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The Boondock Saints Return on Macroverse

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It’s the third and final season! Director Troy Duffy has put a “TapStory” spin on the 1999 cult classic film, The Boondock Saints, and fans won’t want to miss it. Yo can catch it on the Macroverse digital comics platform.

Written by Troy Duffy and J.B. Love, The Boondock Saints Season 3: “Mob War” finds the four remaining families making up New York’s La Cosa Nostra are at each other’s throats. And for Noah McManus, now well on his way to becoming ‘Il Duce’, things couldn’t be better. His childhood friend and partner in vengeance, Louie Patronazzi, would control him for his own ends…but how do you control someone who has become more monster than man? Join director and creator Troy Duffy as they bring you Season 3 of ‘The Secret History of Il Duce’! The finale starts here. Art by Guus Floor, colors by Matt Browning, TapStory produced by Eben Matthews and Adam Martin.

A special capsule story, The Boondock Saints: The Lost Gig, featuring fan-favorite Rocco along with the Brothers McManus as they take on a group of drug dealers, right before their famous encounter with Vincenzo. Story by Troy Duffy and J.B. Love, with art by Toby Cypress.

The Boondock Saints “Mob War” and “The Lost Gig” are available now on the Macroverse app!

​The ALIEN RPG Spawns on Virtual Tabletop Platforms. Game NOT Over Man!

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Alien The Roleplaying Game

“I can’t lie to you about your chances, but … you have my sympathies.”

Space is vast, dark, and not your friend. Now you and your crew can explore the ALIEN universe through virtual tabletop gaming. The award-winning official ALIEN RPG was launched today on two VTT platforms: Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds.

At Roll20, you can find a virtual tabletop version of the ALIEN RPG Starter Set, including all the rules you need to play and the full-length cinematic scenario Chariot of the Gods, written by scifi author Andrew E.C. Gaska. On the platform, you can also find the scenario Destroyer of Worlds, a sequel to Chariot of the Gods also written by Gaska and requiring only the Starter Set to play.

On Fantasy Grounds, you can find the ALIEN RPG core rulebook, a full conversion of the hardcover book of a massive 392 pages, as well as the Chariot of the Gods and Destroyer of Worlds scenarios. 

All modules are fully integrated with the VTT platforms, with online maps and diagrams, player handouts ready to share, online character sheets, customized virtual dice roller, and more.

The core rulebook for the official ALIEN roleplaying game was released in December 2019 in partnership with 20th Century Studios. The game immediately sold out its first print run and swiftly entered the Top-5 list of best-selling tabletop RPGs in the fall of 2019. It won the ENNIE Award for Best Game 2020 and the People’s Choice Award for Best RPG at the UK Game Expo. The game is currently being translated into seven languages.

AfroComicCon is Collaborating with Moonshot Jr. to empower girls in STEAM

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AfroComicCon and OTEC have announced a‌ ‌partnership‌ ‌with‌ ‌Moonshot‌ ‌Jr.‌  for a special program that trains ‌girls‌ ‌and‌ ‌young‌ ‌women‌ ‌of‌ ‌color‌ ‌who‌ are interested in ‌pursuing careers in ‌STEAM‌ ‌(‌Science,‌ ‌Technology,‌ ‌Engineering,‌ ‌Arts,‌ ‌Math‌)‌. ‌As‌ ‌well‌ ‌as‌ ‌entrepreneurship and‌ ‌innovation‌ ‌in‌ ‌Tech,‌ ‌such‌ ‌as‌ ‌Robotics,‌ ‌Artificial‌ ‌Intelligence,‌ ‌App‌ ‌Development,‌ ‌Game‌ ‌Development,‌ ‌and‌ ‌Creative‌ ‌Art‌ ‌fields.‌ ‌

‌The partnership will create an‌ ‌opportunity‌ ‌for‌ ‌6‌ ‌children‌ ‌between‌ ‌the‌ ‌ages‌ ‌of‌ ‌10‌ ‌-‌ ‌17‌ ‌to‌ have‌ ‌access‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌Moonshot‌ ‌program‌ ‌for‌ ‌12‌ ‌months.‌ ‌They‌ ‌will‌ ‌have‌ ‌access‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ curriculum‌ ‌provided‌ ‌by‌ ‌Moonshot‌ ‌and‌ ‌accountability‌ ‌measures‌ ‌included‌ ‌with‌ AfroComicCon.‌ ‌At‌ ‌the‌ ‌end‌ ‌of‌ ‌their‌ ‌time‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌program,‌ ‌there‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌a‌ ‌showcase‌ ‌and‌ presentation‌ ‌from‌ ‌each‌ ‌student‌ ‌and‌ ‌the‌ ‌product‌ ‌they‌ ‌created.‌

‌You can learn more about this amazing program and make a donation to support it through the AfroComicCon website.

John Carpenter Haunts Your Dreams… Again

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They Live

Storm King Productions has announced numerous Halloween events to excite every level of horror fan. First off, fans can download the Storm King Productions app which has a monthly contest to die for. Download the Storm King Productions app and enter to win original movie prop sunglasses from They Live, signed by John Carpenter, original movie prop stickers from They Live, They Live limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray, signed by John Carpenter and Sandy King. The contest ends November 1 and winners must be located in the USA. There will be a new contest the first of every month, as well as news, comics, photos, trivia, music, and everything John Carpenter and Sandy King, all in the palm of your hand safe at home and ONLY in their app.

Next up, Storm King has made available a limited number of their NYCC2020 exclusive cover of John Carpenter’s Tales For A  HalloweeNight Vol 6. This is the annual anthology release that is a collection of short stories from the best and the brightest creators out there. John Carpenter writes the first story and Sandy King the last story and you will not believe who’s conjured up the spooky tales in between.

Lastly, the annual Halloween Storm King Comics signing event at West Coast comic haven Golden Apple has evolved for COVID as well. Participate in the Virtual Trick and Meet! Time is running out to reserve your pre-signed copy of the Tim Bradstreet Cover of Tales for a Halloween Night Volume 6 that is a Golden Apple exclusive. The book will be privately pre-signed by John Carpenter – The Master of Horror Sandy King and several book contributors including Cat Staggs, Amanda Deibert, David J Schow, and Duane Swierczynski. Once you pre-order the fun begins because you can win PRIZES and will be invited to an exclusive virtual Q & A panel on October 31st at 1pm PST and an after viewing watch party of the original Halloween.

For an added bonus, something a little spooky and sweet for Carpenter fans of all ages has hit stores with Stanley’s Ghost! Oh no! Who’s been stealing fruit from all the gardens in Arbordale? Was it the prankster Chester Chipmunk? Or maybe Baby Fang? Accusations fly until someone suggests that maybe it was the Ghost of Bunnyburrow Manor! Find out by ordering today. 

Marvel Unlimited Expands With Faster Access

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Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s award-winning digital comics subscription service, today unveiled it is now offering even faster access to your favorite Marvel comics! Starting today, Marvel Unlimited subscribers will have access to a digital library of now over 28,000 comics spanning from the 1960s to the latest Marvel comics – released as soon as three months after they hit shelves in local comic shops everywhere.

With this expansion, new and existing Marvel Unlimited subscribers will now be able to catch up on months of reading at their fingertips with some of Marvel’s most thrilling new titles and story arcs, including the Age of Khonshu in Jason Aaron and Javier Garron’s Avengers; Venom Beyond in Donny Cates’ Venom; Al Ewing and Joe Bennett’s Immortal Hulk; Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu’s X-Men; Al Ewing and Marvel Stormbreaker Juann Cabal’s Guardians of the Galaxy; and Marvel’s earth-shattering summer space opera from Al Ewing, Dan Slott, and Valerio Schiti, Empyre – all available starting today, with more stories added each and every week!

A one-stop mobile and web destination for just about every Marvel comic you can get your hands on, Marvel Unlimited’s ever-expanding library is fully curated for every Marvel fan, collecting classic and newer stories spanning over 80 years of Marvel Comics. This on-the-go digital service is accessible through the Marvel Unlimited app on web, iPhone, iPad and select Android devices, granting you access to read anytime, anywhere.

Marvel Unlimited is an excellent entry point for both fans brand-new to comics and fans looking to revisit the Marvel Universe. Whether you read a couple of personal favorites or a dozen comics a week, Marvel Unlimited has you covered. Explore endless options and uncover hidden gems in Marvel’s expansive archive, all part of a guided experience that helps you find new stories to experience. New Marvel Unlimited members are eligible for a 7-day free trial of unlimited access for both monthly and annual subscriptions!

From now until the end of the month, new and existing subscribers will also be eligible to earn DOUBLE – up to 6,000 Marvel Insider points – for their subscription! Not a Marvel Insider? Sign up today and earn exclusive rewards just by being a Marvel fan. See what rewards are available here.

To find any of the stories you see on Marvel Unlimited and more of Marvel’s greatest comic books in print, please reach out to your local comic book shop to ask about their current business policies to observe social distancing or other services they may offer, including holding or creating pull lists, curbside pick-ups, special deliveries and other options to accommodate. Find and support your local comic book shop.

An Unlimited universe awaits! Join Marvel Unlimited today, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements about future releases, coming your way sooner!

Arcade1Up Launches the Infinity Game Table… with Digital Comics!?

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Arcade1Up has launched a Kickstarter for the Infinity Game Table, the latest digital board game table.

Partnering with Hasbro, the digital board game table features over 50 games with more to come to start. You’ll also be able to download more. There’s no monthly subscription or hourly fee.

Games mentioned include Monopoly, Pandemic, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, and so much more. Having partnered with Hasbro, it’s many of their classics.

Beyond digital tabletop board games, Arcade1Up has also said the game table features thousands of comics, puzzles, and coloring books. It’s also mentioned a focus on partnering with indie creators as well.

Of course the mention of comics has interested us. In the promotional video, you can see a Comics Plus icon front and center indicating this is the initial platform you’ll be able to read digital comics on. It’s unknown if more digital services will come and we have reached out for more details.

The table can be used by 1 to 6 players and features wifi for ease of connection.

The Infinity Game Table has two main models, a 24″ and a 32″ screen. The 24″ version costs $499 at its basic level with the 32″ being $699. The project has crossed its goal of $50,000 and well on its way to $500,000. It ends on November 30 with a projected delivery of April 2021.

Infinity Game Table

Arcade1Up Launches the Infinity Game Table

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Arcade1Up has launched a Kickstarter for the Infinity Game Table, the latest digital board game table.

Partnering with Hasbro, the digital board game table features over 50 games with more to come to start. You’ll also be able to download more. There’s no monthly subscription or hourly fee.

Games mentioned include Monopoly, Pandemic, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, and so much more. Having partnered with Hasbro, it’s many of their classics.

Beyond digital tabletop board games, Arcade1Up has also said the game table features thousands of comics, puzzles, and coloring books. It’s also mentioned a focus on partnering with indie creators as well.

The table can be used by 1 to 6 players and features wifi for ease of connection.

The Infinity Game Table has two main models, a 24″ and a 32″ screen. The 24″ version costs $499 at its basic level with the 32″ being $699. The project has crossed its goal of $50,000 and well on its way to $500,000. It ends on November 30 with a projected delivery of April 2021.

Archie Comics Goes Day-and-Date on comiXology Unlimited

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Sabrina: Something Wicked #3

Archie Comics is expanding its availability on comiXology, the leading digital comics service. Starting September 23, with the publication of Sabrina: Something Wicked #3, comiXology will release new titles on comiXology Unlimited the same day they are available in print. The new initiative marks the first time a major U.S. publisher has made content available day-and-date with the subscription-based streaming service. ComiXology Unlimited users can now read the full Archie library including the critically acclaimed Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Afterlife With Archie, Jughead’s Time Police, and tie-ins to the smash hit CW series, Riverdale.

Members of comiXology Unlimited can access over 25,000 comics, graphic novels and manga for $5.99 a month with a 30-day free trial.  Archie fans can now read Archie comics at no additional cost with comiXology Unlimited or with a la carte purchase on comiXology, giving readers maximum flexibility. Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of moves making Archie a trendsetter in the digital comics space. Archie was the first publisher to go day-and-date with digital releases in 2010 and the first to publish animated comics with Spotify, the streaming music service.

DC Universe is Now DC Universe Infinite Focused on Comics Including Originals. Harley Quinn Gets a Third Season as Shows Move to HBO Max

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The rumors of the fate of DC Universe have been swirling with a clear message that something different was coming. What? The answer is here with DC Universe Infinite, a “premium digital comic book service.” It’s set to launch on January 21, 2021.

DC Universe Infinite will be available online at DCUniverseInfinite.com, iOS and Android devices for $7.99 a month or $74.99 a year ($6.25 a month). On February 1, 2021, every DC Universe Infinite subscriber, existing members, or those joining during the pre-order offer window will receive a special thank you voucher redeemable at the DC Shop subject to terms and conditions. Annual subscribers will receive a $25 voucher while monthly subscribers will receive a $10 voucher.

DC Universe Infinite will provide access to more than 24,000 comic books at launch, DC Universe Infinite subscribers will also encounter digital-first comics, member access to DC fan events, as well as a steady stream of recently released comics six months after their physical versions, hit store shelves. Following its initial launch, DC Universe Infinite will begin expanding globally in SUMMER 2021.

The “new” platform is comic focused with new issues debuting quicker than before and new digital first exclusives being created for the digital comic service. It will continue to have members-only events.

DC’s premium digital comic book platform will provide members with an expanded collection of comics and Original Graphic Novels, spanning over 80 years of the DC Multiverse. Fans can also download comics, graphic novels and originals for unlimited offline reading on their favorite smartphone or tablet.

Subscribers will also have earlier access to new Digital First comics that include titles such as Aquaman: Deep Dives, Batman: Gotham Nights, DCeased: Hope at World’s End, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red, Injustice: Year Zero, Shazam!: Lightning Strikes, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing: New Roots and Wonder Woman 84, and
many more. Also debuting on DC Universe Infinite will be DC Universe Infinite Originals, including new comic content centered around beloved characters…stay tuned for updates!

The fan-favorite community area will be free to all registered and premium DC subscribers with a full calendar of events planned for 2021. Subscribers will not need to create a new account as their DC Universe login will transfer to DC Universe Infinite.

For those who subscribed to DC Universe for the DC original shows, those will move elsewhere like HBO Max. During today’s announcement, a special offer was announced that allows subscribers to upgrade their service to include HBO Max for an additional $4.99 per month. The offer is available for a limited time and runs now through October 30, 2020.

HBO Max will be the home for premium video content that will include new DC series, key DC classics, and DC Universe originals like Young Justice Seasons 1-4, Titans Seasons 1-3, Doom Patrol Seasons 1-3, and DC’s Stargirl Season 1. Additionally, HBO Max has ordered a third season of Warner Bros. Animation’s critically acclaimed DC Universe adult animated comedy series Harley Quinn, starring Kaley Cuoco, who also served as executive producer during the first two seasons along with Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey, and Sam Register. Harley Quinn will be a Max Original going forward, and all three seasons of the show will be available.

Paizo Announces Starfinder, a New Interactive Alexa Game Featuring Voice Talent Laura Bailey and Nathan Fillion

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The first three episodes of Starfinder are available starting today. The Starfinder Alexa game is a multi-part interactive audio adventure that transports players to a futuristic science-fantasy world where they can make decisions to advance and influence the outcome of the story just by using their voice. By simply saying “Alexa, play the Starfinder game,” customers can play one of the most captivating audio games available on Alexa-enabled devices today. Paizo, the team responsible for the popular Starfinder tabletop game, and Amazon collaborated to reimagine the game for Alexa. Pre-existing fans of the roleplaying game will enjoy this new extension of the familiar world, but previous experience with source material is not required.

Starfinder features an exceptional voice cast of 13 actors, including Nathan Fillion (Castle and Firefly) and Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part II). Casting was led by the Audible Studios team – featuring some of their most popular performers, with almost 2,000 audiobook performances between them. Starfinder’s script exceeds 745 pages and took a combined 125 hours in the studio to record all of the possible twists and turns, resulting in up to 13 hours of gameplay.

The free to play pilot episode of Starfinder, “Scoundrels in the Spike,” debuted in December 2019 and was well-received by Alexa users, with a 4.6/5 stars rating. “I love this game!!! The narration is wonderful, and the sound effects are on point. The voice acting is like watching a movie. I can’t wait for the rest of the game to come out!” said an Amazon customer in a review following the debut of the pilot.

The pilot and episodes 1 to 3 of Starfinder are now available on any Alexa-enabled device, including Amazon Echo, Fire TV, and the Alexa mobile app; players have numerous access points to the game and can resume playing whenever, wherever. Episodes 4 to 6 will be available in October. The pilot is free to play, and customers can purchase each episode for $1.99 or the full season for $9.99.

Start playing today: US Players / UK Players.

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