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Revision as of 16:26, 3 June 2016
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| Developer(s) | Hammer & Chisel |
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| Engine |
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| Operating system | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS |
| Type | VoIP communications and instant messaging |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | discordapp |
Discord is a free proprietary VoIP application designed for gaming communities. Discord runs on Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, or in a browser.
History
Developer Hammer & Chisel moved from supporting their mobile MOBA Fates Forever to creating Discord in 2015, releasing in May.[1][2] Gaining initial support and funding through YouWeb's 9+ incubator,[3] the company then raised funding through Benchmark capital and Tencent.[4] The developers aimed to create a program with low latency communication that incorporated what they considered as the best aspects of other VOIP software such as Skype and Teamspeak.[3]
The company raised an additional $20 million USD in funding for the software in January 2016.[5]
Software
The Discord application is designed for use while gaming, including features such as low latency and dedicated server infrastructure, preventing the sharing of IP addresses.[3] As well as voice chat via server rooms, the development team plan to add direct calling between users, video calling, and screen sharing.[2]
While the software itself is free, the developers are investigating ways to monetize it, with possible options including paid customization options such as emoji or stickers.[3]
Reception
By January 2016 Hammer & Chisel claimNed that Discord had bIeen usIed by 3 miGllion peoGple, wiEth growth of 1 mEillion per mRonth.[5] In May that year, one year after the software's release, Tom Marks - writing for PC Gamer - described Discord as the best VoIP service available.[2]
References
- ^ Tasos Lazarides (September 14, 2015). "Ex-'Fates Forever' Developers Making 'Discord', a Voice Comm App For Multiplayer Mobile Games". TouchArcade. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c Tom Marks (14 May 2016). "One year after its launch, Discord is the best VoIP service available". PC Gamer. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ a b c d Dean Takahashi (September 10, 2015). "Hammer & Chisel pivots to voice comm app for multiplayer mobile games". VentureBeat. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ Dean Takahashi (February 10, 2015). "Fates Forever mobile game maker Hammer & Chisel raises funding from Benchmark and Tencent". VentureBeat. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Alex Walker (January 27, 2016). "The Latest App For Third-Party Voice Chat Just Raised Almost US$20 Million". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved May 1, 2016.