IDW adding audio commentary to PSP comics

by JC Fletcher on Dec 15th 2009 4:15PM

According to a tweet by comic publisher IDW, we won't just read comics on the PSP, we'll hear them as well. At least we'll hear people talking about them. "Editing more audio tracks from @Templesmith (Ben Templesmith) for Wormwood on the PSP," one tweet noted. A subsequent message clarified the nature of the audio: "Recording more @Templesmith commentaries tonight."

The official PlayStation Digital Comics Twitter account (yes, we're sourcing another tweet) pointed out the note, saying "I'm so pleased IDW are taking advantage of the optional audio sound track(s) available to publishers." We agree -- it's nice to know that the PSP Digital Comics service will add something to the medium beyond a different interface.

[Via QTE Gamers]

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Tags: ben-templesmith, comics, commentary, digital-comics, idw, psp-digital-comics

Reader Comments (5)

........ I already don't listen to the directors commentary on my DVDs
When I get around to bothering with blueray I doubt I'm going to give two shakes about the interactive directors cometary.......

Why would I listen to the audio commentary for comics (admittedly I think comic commentary would be a lot more interesting but still...)

To each their own...

The audio tracks are not the only new contribution from the PSP comics. The auto-flow can be used to pan/zoom for cinematic effect. It's particularly noticeable (and a little intrusive in this case; I think they overdid it) in the free Transformers comic. Probably the most interesting use of it is when the auto-flow shakes the "camera" when you hit a comic frame that shows, for example, an explosion. It's a pity they don't credit the "director" of the auto-flow sequencing. :)

Incidentally, the audio tracks have separate volume controls (from your MP3s' music) in the comics application's user interface.