Nanodesktop 0.3.6 OUT!!!!

February 1st, 2009, 09:52 Posted By: Pegasus2000

The new version of Nanodesktop (0.3.6) is on Visilab website.

http://visilab.unime.it/~filippo/Nan.../Downloads.htm

From this version, the installation process is totally automatized through
the Daniele Colanardi's Corona Installer 1.0.3 utility. The SDK can be
used from Windows (integrated to Dev-C++ IDE) or from Linux Ubuntu
(integrated with Code::Blocks IDE or from command line).

The SDK includes a version of PSPSDK with psp-gcc 4.1.0, already
compiled and ready for use.

The users that don't want to install Nanodesktop using Corona or using
the manual procedure, can also using the Nanodesktop VMI: a VirtualBox
Virtual Machine that contains a copy of Linux Ubuntu with the new
distribution already preinstalled and ready for use.

See the Nanodesktop manual for further details:

http://visilab.unime.it/~filippo/Nan.../Docs/Docs.htm

Now, let's see the new features of Nanodesktop. I'll consider only the most
important, other news can be found here:

http://www.psp-ita.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24842

The code has been totally reviewed to clean the warnings and potential
bugs.

The system is able to manage the IR Keyboards, like Targus IR Keyboard, through the drivers ndPiKeyDriver.Prx and ndPiKeyDriver_IRInput.Prx .
I want to thank federgc for the help in testing.

The system is able to recognize the vocal commands that have been spoken by the user, thanks to the new ndPocketSphinx library.

The SDK can download the mail using ndPops3LibC library (thanks to blue_eye).

The ndOpenCV library has been updated to version 1.0 and the compatibility
with the x86 OpenCV C code has been updated.

Here the changelog:


Code:
1. ndOpenCV has been updated to version 1.0
2. Improved compatibility of ndHighGUI with original OpenCV Intel Code
3. New ndOpenCV applications included
4. Introduced function ndHAL_SetupMouseCallback ()
5. Added support for Linux
6. PSPSDK has been updated: psp-gcc updated to 4.1.0 version
7. Fixed a trouble in the strategy of USB managing (this solves problems with CFW and PSP FAT)
8. Fixed a trouble in MakeFile_PSP.mak that created a memory loss under PSP SLIM when you used the simple PSP strategy
9. Reduced stack space required for the ACT threads
10. Added new Microphone API
11. Added support for extended printf/scanf routines (via Trio library)
12. Added support for ndPocketSphinx voice recognition software.
13. Added support for ndPiKey drivers (via ndPiKeyDriver.Prx and ndPiKeyDriver_IRInput.Prx) (thanks for Gianfranco Crimi and to Joseph Felton)
14. Added support for Code::Blocks IDE under Linux (thanks to Daniele Colanardi)
15. Corona Installer is the official installer of the system now
16. Added support for emails through POP3 servers (via ndLibsPopC library)
17. New user guide
18. Fixed a trouble in fflush function (NanoC)
19. Removed support for extended printf/scanf routines (via Trio library)
20. Deep code review executed to Nanodesktop core (some small potential bugs have been fixed)
21. ndTBAR routines check that the bar is contained in WindowSpace before drawing now
22. Correct a bug with perror, strerror functions
23. Fixed a trouble in routines that provide to firmware recognition
24. Network routines now work also in KSU mode with custom firmware and 1.50 emulation (bug-fix)
25. Fixed a bug that, in KSU mode, prevented the disabling of the USB drivers loader at startup
26. Fixed a timing problem that caused the hang in ndGCurl library.
27. Fixed a bug that generated carriage return in ndWS_Print.
For assistance or other informations:

http://www.psp-ita.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=23

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Blind Assistant CFW0005 OUT!!!!

February 1st, 2009, 10:20 Posted By: Pegasus2000

I have released the new version of Nanodesktop Blind Assistant (core CFW0005).

Blind Assistant is the attempt to help the blinds through simple commercial
devices as the Sony PSP, without the necessity to buy expensive
proprietary devices.

You can download the new homebrew here:

http://visilab.unime.it/~filippo/Bli...dAssistant.htm

Sir, this is the most complex homebrew ever realized before.

As you have seen in a previous article, I've posted before two videos
that show the features of Blind Assistant:

http://pspupdates.qj.net/Nanodesktop.../49/aid/127969

This version of Blind Assistant, is able to talk with the blind using the
ndFLite voice synthetizer. It can answer to the vocal commands, using
the ndPocketSphinx speech recognition engine.

In this way, the blind can interact with the system using only his voice.

This version of the software integrates five features:

a) a face recognition engine, that can recognize the names of the people
that are present in the room (and the position in the screen), using
PentLand algorithm. Our version of the algorithm uses VFPU to speed up
the computations.

b) a room recognizer, that can recognize the room in which the blind is,
through a x86 server (BlindServer) and the SIFT (Scalar Image Feature
Transform) algorithm.

c) a optical char recognition engine, that can read to the blind a text
that is grabbed by the camera

d) a colour scanner, that is able to say to the blind what is the average
color of the image that is grabbed by the camera in that moment. This
is useful for the blind for recognizing the color of an object that is in
front of it

e) a mail reader, that can read the mail that the blind receives from a
POP3 server.

See the documentation in the zip file for the installation of the homebrew.
The program is able to autoupdate itself using internet.


I hope that this program can be useful.

Eng. Filippo Battaglia

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Max Shooter For Ps3

February 1st, 2009, 22:25 Posted By: wraggster

New from Mr Modchips



Max Shooter is a unique adapter that allows you to Use a keyboard and mouse on your PS3. You will be able enjoy First Person Shooters (FPS), or any other game where targeting is important, the way they are meant to be played.

Specifications :
- Compatible with all PS3 games
- Compatible with all versions of PS3 consoles
- Can map the controller button keys to any key of the Keyboard
- Compatible with 95% of mice and Keyboards
- High sensitivity, precision and smoothness
- Can adjust the mouse sensitivity by the 2 extra wheels
- Built in Turbo (Auto Fire) function, eight customizable auto-fire buttons
- Plug and Play - Just connect the Max Shooter to PS3.
- Ease of use: Just use the original PS3 controller to re-map itself to the mouse and keyboard
- Both controllers analog stick keys can also be mapped to the mouse and keyboard
- Connect PS2 compatible controllers to you PS3
- Compatible with PS2 joypads, light guns, racing wheels, dancing mats and more

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Optical Link Cable

February 1st, 2009, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

New from Mr Modchips



Connect your PlayStation2 console, DVD player or other electronic devices supporting a optical output via this cable to your optical input of your HiFi receiver. For digital Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound capabilities.

Specifications :
- Fibre-optic connection delivers higher sonic performance than standard cables
- Tuned spectral attenuation for optimum signal admittance and low loss
- High velocity of propagation for lower time smear
- Provides a digital connection from any Optical out connection

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Ps2 Controller To Ps3/pc System Converter Cable

February 1st, 2009, 22:30 Posted By: wraggster

New from Mr Modchips



This easy to use, easy to install converter let you use your PS2 Dual Shock 2 or even PS1 Dual Shock on Playstation 3 and PC. 4 Dual Shock/2 can be used at the same time!

Specifications :
- No batteries required
- Supports most PC games
- Plug and play on PC and Playstation 3
- Supports most PS3 games with PS2/PS1 Dual Shock type controllers
- 4 pieces of PS2/PSone Dual Shock controller can be used simultaneously

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Hands Free Socket With Pcb For Psp Slim

February 1st, 2009, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

New from Mr Modchips



A replacement Hands Free Socket with PCB for PSP Slim

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MyRPG cReator for PSP

February 1st, 2009, 22:51 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from lordvisaris

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PCSP revision 201- PSP Emulator for Windows

February 1st, 2009, 23:02 Posted By: wraggster

The JPCSP Team have posted a new PSP Emulator for the PSP which is a port of their Java PSP Emulator to the c++ language, heres the changelog

Changelog from 191:

Added debug for unknown syscalls, now it will also return the name
Prelimary work on plugin configuration dialog. Still not useable
Added prelimary RTC module support. (rtctest now works,some other demos might behave a bit better)

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Ultimate VSH Menu v1.03

February 1st, 2009, 23:07 Posted By: wraggster

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PSPChrome 0.5

February 1st, 2009, 23:12 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Damiaantjuh



PSPChrome is a webbrowser application for the PSP by Damiaan Reijnaers.


It's a application that looks like the browser Google Chrome, from Google. You've just only to download it, and put the files into your root directory.
You need a internet connection to save and load the files.

In a further release, V1.0, you will be able to create more tabs, and see you're favorites and history.

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iR Shell 4.91 Released

February 1st, 2009, 23:17 Posted By: wraggster

Ahman has released a new version of the Shell for the PSP, heres whats new:

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Luna — Fully Customizable PSP Shell

February 1st, 2009, 23:29 Posted By: wraggster

news via psphacks



Luna is designed to replace the XMB, and to be completely customizable. Luna skins are Lua scripts (hence the name), which gives them total flexibility without involving any difficult hex editing or dangerous flashing. 3D menus, background music, animation, alpha blending, whatever you want. You could go all-out and make a 3D world like Super Mario 64, jumping into paintings to run games. Or you could keep it simple, and have a text-based menu and maybe a background image. Or anywhere in between. You can even have no interface at all, and just assign a game to each button.

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Afro Samurai

February 2nd, 2009, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo China (worldwide delivery)



Follow Afro Samurai as he fights to become the number one warrior, a title currently held by Justice, the man who killed Afro's father when he was a child. The game follows the plot of the original series with added material and background for fans and new comers alike.

Blood is beautiful in this hip hop infused action adventure as Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Afro and Ninja Ninja. A striking art style gives Afro Samurai a truly unique look and feel across beautifully animated open environments as he wages war against his adversaries to become number one. Using an innovative gameplay system, enemy AI is affected by the beat of the musical score produced by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame. These dynamic battles ensure stylized encounters throughout the game that affect the overall tone of gameplay. Slice and dismember opponents as Afro acrobatically leaps from one location to the next, interacting with anything and everything in the environment to help him on his journey.

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Bacteria returns with IntoPlay, the expectant looking portable PSone mod

February 2nd, 2009, 21:21 Posted By: wraggster



We've seen plenty of semi-portable mashups from modder extraordinaire Bacteria, and now he's back with another luggable system that turns a PSone into a fully integrated handheld. The system is naturally made from a PSone console itself as well as a travel screen, a third-party controller, custom case, and, most importantly, a lot of skill and patience -- roughly 100 hours worth. You cay buy the tangible bits in a kit on eBay for £49.99 (about $70 US), then follow Bacteria's stupendously comprehensive instructions to build your own.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/02/b...ng-portable-p/

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Homemade Portable Playstation Won't Win Any Beauty Contests

February 2nd, 2009, 21:25 Posted By: wraggster



Normally, the portable consoles that spring forth from the handy folks at the Ben Heck forums are sleek, professional-looking affairs. This wooden PS1? Not so much.

http://i.gizmodo.com/5144352/homemad...eauty-contests

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Seed unveils PS3-exclusive RTS

February 2nd, 2009, 21:42 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Portuguese developer Seed Studios has lifted the lid on PS3-exclusive RTS Under Siege.

Due out later this year, the game will place "special emphasis" on user-generated content, according to the official website, and be tailored for console gameplay and controls. Multiplayer and community features will be important, too.

There's not much else to go on, other than some pre-alpha screenshots, which show rural areas and what appear to be tribes and explorers. We can't see much evidence of technology, and the silhouettes on the site suggest swords are the staple weapon-type.

Under Siege doesn't appear to be have publisher yet. We'll let you know more when we do.

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Flower to cost just over six quid in Europe

February 2nd, 2009, 21:55 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Sony has told Eurogamer that attractive PSN game Flower will cost GBP 6.29 when released next Thursday 12th February.

Flower costs USD 9.99 across the pond, which left us expecting a slightly higher conversion, so this is pleasing. And so is snow.

Flower - developed by thatgamecompany of flOw fame - has players restore vibrant colours to the dreary dream-worlds of city flowers. To do this, petals must be steered around on the wind and clattered into other flowers, sending up more petals to join the cause.

The effect is rather pretty and quite serene, as our hands-on impressions of Flower point out. Look out for our review soon.

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Killzone 2 Demo On PSN This Week

February 2nd, 2009, 21:57 Posted By: Shrygue

via Kotaku


PlayStation 3 owners will be getting a bit more time with Killzone 2 before release than originally anticipated, as Sony's semi-official blog ThreeSpeech announces a demo for the eagerly anticipated game dropping this week.

A demo for Killzone 2 will be hitting the PlayStation Network on Thursday, February 5th, several weeks ahead of the originally announced February 26th date, which would have placed the demo a mere day before release. In North America, this is the exclusive GameStop demo, with those not pre-ordering from the retailer still having to wait until the 26th.

The demo will feature the first two parts of the first level of the game, giving players a chance to learn the controls in advance of the title's official release.

Between this and today's Resident Evil 5 demo, PlayStation 3 owners will have a good bit less hard disk space by the end of the week.

UPDATE: Sony Computer Entertainment America contacted us to let us know that the demo would still be a GameStop exclusive in North America until the 26th of February. We've updated the article to reflect this.

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Coraline

February 2nd, 2009, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



features
Play as Coraline and interact with all of the colorful characters in this fantastical interactive adventure
Explore two distinct, fully interactive worlds like never before – the brooding Normal World and mesmerizing Other World
Graphic style and tone inspired by the amazing stop-motion animated film and the eerie storyline

description
Based on Focus Features and LAIKA Entertainment’s upcoming film, CORALINE is a whimsical exploration game that combines puzzle solving, character interaction and item collection with traditional action gameplay. About CORALINE (The Movie) From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s best-selling book, comes a spectacular highdefinition stop-motion animated feature. A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. This parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life - only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2w29.html

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Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle

February 2nd, 2009, 22:26 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



features
Assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in a quest to bring Japan under one rule
Covering the breadth of Japan with over 60 castles and 30 port towns, this incredible simulation spans one massive 3D world map; a first for the series
Complete camera control and a degree of magnification lets players rotate the map view and focus on regions or towns
A new approach to the concept of learning creates a much stronger association between technology suppliers, the military and the government - the Iron Triangle
Over 1,000 daimyo and sub-officers, each possessing varying levels of aptitude which will affect their decisions on domestic policy and battle
Create fictional characters and modify attributes of historical figures with the game’s character creation feature
Select a daimy to control, and choose from among four historical scenarios and one fictional, and then unlock more scenarios as you progress. Nine scenarios in all!
Three modes of play: “Unification”, “Region”, and “Challenge”
A moving score composed by Kosuke Yamashita

description
In the latest edition of this classic simulation series, the acquisition of knowledge and a firm grasp of technology are even more crucial to establishing the groundwork for the future of the country.

Players must embrace technology, govern wisely and shrewdly, and prepare a near-invincible military force for war on land and at sea. Only with the mastery of these three elements, the Iron Triangle, will Nobunaga’s Ambition be realized and a nation united under one sword.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-37s9.html

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PSA: Resident Evil 5 demo now on PSN worldwide

February 2nd, 2009, 22:27 Posted By: Shrygue

via Joystiq


Keeping to the promise of being exactly one week late, Capcom's playable demo for Resident Evil 5 has finally hit the PlayStation Store worldwide. While touted as being identical to the one we've seen hit Xbox Live, it's slightly bothersome to note that the PS3 version eats up double the amount of hard drive space. That's 942MB to be exact.

Regardless of footprint disparities, the demo finally allows North American and European PS3 owners to try out RE5's online and offline split-screen co-op gameplay. However, those who disdain pairing up with another person can still get their shrill kicks playing solo.

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Catch A Port Of Wipeout Pulse On PS2

February 2nd, 2009, 22:33 Posted By: wraggster

This news originally came out as a rumor, but the PlayStation 2 port of Wipeout Pulse is almost palpable. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has yet to announce it, but the USK (Germany’s ESRB equivalent) knows a thing or two about it. Recently, they rated it confirming that a Wipeout Pulse port is in development and perhaps on deck for a release soon.

Wipeout Pulse was originally released as a PSP game with online play as one of the main highlights. Downloadable expansion packs for Wipeout Pulse were also sold over the PlayStation Store. Since the PlayStation 2 version hasn’t been given a formal unveiling we don’t know if either of these features will carry over on the PS2.

If Sony is going to continue porting PSP games to the PlayStation 2 they mind as well shoot for some of the creative ones like Patapon. More people should have a chance to play Patapon.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/02...-pulse-on-ps2/

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jpcsp v0.1 revision 912 (update 2009-02-02) - Java PSP Emulator for Windows

February 2nd, 2009, 23:06 Posted By: wraggster



The JPCSP Team have released a new build of their Java PSP Emulator for Windows,

Heres whats new:

r912 fixed system time (nanos -> micros) Jan 25, 2009 pfft.whatever
r911 more patches thanks to raziel1000 Jan 22, 2009 geo...@moralis.gr
r910 Fix divide by zero (Issue 66) Jan 21, 2009 gi...@web.de
r909 Patch for Patapon provided by raziel1000 Jan 20, 2009 gi...@web.de
r908 fixed SceKernelSemaInfo Jan 19, 2009 pfft.whatever
r907 ops i commented out something by accident Jan 19, 2009 geo...@moralis.gr
r906 fixed a small bug in sceKernelThreadInfo (write was 2 bytes wrong ) Jan 18, 2009 geo...@moralis.gr
r905 Patches for Castlevania X and Patapon provided by raziel1000 and snkmad. Jan 18, 2009 gi...@web.de
r904 ... messed up the last commit. This time: updated ResolveUnmappedNIDs tool, you can now copy paste lines from html logs as well as output directly copied from the log window. Last time: fixed thread issue in pspge. fixed endianness issue in mpeg module. tweaked devctl 0x02425818 to 32mb empty ms (values still guessed). Jan 16, 2009 pfft.whatever
r903 updated ResolveUnmappedNIDs tool, you can now copy paste lines from html logs as well as output directly copied from the log window. fixed endianness issue in mpeg module. tweaked devctl 0x02425818 to 32mb empty ms (values still guessed). Jan 16, 2009 pfft.whatever
r902 +1 Implemented sceUtilitySavedataInitStart mode 8 (Issue 51). Enhanced test program SavedataTool to test mode 8. Jan 16, 2009 gi...@web.de
r901 improved io seek. added fatms0 mapping to ms0 (untested). removed context switch from fast check sema when inside callback, who knows what will happen if the sema wanted to wait. converting ge sync(type=queued) to sync(type=done). Jan 15, 2009 pfft.whatever
r900 fixed PSF write (value offset was not getting updated) Jan 15, 2009 pfft.whatever
r899 fixed ioXXXAsync -> context switch -> waitAsync blocking forever. added devctl 0x02015804, 0x02015805, 0x02425823. Jan 14, 2009 pfft.whatever
r898 accidentally left GE callbacks disabled in the conversion - restoring Jan 14, 2009 pfft.whatever
r897 Fixed 2D display to no longer ignore depth information. - ZTST: fixed for 2D. Not yet fixed for 3D. - CLEAR: set DepthFunc to GL_ALWAYS instead of clearing the depth buffer Tested with 2dstudio.prx and different games. E.g. display problems in ToE are now fixed. Jan 14, 2009 gi...@web.de
r896 Fixed 2D display problems: - ATST: do not disable ALPHA_TEST when reference value is 0 - CLEAR: ALPHA_TEST is always disabled in clear mode - TME, ABE, ATE, ZTE: they have no effect in clear mode (other flags not tested) Tested on a real PSP using 2dstudio.prx Jan 14, 2009 gi...@web.de
r895 +1 Added test program 2dstudio.prx to test different parameter combinations when drawing 2D objects. Jan 14, 2009 gi...@web.de
r894 Added jaxen and jdom to .classpath for Eclipse Jan 14, 2009 gi...@web.de
r893 oops, didn't comment out a test properly Jan 13, 2009 pfft.whatever
r892 missed a file for the last commit. other minor changes. Jan 13, 2009 pfft.whatever
r891 re-wrote emu thread <-> graphics thread interaction. list sync implemented. old code/files will be removed later. Jan 13, 2009 pfft.whatever

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PSPInfos v1.00

February 3rd, 2009, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Mapsp95

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Unofficial CPS2PSP with Cheat support - CPS2 Emulator for PSP

February 3rd, 2009, 00:12 Posted By: wraggster

Davex has released a new Unofficial version of the CPS2 emulator for PSP:

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Unofficial CPS1PSP with Cheat support - CPS1 Emulator for PSP

February 3rd, 2009, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster

Davex has released a new Unofficial version of the CPS1 emulator for PSP:

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Dark Alex Releases LEDA - Legacy Software Loader beta 0.1 - Load v1.0/1.5 Homebrew

February 3rd, 2009, 00:23 Posted By: wraggster

LEDA is a program that integrates into M33 custom firmwares to let some old 1.00/1.50 homebrew to run.
To avoid waste of memory, leda is only loaded when necessary.
Current compatibility is unknown as is still in beta.
Although it may work on previous m33 versions, it has only be tested on 5.00 M33.

The development of LEDA doesn't mean that development of 1.50 kernel addon will be ceased. 1.50 addon is very easy to code, and thus it will still be coded for almost full 1.5 compatibility, but LEDA has some advantages over it.

Advantages:

- It works on slim too
- It doesn't need much flash space
- You don't need to care about which folder your homebrew is.
LEDA first tries to load the homebrew program normally. If it works, then the homebrew is a 3.XX+ one, and leda terminates itself to not waste RAM. Otherwise, leda does some patches to load the 1.0/1.5 homebrew.
- Unlike 1.50 kernel addon, LEDA tries to be independent of firmware. This means that whenever a new version of M33 is released, leda will probably work without need of an update.

Disadvantages:

- Less compatibility. Anyways, I will try to make LEDA compatible with those old homebrew that are still useful today because they weren't updated or because they have a better old version.

Install instructions:

Copy LEDA folder to /PSP/GAME and run it. The program will install a prx in the system, this will be done very quickly. After this, you can already try to run 1.0/1.5 homebrew normally from XMB; LEDA folder is not needed anymore in the ms and you can delete it if you want.

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SXLibrary v0.2.0

February 3rd, 2009, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

Updated release from Xart

This is a simple to use and add to any software you develope for the PSP device, it is also works well without any issue of anykind with BenHur's intraFont so here is the SXLibary (coreXLib Replacment) that I mainly coded for myself.

I will be, now on! sharing my code online to any that would like it.

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Street Fighter and Resident Evil invade PlayStation Home

February 3rd, 2009, 16:35 Posted By: wraggster

Capcom plans on supporting PlayStation Home in a big way. Famitsu has revealed brand new Home content based on Capcom's upcoming games, Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5. SFIV will receive a post-release patch that will allow players to meet in Home and then jump directly into a Street Fighter match.

In addition to game launching, Capcom will also sell costumes to wear in the Home world. This isn't the first time Capcom has released Street Fighter costume DLC on a PlayStation system -- LittleBigPlanet also features a handful of premium costumes for purchase.

Capcom is also developing a Resident Evil 5 game space, which looks remarkably like the game's opening level. Here, players will be able to congregate and participate in various RE themed events. We're not sure if those events will involve eating other Home users alive, but we hope so.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/st...ystation-home/

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Japan will play Quantum of Solace courtesy of Square Enix

February 3rd, 2009, 16:37 Posted By: wraggster

James Bond is traveling to Japan this March when Quantum of Solace finally releases on the PS3, 360, PS2 and Wii in the region. Activision Blizzard has handed the publishing rights to Square Enix for the game's eastern release, where it will be named 007: Nagusame no Houshuu. Quantum of Solace's March 26th release date means it will be arriving a bit late when compared to the movie itself, despite it only just reaching Japan within the last week.

We're not sure how well Quantum of Solace is likely to sell in the far east, but presumably Square Enix thinks there's some money to be made from it. As Activision has shut up shop in the region, handing the publishing rights over to Japanese publishers looks to become a regular occurrence. We weren't expecting Square Enix to be the first to take advantage of this, but who knows, perhaps sticking its name on the box will actually help increase sales

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/ja...f-square-enix/

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Confirmed: no run-and-gun in Resident Evil 5. Ever.

February 3rd, 2009, 16:38 Posted By: wraggster

Isn't it just like the internet to propagate unsubstantiated rumors. The latest such rumor surrounding the upcoming survival horror shooter Resident Evil 5 may have given the game some free publicity, but Capcom has decided that enough is enough. It's squashing the rumor once and for all in its latest community blog post. The "action" controls will not allow you to move and shoot simultaneously. Chris Redfield's testosterone-filled body makes multitasking an impossibility.

"While RE5 is very action-heavy, the base RE game design mechanic of holding fast while shooting remains," says the Capcom blog. Newcomers to the series may need to make some "mental readjustments," but the controls have remained this way to establish a sense of risk and danger while in combat. The new controls will instead grant "more natural motion to the second analog stick on your 360 or PS3 controller," allowing you to strafe. We're sure there are strong advocates for both sides of the argument amongst Resident Evil 5's audience. Maybe not Chris Redfield strong ... but strong.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/co...t-evil-5-ever/

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PSP Spotted In Coca-Cola Super Bowl Commercial

February 3rd, 2009, 16:50 Posted By: wraggster



We asked Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony today if they would be airing commercials during this weekend’s Super Bowl. Nintendo hasn’t responded, Microsoft said no…but Sony pointed us towards a Coca-Cola video game-themed TV spot with a PSP. To view the whole commercial, keep reading.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/...wl-commercial/

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PSP To Be Used As Console Game Recording Device?

February 3rd, 2009, 16:53 Posted By: wraggster

At E3 2006, Sony brass Kaz Hirai showed F1 Championship Edition running off a PSP as a rearview mirror that could be placed next to your PS3 set-up.

Gimmicky, sure, but one of many ways Sony has been trying to link portable and home console. There are other ways Sony seems interested in linking the PS3 and PSP.

In what appears to be a recent Sony survey, the company apparently asked users several questions and to rate their answers on a scale of 1 - 6 with 1 being "Not Appealing" and 6 being "Very Appealing."

Questions nineteen and twenty were as follows:

19. If you could make one modification to the PSP system, what would you like to see?

20. The following statements concern the way you would like a portable device to interact with a console. Rank these statements based on their appeal to you. (1 = Not Appealing, 6 = Very Appealing)

Use the device to complete side missions for console games (unlocakables, etc.).

Transfer media (music/pictures/video) wirelessly from the console to the device (broadcast television, new levels for games).

Use the device WHILE PLAYING the console game as an addition weapon/utility to help the gameplay (second player option, radar for incoming enemies, etc.).

Record console gameplay for display on the device (showing off your high scores ore "cool moves" to friends).

Well... How would you rate these?

http://kotaku.com/5145020/psp-to-be-...cording-device

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Phantasy Star Portable Release Telepiped Forward In Time

February 3rd, 2009, 16:54 Posted By: wraggster

Do they still use telepipes in Phantasy Star? Well if they do, Sega just selected one from its inventory, bumping up the release date of Phantasy Star Portable in North America.

The PlayStation Portable action role-playing game will be invading our shores on March 3rd, weeks in advance of its previously scheduled release date. Somewhat coincidentally, I also plan to turn on my PSP for the first time in many months on March 3rd, unless a review copy of Phantasy Star Portable should make its way here prior to that date.

Phantasy Star Portable was released in Japan last July, racking up over 700,000 sales, making it one of the top thirty selling games in the country.

Sega has more Phantasy Star action planned for later this year, as Sega of America recently expressed its corporate desire to bring Phantasy Star Ø to Western shores.

And then, once we're all covered on the Nintendo DS and PSP fronts, Sega will get cracking on bringing a proper Phantasy Star RPG to whatever. Right, Sega? "Right, Mike," says Sega.

http://kotaku.com/5144993/phantasy-s...orward-in-time

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The Simpsons - Asian Release

February 3rd, 2009, 17:10 Posted By: wraggster

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Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.

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Star Ocean: Second Evolution US version

February 3rd, 2009, 17:14 Posted By: wraggster

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Space Date 366: A young Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet, where he is suddenly anointed as the Hero of Light. He begins a journey to fulfill a prophecy and save a newfound race. Continuing the franchise for STAR OCEAN fans, this PSP release of the classic RPG delivers the same epic storytelling and dazzling art style. Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, STAR OCEAN: Second Departure receives special treatment in its PSP incarnation to further entice gamers to relive the adventure. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.

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Shaun White Snowboarding Asian version

February 3rd, 2009, 17:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Developed in close collaboration with Shaun White ?Olympics Gold Medalist and eight times X Games Gold Medalist, Shaun White Snowboarding is the next-gen game that redefines the action sports genre. Shaun White Snowboarding lets you enter a snowboarding world of total freedom. You can create your own experience in this game, and choose how, where, and with whom you want to ride.

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PSP-3000 Protector Skin

February 3rd, 2009, 19:21 Posted By: wraggster

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The silicon protector sleeve is made of high-grade silicon ,providing a comfortable and improved feel for extended game play and a stylish robust solution to protect your PSP-3000 saries console from damage and scratches. The protector sleeve has been designed to allow full access to PSP-3000 series controls and flexibility allows quick and easy installation. The form-fitting design allow you to access every button and slot, then the elastic soft silicon provides enhanced hand feelings.

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Homebrew Street Fighter IV PS3 controller stands up on its own two legs

February 3rd, 2009, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster



anyone can go out there and put their hands on a couple of commercially manufactured Street Fighter IV joysticks, but there is something really cool about a simple, well executed homebrew mod. This PS3 controller may not be the cutting edge of industrial design, but it does say: "I can't wait for the new Street Fighter. It's gonna be sweeeet." Previously a wooden TV table and some controller stuff, the proper holes have been drilled, the innards affixed to the bottom and a picture of Chun-Li thrown in for good measure. We wouldn't recommend placing a drink on the thing (we know how carried away you get) but who has time for a beverage when you're consumed with vengeance?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/h...-on-its-own-l/

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Recession-busting $150 Blu-ray players coming this year

February 3rd, 2009, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster

If digital distribution is going to be held off for another year, Blu-ray players are going to need to achieve some serious market penetration at a rather difficult time. VIZIO's $200 VBR100 should help when it releases in a few months, but could be quickly undercut by a predicted flood of $150 drives said to be inbound from a number of other industry players, including Lite-On. These "white-box" drives will probably be short on features, but so too were the cheap DVD players that killed off the VCR, and nobody thought twice about that. If all goes according to plan look for stacks of inexpensive drives to start appearing at whatever retailers are still in business later this year.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/r...ing-this-year/

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Take Another Look At Brandish: The Dark Revenant

February 3rd, 2009, 21:45 Posted By: wraggster

Brandish in 3D with Dela Delon as a playable character. That quickly sums up Brandish: The Dark Revenant, a PSP remake of one of Nihon Falcom’s early 90’s games scheduled to come out in Japan on March 19.

if you haven’t played the original it’s a dungeon crawler where you have to climb out of ancient ruins after falling into them. Most of the game you are alone except for run-ins with Dela who fell in with you and unexplained shopkeepers that are surprisingly well stocked. Brandish also had a weird system where the character you played always faced forward. If this batch of screenshots is anything to go by Nihon Falcom stuck with the unorthodox system for the remake. Ah, nostalgia.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/03...dark-revenant/

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PCSX2 Playground svn681 - PS2 Emulator for Windows

February 3rd, 2009, 21:59 Posted By: wraggster

Krakatos has posted a new version of the PS2 Emulator for Windows:

Heres whats new:

Pcsx2 PLayground beta 681
Main changes are, God of War and Kingdom Hearts 2 are now playable. Kingdom hearts 2 requires the appropriate gamefix, same as God of War

Changelog
- God of War and Kingdom Hearts 2 now work if you use the appropriate gamefix
- New gamefix to be selected for tri-ace games. Be sure to enable both!
- Bugfix for emu crash after deleting the ini file.
- speed optimizations (as always, game dependant)
- fixes for some random and semi-random crashes
- implemented COP 2's branching instructions
- code cleanups

Enjoy

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ChipMunK Port 0.4

February 3rd, 2009, 23:09 Posted By: wraggster

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LittleBigPlanet, Dead Space, Flagship sessions added to GDC 09

February 4th, 2009, 17:30 Posted By: wraggster

he Game Developers Conference 2009 has added four sessions looking at the development of PS3 exclusive LittleBigPlanet.

Other newly revealed sessions include an in-depth look at EA's launch of new IP Dead Space, and reflections on the birth and eventual demise of Hellgate outfit Flagship Studios.

Details of the sessions can be found at the official website.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...dded-to-gdc-09

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PlayStation 3 gets amBX support

February 4th, 2009, 17:31 Posted By: wraggster

amBX is to develop technology for the PlayStation 3, after gaining a tools and middleware license from Sony Computer Entertainment.

The technology adds support for light, colour, rumble and air flow to videogames through additional peripherals.

"This is a major milestone in the development of amBX as a ubiquitous standard for entertainment sensory experiences," commented Jo Cooke, chief marketing officer at amBX.

"amBX has already proved incredibly popular and successful within the PC games, music, movies and apps markets and the tools and middleware license agreement with SCEI will allow us to bring amazing light, rumble, sound and air movement experiences to game users."

The company will be at GDC 2009, offering free developer tutorials to interested parties.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...s-ambx-support

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‘Red Dead Revolver’ Returns From Rockstar This Fall

February 4th, 2009, 17:33 Posted By: wraggster

Exposing another glaring blindspot in my gaming resume, Rockstar has announced that a sequel to the (good?) 2004 PS2/Xbox Western “Red Dead Revolver” is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 this fall. More details and screens below.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/...tar-this-fall/

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eSATA HDD Extender may / may not expand PS3 storage

February 4th, 2009, 17:44 Posted By: wraggster



We're not saying the mildly brilliant eSATA HDD Extender wouldn't work in theory, but we're a bit skeptical about the, um, realness of this here product. Unlike Team Xecuter's Hard Drive Xtender, which is definitely shipping to buyers, this device supposedly gives Sony's PlayStation 3 the ability to recognize an external eSATA drive. Furthermore, the device also adds four USB ports for even more connectivity, and given just how sweet this looks beneath the console, we'd say some serious thought went into the design. Sadly, there's no real indication of where the PS3 HD Plus PHE-01 will be sold, and even if you are able to locate one, the installation is a few notches above "drop dead simple."

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/04/e...d-ps3-storage/

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[Release] Chipmunk Physics (4.1.0 update) Port

February 4th, 2009, 19:11 Posted By: Safari Al

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Lumines Supernova on PSN tomorrow

February 4th, 2009, 19:30 Posted By: Shrygue

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Q Entertainment will finally release Lumines Supernova on the European PlayStation Store tomorrow.

You'll need GBP 9.99 or EUR 14.99 to buy the puzzle game, which adds Dig Down and Sequencer modes to the much-ported, proven formula.

Dig Down has players burrow through a block-filled screen, and the Sequencer lets users piece together backing tracks from a stock selection of loops.

Trophies are in, as are Skin Edit, Time Attack, Puzzle, Mission and local head-to-head modes familiar to Lumines. There's no online multiplayer yet, though.

To celebrate all this, Q Entertainment has teamed with Media Molecule to offer a special LittleBigPlanet skin.

Lumines, for those unaware, is a puzzler based around arranging 2x2 squares of same-coloured blocks falling from the top of the screen. Do so, and a vertical line sweeps along and clears them in time to the music.

Look out for our thoughts on Lumines Supernova soon.

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Valve laughs off Left 4 Dead PS3

February 4th, 2009, 19:37 Posted By: Shrygue

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Valve has brushed off new rumours (again) of a PS3 version of Left 4 Dead, sparked by a rather decisive listing on a UK retailer website.

With not just a PS3 version listed, but a release date of June 5, EA down as the label and even the ability to pre-order the game right now, HMV seems pretty sure it's happening. More than an easily-missed typo-o, anyway.

A Valve rep, however, mocked the listing, saying to CVG: "Fantastic. I can't wait to see it."

Looking around, Play.com has a L4D PS3 listing too, but there's no date or pre-order on it.

So it's PC and 360 exclusive still, but PS3 owners can always hope.

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Atlus Retooling Persona, Growlanser For PSP

February 4th, 2009, 19:38 Posted By: wraggster

In April the Shin Megami Tensei spinoff that kicked off the Persona series is coming to the PSP. Famitsu says the game is a “remake”, but it looks more like a tweaked port a la Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War.

Atlus is adding new animated cutscenes to Persona and it looks like the battle interface took a cue from Persona 3 with floating heads as status icons. Dungeons appear to have more status information too, but they retain the first person viewpoint like older Shin Megami Tensei games. Persona is scheduled to come out in Japan on April 29. Of course, it’s too early for Atlus USA to announce Persona PSP, but if they do (and why shouldn’t they?) we should get an intact version of Persona with the Snow Queen plot.

Growlanser is also getting the PSP port up treatment for its tenth anniversary. New features include additional characters like Amelia and routes to follow. Since we never got Growlanser this game will be entirely new for us if Atlus USA picks it up. Japan gets it first though on May 14.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/04...anser-for-psp/

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Sony Doesn't Own Website for Killzone 2, but Does for KZ3

February 4th, 2009, 19:59 Posted By: Shrygue

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The website Killzone2.com, it turns out, isn't owned by Sony, but the websites Killzone and Killzone3 are, MTV Multiplayer reports in this look at domain name shenanigans.

Multiplayer reports that Killzone2 is actually owned by Vegard Aure of GameDiscovery.com, which also owns DevilMayCry 2 and DevilMayCry3 websites.

And apparently neither Sony nor Capcom have contacted Aure to ask about the sites... well, not yet. A call to Sony reps netted a "we're going to look into it" comment.

It raises an interesting question about official sites for video games. How often do you search out a game, by name, on the web in hopes of netting new details? Would you be annoyed if the site wasn't owned by the publisher or developer?

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Burnout Paradise: Ultimate Box Asian version

February 4th, 2009, 19:59 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHK and on worldwide shipping:



If you love playing with friends at home or online then this is the game for you. Welcome to Paradise City, a world built for fun and adventure. From team challenges to racing to exploring the city there’s always something to look forward to in Paradise City. Open the Ultimate Box and let the fun begin.

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PSP Skins Galore

February 4th, 2009, 20:05 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHK

Loadsa new skins for PSP 2000/Slim and PSP3000:





Theres lots more new ones also at successHK

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Aussie Genesis Collection Preorder Bonus Is Amazing

February 4th, 2009, 23:48 Posted By: wraggster

Australians who preorder the enormous Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection from select stores will be able to snag a rare treat, in the form of a blue vinyl record containing classic Sega tunes.

The Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection (Genesis Ultimate Collection in the states) collects more than 40 classic Sega titles on one disc for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with tweaked graphics for true HD gameplay. Even if that weren't worth $56.98 to Australian customers, the preorder bonus surely is. Limited to 3,500 pieces, the Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack contains six classic tracks from Sega's past, with Vectorman, Space Harrier, Golden Axe, and Ristar, all reproduced on a gorgeous 12 inch album. Seriously drool-worthy.

The album is exclusive to Australia, so if you'd like to get your hands on one you have two choices. Either watch eBay like a hawk come the game's late February release date, or quickly befriend a local. Oh Luke?

http://kotaku.com/5146224/aussie-gen...nus-is-amazing

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CFW Folder Blocker v1.0

February 5th, 2009, 00:38 Posted By: wraggster

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PSPWeb!Cam V0.1

February 5th, 2009, 00:42 Posted By: wraggster

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PSP Rubik's Cube v1.3

February 5th, 2009, 00:44 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony: Aussie PS3 install base at 460,000 units

February 5th, 2009, 17:32 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has released the latest sales figures for the PlayStation 3 in the region.

Over the past year the electronics company sold 213,000 units, creating a total installed base of 460,000 units, reports GamesSpot.

Sony further revealed that of the installed base, 70,000 units were given away as part of TV promotion deal. In comparison Microsoft's Xbox 360 has hit 537,000 units, while the Nintendo Wii is outpacing the competition at 1 million units.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-460-000-units

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European Killzone 2 pre-orders reach 1.1 million

February 5th, 2009, 17:33 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has said that pre-orders of PlayStation 3 exclusive Killzone 2 have reached over 1.1 million units in Europe.

President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, David Reeves, revealed the numbers in an interview with The Guardian. The game is released in the UK and Europe February 27 and has been picking up enthusiastic reviews from the specialist games press.

Sony is also releasing a PlayStation 3 bundle, which includes a 80GB console and a copy of the game, with Play.com offering a free Killzone 2 theme.

The demo for the game will be released in Europe via the PlayStation Network today.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ch-1-1-million

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PSP-3000 coming in three new colours

February 5th, 2009, 17:34 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the upcoming launch of three new colours for the PlayStation Portable-3000.

Starting this month, the PSP-3000 will be available in Mystic Silver and Pearl White and, from March, in Radiant Red.

Unveiled at the Leipzig Games Convention last year, the PSP-3000 represents the latest iteration on the handheld, with an enhanced screen, built-in camera and microphone.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ee-new-colours

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‘Flower’ Should Make You Feel Better About Yourself, Argues Creator

February 5th, 2009, 17:35 Posted By: wraggster

hatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen is intensely passionate about his upcoming PlayStation Network release “Flower” and the impression he hopes it leaves on the people who interact with it, even going so far as to say “Flower” should inspire them to feel better about themselves.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/...you-feel-good/

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'We simply have to suffer a little,' says Sony Europe's Reeves

February 5th, 2009, 17:45 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's president, David Reeves, has spoken frankly in an interview with UK newspaper The Guardian regarding the current state of the industry and Sony's place within it. Commenting on Sony's third-quarter losses, Reeves says that "we simply have to suffer a little, go down in market share and mind-share. We're still standing, we're still profitable and there's a lot of fight in us." Reeves' humility makes a refreshing change from other Sony representatives.


Reeves goes on to say that the company's PS3 sales forecast is still 10 million by March and clarifies why there was no PS3 price cut this year. "My objective is financial - to make a profit in our territory by the end of March, and we will. If we'd cut the price, lost another billion dollars, we might have had a huge Christmas but it would have been followed by a huge loss." Claiming that Sony has learned things from both Nintendo and Microsoft this generation, he feels "we should celebrate the industry and how we've collectively grown it beyond all recognition." There's not a hint of any "console war" mentality to be found.

Reeves also confirms that 45nm Cell chips will replace the 65nm versions currently inside the PS3, "probably in middle of year," and that downloadable movies will be available in PAL territories later this year. Both will increase profits for Sony and the former may even pave the way for a price cut later in the year. Here's hoping.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/we...uropes-reeves/

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LittleBigPlanet Celebrates Valentines Day In "Style"

February 5th, 2009, 17:53 Posted By: wraggster

As it appears we'll see with every major (and minor) holiday the world over throughout 2009, Sony have announced that there will LittleBigPlanet downloadable content to help commemorate Valentine's Day.

http://kotaku.com/5146781/littlebigp...s-day-in-style

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Italian Cruise Line Equips Fleet With PlayStations

February 5th, 2009, 17:56 Posted By: wraggster

Costa Cruises signed an agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Italia to put PlayStation 2s and 3s aboard all of their ships by the end of 2009.

Starting in June, Costa Cruise lines in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean will have an area called "PlayStation World" for passengers to play PS3s. There will also be PlayStations in the cabins, on the lido deck with a big screen hookup and in kids' and teens' clubs so often featured on family cruises

http://kotaku.com/5146674/italian-cr...h-playstations

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Namco Bandai Brings Polygonal Beat ‘Em Ups To PS3/Xbox 360

February 5th, 2009, 18:02 Posted By: wraggster

Tokyo Beat Down won’t be alone. Namco Bandai has a 2.5D beat ‘em up of their own in development by Blitz Arcade for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. Haven’t heard of the team? They made Powerup Forever and Sneak King.

Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao has a kung fu movie theme where players control Han Tao, General of a Thousand Victories, on his quest to track down the stolen Sacred Star. As a martial arts master Han Tao uses his fists and feet to pummel his way through warriors living and undead. A meter at the top of the screen charges up with each hit and lets Han Tao use more powerful zen moves.

All of this sounds basic, but then again the beat ‘em up genre is as elementary as you can get. These kinds of games can be pretty fun to play with a friend. Thankfully, Namco Bandai included co-op play. There are also online leaderboards for players to send their scores too and the screenshots show some kind of point multiplier. Actually, after looking at the screenshots I think Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao would be better received if it had gorgeous 2D sprites instead of 3D graphics. The style and character models just look so bland with the exception of the grainy film filter.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/04...o-ps3xbox-360/

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[RELEASE] LEDA - Legacy Software Loader beta 0.2

February 5th, 2009, 18:48 Posted By: Mr. Shizzy

DaRk_AleX has released an update for LEDA Software Loader.
For those who don't know, this is a 1.50 kernel substitute for SLIM users. (With slightly less compatibility than real 1.50 kernel)

DAX says Beta 0.2 should have much better compatibility with 1.50 homebrew, than the first release.
for more details, see the included Read Me file.

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Home 1.10 update today

February 5th, 2009, 19:20 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has updated Home to version 1.10, which clears out a list of bugs and adds a fair few handy tweaks to the whole software.

Here are the details courtesy of a Home rep:

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David Reeves drops hint of Sony's shift to 45nm PS3s

February 5th, 2009, 19:29 Posted By: Shrygue

via Engadget


It's no secret that Sony has been eyeing a shift to 45nm Cell processors in the PS3 sooner or later, but the always talkative David Reeves (Sony Europe's president) has now finally dropped a bit more specificity on the matter, while naturally still leaving the company quite a bit of wiggle room. Speaking to The Guardian newspaper, Reeves said that Sony is "always looking at ways to reduce costs," and that one of those measures is "replacing the current 65 nanometer Cell chip with a 45 nanometer one probably in middle of year."

Reeves also expectedly talked up the PS3's multimedia capabilities, which he says will help the PS3 compete better with the Xbox 360 in the short term without the need for drastic price cuts, although he doesn't seem to complete rule out the notion of some increased affordability before the end of the year, saying "it will make progress" in that direction, no doubt with the aid of that aforementioned 45nm Cell processor.

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Njoy Wireless 6 Axis Mini Wheel Controller

February 5th, 2009, 21:46 Posted By: wraggster

This is the weirdest controller ive seen for a while, just take one looksy at this:

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intraFont 0.30 - supports Chinese

February 5th, 2009, 23:37 Posted By: wraggster

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The Punisher: No Mercy Hits PSN This Spring

February 5th, 2009, 23:46 Posted By: wraggster

Zen Studios released a half dozen screens and a trailer today for their upcoming "arena-based" first-person shooter The Punisher: No Mercy. The game is set for a spring release on the PlayStation Network.

The online multiplayer shooter runs on the Unreal Engine 3 and allows players to choose from Punisher allies and villains. The areas will let up to eight players shoot it out at a time. The game will also include a story mode that features exclusive artwork from Marvel artist Mike Deodato.

http://kotaku.com/5147503/the-punish...sn-this-spring

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EA Showing Less Love To PSP

February 6th, 2009, 16:52 Posted By: wraggster

What’s EA’s least favorite console? Don’t say it’s the PSP! But the company’s release charts suggest a cooled interest in Sony’s handheld.
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Financial statements released by mega-publisher EA as part of the company’s third-quarter results this week show the Sony’s PSP coming up short in company support.
A chart of the company’s releases for the just-concluded quarter, show just three PSP games released during the busy Christmas holiday season, compared to nine DS games, eight Xbox 360 games, 7 PS3 games and 12 Wii games.

EA prominently supported the PSP when the system launched and continues to put major sports and racing titles on the system. But the numbers here raise some questions that we’ll certainly be asking EA decision-makers about the next time we speak to them.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/...s-love-to-psp/

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Sony: No PS4 any time soon

February 6th, 2009, 16:55 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has once again stuck to its guns over the PlayStation 3's "10 year life-span", stating that it sees sales of the console "far outlasting" that of the PS2.

Speaking in a statement given to T3 magazine, the company said: "PS3 won't celebrate its second birthday in the UK until March of this year, and we've said all along that the life-cycle for this generation of hardware will be longer than previous models.


"PS2 was still going strong after eight years, and with the power the Cell processor provides, not to mention the fact that PS3 is inherently future-proof, we see the PS3 sales curve far outlasting that of PS2."

PC gaming giant Crytek recently joined the many developers predicting the launch of the next console in "2011, or 2012."

Going on Sony's statement though, we're not expecting an unveiling any time soon... at all.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=207656

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Return and burn: Fake 'PS2' systems retailers took for real

February 6th, 2009, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster



They say there are some things you just can't make up. The accompanying photos, received today from an anonymous tipster who works at one of Sony's distribution centers, are definitely some of them.

What you see are "PS2 consoles" returned to retailers -- such as Best Buy and Walmart -- then subsequently sent to Sony for credit. We're not sure what's more silly: that someone would try to pass off a wooden replica PS2 for return, or that someone would actually take the time to make a wooden PS2 with such detail. The question of "Who would accept these for return?" must also be raised.

We'll take a moment to answer "Yes," "Yes" and "Maybe" to the following questions in advance: "Are those ladies dumbbells inside a PS2?," "Is that PS2 stuffed with towels?" and "Is that some sort of Chinese PS2 knockoff?" We hope that helps ease the pain.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/re...took-for-real/

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Six reasons why PSN is the BEST

February 6th, 2009, 17:00 Posted By: wraggster

Free access / No double fees: Unlike Xbox Live, there's no annual service fee to access PSN. You also don't have to pay a Netflix subscription (because there's no Netflix!) and have the FREE ability to purchase whatever video content you want! Video content on the go: The PSN's video delivery service allows you to transfer certain types of content between your PS3 and PSP at no additional charge (unless your PSP's battery is in need of ... a charge). Faster download speeds: After a lengthy study, the respected scientists at the MTV Multiplayer labs have proven PSN downloads to be faster than all other current systems. Especially if you're downloading Mega Man 9. Quality HD experiences: The PSN gives you HD content in a reliable way -- there's no waiting for streaming connections like on Xbox Live. Connections which might not ever be made.
Blu-ray and streaming: Streaming is awesome, especially when you use it to watch videos through PS3's web browser! You can also download HD movies from the PlayStation Store or buy them on Blu-ray disc. Relevant new releases: Um, Max Payne is out now on Blu-ray! So, what do you think?

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/si...n-is-the-best/

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Six reasons why PSN is the BEST

February 6th, 2009, 17:00 Posted By: wraggster

Free access / No double fees: Unlike Xbox Live, there's no annual service fee to access PSN. You also don't have to pay a Netflix subscription (because there's no Netflix!) and have the FREE ability to purchase whatever video content you want! Video content on the go: The PSN's video delivery service allows you to transfer certain types of content between your PS3 and PSP at no additional charge (unless your PSP's battery is in need of ... a charge). Faster download speeds: After a lengthy study, the respected scientists at the MTV Multiplayer labs have proven PSN downloads to be faster than all other current systems. Especially if you're downloading Mega Man 9. Quality HD experiences: The PSN gives you HD content in a reliable way -- there's no waiting for streaming connections like on Xbox Live. Connections which might not ever be made.
Blu-ray and streaming: Streaming is awesome, especially when you use it to watch videos through PS3's web browser! You can also download HD movies from the PlayStation Store or buy them on Blu-ray disc. Relevant new releases: Um, Max Payne is out now on Blu-ray! So, what do you think?

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/05/si...n-is-the-best/

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English Patapon 2 Screens

February 6th, 2009, 17:10 Posted By: wraggster

Other PlayStation branches are done localizing Patapon 2. Sony Computer Entertainment America may not be quite there yet, but Patapon 2 is marching forward. These screens have a bare amount of English text so we know SCEA is actively working on it.

When will Patapon 2 be ready? Don’t know. Sony hasn’t said when we’re going to unleash an army of Patapon on giant birds. Retailers sing a different song pointing towards a summer release and a possible $10 price increase compared to the first game.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/05...pon-2-screens/

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Persona Looks Prettier In This Trailer

February 6th, 2009, 17:12 Posted By: wraggster

I’m still not convinced Persona PSP is a “full remake”, but the extra cutscenes make me want to play it even if it’s an enhanced port. The new videos give Persona, an early PsOne game, much more style.

One thing I wonder is how Persona will be received here if Atlus USA localizes it. Since Persona 3 came out the series has gotten a lot of attention, but the first Persona game is a different beast. You still control a group of high school kids, but the Social Link system and modified Press Turn battles aren’t present. Persona feels more like classic Shin Megami Tensei since you can communicate with demons in battle and dungeons are explored from a first person perspective.

Will fans introduced to Persona on the PS2 be glad to check out a cult classic or will they find the original to be archaic? Also will Atlus USA give us a soundtrack CD as a pre-order bonus? That’s what Japan is getting and it seems like something straight out of the Atlus Spoils goody bag.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/06...-this-trailer/

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Rise of the Argonauts US version

February 6th, 2009, 17:15 Posted By: wraggster

New and on worldwide import from Success HK



As the King of Iolcus, Jason had everything—a prosperous kingdom, the respect of his peers, and a beautiful fianc? When she was killed on their wedding day, he vowed to do anything to restore her life. Now, in order to accomplish this heroic feat Jason must seek out the Golden Fleece, and with the help of some of Greek mythology's greatest heroes, Jason will set sail on the most epic voyage of all time.

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New Blueray Films Released This Week

February 6th, 2009, 17:22 Posted By: wraggster

Heres whats new:

Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut (~Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, ...) US US$ 39.98
Akira Kurosawa Blu-ray Box [Limited Edition] (~Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo, ...) JPN US$ 206.90
Being There (~Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, ...) US US$ 28.99
Clerks II (~Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, ...) US US$ 34.95
Cliffhanger (~Sylvester Stallone) JPN US$ 51.90
First Blood (~Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, ...) JPN US$ 51.90
Friday the 13th (~Kevin Bacon, Jeannine Taylor, ...) US US$ 29.99
Heyy Babyy (~Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, ...) US US$ 29.99
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (~Jeff Dunham) US US$ 29.98
k.d. lang: Live with the BBC concert orchestra (~k.d. lang) US US$ 24.98
Little Miss Sunshine (~Kinnear, Carell, ...) HK US$ 28.90
Madagascar - Escape 2 Africa (~Ben STiller, Chris Rock, ...) US US$ 39.99
Napoleon Dynamite (~Jon Heder, Jon Gries, ...) US US$ 34.98
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (~Jay Baruchel, Michael Cera, ...) US US$ 39.95
Office Space (~Jennifer Aniston, Diedrich Bader, ...) US US$ 34.98
Om Shanti Om (~Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, ...) US US$ 29.99
Raging Bull (~Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, ...) HK US$ 28.90
Rambo JPN US$ 51.90
Rambo First Blood Part II (~Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, ...) JPN US$ 51.90
Rambo III (~Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna) JPN US$ 51.90
Rambo Trilogy Blu-ray Box [Limited Edition] (~Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, ...) JPN US$ 145.90
Rashomon Digital Full Version (~Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo, ...) JPN US$ 51.90
Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (~Will Chase, Rodney Hicks, ...) US US$ 38.96
Shutter (~Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor, ...) JPN US$ 51.90
Sideways (~Paul Giamatti, Virginia Madsen, ...) US US$ 29.99
Sideways (~Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, ...) HK US$ 28.90
Space Buddies (~Jason Earles - Spudnick, Liliana Mumy - Rosebud, ...) US US$ 34.99
The Pink Panther (~David Niven, Peter Sellers, ...) HK US$ 28.90
The Secret Life of Bees (~Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, ...) US US$ 39.99
Transformers [2-Discs Edition] (~Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox) HK US$ 42.90
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (~Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, ...) US US$ 34.99

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-1y5-84-n.html

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DJ Max Fever

February 6th, 2009, 17:24 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
Hi resolution graphics: Perform awesome combos and watch the screen flair with life as the animations blend fluidly with your beats.
Tons of Modes: New Freestyle, Extreme Challenges, and Fever Modes fit for all players.
Collection: Collect over 500 unlockable items like soundtracks, images, and music videos.
Battle: Challenge your friends to a beat battle.

description
Enter the world of DJ Max and experience the hit craze that has inspired the music game genre. Master the heat and conquer the rapid speeds of over 50 soundtracks and 70 extreme challenges.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-338j.html

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Star Ocean: Second Evolution

February 6th, 2009, 17:26 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



Space Date 366.

A young man man transported by accident to an uncharted world during a survey of an underdeveloped planet. The son of a hero, with much to prove, he finds himself on the path to greatness.

A young girl watches disasters befalling her world and the arrival of a mysterious meteorite. She waits for the arrival of a legendary hero. A child with a good heart and the ability to use powerful magic, she waits for the savior of her world.

What twist of fate brought these two together?

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-34ip.html

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Not-Zombies get wet, wild in new RE5 shots

February 6th, 2009, 20:14 Posted By: Shrygue

via Joystiq


We're starting to think that Capcom has caught word of our frequent nightmares about the inevitable Zombie Apocalypse. (It's going to happen.) Why else would it release a batch of new screens from Resident Evil 5 just as we were about to turn in for the night?

Well, perhaps it's to show off some new, decidedly non-shantytown areas of the game, including a sequence that takes place on boats. (Where the not-zombies can clearly still getcha.) It's a good thing water kills them. Oh wait, that's Gremlins. No, it makes them multiply. We're confused.


Screenshots here

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Battle Fantasia Coming To PS3 As A PSN Download?

February 6th, 2009, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster

Last year Aksys brought Battle Fantasia to North America, but it was only for Xbox 360s here. Strangely, a PS3 version of Battle Fantasia exists - an English version of Battle Fantasia. Europe got it thanks to 505 Games.



Now things have changed. It looks like there is a chance the PS3 version of Battle Fantasia could come to North America in a rather peculiar way. The ESRB re-rated Battle Fantasia as an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and “PSN via PS3 game”. Huh. So, Aksys is planning to distribute a retail PS3 game as a PlayStation Network download? We’ve seen this happen before with games like Warhawk, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, and Siren: Blood Curse which unlike the rest of the world was only a PSN download here.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/06...-psn-download/

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PCSX2 PG and official PCSX2 teams merge!

February 6th, 2009, 20:52 Posted By: wraggster

From the PCSX2 site:

This has been considered for a long time and after the two teams met,we have come to a merge The new talented coders have already done great work on the emulator and will now be joined by the old PCSX2 team for an even better coding team!

This means that:

1)The PCSX2 - Playground project will be renamed and will from now on be the official PCSX2 project

2)The whole PCSX2 - Playground team will be added to the existing official PCSX2 team

3)The next PCSX2 release will replace the 0.9.4 version and the 0.9.5 beta which we provide will be replaced by new betas after the new release.This means that the current PCSX2-Playground build will not be provided as a download (since it will actually be an older version of the released PCSX2)

4)Our forum structure will be re-organized to match these changes after a new release has been made

On other news,we now host the PCSX2 Mac port made by Zendr0n in our forums here.Head there for the latest compiled build and try it on your Mac!

Many plugin updates,as usual grab them from our downloads section!

http://www.pcsx2.net/

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LilyPad 0.9.9

February 6th, 2009, 21:41 Posted By: wraggster

News via emurussia

Pad plugin for Sony Playstation 2 emulators has been updated. Changes:
- Will no longer hide the cursor when testing a force feedback binding and mouse mode is not set to disabled.
- Bug that required the GS window to be unfocused and then focused again for keyboard input to work when only one pad plugin was set to LilyPad fixed.

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Pcsx2 Playground 1.0.0708

February 6th, 2009, 21:48 Posted By: wraggster

News via emurussia

New beta version of Sony Playstation 2 emulator for Windows has been released. Changes:
- Removed 2 of the gamefixes, which are now simply included in the code in a more stable fashion;
- More frameskip/vuskip fixes;
- Fixed some potential VU micromem clearing problems;
- Some fixes for opcodes, should help a few games, including Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel 2;
- Some cdvd fixes;
- Version numbers included when compiling files;
- Usual code cleanups and reorganizations.

P.S. This is the last beta before the merge. From now on, the beta program is on hiatus till authors sort out any and all merge issues.

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Sony Calls PlayStation 3 'Future-Proof"

February 6th, 2009, 22:07 Posted By: wraggster

Against all odds, the PlayStation 2 is still hanging around, though it's ailing rapidly. According to Sony though, the PlayStation 3 will last even longer. Much longer.
Speaking with T3 (via Computer and Video Games), Sony representatives said, "PS2 was still going strong after eight years, and with the power the Cell processor provides, not to mention the fact that PS3 is inherently future-proof, we see the PS3 sales curve far outlasting that of PS2."

Meanwhile, most analysts seem to think that new consoles will be hitting in 2011 or 2012. The PlayStation 3 is indeed a powerful console, so it'll be interesting to see if developers can continue unlocking the machine's full potential four or even five years down the road.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3172655

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PS3's Power Worked Better, says Tecmo Dev

February 6th, 2009, 22:08 Posted By: wraggster

In an interview published today on Kikizo, one of Tecmo's most prominent development staff, Keisuke Kikuchi, said that PS3 "worked better" for them in developing the upcoming shooter Quantum Theory - but admits the game is most comparable to Gears of War.

"Initially, the game concept was built around this game being a PC game... the project was altered slightly, and we tested out the graphics and visual presentation on the PS3. And looking at that, we were pretty confident that we were going to be able to display and execute what we wanted to using the power of the PS3."

He explained that the environmental detail from the trailer was something they wanted to push, adding: "we just thought the PS3 worked better for us."

The developer, whose credits include the Fatal Frame series, the PS2 adventure Trapt, and Super Swing Golf, also conceded that his upcoming game shares some DNA with Gears of War, even though it's a PS3-exclusive.



"Simply for the cover system it would [be closest to] Gears of War", he said. But he also stressed it'll offer something new: "We were pretty confident after doing a lot of research on a variety of shooters that we would be able to bring something unique - both visually and gameplay-wise."

Commenting on the gameplay, Kikuchi said: "While strictly speaking this is a kind of third-person action game-shooter, the main play style skews towards the shooter side. We feel we've already been successful in executing action game elements, as in Ninja Gaiden. So it's mainly a third-person shooter."

We've got a tonne of previously unseen screenshots and artwork in the full interview, which looks at THREE upcoming Tecmo titles, so head on over to the feature.

http://games.kikizo.com/news/200902/...-tecmo-dev.asp

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CFW Folder Blocker v1.1

February 6th, 2009, 23:25 Posted By: wraggster

Updated release from Torch;

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PSP Video 9 4.05 - Video Converter App for PSP

February 6th, 2009, 23:29 Posted By: wraggster

The Video Converter App for PSP has been updated:

PSP Video 9 is a free PSP video conversion and management application. It can convert regular PC video files (avi, mpeg, etc) into PSP video files, as well as manage/copy these PSP video files between your PC and PSP.

4.05 Changelog:
Updated: VideoInfo 4.0
Updated: MediaInfo 0.7.10.0
Changed: VideoInfo Parsing
Added: New Firmware to Lists

http://www.redkawa.com/blog/post.php?t=41429

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Job listings confirm Dead Rising 2 Developer?

February 7th, 2009, 03:55 Posted By: Elven6

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Unbound Saga: Drawing Up a Beat-Down

February 8th, 2009, 10:02 Posted By: wraggster

Unbound Saga, billed as an arcade-brawler with comic-book art direction, was announced with this trailer at New York Comic-Con. The adaptation of the Dark Horse title is due out for the PSP in June.

An accompanying news release says PSPers can battle it out as Rick Ajax, the series' star, traversing 10 levels of comic book panels slap full of mayhem until finally confronting "The Maker' - aka the omnipotent, disembodied hand and pencil that draws up all the trouble Ajax gets into.

From the trailer, looks like this strikes an interesting tone and it seems well suited for a platform like the PSP, with its blend of interesting visuals and pick-up-and-play action. We'll see how it stacks up come June.

http://kotaku.com/5148735/unbound-sa...up-a-beat+down

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VSIuO v1.0.0

February 8th, 2009, 10:57 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from m-cid

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Powernoid V4e

February 8th, 2009, 11:03 Posted By: wraggster

Art has updated his game one more time, heres the release info:

Hi Guys,
This game is my homage to the Amiga family of computers.
Powernoid is a breakout clone with powerups based on Megaball for the Amiga,
which also later inspired DX-Ball for Windows.





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Audio Mechanica V8d

February 8th, 2009, 11:06 Posted By: wraggster

Art has also updated his Audio Mechanica app for the PSP:

Hi Guys,
Here is the Audio Mechanica V8d release with support all three possible
PSP microphone arrangements.
On screen keyboard for file naming, RAM buffered recording option, and improved GUI.

V8d adds Peb's improved OSK lib that will display the language your PSP is set to.
It also checks for the PSP /Music directory in case your MS was formatted with old firmware.



I have had lots of trouble trying to implement an in-program playback mode,
so it's still left out for now. maybe I'll have better luck with it in future.
Cheers, Art.

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PSPChrome 1.0

February 8th, 2009, 11:11 Posted By: wraggster

Damiaantjuh has posted a new release of PSPChrome:

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PSPDictionary v2.3.0

February 8th, 2009, 11:14 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Gefa

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MyWindows Version 3.XX.6 démo

February 8th, 2009, 11:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Apollonia v0.02 - Desert Strike Type Helicopter Game for PSP

February 8th, 2009, 14:08 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Codetactics



Apollonia (this game's working title) means "Destroyer", the femanine version of the Greek name Apollo. It seemed an appropriate name for an AH-64 helicopter and it also seemed like an original name until we found out that Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone was a character in the famous Godfather movie.

This game is essentially a tribute to the old Desert/Jungle Strike games for the Sega Mega Drive and PC (see wikipedia). Apollonia was made specifically for the PSP, as it seems a worthy platform to give these games justice. (I could never get Jungle Strike running under emulation on PSP, so we made our own).

At the moment, other platforms are straight ports of the PSP version (and thus use the 480x272 screen size), but more native functions will come in future releases.

Changelog:

Version 0.02

Improved rotor blades.
Added windows port.
Fixed some texture and sound bugs.
Improved graphics engine.
Added trees.
Instant action is now random, not just mission one, with random road networks and enemies.
Added a second control scheme to the PSP version which can be saved as a preference.
Fixed the home button so it now shows the exit screen on all PSPs.

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Micro SD to Pro Duo Adapter

February 9th, 2009, 18:32 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo China



Use your Micro SD and Micro SDHC cards on any Memory Stick Pro Duo device such as the PSP with this high speed, fully compatible adapter.

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Sony boasts of big support for Home

February 9th, 2009, 18:45 Posted By: wraggster

A Sony Japan presentation has revealed a list of 24 publishers and developers that have been given licences to create content for PlayStation Home.

EA and Capcom have already revealed their plans for Home content. Other big publishing names on the list include Activision, Disney, SEGA, Konami, Namco Bandai and Ubisoft.

A number of independent Japanese developers - Q Entertainment, Nippon Ichi, and Game Republic - line up in the list alongside stalwarts of the Japanese game industry like Acquire, Atlus, Hudson and Tecmo.

There's nothing to say that these companies will definitely develop Home content, but acquiring a licence is some kind of statement of intent.

Here's the full list, as revealed by the presentation slide at Watch Impress:

Acquire
Activision
AQ Interactive
Atlus
Capcom
D3 Publisher
Disney Interactive
EA
Game Republic
Genki
Gungho
Hudson
Irem
Koei
Konami
Namco Bandai
Nippon Ichi
Paon
Q Entertainment
Sega
SNK Playmore
Spike
Tecmo
Ubisoft

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ort-for-home_5

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Sony: ‘Resistance Retribution’ Does Not Have a $60 Cheat Code

February 9th, 2009, 18:48 Posted By: wraggster

Players of the upcoming PSP game “Resistance: Retribution” will be able to unlock several otherwise-inaccessible features in the game if they also own the $60 “Resistance 2.” Is that a fair deal?
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On Friday morning I went to the basement level of a Manhattan restaurant in order to be shown what the PS3 can do for Sony’s next big PSP game.
“Resistance: Retribution,” a March 17 third-person shooter from Sony Bend, was wired to a PS3 in an alcove that would normally be used to feed a family of four. A flat-screen TV was on the table, and a Sony producer wanted to show me the two ways the PSP and PS3 could connect in order to enhance the handheld game.
A PSP-Plus feature allowed the game to be controlled with a PS3 controller, transferring the controls from the single-stick PSP scheme to a dual-stick via the PS3 controller. The transfer deactivated the game’s aim-assist feature. The game’s controls page changed to display a PS3 schematic instead of a PSP. I was told the game might control more conventionally this way, but would be more challenging to play.

The other feature, Infected Mode, was a lot more involved.
It changed the game’s lead-character, James Grayson, by infecting him with an enemy Chimera virus, turning his eyes orange and changing his outfit.
It dropped the game’s health-pack-oriented health system (and eliminated health packs from the game), replacing it with the “Halo“-style regenerating health seen in the bulk of both “Resistance” PS3 games.
It gave the lead character the ability to breathe underwater.
It armed him with a new weapon from “Resistance 2,” the HE .44 Magnum.
It changed the game’s cut-scenes and dialogue, which now reflected the wariness allied characters have of the infected lead guy.
It pulled a “LEGO Star Wars” and allowed Chimera-locked doors to open and grant access to hidden areas and Intel.
It did a lot.
None of these features is accessible to people who just buy the PSP game. They are all only experienced by anyone who hooks the PSP game to the PS3’s “Resistance 2.” I asked the Sony reps showing the game if, as cool as all this was, it amounted to a $60 cheat code. After all, it’s not like there’s anything on the “Resistance 2″ disc making this possible other than some sort of digital handshake. Their answer was that “Resistance Retribution” is already “a full experience.” They described the game as lasting 12 hours without the Infected mode. The additions earned through connecting the two games? They say it’s a bonus for fans of the series who own multiple copies.
The Infected Mode lingersin the PSP game as long as the system is powered on or asleep. It is removed when the system is powered down, which means players wouldn’t be able to rent a copy of “Resistance 2″ and permanently unlock Infected Mode in “Retribution.” You’d need to own it.
Infected Mode can be used strategically. The PSP game will allow re-Infections at any point throughout its campaign, which will allow some players, if they’re in a bind, to briefly Infect their game if they think the alternate play style is what the need to proceed.
So… fair deal? Is this a welcome reward for those who own both games, one that doesn’t slight purchasers of just the PSP game? Or is it a $60 cheat code? You decide.

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/...de/#more-18949

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Piracy: PSP-3000 Costs Less than First Gen

February 9th, 2009, 18:55 Posted By: wraggster

The entry of Sony's PSP-3000 to the enormous Indonesian market has lead to one of those strange price fluctuations only understood by analysts - usually after they've happened.

According to The Jakarta Globe, "Since no one has yet managed to modify the PSP-3000 to play pirated games, the price of secondhand first and second generation PSPs, which can still be modified, has soared. The regular price for used or refurbished second generation PSPs is around Rp (Ruphia) 3 million (£174) in Jakarta now, while the newer version, PSP-3000, only sells for around Rp 1.8 million (£104)."

Sony was wise to this, apparently cutting "the production of the second generation PSP, so the PSP-3000 is their only available new game device on the market now."

This hasn't stopped the retailers from going after bigger margins, with several apparently, "dispatching their agents to buy refurbished units from PSP factories overseas in Hong Kong, Korea and Japan."

So, a piracy protected device is leading to fewer units being sold. There's a turn-up for the books.

http://news.spong.com/article/17109/...rst_Gen?cb=784

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New Bleach Set for PSP

February 9th, 2009, 18:56 Posted By: wraggster

A surefire candidate for most milked series on the PSP, Bleach will be receiving yet another adaptation on the portable. Sony made the announcement today via a newly opened official website.

Bleach: Heat the Soul 6 is, despite the number, actually the seventh Bleach game for the PSP (in addition to the Heat the Soul games, the system saw Soul Carnival late last year). While little is known at the moment, it seems the game will retain the tag-based fighting system that debuted in part 5.

Aside from that, we'll have to wait for Sony to share comment. A short video is available at the official site, so interested parties should check there for now.

Heat the Soul 6 is currently without a final release date.

http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/952/952570p1.html

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Namco planning to reboot Dead to Rights in Q4 2009

February 9th, 2009, 19:05 Posted By: wraggster

Hey, remember Dead to Rights, that mediocre shooter you played in aught-two that inspired you to teach your pekingese how to bite the hands off of gun-toting criminals? If the mention of that particular franchise summons fuzzy nostalgia, we've got great news -- according to a preview in the upcoming issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Namco is bringing the series back to life after almost four years of inactivity with an entirely new installment, simply titled Dead to Rights.

The game is being developed by Volatile Games (the minds behind Reservoir Dogs, which doesn't exactly fill us with confidence), and is coming out on the PS3 (and according to 1UP, possibly the 360 as well). As the numberless and subtitleless moniker would suggest, the game is neither a prequel, sequel or off-shoot, but a reimagining of the series. For instance, instead of a bloodthirsty malamute, Shadow will be a slobbering French Mastiff. Also, the hard-nosed detective will be played by Tom Hanks. Rather than kill criminals, they'll get into playful shenanigans.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/08/na...ts-in-q4-2009/

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SOCOM Confrontation Gets A Late, Patched PAL Release

February 9th, 2009, 19:07 Posted By: wraggster

SOCOM Confrontation had a few issues. OK, it had a lot of issues. Issues that up til now, only Americans have had the pleasure of experiencing! That'll change next month with the PAL release.

http://kotaku.com/5149226/socom-conf...ed-pal-release

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Australia Gets Killzone 2 Console Bundle

February 9th, 2009, 19:14 Posted By: wraggster

While we've seen sketchier reports of this bundle's existence from Europe, this is the first official announcement that's rattled our mailbox. And it comes in the form of a release date and price for Australia

http://kotaku.com/5149230/australia-...console-bundle

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Dead Head Fred US version

February 9th, 2009, 19:23 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHK and on worldwide delivery (although i could have sworn this was released a while ago ?)



Dead Head Fred has some great ideas that are obscured by a lot of messed up mechanics

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THE WAY v.2

February 9th, 2009, 22:54 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from pspfreak2007

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Shell System v0.9

February 9th, 2009, 22:59 Posted By: wraggster

0917725929 (yeah this is a psp dev) has released a new shell for the PSP with these features and is in french,

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Gripshift Rtype v0.2 - Homebrew for PSP3000

February 9th, 2009, 23:06 Posted By: wraggster

undernoize has released a new game using the Gripshift exploit and another game for those on psp3000, heres the release details:

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Ultimate PSPTube v1.9 Released

February 9th, 2009, 23:15 Posted By: wraggster

Jk108 has released a new version of PSPtube:

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PMPlayer Advance build 20090205

February 9th, 2009, 23:23 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPita

Chinese Cooleyes returns with his famous video for PSP player.
The Advance PMPlayer in addition to offering standard operations in the integrated player on PSP, makes available more advanced features and allows the viewing of movies in PMP format.

PMPlayer Advance Build 20090205:

Quote:
- Added compatibility with standard or "IPhone MP4AVC"

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Panasonic sets out to bring "3D Full HD" to Blu-ray by 2010

February 10th, 2009, 17:17 Posted By: wraggster

anasonic was already well on board the 3D bandwagon when we caught up with them at CES, and it looks like the company is now set to really blow things out, with it today announcing the opening of a new 3D authoring laboratory at its Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory in California. That, it says, will help it bring so-called "3D Full HD" to Blu-ray by 2010, and it'll apparently be working directly with various studios to ensure that 3D FHD (as the company seems to be calling it) becomes an actual standard of some sort for high-def 3D. In terms of actual products, it looks we could be seeing some of the systems that were on display at CES, including a Plasma 3D Full HD home theater system, as well as a 3D-ready digital projector with a 380-inch screen, although that is apparently intended solely 3D FHD picture evaluation at the lab. Let's all just hope they offer tours.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/09/p...u-ray-by-2010/

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Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Demo Hits Consoles This Week

February 10th, 2009, 19:00 Posted By: wraggster

A downloadable demo for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. hits the Playstation 3 on Feb. 12 and the Xbox 360 on Feb. 11, Ubisoft announced today. The demo will arrive on the PC on Feb. 26.

The demo will include jump-in, jump-out co-op for up to four-players, two game difficulties, three planes and two missions.

Operation: Off Certification is a training mode that teaches gamers how to pull different maneuvers. Operation: Glass Hammer takes place in Rio De Janeiro and includes support of the Assistance On mode which allows your plane's computer to calculate interception courses, evade missiles or hit a ground target.

The three planes that will be flyable will be the F-16A Fighting Falcon, SU-35 Super Flanker and the AV-8B Harrier II.

Ubisoft says that the demo will also let players take on tanks, amphibious targets and dog fight in a "stunning panoramic boss scene."

http://kotaku.com/5150434/tom-clancy...oles-this-week

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Famitsu's Best PSP Games of 2008

February 10th, 2009, 19:08 Posted By: wraggster

We've already touched on Famitsu's best PS3 titles of last year. Now, let's have a look at the best PSP titles of 2008 according to the Japanese publication.

Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied.

Here's the data:

Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: 9,9,9,9 36
God of War: Chains of Olympus: 9,9,9,9 36
Dissidia Final Fantasy: 10,9,9,8 36
Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida or 2: 9,8,8,9 34
Winning Eleven: Ubiquitos Evolution 2008: 9,8,8,9 34
Gundam Battle Universe: 8,8,8,9 33
Infinite Loop: Kojyou Ga Miseta Yume: 9,8,8,8 33
Phantasy Star Portable: 9,8,8,8 33
Macross Ace Frontier: 8,9,9,7 33
Patapon 2 Donchaka♪: 8,8,8,9 33
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Portable 3: 9,8,8,8 33
Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren no Yabou - Axis no Kyoui: 9,8,7,8 32
Tomb Raider: Anniversary: 9,8,8,7 32
Clank & Ratchet: Maru Hi Mission: 9,8,8,7 32
Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam: 8,8,8,8 32
LocoRoco 2: 7,8,9,8 32
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin: 8,8,7,8 31
Bleach: Soul Carnival: 8,8,8,7 31
Chuumon Shiyouze! Oretachi no Sekai: 8,8,8,7 31
Space Invaders Extreme: 8,7,8,7 30
Vantage Master Portable: 7,7,8,8 30
Nippon no Asoko de: 9,8,7,6 30
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki The 3rd: 8,7,7,8 30
Garnet Chronicle: 7,7,8,8 30
Kenka Banchou 3: Zenkoku Seiha: 8,8,7,7 30
Super Robot Wars A Portable: 8,7,7,8 30

http://kotaku.com/5150199/famitsus-b...-games-of-2008

- damn i havent played one of them games

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Famitsu's Best PS3 Games of 2008

February 10th, 2009, 19:10 Posted By: wraggster

Lots of games came out last year in Japan. Lots of games means lots of games for Japanese magazine Famitsu to review. Here are the best PS3 games of 2008 according to Famitsu.

Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots: 10,10,10,10 40
Grand Theft Auto IV: 10,10,9,10 39
LittleBigPlanet: 10,10,9,9 38
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!: 10,9,9,9 37
Burnout Paradise: 9,8,9,10 36
Siren: New Translation: 9,9,9,9 36
Gundam Musou 2: 10,9,9,8 36
Devil May Cry 4: 9,9,9,8 35
Soul Calibur IV: 9,9,9,8 35
World Soccer Winning Eleven 2009: 9,9,9,8 35
Saints Row 2: 9,8,9,9 35
Pro Yakyuu Spirits 5: 9,9,8,9 35
Valkyria Chronicles: 8,9,9,8 34
Haze: 9,8,9,8 34
FIFA 09: 8,9,8,9 34
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit: 9,8,8,8 33
NBA Live 09: 8,8,8,9 33
Resistance 2: 8,8,8,9 33
MotorStorm 2: 8,8,9,8 33
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness 3: 8,8,8,8 32
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 9,7,8,8 32
Army of Two: 8,9,8,7 32
Aquanaut's Holiday: Insareta Kiroku: 7,8,8,9 32
Sega Rally Revo: 7,8,7,9 31
Skate: 8,8,7,8 31
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga: 8,8,8,7 31
Way of The Samurai 3: 8,7,8,8 31
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames: 8,9,7,7 31
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution: 8,8,8,7 31
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008: 8,8,7,7 30
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII: 7,8,7,8 30
Mirror's Edge: 8,8,8,6 30

http://kotaku.com/5150196/famitsus-b...-games-of-2008

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So, This Is Noby Noby Boy

February 10th, 2009, 19:14 Posted By: wraggster

Next week Noby Noby Boy comes out worldwide as a PlayStation Network download. In preparation, Namco Bandai released this new trailer which still doesn’t tell us much about what kind of game Noby Noby Boy is. Well, now we know the BOY can wrap around objects and the game looks quite different from its showing at Tokyo Game Show.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/10...noby-noby-boy/

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Chocobo Racing Has A Run As A PSN Download

February 10th, 2009, 19:15 Posted By: wraggster

Don’t count on a Chocobo Racing remake anytime soon. Square Enix just put Chocobo Racing in Sony’s downloadable PlayStation Archives in Japan. Released during a wave of kart games Chocobo Racing’s claim to fame was really the license. Featherless characters like Aya Brea from Parasite Eve make an appearance in Chocobo Racing too

Also out this week is Lunar Wing, a dating sim RPG, and Kula Quest which Europe already has on their PlayStation Store.

Here’s the full list of games. Each one goes for 600 yen ($7).

Chocobo Racing
Lunar Wing: The Crusade Across Time
Kula Quest (aka Roll Away)
Fish Eyes II

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/10...-psn-download/

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Chocobo Racing Has A Run As A PSN Download

February 10th, 2009, 19:15 Posted By: wraggster

Don’t count on a Chocobo Racing remake anytime soon. Square Enix just put Chocobo Racing in Sony’s downloadable PlayStation Archives in Japan. Released during a wave of kart games Chocobo Racing’s claim to fame was really the license. Featherless characters like Aya Brea from Parasite Eve make an appearance in Chocobo Racing too

Also out this week is Lunar Wing, a dating sim RPG, and Kula Quest which Europe already has on their PlayStation Store.

Here’s the full list of games. Each one goes for 600 yen ($7).

Chocobo Racing
Lunar Wing: The Crusade Across Time
Kula Quest (aka Roll Away)
Fish Eyes II

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/10...-psn-download/

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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

February 10th, 2009, 19:25 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
All the favorites are here including Sonic The Hedgehog, titles from the Phantasy Star™ series, as well as three titles from the Streets of Rage™ series, to name a few
Unlock arcade games and interviews with the original game developers as you earn Trophies on the PLAYSTATION®3
The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each of the titles has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the PLAYSTATION®3 systems
Play these classics together with a friend from the same console at home

description
Take a trip back in time with over 40 titles from the SEGA Genesis™ era, including your Sonic The Hedgehog favorites! In classic single-player and multiplayer battles, you’ll take down a huge variety of enemies, including Sonic’s nemesis Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik), shuriken-flinging ninjas, hordes of altered beasts and the world’s greatest fighting champions.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-373j.html

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RadShell 0.6 released.

February 10th, 2009, 20:03 Posted By: wraggster

Radad has released a new version of Radshell for the PS2:

RadShell
A command line client for the PS2.
Standard stuff:
- loading irx
- running elf
- execute scripts
- basic file management - delete, copy, etc

New features:
Improved 'stat' output
Fixed an issue with 'del' return values
Added the 'sleep' command
Added the 'store' command
Added environment variables
Added NULL output redirection
Initial rsh is dependent on the elf name

Download Here --> http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.p...r=asc&start=30

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Pong PSP Alpha 5 Released

February 10th, 2009, 20:12 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Fab

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Space Hulk v0.1