Bigfoot Networks launches second-generation gaming network card
Bigfoot Networks is launching the second-generation of its gaming network card for PCs to deal with the problem of lag.
Lag is the problem gamers see when they’re getting ready to blast someone in a multiplayer combat game and the computer screen slows down so much that their aim is off. By speeding up the network, Bigfoot’s products can keep trigger-happy gamers satisfied.
The Austin, Texas-based company has partnered with game computer maker Alienware and accessory maker… Continue Reading
Bigfoot Networks names tech marketing veteran Michael Howse as chief executive
Hoping to steer its way into the hearts of gamers, Bigfoot Networks named a seasoned marketing executive Michael Howse as its president and chief executive.
Bigfoot makes a line of network interface cards for game computers. The cards are designed to eliminate lag so that gamers never have to worry that their machines will freeze up just as they’re about to deliver a death blow to a fellow online gamer.
Howse said the company has to expand… Continue Reading
Bigfoot Networks teams up with Dell to kill game lag
Bigfoot Networks, which makes Killer NIC K1 network interface cards that can give gamers an unfair advantage in an online game by speeding animations as much as 30 frames a second, has signed a deal with Dell to provide the cards as an option on gaming desktop computers.
Gamers who buy the Dell XPS desktops can buy the cards for $149 extra and get much better performance in fast-action online games, said Mike Cubbage, general manager… Continue Reading
Bigfoot Networks raises $8.75 million for gaming hardware business
Bigfoot Networks has raised $8.75 million in a second round of funding to expand its business of making networking cards for gamer computers. Investors include Palomar Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners and Venio Capital Partners (a previous investor), according to peHub.
Bigfoot had previously raised a $4 million first round in 2006. Its founder was former Intel chip architect Harlan Beverly, who hated the lag in online games caused by bandwidth problems. To fix the problem,… Continue Reading