This hack was posted By Fez of DarkZune. His description of the hack is as follows:

"Introducing zInternational,
this hack:
-Unblocks Marketplace for the latest Zune Software.
-Lets you update your Play count in Zune Social.

After the latest Zune Software update the Zune Marketplace was blocked for International Zune users. This took away their ability to use the Zune Pass and download Music, Videos and Podcasts. Aden, Administrator and part of DarkZune's Hacking Team worked hard and got this hack ready.

Download Here"

NOTE:The download link requires registration to DarkZune.

There was some disappointment over the quality of my Zune Original I recently purchased.  The dead pixel, dust under the glass and the cracked case mount.

But behold, the new Zune Original shipped with another complete box set.   It's beautiful and defect free, applauding Zune for making things right.

Now to get back on track with music listening in the car and at work.  Especially watching the lunch time video podcast of Happy Tree Friends found in the Zune Marketplace.

If you haven't seen Happy Tree Friends or subscribed to other podcasts, I suggest you explore the Zune Marketplace or other video podcasts like ViroPop a green video network and Make: Magazines.

I saw this on Crave yesterday. Office Max has the 8 GB Zune for $119.99 if you are in the market for one!

Head over to Office Max to order...

edit: oops, title said 199.99. Hehe

What's better than tuning out the world to a TV show, movie, or music video after a hectic day.  Thank goodness it's a short week but an even shorter time to get in on this opportunity.  Giveaway of the Day is giving away free licensed copies of Plato DVD to Zune Converter.  That's a $25 value.

The software is easy to use and getting a registration/license number is even easier.  Simply download the application and install it, a popup window will appear with the name and license number you will have to use.  Make sure you don't close the window before copying and pasting it to the Plato.

Convert the following formats to your Zune:

• Audio Video Interleave (*.avi)
• DivX (*.divx; *.div)
• Xvid (*.xvid)
• MPeg (*.mpg; *.mpeg)
• Windows Media Video (*.wmv)
• Advanced System Format (*.asf)
• Realplayer (*.rm; *.rmvb)
• Video CD (*.vcd)
• Quicktime (*.mov)
• Shockwave Flash (*.swf)
• Flash Video (*.flv)
• Nullsoft Video (*.nsv)

And its FREE but you have only today to get in on it, so enjoy.

Enjoy your DVD Movies on Zune right now! Plato DVD to Zune Converter helps you easily convert DVD movie straight into device. Just a few clicks, you can choose subtitle, audio track, and customize output video and audio quality.

Giveaway of the Day - More Information.

Jump straight to the download page

That's it, just letting you know that we now have a twitter account for gotzune so you can follow us there if you are a twitterer. This is an automatic feed, there is no human interaction. It's just another way to get Got Zune notifications. If you want to talk on twitter to a live person, you can add me.

Oh, you can also add Mobilitysite too.

Vendor: Incipio
Price: $19.99

One of the 1st things that anyone needs to do when spending a decent amount of cash for a gadget is to protect it. Cases, cleaners, screen protectors, etc... When the Zune 80 hit the streets, there really were not many options other than the "Zune Branded" Black case. Now that some time has passed, there are more and more cases becoming available. One of them is the Incipio Flip Case I am presenting today.

This classic design offers great access and excellent protection. Your Zuneâ„¢ has to be ready for today's fast paced world. The Incipio Flip case is up to the task. The Flip case is made of premium supple leather on the outside and soft micro-suede lining.

Features

• Made of high-quality, premium Top-Grain Leather
• Easy access to all buttons and features
• Clear shield protecting the screen
• Backed by Incipio's lifetime warranty

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3 Months ago, I shot some video of a few cases from Incipio for the second generation of the Zunes. For some reason or another, I have a whole new batch of Incipio cases, so I decided why not do another video. This time I have 7 Zune 80 Cases and 5 Flash Zune cases to show you. These can all be purchased from Incipio at MyIncipio.com

Some of these cases have even been reviewed at GotZune already too...

• [Review] theDUKE Raw Leather Wallet Case - Incipio
• [Review] Butter cream ORION Sleeve Case

Read on for the videos and check back for reviews on several of these, I have one coming soon myself.

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Thanks to Ianko Dimitrov, a reader of Got Zune, we've added a some Zune backgrounds to the gallery in the Nature, Anime, and Cars section.

If you have Zune Backgrounds you want to submit, you can log in to the gallery and add them yourself or if you have a bunch, Zip them up by category and email them to me.

Update:
Soccerfreak sent some more in today as well. Check them out in Nature, Abstract, Zune, and Sports.

From now until June 30th, you can score any case from Speck for 50% off by using SPECK50 as promo code when checking out.

Head over to Speck Products.