DC Universe subscription service gets a surprise Xbox One launch
If you stan all things DC Comics and own an Xbox One, April 15 is a happy day.
That's because the DC Universe subscription service is launching an Xbox One app, growing a platform lineup that already supports various iOS and Android devices as well as desktop and mobile web browsers. In addition to housing a collection of more than 20,000 comics available on demand, DC Universe also offers streaming video connected to a variety of DC properties.
There are old TV shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Wonder Woman, and the recently added Shazam! alongside newer offerings like Doom Patrol, Titans, and Young Justice: Outsiders (as well as upcoming shows Swamp Thing, Harley Quinn, and Stargirl). DC Universe is also where the brand's animated movies premiere; Justice League vs. the Fatal Five is coming next, on April 16.
There are live-action movies as well. It's a rotating selection, but right now it looks like the four '80s/'90s Batman movies -- two from director Tim Burton starring Michael Keaton, one starring Val Kilmer, and one starring George Clooney -- are available. (There's also a variety of animated movies you can stream.)
DC Universe costs $7.99 per month or $74.99 per year. It may take some time for the Xbox app to roll out in your area, so just keep checking if it's not there yet. You can sign up for the service either through the app or online at dcuniverse.com.
Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities, he consumes as much as he can, whenever he can.Adam brings more than a decade of experience working in the space to the Mashable Games team. He previously headed up all games coverage at Digital Trends, and prior to that was a long-time, full-time freelancer, writing for a diverse lineup of outlets that includes Rolling Stone, MTV, G4, Joystiq, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM, 1UP, UGO and others.Born and raised in the beautiful suburbs of New York, Adam has spent his life in and around the city. He's a New York University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Cinema Studios. He's also a certified audio engineer. Currently, Adam resides in Crown Heights with his dog and his partner's two cats. He's a lover of fine food, adorable animals, video games, all things geeky and shiny gadgets.
