If you are a developer trying to make an app for reading comics, Geeky Zombie strongly suggests you take a look at the top of the class competition out there, Darkhorse. We have 2-3 other comic apps for more of a variety of comics available in one place, but they never beat the work of Darkhorse. The app is FREE. There are many FREE comics available within. Pricing varies, but in general it is cheaper than paper comics and in most cases over half off. This is not recommended for iPhones.

This is simply cool. You can view the whole page and swipe to go to the next page or you can double tap and swipe from bubble to bubble. It is brilliant and it is never too small either way you go.

The above comic is Mass Effect. Yes, the video game. It is the first one released and we are very excited to read more as they come out.

Worried about taking up too much space? No problem. You can archive your free and purchased comics at anytime and go back to them. Darkhorse Comics is offering all kinds of neat deals on their blog for free comics in this app via scavenger hunts and contests too.

Website: http://www.darkhorse.com/
Blog: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/
Get the app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id415378623

If you do get this app, we guarantee you will love it so make sure you give the developers a 5 star rating in the app store!
 
And don't forget your roots, kill a tree and buy paper!

This is not the normal genre of this site, but who can resist The Hangover?

The origins of the ultimate intergalactic police force are revealed across six interlocking tales of the legendary Green Lantern Corps in the all-new Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Building up to the release of the highly anticipated live action film, Green Lantern, in theatres June 17, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights arrives on Blu-Ray™, DVD, On Demand and for Download June 7, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

Thanks to Comicbook Resources for this great information. Click the picture to go to their website and read more. http://www.comicbookresources.com

The excitement for the last 24 hours has been the naming release of the new Hobbit movies.

Per Coming Soon:

New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM have announced the titles and release dates for filmmaker Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's enduringly popular masterpiece "The Hobbit." The first film, titled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, will be released on December 14, 2012. The second film, titled The Hobbit: There and Back Again, is slated for release the following year, on December 13, 2013.
Read more: Titles and Release Dates Announced for the Hobbit Films! - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78224#ixzz1Ny3neXTx

Really, do we need to say anymore than the header?
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Gamestop is offering a pre-order deal, as they usually do with all big games. Modern Warefare 3 is no different. Rumors say they are offering a two sided poster. One side has a normal MW design, the other side reportedly has the TIME Magazine art. This is a must have for any enthusiast.

Leaked poster back art:

Microsoft has confirmed reports that some Xbox 360 consoles are not compatible with its new Xbox 360 firmware upgrade, and advised those affected to get in touch. “Following a recent update to our system software, we have become aware of an issue that is preventing a very small number of Xbox 360 owners from playing retail game discs,” Microsoft said.

“This issue manifests itself a as a unique ‘disc unreadable’ or ‘disc unsupported’ error on the screen. We are also able to detect this issue over Xbox Live and are proactively reaching out to customers that may be impacted to replace their console.”

The console manufacturer urged those having problems to get in touch at www.xbox.com/support/contact “so we can verify if the console has been impacted”.

Microsoft will replace borked machines with a brand new Xbox 360 S with 250GB hard drive.

The new firmware is thought to prepare the Xbox 360 for use with the new XGD3 disc standard, which adds 1GB of useable data to 360 DVDs.
Digital Foundry this morning reported that the firmware combats pirated software.

SOURCE: http://www.gamehelper.net/2011/05/news-how-to-get-your-replacement-xbox-360/?utm_source=GameHelper.net&utm_medium=twitter

Rumors are flying about the most recent hacking of Playstation, only a few days after they get their minimal services online again. Try again, PSN.

"This is getting (more) ridiculous. Not even two days after Sony restored its embattled PlayStation Network for most users worldwide, cyber criminals have once again launched an attack, this time going after the PSN’s password reset system. In order for users to reconnect to the PSN, they were required to reset their passwords. You know, for security reasons.

News of this third, most recent attack were originally reported on Nyleveia.com, which warned PSN users that “accounts are still not safe.”

“I want to make this clear to ALL PSN users. Despite the methods currently employed to force a password change when you first reconnect to the PlayStation network, your accounts still remain unsafe,” writes Nyleveia. “A new hack is currently doing the rounds in dark corners of the internet that allows the attacker the ability to change your password using only your account’s email and date of birth. It has been proven to me through direct demonstration on a test account, so I am without any shadow of a doubt that this is real.”

Following the Nyleveia post there was, in fact, some doubt that this was real. But further tests by Eurogamer proved that the breach was real, which caused prompt action from Sony. In response, the company has blocked PSN login access to a number of its site, and the PSN password reset site has also been taken offline.

Sony responded to the new attack, saying: “Unfortunately this also means that those who are still trying to change their password via Playstation.com or Qriocity.com will be unable to do so for the time being.”

“This is due to essential maintenance and at present it is unclear how long this will take,” Sony added. “In the meantime you will still be able to sign into PSN via your PlayStation 3 and PSP devices to connect to game services and view Trophy/Friends information.”

Fortunately, this round of breaches isn’t actually a “hack” in the true sense of the word — at least not if you want to be a stickler about it. The previous attacks on the PSN were true hacks in that someone broke into Sony’s network, and stole nearly 13 million credit cards, and the personal data of about 100 million people. This time, they just used some of the data that was already stolen to break into people’s accounts. Big difference, we know.

Still, this proven vulnerability is sure to give Sony more grief. Just yesterday, Sony CEO Howard Stringer defended his company’s handling of the April attacks, which resulted in the being turned off for a week before users were alerted to the data theft.

On Monday, Sony released the details of its user “Welcome Back” program, which includes free games, like ModNation Racers and Killzone Liberation, and free movie rentals. Perhaps this most recent breach will prompt them to toss in a few more options, just to keep users happy. Just a suggestion."

SOURCE: http://www.geohot.ca/2011/05/psn-is-hacked-again-user-passwords.html

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We have been waiting for the PSN to come to life again. Here is the first look at what is roling out now and in stages:

• Sign-in for PlayStation®Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords
• Restoration of online game-play across PS3 and PSP
• Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service on PS3, PSP and MediaGo
• Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC
• Access to 3rd party services such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and MLB.tv
• 'Friends' category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc
• PlayStation Home

Free games? Sure, we would love some. Here is the general listing as pulled from Joystiq. 
Read more here:

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/16/sony-reveals-choice-of-free-game-downloads-in-psn-welcome-back-p/


North American "Customer Appreciation Program":

"All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.

• Dead Nation
• inFAMOUS
• LittleBigPlanet
• Super Stardust HD
• Wipeout HD + Fury

For PSP owners, you will be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever.

• LittleBigPlanet (PSP)
• ModNation Racers
• Pursuit Force
• Killzone Liberation

-A selection of "On Us" rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon.
-30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers.
-Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription.
-Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription.
-Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members.
-To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag's Alien Casino, an exclusive game."

European Union "Customer Appreciation Programme":

"All existing PlayStation Network members will be able to access the following from PlayStation Store*:

Two PS3 games from the following list:

• LittleBigPlanet
• Infamous*
• Wipeout HD/Fury
• Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
• Dead Nation*

For those with PSP accounts, you will also be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list:

• LittleBigPlanet PSP
• ModNation PSP
• Pursuit Force
• Killzone Liberation*

- 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PS Plus subscribers*
- Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will be given 60 days free subscription.
- For existing Music Unlimited subscribers, you will be given 30 days free subscription.
- We are working on a Welcome Back offer in PlayStation Home and will share that when it is confirmed."