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Image credit: IDW/Atari So this is where the four-issue adaptation of the 1981 Atari classic ends, and things end in an incredibly strange way. I have to hand it to writer Max Bemis and artist Eoin Mallon. Having handed over the keys to Atari’s aging series, they could very easily push out a lazy sci-fi action comic that simply uses an arcade game premise to give readers a shooter-style story. It should have been. But instead, they’ve crafted a surprisingly moving story with some truly trippy and outlandish sequences, an astonishing layering of totally bizarre twists and visuals. In this…
Wonderful Wednesdays on Seven Seas has become something of a tradition, with many fans looking forward to the weekly announcements. But among the series of announcements released on November 20th, there was one title in particular that caught our attention. It is none other than Fuyumi Ono and Akihiro Yamada’s “Twelve Kingdoms”. Here we introduce new additions to the Seven Seas library. The Twelve Kingdoms (Novel) Original work: Fuyumi Ono, illustration: Akihiro Yamada “The epic novel series that inspired the hit anime is back with an all-new translation! A young girl’s quest for survival and self-discovery as she wanders into…
Remember when live audio suddenly became ubiquitous in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? This trend has seen other online platforms imitate this feature. Before that, it was made popular by the short-lived phenomenon Clubhouse.Since then, live audio has largely become a footnote to those strange times when we were all at home at the same time, with nothing to do, and listening to hours-long streams of strangers talking to each other for entertainment. Masu. Now, LinkedIn was a little late to the live audio party in 2022, choosing to do away with standalone live audio events.In an update, the…
Amazon is doubling down on its investment in Anthropic. The e-commerce giant will provide Anthropic with an additional $4 billion in funding on top of the $4 billion it pledged last year. Although Amazon remains a minority investor, Anthropic has agreed to make Amazon Web Services (AWS) its “primary cloud and training partner.”Prior to today’s announcement, The Information reported that Amazon was hoping to raise additional funding contingent on a promise from Anthropic to use its own AI chips instead of NVIDIA’s silicon. It appears Amazon has its way, with the companies stating in separate press releases that Anthropic plans…
The 9th generation iPad was reduced to $200 on Black Friday. That’s a huge discount considering this model’s regular price at its peak was $330. This is Apple’s first tablet release of 2021, so it’s been a bit long. The 10th generation iPad is Apple’s official “budget” tablet, as the 9th generation will eventually be phased out. But for the price, it’s still a great machine, especially for people who are looking to get an iPad but have very little money.This is a relatively old tablet with an equally old A13 Bionic chip. This isn’t the best iPad to buy…
Hackers broke into an online course founded by a far-right influencer and accused human trafficker Andrew Tate, the Daily Dot reports. The hackers collected data on more than 800,000 users and revealed the email addresses of about 325,000 of them.Tate’s self-described “online university” offers courses in fitness, finance, and content creation for as low as $50 a month. The site now claims to have more than 113,000 active users, which translates into an estimated $5 million injected into Tate’s bank account each month. A source familiar with the breach told the Daily Dot that the hack wasn’t difficult, as Tate’s…
Impossible Jones fans have something to look forward to this year. A graphic novel about a criminal who gains superpowers (and uses them to his advantage) is mistaken for a hero is getting a new edition thanks to creator Karl Kesel. The Beat spoke with Kesel about the book’s ongoing Kickstarter campaign. Deanna Destito: How did Impossible Jones come about? Karl Kesel: I literally woke up one morning and realized how to write “Plastic Man.” And I’ve never spent any time thinking about Plastic Man, so I don’t know where that idea came from. When I approached Dan DiDio about…
Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, the publisher and Swedish rock band Ghost have collaborated with frontman Tobias Forge, writer Corinna Bechiko (Avatar: Adapt or Die), and artist Puste (Batman). & Scooby-Doo Mysteries), colorist Thiago Rocha (Kill All Immortals), and letterer Jimmy Betancourt (Ghostbusters: Back in Town). The comic, which debuts on March 5, 2025, reveals the origin of the title character, a prominent figure in the group’s extensive backstory regarding a demonic cleric. Cover by Mikael Eriksson A mysterious figure, Sister Imperator did not begin her life as a respected representative of the clergy and a behind-the-scenes observer of the…
The rumors were true. This week, the Justice Department argued that Google should sell Chrome to compensate for its proprietary search practices. In addition, the U.S. government has indicated that it may sell Android if it cannot stop prioritizing custom search on Android smartphones. In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben discuss why neither outcome is likely to happen under the incoming Trump 2.0 administration, which is likely to be focused on breaking regulations of all kinds.Listen below or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. If you have any suggestions or topics you’d like us to cover on the show,…
If you want to stock up on PS5 controllers, now’s your chance. There’s an early Black Friday sale where you can get $55 off the wireless DualSense controller. These gamepads usually cost between $75 and $80, so this is a great deal. Even better? This deal applies to a ton of colorways to suit any quirky aesthetic, but some colors are a bit more expensive, selling for $60.Your new PS5 ships with one of these controllers, but you’ll need two to enjoy co-op play from the comfort of your couch. We mentioned the gamepad in our official PS5 review, saying…