Digital Comics Store Update (23rd February 2011)

Hi Pauline,

Sorry to sound like a stuck record, but is there confirmation on whether the NGP will support the comics? It really does determine whether or not I will buy any future comics. Especially regarding long running series (eg Y teh last Man) which could potentially still be being released after the NGP is out.

NGP confirmation plus a subscription model would mean I would be throwing money at the store.

Cheers

Ryan

And i guess there is no news of the comic-store opening in other countries either?

Get on with it!

Great to see more new publishers on the store, and Zenescope look to have some interesting titles. Are they do the formatting themselves? Or are they another publisher from Orb?

Great work as always on the store updates Pauline

@1 Ryandsimmons

Pauline might not be able to talk about it yet, but comics are listed as being available from the PlayStation Store for NGP in the “Introducing the Next Generation of Portable Gaming” post on the US PlayStation Blog http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/01/26/introducing-the-next-generat ion-of-portable-gaming/

@1: There are so many of us who really would want to throw money at the store, but they won’t let us… Well, I guess there’ll be other digital comic stores eventually where we can spend our money – it just won’t go to Sony…

Any news on when the now obsolete icon will be removed from the XMB on my PSP?

Any particular reason for the exclusion of the rest of Europe?

And what about the movie store – same exclusion situation?

thanks. Can you direct me to their blog?

Hey all, any news on if Transmetropolitan from DC is coming to the store? Thanks! ^^ x

Hmm, another week without a 2000AD prog? I’m not liking this new lack of consitency from them (not your fault I know).

Oh, and while I don’t expect answers to any of these questions right now, could you keep them in mind for when you do make an announcement regarding Playstation Comics on the NGP:
1) Will the NGP get its own comic reader app, or just use the PSP one via backwards-compatability?
2) As the NGP screen resolution is 2x that of the PSP, will there be image smoothing options and so on?
3) Again with the higher NGP screen rez, will publishers be encouraged to scan their comics in at a higher rez to take advantage of the screen, and if they do, would the current PSP have any difficulty with the larger image files (other than taking up more memory stick space?). Would it be possible to offer 2 versions of the same comic? (high rez and low rez)

Like I said, no need for a “I can’t answer that now” response, just keep then in mind for when you can say something.
Thanks

Just to echo the concerns of others regarding the NGP. I’m expecting to pass the 200 purchased comics mark next week, I really hope when I upgrade my hardware they’re going to be compatible.

So, Still asking, still hoping it gets here soon:

The good old questions:
Release in Scandinavia/rest of EU?
Comics reader for PS3
And Crossregion gifting?

Any idea when the next issues of Deus Ex and DC Universe are due?

@Pauline:

Could you direct me to the post where this is mentioned? Cant seem to find it.

Anywho: “it has been decided that our focus should be on maintaining and improving the current stores.”” This does not really cut it for an explanation. I really do not see the reason for why not giving us access to the same store that other english speaking countries have other that maybe licensing. And if thats the case: SAY SO. You have the technology!

@11 / @Shadowdragoon:

Seems like they have decided to not offer the store at all or something. Se earlier posts and responses.

@11
Jesus christ, it won’t get here. Stop asking!

yay, comics. ^_^ i think i’ve got a new catchphrase.

anyway.

charmed, cool, i loved that show, i had no idea there was a comic book, needless to say i’ll be getting it.

if only dark horse would sign up for the store then they could bring their buffy books, the season 8 series is supposed to be pretty good.

i like the sound of that infestation book, i read a great trilogy of books years ago where the x-men and star trek universe crossed over, i think q and the watcher were involved somewhere, though that may have been the one off comic book, which still doesn’t take the prize for most unexpected crossover, that has to go to the punisher meets archie book, honestly, that’s real, i have a copy.
anyway, back to this book, i really can’t wait to see how these very different comic book universe will interact with each other.
how would egon react to giant transforming robots?

more freebies is always nice too.

only trouble is, now i’ve signed up for plus i’m really low on space on my memory stick, still too much content is better than not enough.

mind you, a ps3 reader would be handy so i can store and view the comics on it’s much larger hard drive, hint hint

Did you gert to ask about the Sandman spinoffs?

I would love to see some more series such as some of the X-Men comics, Fantastic Four and others. Is there any plans for Marvel to start publishing them?

Also I was wondering if there is any plans for manga to be released?

@Pauline

Thank you =) I found just after posting. The question is then WHO could go into detail? We’ll keep waiting.