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

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

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.

DC Partners with Caribu Adding Over 75 Kid-Friendly Comics

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

Caribu and DC have announced a new partnership that adds 77 kid-friendly comics on the platform. Caribu is expanding the app’s content to a broader audience and aging up for children ages 8-12. Through interactive reading and video-calling, Caribu is helping kids to stay connected, educated, and engaged from a distance with free content for new users all summer.

Caribu has deemed July 20-26th Superhero week in their Virtual Summer Reading program, Caribu will highlight a selection of titles from the DC universe for users to read with daily prompts and activities they can use to engage in a more immersive way with the content.

Caribu users can now access a variety of DC kids titles from popular comics series like DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, Scooby-Doo, and Looney Tunes. The app also features free previews of DC’s acclaimed middle grade graphic novels, including sneak peeks at Shannon and Dean Hale’s Diana: Princess of the Amazons illustrated by Victoria Ying, Meg Cabot’s Black Canary: Ignite illustrated by Cara McGee, Ridley Pearson’s Super Sons trilogy illustrated by Ile Gonzalez, and additional works by Minh Lê, Kirk Scroggs, and many more.

DC’s parent company AT&T has been a long time supporter of Caribu. Caribur participated in AT&T’s 2018 Aspire Accelerator cohort and most recently, AT&T provided a $560,000 contribution to Caribu through the company’s $10 million Distance Learning and Family Connections Fund, underwriting the app for free during the onset of COVID-19 and helping keep kids and families connected during uncertain times.

DC Takes Its Monthly Catalog Online with DC Connect

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

DC continues to extend its digital presence with DC Connect, the new catalog of what’s coming from DC publishing each month! This downloadable, digital-only catalog features solicitation information for DC’s comic books, original graphic novels, collected editions, and collectibles—and that’s just the start!

In the coming months DC Connect will update and evolve in order to maximize the advantages of its digital format. Future issues will include expanded content, featuring talent interviews, preview pages from upcoming stories, behind-the-scenes looks at projects in development, multimedia content, and more! The catalog will also have a new look and layout compared to its predecessor, DC Previews, making it more engaging and easier to get the latest intel on current and future DC comic book projects.

Here’s a look at the debut cover to DC Connect, featuring stunning artwork by Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson for the highly anticipated miniseries Batman: Three Jokers, launching Tuesday, August 25.

The Marvel Digital Comics Shop is Closing on June 2

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Brett

Marvel has sent out a rather surprising (or maybe not) email letting customers know that the Marvel Digital Comics Shop is closing. While Marvel and DC are expanding their digital offerings, it’s a little strange that this is happening. The public has been increasing their online digital media purchases during this time of pandemic, so to close a purchasing option seems odd.

After June 2nd, you’ll need to to purchase Marvel digital comics and read existing Marvel digital comics through the Marvel Comics app and comiXology.

There’s a good posibility that most purchases are just happening between the Marvel comics app and comiXology so there’s no need for a web based digital store.

Below is more information via the email.

To purchase Marvel digital comics after June 2nd:

Download the Marvel Comics app on the App Store or Google Play Store , and/or
Visit comixology.com

To read your existing Marvel digital comics library after June 2nd:

View your past purchases in “My Books” when you log into your account on the Marvel Comics app, and/or
Sync your current Marvel Digital Comics Shop account with a comiXology account to continue to read your books on a web browser

Please note:

You can continue to redeem digital comic codes at Marvel.com/redeem and view your comics in the Marvel Comics app.
Only purchases made through the Marvel Comics app will be eligible to earn Marvel Insider points.

DC Universe Launches a New Rewards Program

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

The ultimate destination for DC fans, DC Universe, unveiled a new program today, DC Universe Rewards. Running from May 5 through the fall, the program is designed to reward fans for doing what they already love – diving deep into their fandom. Giving all fans – not just service subscribers – the opportunity to participate in select options, the DC Universe Rewards program features can’t-miss items and exclusive releases, all at no cost.

An authentic celebration of fandom, DC Universe Rewards will enable users to earn special tokens for ongoing engagement and participation on DC Universe, including the free-to-all Community section, editorial features and “DC Daily.” These tokens are redeemable for an amazing set of rewards, from a 30-day premium subscription to DC Universe to ultra-exclusive collectibles such as a special, limited edition Harley Quinn Super-Villains pin set. DC Universe Rewards will offer new earn opportunities and rewards each week.

Fans can earn tokens and “level up” simply by doing what they already love. Whether it’s subscribers finishing a DC digital comic, watching an entire DC movie or TV episode, or even non-subscribers and subscribers alike interacting with other fans on the DC Universe community boards, there are various opportunities for fans to accumulate tokens that can be redeemed for rewards.

All participants need to do is register for free on DC Universe and select a customized avatar. Then they can start earning tokens redeemable for rewards by navigating to the rewards program in the MyDC section of DC Universe or clicking/tapping on REWARDS in the menu.

Below are prizes currently available with more continuously rolling out throughout the program:

DC Universe 30-day Premium Subscription
DCU Exclusive HARLEY QUINN Super-Villains Pin Set
DC Universe Exclusive Harley Quinn Show Statue
DC Artists Alley Batgirl (White & Gold) by Sho Murase Designer Vinyl
Digital Movie Redemption via Movies Anywhere
DC Universe Exclusive Limited Edition TITANS Poster
DC Universe Exclusive Limited Edition DOOM PATROL Poster
DC Universe Meta Madhouse Lex Luthor Masterminds T-shirt
DC Universe Meta Madhouse Darkseid Invaders T-shirt
DC Universe Meta Madhouse The Cheetah Beasts T-shirt
DC Universe Exclusive Batcave Wallpapers
DC Universe Exclusive Fortress of Solitude Wallpapers
Shop DC $5 Off Purchase
Shop DC $10 Off Purchase
Shop DC $25 Off Purchase

Plus, DC Universe Exclusive rewards tied to the upcoming debut of Stargirl, Doom Patrol Season Two and much more – coming soon!

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GalaxyCon Launches Virtual Celebrity and Fan Experiences

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

GalaxyCon is launching a new business for virtual events online called GalaxyCon Live this weekend. This new venture creates an original approach for connecting celebrities and fans that represents a first for the comic con industry.

Here’s what people can expect from GalaxyCon Live:

Live Streaming Interviews with Celebrities
One-on-Group Video Chats with a Fan and a Group of Celebrities
One-on-One Video Chats with a Fan and One Celebrity
Personalized Autographs
Personalized Video Recordings

These virtual meet and greets make it possible for fans to engage with celebrities on a level that isn’t possible in person. During a comic con, fans have never had a chance to chat for two minutes with two or more celebrities at one time in a private setting. GalaxyCon Live will make this interaction possible, starting with their first virtual meet and greet on May 2nd, 2020.

GalaxyCon Live will carry on the tradition of creating experiences for all genres of nerdy fandoms including comics, anime, animation, cosplay, science fiction, wrestling, fantasy, and gaming.

Some of the first events to include private chats with celebrities include the following:

May 2, 2020 at 2pm EST: My Hero Academia’s Three Best Girls Monica Rial, Colleen Clinkenbeard, and Luci Christian
May 3, 2020 at 2pm EST: The Loser’s Club from the film IT: Jack Grazer, Jackson Scott, and Jeremy Ray Taylor
May 9, 2020 at 2pm EST: Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Chris Sarandon and Ken Page.
May 16, 2020 at 2pm EST: The stars of The Karate Kid: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove.
May 24, 2020 at 2pm EST: The voices of RWBY: Kara Eberle, Lindsay Jones, Barbara Dunkelman, and Arryn Zech.
May 30, 2020 at 2pm EST: Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Legend, Muppet Treasure Island, IT, and Annie.

DC Releases New Virtual Backgrounds for You to Hold Meetings in Batman: The Animated Series

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

Bring some spice to your next virtual meeting with Batman: The Animated Series backgrounds. Hangout at Arkham Asylum, overlook Gotham, or join the Dynamic Duo!

DC is making sure your meetings won’t be boring!

(via DC Comics)

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Explore the New Era of X-Men with the Dawn of X Digital Sale – 67% Off Every Issue

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

Last year, superstar writer Jonathan Hickman transformed the world of mutants in the critically acclaimed series, House of X and Powers of X. These two series ushered in an exciting new era for the X-Men known as the Dawn of X, launching six brand new titles. Now is your chance to catch up on all those titles and more with the Jonathan Hickman’s Dawn of X Sale! House of X, Powers of X, and every single X-Men issue that’s followed is up to 67% off now through April 12^th 11PM ET on Marvel’s Digital Comics Shop!

Credited as the “Head of X,” Jonathan Hickman leads fellow writers into the bold new future of the X-Men as the new mutant nation of Krakoa is formed. Each series plays a role in forming a tightly woven overarching narrative unlike anything that’s come before. Hickman’s X-Men combines large-scale adventures with dense world building where any of your favorite mutants can show up. Gerry Duggan’s Marauders takes the X-Men to the high seas where Kate Pryde leads a team with the important mission of rescuing mutants from unfriendly territories. Discover the secrets of mutant magic with former X-Men villain Apocalypse and the new Captain Britain in Tini Howard’s Excalibur. Or see mutantkind’s new black ops squad form to handle Krakoa’s enemies in Benjamin Percy’s X-Force. And check out the unpredictable exploits of the mutantkind’s next generation in Jonathan Hickman and Ed Brisson’s New Mutants.

And that’s not all! Two of Marvel’s most popular mutants get newly launched solo series in Wolverine and Cable. Plus, meet the craziest team of misfit mutants ever assembled in the debut issue of Zeb Wells’ Hellions or see the X-Men go up against Marvel’s premiere super hero team over the fate of Franklin Richards in X-Men/Fantastic Four by Chip Zdarsky. Be sure to also check out Jonathan Hickman teaming up with the industry’s best artists like Russell Dauterman and Alan Davis for epic one-shots in Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost and Giant-Size X-Men: Nightcrawler.

*Offer expires 4/12 at 11:00 PM EDT. Marvel account and internet connection required to access digital comics.

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Marvel’s Digital Comics Offers Up to 67% Off the Avengers and Fantastic Four’s Most Iconic Stories

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Graphic Policy Team

Now is the perfect time for Marvel fans to discover some of the greatest Avengers and Fantastic Four stories ever told with the Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest and the Fantastic Four: Massive World’s Greatest UP TO 67% OFF SALES! Don’t miss your chance to revisit classics and catch up on modern runs of Marvel’s premiere super hero teams! And if you need some suggestions, we have you covered:

Looking to start at the very beginning? See Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and the Mighty Thor come together as the Avengers for the first time in Avengers Masterworks Vol. 1 and witness the birth of Marvel’s age of heroes in Fantastic Four Masterworks Vol. 1. These triumphs of the Silver Age feature the first appearances of some of Marvel’s most iconic villains and the return of Captain America, drawn by legends Jack Kirby and Don Heck and written by Stan Lee.

Before he changed the world of the X-Men, Jonathan Hickman left his unmistakable mark on both the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Want to see what your favorite heroes are currently up to? Witness the all-new era of the Avengers! Check out the grand return of Marvel’s first family of heroes! From timeless classics to modern epics, there’s hundreds of Avengers and Fantastic Four stories waiting for you to enjoy.

You can purchase yours through the Marvel App or through comiXology.