Eve is celebrating its ten year anniversary as being one of the longest lived Space based MMORPG's. Today at the annual EVE Online Fanfest, it was announced that a free 54 page digital comic will be made available and published via Dark Horse.The content for Eve: True Stories, will stem from the players themselves, that drive the story and politics for the game. Over the … [Read more...] about EVE Online to Publish Digital Comics via Dark Horse
Archives for April 2013
Google Play Store Bars External App Updates
Google has introduced some changes to its Play Store regulations that now make is mandatory for all applications to update after having gone through Google’s specified methods. This comes in the wake of Facebook attempting to offer users of its Facebook Home app an update bypassing Google Play Store. The change has been brought about by a seemingly small but significant update … [Read more...] about Google Play Store Bars External App Updates
HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
The Slate 7, HP’s offering in the budget tablet segment, is now ready to be picked up for a comfortable $170. The tablet is all about mediocrity, which matches the selling price rather well, though the unit has moments of brilliance as well. Take, for instance, the Beats Audio software, which should allow for one of the best audible experience on a budget tablet. Together with … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
Dark Horse Announces Halo: Initiation Digital Comic
Dark Horse has announced a new digital mini-series that is based on the wildly successful Halo franchise. It will follow Spartan IV Sarah Palmer and will be entitled Halo: Initiation. The comic is going to be written by Halo 4 writer Brian Reed, while the artwork is being handled by Marco Castiello.“After Halo 4 and Spartan Ops, fans wanted to know more about the origins … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Announces Halo: Initiation Digital Comic
Metro: Last Light eBook to Be Bundled with Steam Purchase
If you are a fan of post apocalyptic games and ebooks, there is a new deal to be had. Users who purchase the new PC game Metro: Last Light will be offered a free digital copy of the novel Metro 2033 when authenticating on Steam. The digital book is available as a standalone purchase and will be made available via major retailers on May 14th, 2013.The plot of Metro: Last … [Read more...] about Metro: Last Light eBook to Be Bundled with Steam Purchase
Amazon Redesigns Its Android App
Amazon has pushed out a massive update for the Kindle Reading application for Android today. It has been totally redesigned to mirror the UI of the Kindle Fire Tablet. Your main library gives you a carousel view of all the ebooks you have and you can swipe through them for easy access. At the bottom of your main screen you now see a Bestsellers/Recommended mini carousel that … [Read more...] about Amazon Redesigns Its Android App
Txtr eBooks Cost 60% More Than Amazon in New Zealand
txtr made a big announcement a few days ago on the expansion of its online bookstores in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and many other countries. The ebooks txtr sells on average are close to 60% more than they sell for on Amazon and other leading digital websites.The textbook Deadly Seas is NZ$32.99 on txtr and only NZ$17.43 on Amazon. Secret History of our Streets: … [Read more...] about Txtr eBooks Cost 60% More Than Amazon in New Zealand
Amazon Kindle Lending Library Surpasses 300,000 titles
The Amazon Kindle Lending Library has just surpassed 300,000 titles, according to the company's Q1 Financial Report. The service is an integral part of Amazon Prime, which allows users to borrow one ebook a month for free.The Amazon Lending Library burst onto the scene in early 2011 and launched with a paltry 5,000 titles. Since then, it has grown as many self-published … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Lending Library Surpasses 300,000 titles
IDPF Digital Book 2013 Is Just a Month Away!
The schedule for IDPF Digital Book Conference is set for May 29th to the 30th at the Javits Center in New York. This event transpires every year right before the start of Book Expo America. It is the most definitive gathering of stalwart digital heroes and focuses on the trends in ebooks, self-publishing, e-readers, and what companies are doing.The incredibly rich 2013 … [Read more...] about IDPF Digital Book 2013 Is Just a Month Away!
Amazon Announces America’s Top “Reading” Cities
Amazon has recently begun sharing information on book sales by US region, and for the third year in a row has created its "best dressed" list of cities who purchase the most books, magazines, and newspapers in print and digital editions. While the February list focused specifically on the romance category to coincide with Valentine's Day, the news this week is compiled over … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces America’s Top “Reading” Cities
Adobe Releases Report on Viability of Digital Magazines
A report from Adobe, the State of Mobile Benchmark, demonstrated some interesting information about how consumers are utilizing mobile devices for magazine reading and subscriptions. The information specifically relates to readership of magazines produced using the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, but the news gives insight into how the market as a whole is consuming … [Read more...] about Adobe Releases Report on Viability of Digital Magazines
Instapaper Sold to Betaworks
Betaworks garnered some attention in the tech world when it purchased social media site DIGG. Today, it was announced that the company has absorbed the read-it-later service Instapaper.Instapaper originally launched in 2008 and quickly became one of the most beloved apps for the read it later crowd. It is available for PC, MAC, iOS, Android, and a myriad of other platforms. … [Read more...] about Instapaper Sold to Betaworks
Dark Horse Celebrates Two years of Digital with 50 Free Comics
It has been two years since Dark Horse, the publisher of Hellboy, Buffy, and the Star Wars comics, launched its digital service, and they are celebrating this week with a giveaway of 50 #1 issues on their website. Readers can download all 50 with a single click if they have a Dark Horse account. The list includes some fan favorites such as Hellboy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Celebrates Two years of Digital with 50 Free Comics
Kobo Launches New Interactive Detective Mystery – The Descent
Kobo is launching its first interactive contest entitled "The Descent." The essence of the game is requiring players to solve a maze of hidden clues and visit websites. Like any mystery, the path leads to a great reward — a $5,000 cash prize. As part of the game, players will be required to find clues and decipher symbols located within each story and online through Kobo’s … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches New Interactive Detective Mystery – The Descent