work with the Falcon. As you probably know, this list has been growing rapidly, so keep checking back for updates!









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

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

Codemasters
• Operation Flashpoint®2: Dragon Rising (this title will incorporate Falcon compatibility in a day and date release)
• Race Driver: Grid™
• Colin McRae: Dirt™
• Overlord™ Raising Hell
• Sensible Soccer
• Brian Lara Cricket

World of Warcraft drivers
Quake 4 Multiplayer and Singleplayer Mods

IT'S FALCON FRIDAY!

Hi everyone! We're nearing the end of another week and that means we're launching another game. This week's game is Mo The Mole.

It's Mo the Mole versus the falling rocks! Help Mo destroy loose stones before they fall on his head by using your Novint Falcon to toss different-colored gems into the correct slots in the ceiling. You will actually be able to feel the weight of objects, as well as use a real-life tossing motion to cast items into the air. In this puzzle matching challenge, you will need both your wits and your speed in order to save Mo from a dangerous cave-in, so grab your Novint Falcon and dig in!

This game is a bit different from some of our other FPS titles, but it's perfect for any age. It's a steal for $14.95. Just make sure you give Grandma a turn!

Novint in the News!

Happy Thursday everyone! We're almost to Friday (ok, Falcon Friday)! As you probably know, it's been a very busy couple of weeks. We were at E3 last week and were really busy! Here's a sampling of what the media had to say:



CNN

KNBC

Gaming Nexus Review

Gamespot Inside E3

Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/searchpopup?picId=5205991
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/searchpopup?picId=5179303

Gamasutra

Economic Times

The Columbus Dispatch -

The Orange County Register

Also, keep your eyes peeled when checking out IGN, Gamespy.com, Gizmodo, LifeHacker, and Valleywag. You just might see one of our ads for the Orange Box Bundle.

Novint Takes Over PDX Lan

Hi everyone! Well, Novint recently stopped by Portland for the PDXLAN Event. So what is PDXLAN? According to Aaron from Novint, "other than just a 500 people LAN party, it is also a place for PC gamers to gather and show off their 'pimped out' systems."

Everywhere you looked, there were 28+ inch monitors, water-cooled processors, and massive custom towers. We gave countless demonstrations of BF2, Haptics-Life, and Quake 4 and had a great time talking to everyone. I know for a fact that Aaron's dying to get back there!



<-- Our booth at PDX LAN!












<-- Battle Field 2!













<-- Tiger Woods Golf!