[Release] Plug-in: "Fused"

May 1st, 2008, 11:58 Posted By: gamefreak199101

Ever wanted to be able to play your PSP games on your television, but couldn't because you don't own an HD TV?? Well now you can, thanks to this nifty application, made by OldPrisoneR. (must own a Slim and Lite PSP)

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PSP-Maps 1.1

May 1st, 2008, 13:32 Posted By: royale

This version adds an experimental and basic KML files support.
It allows you to add some additional informations on the maps, such as directions and points of interest.



There are some indications in the README file.

You can download this new version on my website: http://royale.zerezo.com/psp/
Or in attachment to this thread.

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GTA IV: Most expensive game ever developed?

May 1st, 2008, 19:34 Posted By: Shrygue

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GTA IV producer Leslie Benzies has estimated that the game cost Rockstar approximately USD 100 million to create.

In an interview with the Times Online, Benzies also said that more than 1000 people worked on the title for a period of over a three and a half years.

If the figure is correct, GTA IV's development costs would make it the most expensive game ever made - topping the USD 70 million+ development budget for Sega's Shenmue for the Dreamcast.

GTA IV, however, has already sold over 600,000 copies on the first day in the UK alone and analysts have predicted that the game could gross more than USD 400 million in its first week.

Benzies also noted that much of the beating Rockstar has taken over the past three years - by the government and the press - comes from people who haven't played the game.

Why do people object to a game they haven't even played?

"You kill prostitutes," he told the Times Online. "That's usually the objection."

"There is a big fear factor here. It's the coming of the railways. It's Elvis shaking his hips. It's cars going over 25 miles an hour and making people explode."

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Sony PlayTV delayed?

May 1st, 2008, 19:37 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony in Australia has told Gizmodo that PlayTV - the PS3's USB TV tuner and video-recording add-on - will launch there in Q4 2008.

The device's launch will probably be bit more complicated than a standard game launch, but you would still expect relative parity among PAL regions, and this has prompted speculation in some quarters that we'll be waiting a while for PlayTV too. Here, for example.

This wasn't helped recently by Sony's refusal to clarify reports of a 31st July date and the absence so far of a more detailed estimate than sometime in 2008.

When we spoke to SCEE this week, a spokesperson offered some hope: "We have not yet announced a release date or pricing for PlayTV in the UK, but will have more information shortly," we were told.

That could mean we will see an announcement during next week's PlayStation Day event in London, when SCE president Kaz Hirai and European boss David Reeves will deliver a press conference expected to detail plans for the rest of 2008.

PlayTV, announced last year, allows PS3 owners to record TV programmes on the PS3 hard disk and watch another TV channel at the same time.

Pricing has yet to be announced for the add-on - a USB block in the shape of a sunglasses case - but the most important detail for prospective buyers is whether or not you can record TV while you play games, and Sony is currently trying to achieve this without impacting gameplay.

Check out our PlayTV preview for more on that issue - including comments from Sony's Cambridge studio developers - as well as details on how it's implemented.

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Echochrome hits US today

May 1st, 2008, 19:43 Posted By: Shrygue

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Fancy a headache? Course you do. Sony's mind-melting puzzler, Echochrome, is out on the US PSN today for your self-harming pleasure.

In case you've not been following it, Echochrome is an innovative little title which sees you rotating simple 3D environments to create paths for a little walking make to traverse.

It uses a clever optical illusion mechanic, where obstacles like holes or gaps in the path disappear when you can't see them. It hurts just trying to explain it... just download the currently-available demo.

Unfortunately for UK gamers, that might not be for another week or so, as Sony UK is yet to announce a UK date for the quirky little title.

There are two versions being release, one for PS3 on the PS Store, and one for PSP on the PC Store for PSP - each version with its own 56 levels and both costing $9.99.

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Has Sony advertising boosted Blu-ray purchases?

May 1st, 2008, 20:57 Posted By: Shrygue

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Owners of PlayStation 3 consoles in the US are using their consoles to play Blu-ray disc movies in increasing numbers according to research done by Warner Home Video.

During the final quarter of 2007, PS3 households spent 15 per cent of their PS3 time watching Blu-ray movies. In January and February, the proportion increased to 23 per cent.

The research, revealed at the PEVE Digital Entertainment conference in Paris as reported by Screen Digest, also indicated that the proportion of US PS3 household using the console as a Blu-ray movie player had risen from 53 per cent in September 2007 to 80 per cent in the first two months of 2008.

Warner Home Video president Ron Sanders said that, following a Sony TV ad campaign encouraging the use of PS3 consoles to watch movies, the proportion of PS3 households purchasing Blu-ray discs rose from less than 10 per cent in October 2007 to over 15 per cent in December - suggesting that Sony's advertising had an impact.

Screen Digest senior analyst Helen Davis Jayalath, however, notes that the timing of Warner's research makes it impossible to quantify how much of an effect the Christmas gift-giving season would have had on Blu-ray spending without Sony's promotions.

"Furthermore, the relative lack of strong games titles for the PS3 over this period is also likely to have contributed to the console's use as a BD player," she wrote.

Nonetheless, Jayalath noted that the size of the PS3 installed base means that even a minimal increase in average per household Blu-ray disc purchase rates could substantially impact total hi-def media sales.

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SMS 2.8 Revision 2 - Media Player for PS2

May 1st, 2008, 21:24 Posted By: wraggster

EEUG has released a new version of his Media Player for PS2:

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Echochrome out now

May 1st, 2008, 21:27 Posted By: wraggster

Kumi Yuasa, associate producer for echochrome, announced recently on the official PlayStation Blog that the unique puzzle game for the PS3 and PSP will hit the PlayStation Store today.

echochrome will be available on the PS3 PlayStation Store as well as the PlayStation Store for PC -- which you can then throw onto your PSP. Both versions of the puzzling title offer 56 different levels, so the experience will be fresh even if you purchase both items. The game is priced at $9.99, so if you're in the mood for a real challenge, fill up your PlayStation wallet and get ready to download.

http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/870/870840p1.html

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Get!T v0.2

May 1st, 2008, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster

Team Chilt have released a new version of their file upload app

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Protect-Me V.Final revision 0.9F

May 1st, 2008, 21:34 Posted By: wraggster

New release from Maxthebest

Hi all,
I am today releasing the Revision 0.9f of protect-me, here are the changelogs since 0.9e:

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PSPVC 2.6 Released!

May 1st, 2008, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster

PSPVC :: PSP Video Converter is a FREE video converter for PSP (Playstation Portable)
capable of converting almost any video-format into PSP compatible media!

PSPVC is easy to use - select a video and click "START", it´s that simple! Add your own subtitles in your own language, tweak the image into perfection, download videos straight from youtube, megavideo, myspace or from any of the other supported sites.

PSPVC can also rip and convert audio from videos into AAC mp4 audio files. Maybe you´ve heard a cool tune in a video or just want to get the sound out of a music video? In any case, just check the "Kill Video" option and PSPVC will do the rest.

What´s new in v2.6-Fixed a 2-pass encoding bug
Fixed a "Video Downloader" bug
Fixed a USB "Upload" bug

Downloads here --> http://pspvc.nswardh.com/index.php

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Bob in: The Ice Age

May 1st, 2008, 21:49 Posted By: wraggster

A new homebrew game has been released called Bob in: The Ice Age, heres the details:

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MADD Targets GTA IV Over Drunk Driving Scene

May 1st, 2008, 22:27 Posted By: wraggster

The watch-dog group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has set its sights on the rating of GTA IV, primarily because a player can drive drunk in the game. MADD released a statement saying that 'Drunk driving is not a game, and it is not a joke. Drunk driving is a choice, a violent crime and it is also 100 percent preventable.' MADD also is asking Rockstar Games to consider removing GTA IV from distribution 'out of respect for the millions of victims/survivors of drunk driving.' Rockstar replied to MADD by saying 'we have a great deal of respect for MADD's mission, but we believe the mature audience for "Grand Theft Auto IV" is more than sophisticated enough to understand the game's content.' As expected, Jack Thompson is making his usual attention-whoring remarks by comparing GTA IV to the polio virus

http://games.slashdot.org/games/08/05/01/147224.shtml

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brotherhood of violence 2nd video

May 2nd, 2008, 17:40 Posted By: 10shu

Few day ago I've posted a video showing our game running on the psp...unfortunately the quality of that video was pretty low...

So i taken the time to do an other video with my pc
the quality is a little better:

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Sony quiet on LittleBigPlanet beta date

May 2nd, 2008, 18:18 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has told Eurogamer that it has made no announcements about the LittleBigPlanet beta dates so far.

It was responding after comments from producer Kyle Schubel from Sony in the land of America, who told PSU that a closed beta for the game would begin this summer.

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Yes, Gran Turismo Creator Can Actually Drive

May 2nd, 2008, 18:36 Posted By: Shrygue

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Nice to see that Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi isn't pussy footing around. Dude is clearly able to drive. Fast. Here he takes to the wheel of the new Nissan GT-R and pushes it upwards of 190 mph. This is exactly the person you want making your realistic racing simulators.

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Gets Second PS3 Bundle in Japan

May 2nd, 2008, 18:38 Posted By: Shrygue

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How big is Metal Gear Solid 4? The correct answer is, "big enough to get two hardware bundles."

That's just what Sony and Konami are preparing for the game over in Japan. Konami already unveiled the first MGS4 bundle a few weeks back. Today, Sony unveiled the PlayStation 3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots Welcome Box with Dual Shock 3, a package that bundles the standard version of MGS4 with a standard 40 gigabyte PS3 unit and throws in a DUALSHOCK 3 controller to complement the included SIXAXIS.

Sony will be making the bundle available in Clear Black, Ceramic White, and Satin Silver, with the included Dual Shock 3 matching the system's color. Pricing is set at 49,980 yen, a savings of around 4,480 yen over the price of buying the Dual Shock 3, PS3 and a copy of MGS4 separately.

The Konami bundle, known as the game's Premium Pack, includes the game's Special Edition, a special "steel" color of the PS3 system, and a Dual Shock 3, all for 51,800 yen. It's missing the SIXAXIS, but it has the bonus goodies from the Special Edition of the title.

All bundles and variations will be available in Japan on June 12.


Photographs of the second bundles here

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Take-Two's GTA IV freezing 'fix' for PS3

May 2nd, 2008, 18:41 Posted By: Shrygue

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We've been trying to get answers this week for those GTA IV players who've been experiencing freeze-ups with the title. Our very unscientific poll has shown that although many of you are enjoying the game without issue, a small percentage are experiencing problems -- and a "small percentage" of the millions who bought GTA IV actually ends up being a lot of people. Although Rockstar has so far not responded to the issue, Gamespot received a "fix" from Take-Two's tech support team.

The 12-part "fix" Gamespot received involves steps like: erasing the install data, deleting the game saves, disabling PS3 internet connectivity, disabling the console's information board, deleting the system's internet cache and much more. For its part, Sony says the issue is affecting "a limited number of PS3s" and its working with customers to resolve the problem. Microsoft has yet to acknowledge any freezing issues.

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Ben 10: Alien Force The Game Coming to Wii, PS2, DS, PSP

May 2nd, 2008, 19:03 Posted By: JKKDARK

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GTA IV boosts PS3 sales in US

May 2nd, 2008, 19:53 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced sales of PlayStation 3 have been boosted in the US following the release of Grand Theft Auto IV.

However, the company hasn't issued any specific figures. Instead there's just a statement from Bob McKenzie, bigwig at top shop GameStop.

"From our position, the launch of GTA IV has been tremendous in driving traffic to our stores, as well as providing a vigorous lift in PS3 console sales over this time last week," McKenzie said.

"We attribute the growth to a huge fan base of PS2 owners who see this title as the trigger for the PS3 upgrade they've been planning."

Meanwhile, leading industry clairvoyant Michael Pachter has been at the tarot again. "I think brand loyalty is going to kick in for Sony, starting today," he said, placing the card marked BRAND LOYALTY on the table.

"There is a huge installed base of loyal PlayStation 2 owners who have been looking for a reason to upgrade, and they have strong previous ties to the Grand Theft Auto franchise on PlayStation platforms."

Remember when GTA was PlayStation-exclusive? Also we've got some other good games honest! So spoke Sony's Peter Dille. Or more specifically: "Grand Theft Auto fans who love the game grew up on PlayStation and we believe that rich heritage will be a deciding factor for many gamers at retail.

"This enthusiasm for GTA IV, combined with the excitement behind Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Metal Gear Solid 4, LittleBigPlanet, and Resistance 2 will further drive PS3 hardware sales." But Peter, you forgot Afrika!

NPD has yet to release sales figures for GTA IV, but the game has broken records in the UK - with 609,000 copies sold on the first day of release.

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Original MGS revival in MGS4?

May 2nd, 2008, 20:07 Posted By: Shrygue

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A new MGS 4 trailer hints at the revival of scenes from the original Metal Gear Solid game in this summer's PS3 blockbuster.

The trailer starts off like with retrospective footage of the original PS1 game, as Snake sneaks into the front of the Shadow Moses facility, before moving onto clips from the 2003 GameCube remake, and the Shadow Moses level in the recent Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Wii.

Then, it asks: "This year, MGS revived?" followed by Snake working his way through what appears to be an updated Shadow Moses scene.

This seemingly playable scene turns out to be a dream, as the trailer then flashes back to modern-day older Snake, who snaps out of a trance.

So will you be able to play the original game, or scenes from it at least, in MGS 4?

"All will be revealed in coming weeks," a Konami spokesperson told CVG, keeping it all shrouded in mystery.

Check out the footage for yourself here.

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[release] Mario Eater

May 2nd, 2008, 23:02 Posted By: yonaba

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PSN Update (05.01.08)

May 2nd, 2008, 23:18 Posted By: wraggster

If you've been looking for a twist to the traditional puzzle game, this week's PSN update should definitely satisfy. echochrome, the spatial perception title involving creating new paths by manipulating the environment, will be hitting the store for the PS3 and PSP. But there's plenty of additional content included for users, including Rock Band, Karaoke Revolution and other videos. Check out the content below:

Downloadable Games


echochrome ($9.99)

Add-on Game Content
Rock Band

"Zero" - Smashing Pumpkins ($1.99)

"Time-Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear" - The Mother Hips ($1.99)

"Red Tandy" - The Mother Hips ($1.99)


Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore downloadable songs ($1.49 each)

Game Demos (free)

Dark Sector Demo

Game Videos (free)

echochrome Trailer

Battlefield Bad Company Redford Blog

Kung Fu Panda Trailer

Dead Space Announcement Trailer

Dead Space Ship Date Trailer

Turok - "Kane" Gameplay Trailer

Turok "Bring It" Trailer

NBA Ballers: Chosen One TV Spot

Wyclef's "Fast Car" Music Video

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

echochrome Wallpapers (x4)

Kung Fu Panda Wallpapers (x3)


PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Downloadable Games

echochrome ($9.99)

Game Videos (free)

echochrome Trailer

Wyclef's "Fast Car" Music Video

PSP Wallpaper (free)

echochrome Wallpapers (x4)

http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/871/871028p1.html

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PSN Update (05.01.08)

May 2nd, 2008, 23:18 Posted By: wraggster

If you've been looking for a twist to the traditional puzzle game, this week's PSN update should definitely satisfy. echochrome, the spatial perception title involving creating new paths by manipulating the environment, will be hitting the store for the PS3 and PSP. But there's plenty of additional content included for users, including Rock Band, Karaoke Revolution and other videos. Check out the content below:

Downloadable Games


echochrome ($9.99)

Add-on Game Content
Rock Band

"Zero" - Smashing Pumpkins ($1.99)

"Time-Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear" - The Mother Hips ($1.99)

"Red Tandy" - The Mother Hips ($1.99)


Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore downloadable songs ($1.49 each)

Game Demos (free)

Dark Sector Demo

Game Videos (free)

echochrome Trailer

Battlefield Bad Company Redford Blog

Kung Fu Panda Trailer

Dead Space Announcement Trailer

Dead Space Ship Date Trailer

Turok - "Kane" Gameplay Trailer

Turok "Bring It" Trailer

NBA Ballers: Chosen One TV Spot

Wyclef's "Fast Car" Music Video

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

echochrome Wallpapers (x4)

Kung Fu Panda Wallpapers (x3)


PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Downloadable Games

echochrome ($9.99)

Game Videos (free)

echochrome Trailer

Wyclef's "Fast Car" Music Video

PSP Wallpaper (free)

echochrome Wallpapers (x4)

http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/871/871028p1.html

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Ben 10: Alien Force

May 2nd, 2008, 23:20 Posted By: wraggster

D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, will bring Cartoon Network's next generation series Ben 10: Alien Force to videogame systems with Ben 10: Alien Force The Game on the Wii home videogame system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The successful inaugural game for the brand, Ben 10: Protector of Earth, launched in October 2007 and has sold more than one million units worldwide. Based on the next generation television series launched on Cartoon Network last month, Ben 10: Alien Force The Game begins five years after Ben put away the DNA-scrambling Omnitrix, but now Grandpa Max has gone missing and the planet Earth is in grave danger. Gamers must help Ben take the Omnitrix out of retirement and lead eight different playable characters-including cousin Gwen, enemy-turned-ally Kevin Levin and five of Ben's brand new alien forms-to utilize their all-new super powers and defeat the intergalactic invaders! Ben 10: Alien Force -- The Game is slated to ship to retail outlets across North America in fall 2008.

"Ben 10: Alien Force The Game is the only console videogame that allows players to take command of the Alien Force team to authentically control and experience their brand-new superpowers," said Alison Quirion, vice president of marketing, D3PA. "Based on fans' warm reception of Ben's newest adventures and the impressive million-plus unit sales of the first Ben 10 videogame, we're confident that our latest collaboration with Cartoon Network on Ben 10: Alien Force The Game will prove even more successful."

"Ben 10: Alien Force set records as the most-watched original series premiere in Cartoon Network's history, winning its timeslot when it debuted, and each week the series continues to grow as destination viewing for kids," said Christina Miller, vice president of consumer products for Cartoon Network Enterprises. "The release of Ben 10: Alien Force The Game this fall will build upon the success of the first videogame by expanding fans' experience with the brand and giving them a new battle to win with Ben."

In Ben 10: Alien Force The Game, players work to find Grandpa Max and stop a diabolical Highbreed alien plot as they battle more than 20 types of enemies, including Highbreed invaders and DNAliens. Gamers take control of Ben and his new alien forms Swampfire, Jet Ray, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey and Big Chill to employ distinctly different and complex powers to manipulate fire, swim underwater, grow more than 60 feet tall, stick to walls, fly at mach speed, plus lots more! Gamers will also harness cousin Gwen's new talent to create an energy shield and use it to protect and attack, as well as Kevin Levin's ability to absorb materials like concrete, wood and metal to create an impenetrable shell on his body. Ben 10: Alien Force The Game is a fast-paced, 3D side-scrolling action adventure that offers eight playable characters, an unlimited combo system and puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels for hours at a time. The Nintendo DS version will offer alternate playable alien forms including Goop and Echo Echo, giving players additional unique powers to command and explore.

Ben 10: Alien Force The Game for Nintendo DS is under development by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are under development by Monkey Bar Games. The game is currently rated "RP" ("Rating Pending") by the ESRB.

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Bamboozle Festival 2008

May 2nd, 2008, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today that it will take the stage at The Bamboozle Festival 2008 (Bamboozle). The two-day alternative music festival spanning from May 3rd to May 4th is expected to draw a crowd of over 85,000 fans to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ and SCEA will be on hand to enhance their concert experiences as well as shine the spotlight on exciting new PlayStation products.

"Bamboozle draws a young and independent-thinking audience that truly resonates with the PlayStation consumer," said Ginger Kraus, senior director, brand alliances and promotions, SCEA. "Being a part of Bamboozle will allow us to provide this shared demographic with VIP access to our current and upcoming titles as well as the chance to be rewarded with opportunities to take their event experiences to the next level."

Those attending the festival will be granted access to an interactive showcase of the best and brightest the PlayStation brand has to offer. Headlining the showcase will be the PlayStation Patrol Truck featuring the newly designed "Player Lounge." This social gaming area will provide up to 16 attendees with the opportunity to test drive titles for the PlayStation3 (PS3) system such as Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, SingStar and MLB 08 THE SHOW.

The showcase will also feature several PSP (PlayStation Portable) Zones which will allow attendees to experience the gameplay function of PSP (PlayStation Portable) system with titles such as Secret Agent Clank and God of War: Chains of Olympus. These displays will also highlight a few of the multifunctional capabilities of PSP system, such as storing and playing music, videos and photos, listening to Internet Radio and accessing PS3 system through Remote Play.

Racking up high scores at the PlayStation Patrol Truck could win attendees the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet their favorite Bamboozle artists. Twice daily, top scorers will have the chance to challenge artists such as Armor For Sleep, Chiodos, Circa Survive, The Color Fred, The Audition and All Time Low to compete in a SingStar, MLB 08 THE SHOW or Gran Turismo 5 Prologue showdown. Winners will receive VIP access to the show.

When they are not competing at the PlayStation Patrol Truck or onstage, festival artists will be able to party like the rock stars that they are in the Red Bull Artist Lounge. SCEA will bring the music backstage by stocking the lounge with two gaming stations of Rock Band for the PS3 system. Bands such as Cobra Starship, The Academy Is, Circa Survive, Jack's Mannequin, Chiodos and My American Heart will be able to play with their fellow band mates and even mix and match members to create their own Rock Band super-groups. The groups will then be able to perform head-to-head in a battle of the bands.

Single Day, 2 Day Passes and VIP Passes to the event are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thebamboozle.com, http://www.livenation.com and http://www.ticketmaster.com.

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Bamboozle Festival 2008

May 2nd, 2008, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today that it will take the stage at The Bamboozle Festival 2008 (Bamboozle). The two-day alternative music festival spanning from May 3rd to May 4th is expected to draw a crowd of over 85,000 fans to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ and SCEA will be on hand to enhance their concert experiences as well as shine the spotlight on exciting new PlayStation products.

"Bamboozle draws a young and independent-thinking audience that truly resonates with the PlayStation consumer," said Ginger Kraus, senior director, brand alliances and promotions, SCEA. "Being a part of Bamboozle will allow us to provide this shared demographic with VIP access to our current and upcoming titles as well as the chance to be rewarded with opportunities to take their event experiences to the next level."

Those attending the festival will be granted access to an interactive showcase of the best and brightest the PlayStation brand has to offer. Headlining the showcase will be the PlayStation Patrol Truck featuring the newly designed "Player Lounge." This social gaming area will provide up to 16 attendees with the opportunity to test drive titles for the PlayStation3 (PS3) system such as Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, SingStar and MLB 08 THE SHOW.

The showcase will also feature several PSP (PlayStation Portable) Zones which will allow attendees to experience the gameplay function of PSP (PlayStation Portable) system with titles such as Secret Agent Clank and God of War: Chains of Olympus. These displays will also highlight a few of the multifunctional capabilities of PSP system, such as storing and playing music, videos and photos, listening to Internet Radio and accessing PS3 system through Remote Play.

Racking up high scores at the PlayStation Patrol Truck could win attendees the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet their favorite Bamboozle artists. Twice daily, top scorers will have the chance to challenge artists such as Armor For Sleep, Chiodos, Circa Survive, The Color Fred, The Audition and All Time Low to compete in a SingStar, MLB 08 THE SHOW or Gran Turismo 5 Prologue showdown. Winners will receive VIP access to the show.

When they are not competing at the PlayStation Patrol Truck or onstage, festival artists will be able to party like the rock stars that they are in the Red Bull Artist Lounge. SCEA will bring the music backstage by stocking the lounge with two gaming stations of Rock Band for the PS3 system. Bands such as Cobra Starship, The Academy Is, Circa Survive, Jack's Mannequin, Chiodos and My American Heart will be able to play with their fellow band mates and even mix and match members to create their own Rock Band super-groups. The groups will then be able to perform head-to-head in a battle of the bands.

Single Day, 2 Day Passes and VIP Passes to the event are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.thebamboozle.com, http://www.livenation.com and http://www.ticketmaster.com.

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LSDLDOOM-PS2 : Update 5

May 2nd, 2008, 23:28 Posted By: wraggster

Ptek has been updating the port of Doom to the PS2:

Time for an update.

I fixed some issues preventing the configuration loading at startup and saving at exit, so at last you can permanently backup your Doom configuration. The config file is saved at memory card 1 (mc0OOM/boom.cfg) when exiting using the Quit option from de menu.

I also added the option to force a specific display mode (PAL or NTSC) for whom needs it - So just rename the DOOM.ELF to something ending with PAL or NTSC at the name (for example : DOOM_PAL.ELF or DOOM_NTSC.ELF).

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Time Baby V14d - World Local Time

May 2nd, 2008, 23:31 Posted By: wraggster

Art has once more updated his Alarm clock and more for the PSP:

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PSPlorer v1.4

May 2nd, 2008, 23:48 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from PSPZorba

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Birdman’s Shooter v1.3 Released

May 3rd, 2008, 00:00 Posted By: wraggster

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LibGE v0.2

May 3rd, 2008, 00:02 Posted By: wraggster

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uDump 0.2

May 3rd, 2008, 01:07 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony's Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 bundle spotted in Belgium store

May 3rd, 2008, 01:20 Posted By: wraggster



Yeah, that fancy press shot has a certain beauty to it, but there's just nothing like spotting a highly coveted console in the wild. Thanks to our cameraphone toting tipster in Belgium, we're presented with the first image of the GTA IV bundle sitting on a shelf just waiting for someone to trade their €450 in and take it home. Oh, and if you're wondering what type of shop places a sweet PS3 beside an assortment of blank media, a coffee mug and what appears to be a CRT television circa 1990, it's Free Record Shop in Antwerp, sucka.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/s...belgium-store/

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Sony dumping off old SIXAXIS controllers in MGS4 "Welcome Box" PS3 bundles

May 3rd, 2008, 11:50 Posted By: wraggster



Now that the Dual Shock 3 is finally here, it looks like Sony's finding creative way to dump off old SIXAXIS stock -- like tossing 'em in MGS4 PS3 bundles. Japanese PS3 buyers will be able to choose from three "Welcome Box" MGS4 bundles in Satin Silver, Ceramic White, and Clear Black, and in addition to Snake's latest adventure and a Dual Shock 3, they'll find a SIXAXIS inside. The bundles will cost ¥49,800 ($470), compared to ¥51,800 ($492) for the gunmetal gray bundle that doesn't include the extra controller, so basically Sony's giving Japanese buyers $20 to take a SIXAXIS home. That's quite a deal, but honestly, we'd rather take drop the Jackson on that super-hot gunmetal unit home than have another (obsolete) controller lying around.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/03/s...welcome-box-p/

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Pandora Battery

May 3rd, 2008, 12:00 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHK



The PSP Pandora battery allows you to put the PSP into service mode so that you are able to recover a PSP from a bad flash or downgrade your firmware. The PSP Pandora battery is by far the easiest way to recover your PSP console from a bad flash as well as downgrading. Until now you would need to install chips like the PSP U.P to recover a bad flash, not anymore using the PSP Pandora Battery. It is also worth noting that you can use the PSP Pandora Battery hack on a PSP Slim, having a pre hacked battery is a necessity as PSP Slim cannot run homebrew unless it has been downgraded.
The Pandora Battery is a bulk pack, and it is easy to use: simply insert the magic memory stick into your PSP, then insert the Pandora Battery and follow the simple on-screen instructions. The instructions are also included with the Pandora Battery.
It is for your PSP Slim only,and will fix it 100%.

Price:USD 20.00

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New Blueray Films Released This Week

May 3rd, 2008, 12:03 Posted By: wraggster

Heres the list

27 Dresses [dts] (~Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, ...) US US$ 39.98
Alien Vs Predator / AVP2 Aliens Vs Predator [Limited Edition] (~Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen, ...) JPN US$ 85.90
Andy Lau Wonderful World Concert Tour Hong Kong 2007 Karaoke (~Andy Lau Tak Wah) HK US$ 39.90
AVP2 Aliens Vs Predator JPN US$ 46.90
CJ7 (~Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, ...) HK US$ 27.90
Dodgeball - A True Underdog Story (~Ben Stiller) JPN US$ 46.90
Eason's Moving On Stage 1 Karaoke Live (~Eason Chan) HK US$ 39.90
First Knight (~Sean Connery, Richard Gere, ...) US US$ 28.95
From Hell (~Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, ...) JPN US$ 46.90
Ice Age (~Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, ...) JPN US$ 46.90
Ice Age / Ice Age 2 - The Meltdown [Limited Edition] (~Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, ...) JPN US$ 79.90
Master And Commander: The Far Side of The World (~Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, ...) HK US$ 31.90
Mozart: Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute) (~Diana Damrau, Dorothea Roschmann, ...) US US$ 45.98
Ocean's Eleven (~George Clooney, Brad Pitt, ...) US US$ 28.99
Ocean's Twelve (~George Clooney, Brad Pitt, ...) US US$ 28.99
The Golden Compass [dts] (~Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, ...) US US$ 39.98
To Live And Die In L.A. (~William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, ...) JPN US$ 46.90

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html

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Iron Man

May 3rd, 2008, 12:05 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man? blasts onto all major gaming platforms May 2008. Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. With freedom to move anywhere in the environment, customize your Iron Man suit and seamlessly transition between ground combat and open air flight as you battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-28vv.html

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Iron Man

May 3rd, 2008, 12:08 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man? blasts onto all major gaming platforms May 2008. Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. With freedom to move anywhere in the environment, customize your Iron Man suit and seamlessly transition between ground combat and open air flight as you battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2me1.html

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Iron Man

May 3rd, 2008, 12:09 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man? blasts onto all major gaming platforms May 2008. Immerse yourself in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film as well as exclusive content created just for the game. With freedom to move anywhere in the environment, customize your Iron Man suit and seamlessly transition between ground combat and open air flight as you battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-28ws.html

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Sony 07/08 profit to quintuple but miss target

May 3rd, 2008, 12:41 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Corp's operating profit likely jumped more than fivefold to 380 billion yen on strong sales of digital cameras in the year just ended, but it missed the company's forecast by 30 billion yen, the Nikkei business daily reported.
That would also be below a consensus estimate of 393.6 billion yen in a poll of 17 analysts by Reuters Estimates.

Sony's videogame division saw its operating loss shrink by about 100 billion yen in the year ended March 2008, helping boost overall profitability, the Nikkei said.

The game unit posted an operating loss of 232 billion yen in the year ended March 2007 due to hefty start-up costs for its PlayStation 3 game console.


http://www.reuters.com/article/busin...080502?sp=true

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Mustergenerator v0.1

May 3rd, 2008, 12:50 Posted By: wraggster

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PMS PSP Message Service

May 3rd, 2008, 12:53 Posted By: wraggster

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Legend of Zelda alpha 4 public Beta 1

May 3rd, 2008, 22:26 Posted By: wraggster

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Japanese Skype headset arrives June 19th

May 3rd, 2008, 22:28 Posted By: wraggster

via pspvault

Even with the Japanese delay, the Skype functionality has been available worldwide for a few months now. It appears Sony is just now bringing an official PSP-2000 Skype headset to Japan, complete with a remote control. The headset can still be used with the original PSP, as a pair of headphones, but the specific input on the upcoming microphone will only fit the PSP Slim model.

Coming next month, this headset will be compatible with Skype and Talkman software, for 3,800 yen. The official model number is PSPJ-15012.

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LuaPlayerHM6.6 Update Released

May 3rd, 2008, 22:35 Posted By: wraggster

Homemister has released a new version of his Lua Player for the PSP

changes

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PSP Firmware 3.95 Decrypted ?

May 3rd, 2008, 22:39 Posted By: wraggster

via french site pspgen

Arent translations great

Basically we may see a release to support the official 3.95 firmware

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PSP Custom Firmware 3.93 Update 2 Released

May 3rd, 2008, 22:49 Posted By: wraggster

Ketchup has released an update to his PSP Custom Firmware 3.93 (and you need to have that installed to install the update)

translation follows:

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Explore Liberty City with Google Map application

May 4th, 2008, 11:03 Posted By: wraggster



Between the comprehensive in-game map, the GPS-imbued minimap, and the TomTom-esque functionality of certain vehicles, we've yet to misplace ourselves within Liberty City's digital boroughs. Still, if you find yourself lost whilst playing Grand Theft Auto IV, we guess this Liberty City map application (mapplication?) using the Google Maps interface would come in handy.

A number of user contributions have already been made to the map, showing the location of hidden items, easter eggs, pigeon locations, stunt jumps, and yes, even hookers, whom we assume were fitted with GPS locaters by trained prostitute handlers before being released back into the wild. It makes for a useful cartographical companion for those with a laptop near their console of choice -- if you don't mind ruining the fun of exploring the nooks and crannies of Rockstar's intricately crafted metropolis for yourself, that is.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/03/ex...p-application/

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Geometry World Release 3

May 4th, 2008, 11:38 Posted By: wraggster

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PSP Dungeons: Assault Run - 3D Editor v1.03

May 4th, 2008, 11:43 Posted By: wraggster

Charnold has released a new version of his PSP Dungeons: Assault Run Game and Editor.



Heres whats new:

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RoadCode v.3

May 4th, 2008, 11:47 Posted By: wraggster

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[Release] Resonate 0.45

May 4th, 2008, 15:50 Posted By: HardHat

Here is an update to the new rail shooter that I'm working on for psp-hacks.com Homebrew Idol Competition.



Resonate is a fast paced undersea rail shooter. Your goal is to evolve into
a thresher shark and become king of the ocean. On normal difficulty the
player starts as a Sea Urchin (level 2). Hit the blue striped
targets to collect evolution up. Collect eight and move up a level to Sea
Horse (level 3). Miss a target that collides with you and move down to
Zooplankton (level 1). If you're hit too many times, the adventure ends
and you need to try again.

Features

- five hero forms: Zooplankton, Sea Urchin, Seahorse, Stingray, Thresher Shark
- high score tracking for each game
- enemies in various attack formations
- three kinds of power ups
- level editor for Windows, Linux or MacOS based on fltk and OpenGL

Credits

Game Design: hardhat, PSPdemon
Programming: hardhat
Art: PSPdemon, Meyitzo, Genz
Icon Music: DimensionT
Music: by Aleksi 'Heatbeat' Eeben, aka Antti Mikkonnen. (CC-Attribution-Non-comm
ercial-No Derivatives). http://www.mono211.com/modsoulbrother/
Sounds: meanrabbit.com
Testing: zion, Dutt, Wally, #psp-programming
Levels: Hardhat, Meyitzo, Yukon Ruby, Dutt, PSPJunkie, Zion
Title screen is cc-by-sa licensed (http://www.creativecommons.com)
and includes a reef photo by Mila Zinkova
Inspired by Rez


Change Log:
version 0.45
- added high score upload/internet ranking
- added new XMB background picture
- added new XMB song from DimensionT
- fixed some crash bugs in the level editor
- terrain doesn't run out at the end of the level
- new segment transition effect
- filled in some user levels with enemies
- updated credits to list some missed people
- windows level editor included in distro
- level editor includes preview of enemies on screen

Download it at: resonate045.zip

See your internet rank at: http://www.teamsushi.org/games/resonate/hiscores.php

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[Librairie C][Classe C++] TimeManager version Finale

May 4th, 2008, 20:19 Posted By: wraggster

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Disc Repair + Cloth + Sandpaper

May 5th, 2008, 19:53 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo UK




Music CD's, CD-ROM's, DVD's and games CD's scratch very easily often making the data difficult to read properly. This means read-errors, faults and lost data, as result the data carrier is often worthless.

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XCM Face Plates Galore

May 5th, 2008, 19:58 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo UK are all the new XCM faceplates for the PSP Slim, heres a looky at them all:





Play with style with XCM PSP Slim and Lite face plate in various colors for a unique look. Easy to install and cool effect guaranteed!

XCM PSP Slim and Lite Face Plate comes in various colors, all in high quality plastic which guarantee durability. Everything is included, from buttons to even 2 pieces of a special screwdriver to install.

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New Zealand warns parents about illegally buying GTA IV

May 5th, 2008, 20:14 Posted By: wraggster

New Zealand's Office of Film and Literature had to reiterate this week that store clerks can't sell Grand Theft Auto IV to parents purchasing it for their children. The New Zealand Herald reports the office had to repeat itself after receiving calls from clerks who didn't know what to do when a parent "demanded" to buy GTA IV with their 14-year-old in tow.

GTA IV is rated R18 by the New Zealand government and it's illegal to make it available to anyone under that age. In New Zealand, even if it's their own kid, the adult could be jailed for 90 days or pay $10,000 fine; however, the law has never been enforced.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/ne...buying-gta-iv/

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SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1

May 5th, 2008, 20:19 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



features
The sixteen games included in the package are: Art of Fighting, Baseball Stars 2, Burning Fight, Fatal Fury, King of Fighters '94, King of the Monsters, Last Resort, Magician Lord, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Shodown, Sengoku, Shock Troopers, Super Sidekicks 3, Top Hunter and World Heroes.

description
SNK has collected a large variety of exciting fighting, action and sports NEOGEO games for your Sony PSP™, now you can play these games either in the comfort of your home or on the go. The software organizes the games according to alphabetical order and features a multiplayer mode that makes use of the wireless feature of your Sony PSP™.

The software contains a total of sixteen games, some of them are well known like Fatal Fury and King of Fighters. The others are lesser known and some have only appeared in the arcades in a flash before they disappeared, so there is something familiar and something surprisingly new for all the gamers.

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

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SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1

May 5th, 2008, 20:20 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



features
The sixteen games included in the package are: Art of Fighting, Baseball Stars 2, Burning Fight, Fatal Fury, King of Fighters '94, King of the Monsters, Last Resort, Magician Lord, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Shodown, Sengoku, Shock Troopers, Super Sidekicks 3, Top Hunter and World Heroes.

description
SNK has collected a large variety of exciting fighting, action and sports NEOGEO games for your PlayStation2™, now you can play these games in the comfort of your home. The software organizes the games according to alphabetical order.

The software contains a total of sixteen games, some of them are well known like Fatal Fury and King of Fighters. The others are lesser known and some have only appeared in the arcades in a flash before they disappeared, so there is something familiar and something surprisingly new for all the gamers.

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

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PSP Media Manager 2.5

May 5th, 2008, 20:30 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today



Media Manager for PSP® system lets you experience the full multimedia capabilities of your PSP® system and now works with Windows Vista. The PC-CD software makes it easy to share digital content between your PC and your PSP system. Just drag and drop to transfer photos, music, videos, RSS feeds and more!

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2o66.html

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Where Are The Bagels? 8 Things GTA IV Gets Wrong About New York City

May 5th, 2008, 20:35 Posted By: wraggster

A lot of New Yorkers, myself included, are getting a little extra kick out of the vibe of Grand Theft Auto IV's Liberty City, which recalls our home boroughs with just enough accuracy to be disorienting.

The farmacias and bodegas in East Holland, the Starbucks-esque cup in every hand, the prevalence of "Craplist" social interaction, even the thriving Russian community beside the boardwalk in Hove Beach where the story begins all capture that tickly feeling of home. But MTV Multiplayer's Stephen Totilo notes that from Bohan to Schottler, there are a few things about New York that GTA IV gets wrong, and he's compiled a tongue-in-cheek list of eight key items that are, as he says, "grossly misrepresented."

1. We are not a car town: No sensible New Yorker uses a car as their primary means of transportation in the city, unless — maybe — they commute from the suburbs. Car ownership doesn't make much sense. There are never any parking spots. Parking garages are prohibitively expensive. And, most importantly, the subway is a faster, cheaper and more efficient means of transportation. We don't drive here. Niko, to be a real New Yorker, should rely on the subway. But what would he be left to grandly thieve?
True enough. Certainly, in New York, only rich commuters who live in swanky penthouses or in the outlying boroughs have cars. Rent here for the average denizen is pricey enough without the cost of gas and parking — and, that aside, I'd never even think of owning a car here just due to the crushing traffic and inconvenience.

But there are a lot of cars here nonetheless, and having been many times a pedestrian nearly clipped by some crazy speeder cornering badly, it's a fun turnabout to be behind the wheel this time. If you do happen to be in a car, people always seem to be wandering into the crosswalk at the worst of times — that, at least, is accurate.

Totilo picks more hangups: There are no dinosaurs at the Met! Times Square — er, Star Junction — should be much more congested with pedestrians, it's true. And bagels are a quintessential part of our diet, unobtainable in Liberty City.


8. We eat bagels: Have I missed something or is it not possible to eat a bagel in "Grand Theft Auto IV"'s Liberty City? Niko can eat burgers, hot dogs and go to diners. But bagels? The most famous New York City food? Never fear, visitors to our town, we have bagels that can be eaten and enjoyed, whether Liberty City acknowledges it or not. Burgers? Waste of time. You can eat them in any town.

Two more that he missed: First, why do Liberty City's pedestrians walk so slowly? You can always spot a tourist as the one who's ambling casually down the sidewalk, neck craned upward to eyeball the skyscrapers. But real New Yorkers, everyone knows, walk at a breakneck pace, head down, heedless of who they shoulder aside, as we are all on the way to someplace very important and you'd better get out of the way.
And finally, where are Manhat— um, Algonquin's legions of tiny, tiny little doggies? It's the must-have accessory for Upper East Siders. We don't mean to quibble with such a fantastic game world, but, you know.

http://kotaku.com/387115/where-are-t...-new-york-city

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Blu-Ray sales tank for good reasons

May 5th, 2008, 20:49 Posted By: wraggster

BLU-RAY PLAYER SALES are sucking wind as well they should. According to Cnet, sales of the DRM infected format players are dropping like rocks.

The not so bright people out there had expected sales to skyrocket once the format war was done, but it didn't. They thought was people would ignore the massive defects of Blu-ray and buy like the dumb sheep that they are, handcuffing themselves to the Sony bank account.

Surprise, it didn't happen. US consumers are still dumb sheep, but this time they are realizing what is being done to them and they aren't biting. Sony's hope of having 50% of disc sales this year be Blu-ray are more likely to happen because of falling DVD sales than rocketing Blu-ray.

The format has three problems, DRM infections, BD-J and greed. The greed part is obvious, Sony won the format war and are trying to charge people between 50 and 100% more for a product with marginally better quality. Sure, it looks better, and the 0.07% of people with 7.1 channel audio setups will be overjoyed, but for the rest, it is a small step at best over an upconverting DVD.

Are you going to buy the DVD version for $16.99 on new release sale or $29.99 for the BD? It doesn't take a genius to realize that the next iteration of Hollywood Formula #7 with Big Stars #3 and #8 isn't worth it. The movie studios have yet to convince me that The Water Horse is worth spending my money on at all, much less at twice the price for DRM'd HD versions.

That brings us to the next down side, there is no up, DRM. Every Blu-ray disc is DRM infected even if the producer doesn't want it to be, in order to get a company to manufacture it, it must be infected. Sony gets an infection kickback fee as well, so don't think it is purely for protection unless you mean it in the -racket sense.

Blu-ray DRM infections do not protect anything, Slysoft has cracked it with their excellent AnyDVD HD product, something I can't recommend enough. Basically, new DRM schemes are broken before you can buy discs with them on it, protecting nothing. It will however prevent legitimate users from using legally purchased media on legally purchased hardware. If you pirate though, no more compatibility issues, once again making Piracy the Better Choice (TM)(C)(R).

Basically the new format has DRM baked in and in your face. It costs you money, hurts only legitimate users, and is laughably insecure. Until it is abolished, just say no to Blu-ray and spend your money elsewhere, try books for example. If you must stoop to the DRM infected media, crack it and run it from your HD, it will save you immense frustration.

The last thing that makes people want to run for the hills is the badly broken BD-J abomination. Basically, when Blu-ray was 'finished', it wasn't close to done. HD-DVD on the other hand was well thought out and thorough, HD had a robust virtual machine that did all the work it needed to, and BD had none. Sony rushed a hacked BD v1.1 out, followed by 2.0, and instantly obsoleted all the money spent by the early adopters. All except those who bought Sony players of course.

There are two problems with this, other than the fact that morons spent money on a Sony format, it works like crap and it phones home, both comprise the third negative. Working like crap is the obvious one, to test it, look at one of the flagship titles, Pirates of the Caribbean 3. Disney insists on BD-J, customer be damned, and it shows. If you click on any of the options from the title menu, it pauses, you hear the disc seek, you wait, it loads, you wait more, and it decrypts, you wait a little more, and then the menu animates. It is nothing short of a disaster that you can't skip. Unless you pirate the title, once a gain making piracy the better choice (TM)(R)(C).

In any case, the BD-J support is so half-assed and broken that using it is nothing less than misery, but you also get the BD benefits as well. That is incompatibility and higher prices to soothe you while you wait and wait and wait. Whoever forced this on people should be shot.

The other down side is that to support the so called Profile 2.0, you must have internet capabilities and access. Anyone here trust Sony? Remember, these are the people who unashamedly rootkit paying customers and then tries as hard as they can to bury it, but never apologizes.

With the new BD Profile 2.0, they can run arbitrary code on your player, download and install whatever they want (You read the EULA didn't you?), and take any data they want. In return, you get the privilege of watching your legally purchased media on your legally purchased players. Fair trade, right? Once again, Piracy is the Better Choice(R)(TM)(C), it doesn't rat you out to unrepentant rootkitters even if they have a EULA behind them this time.

In the end, if you buy Blu-ray, you get a more expensive product that is likely incompatible with your hardware, DRM'd to the hilt, slow as dirt and it rats you out for good measure. All this for slightly better rez, be still my beating heart. Player sales are tanking when they should be soaring and Sony is probably wondering why.

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquir...es-tank-reason

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Q&A: D2C's Scott Orr Talks WiiWare, PSP As 'Sleeping Giant'

May 5th, 2008, 21:44 Posted By: wraggster

Developer D2C Games (founded by Madden veteran Scott Orr), which announced $6 million in funding in mid-2007, has announced SPOGS Racing, a "frenzied, arcade-style" racing game to debut on WiiWare.

Gamasutra talked to Orr about why firm picked Wii's downloadable service over the others, and why he thinks the PSP platform is "a sleeping giant" in terms of possible sales.

You've chosen WiiWare rather than, say, Xbox Live or PSN -- why?

SO: Wii is a true mass-market platform that appeals to gamers of all ages and capabilities and is the perfect fit for the kind of games we’re developing and publishing. Yes, Wii has shown that easy-to-play games that are fun and encourage social gameplay can be very successful in a world of high-end platforms and games.

We also believe the PSP is well suited to this type of game which unfortunately has not been typical of UMD offerings to date. In fact, I believe given its installed base and increasingly strong sales, the PSP platform is a sleeping giant just waiting for the right kind of content that’s value priced and easily obtainable.

As for Xbox Live and PSN, we’ll continue to monitor their development. We are very encouraged by the success of Live, which shows that even hard-core players will pay for and play simple games that appeal to them, which up to this point have mostly been lacking in originality.

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=18354

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EuromillionPlayer v1.1

May 5th, 2008, 21:52 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Kenium:

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Get T v0.4

May 5th, 2008, 21:55 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Team Chillit of a new version of the downloading app for PSP

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New Details Emerge on Rock Band Track Pack Volume 1

May 5th, 2008, 22:20 Posted By: JKKDARK

via IGN

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RSPsarDumper v3.3

May 5th, 2008, 22:32 Posted By: wraggster

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The Ultimate PSP2 Mockup ?

May 5th, 2008, 23:27 Posted By: wraggster

Mat Brady has put together a Mockup of the PSP dubbed PSP2 with what seems to be ideas stolen from the Iphone and a keyboard too and it looks killer

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B-Boy to Release in the U.S.

May 6th, 2008, 19:10 Posted By: wraggster

SouthPeak Games announced today that it will distribute B-Boy for PlayStation 2 computer and entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system in the U.S this summer. B-Boy allows players to prove their skills as they challenge the world's greatest breakdancers.

"B-Boy is the only game that gives players the opportunity to become premiere breakers," said Katie Morgan, Executive Vice President at SouthPeak Games. "The game's fantastic playability, dead-on authenticity and high production values give it a style all its own. While it remains true to its roots of the scene, it maintains a feel that gamers will love."

B-Boy continuously challenges players as they progress from low key neighborhood street battles all the way to high stakes world championships. While working on their skills, they will also have to confront obstacles such as building their crew and their rep by battling real-life b-boys from Europe, Asia, and North America. Pull off impossible moves and audacious combos in order to rise in rank and become number one.

Every in-game move is motion-captured from expert breakers and combined with an advanced control and animation system allowing full control of power moves, stylish freezes and flair driven combos. Players will also be able to compete in style by customizing their own b-boy or b-girl with famous brands like adidas.

Published by Evolved Games and developed by FreeStyleGames in collaboration with legend Crazy Legs, B-Boy is the first truly competitive breakdancing game, featuring over 800 motion-captured moves. The game includes Crazy Legs and the Rock Steady Crew and features 22 authentic venues including Red Bull: King of the Ring, Freestyle Sessions, UK B-Boy Championships and IBE.

Like a needle and a record, b-boys are nothing without their music that drives their culture. B-Boy also possesses a classic rich soundtrack of 35 hip-hop and funk tracks, including The Black Eyed Peas' "Bringing It Back", James Brown's "Get On The Good Foot", Cypress Hill's "The Phuncky Feel One" and Eric B and Rakim's "Don't Sweat The Technique" just to name a few.

Battles will be won and lost; reputations will be made and destroyed. Anyone can play but only the best will make it to the top.

For more on the culture and history behind B-Boy, visit www.bboythegame.com

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EA Announces DeSean Jackson and Owen Schmitt as Cover Athletes for NCAA Football 09

May 6th, 2008, 19:11 Posted By: wraggster

EA has announced the final two cover athletes for NCAA Football 09, scheduled to hit stores across North America on July 15 from EA Sports. Former Cal wide receiver, DeSean Jackson, will be the cover athlete on PlayStation 2 while former West Virginia Mountaineer Owen Schmitt can be found on the cover of the PlayStation Portable version of the game.

In three seasons at Cal, Jackson ranks third all time in receiving yards (2,423) and third in receiving touchdowns (22). He was rated as the #1 receiver in the nation by The Sporting News and Rivals.com going into his junior campaign. Jackson was a first team All-Pac-10 selection and led the nation in average punt return yards (18.2) in his sophomore season. In the recently held NFL Draft, Jackson was selected in the second round (49th overall pick) by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Schmitt, a tough-minded fullback, finished his West Virginia Mountaineer career as one of the greatest players in school lore. In his career, Schmitt earned 21 career starts and carried the ball for 1,003 yards, a 6.3-yard average, during his Mountaineer career.

NCAA Football 09 on PlayStation 2 will feature authentic collegiate animations, an all-new Mascot Challenge and bring to life the atmosphere, pageantry and tradition of college football. The PlayStation Portable version will include arcade-influenced gameplay that throws you into the action faster than ever and brings out the fun and excitement of Big Play Saturdays. Both the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable versions of NCAA Football 09 will feature EA Sports Family Play, a fun and accessible game mode that has simplified game controls, playcalling system and playbooks.

Former Arkansas All-American Darren McFadden is the cover athlete for NCAA Football 09 on the Xbox 360 while Matt Ryan from Boston College is featured on the PlayStation 3 pack front. Also, Sparty the Spartan from Michigan State University will grace the cover on the Nintendo Wii. For each of the platforms, NCAA Football 09 brings to life the fun and excitement of gameday Saturdays and captures the true emotion of the college football experience.

For more information, please visit www.ncaafootball09.com.

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Echochrome unpaired, without others

May 6th, 2008, 19:14 Posted By: wraggster

As of last Thursday, North America has Echochrome care of the PlayStation Store, but not the complete package found on the UMD version. The PSP version in Japan/Asia is a retail package with three modes: solo, pair and others. The mode where you tag shadowy echoes and journey back to the starting point is solo. Solo is the only mode available in the downloadable PSP version.

Pair has players guide four moving figures. Two are black and two are white. The goal is to get the same colored figures to tag each other to turn gray. Then you need to get the two gray figures to touch each other to clear the level.

Others is similar to solo, except you have other mannequins moving around. If you happen to bump into one of the others you’re whisked back to the last echo you touched.

While the North American PSP version is two modes less, this shouldn’t be a deal breaker. Echochrome only costs $9.99 for the PSP or PS3, the cheapest price in any region to date for both consoles. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan sold Echochrome on the PSP for 3,980 yen ($38). The slim, $9.99 downloadable PSP edition has enough content to satiate most gamers craving perspective bending puzzles. However, it is interesting that Sony Computer Entertainment America chose to release Echcohrome without the other modes. They gave North America a huge price break on Patapon, but stopped short with Echochrome. Are they planning on selling an Echochrome: Paired Shadows expansion pack in the future?

The other awkward change is the voice actress. Sony Computer Entertainment America chose to replace the English voice actress with another English voice actress. However, these voice clips may have come from the European version since the ominous voice sounds like a British accent.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/05/05...ithout-others/

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EA Announces DeSean Jackson as Cover Athlete for NCAA Football 09

May 6th, 2008, 19:17 Posted By: JKKDARK

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May 6th, 2008, 19:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Video Linker for PSP Slim

May 6th, 2008, 21:15 Posted By: wraggster

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Play your PSP Slim and Lite on a larger screen with Talismoon’s Video Linker. With its high quality gold plated connections, it will be bring your games and UMD movies into another dimension.

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PlayStation 3 Outsells 360 In Europe

May 6th, 2008, 21:24 Posted By: wraggster

During his keynote speech at Sony PlayStation Day London '08, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe head David Reeves announced that the PS3 had officially overtaken the Xbox 360 in European sales.

I am delighted to be able announce today that we have sold more PlayStation 3s throughout Europe than Xbox 360 - even though they launched sixteen months before PS3.
More than 5 million PS3 systems have been sold across Europe, with PS2 and PSP numbers equally as impressive at 48 million and 12 million respectively.
These numbers are a testament to the strength of the PlayStation brand throughout our region, the ever-increasing number of titles being launched, the rich content on offer and its appeal to different demographics and cultures.
Different demographics and cultures that will likely viciously savage each other in the comments section following this news.

http://kotaku.com/387680/playstation...-360-in-europe

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Europe Getting MGS4 Bundle After All

May 6th, 2008, 21:27 Posted By: wraggster

Aww Europe, did you really think Sony would leave you out of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PlayStation 3 bundle loop? Of course not! Come June 12th, European gamers will be able to get their hands on their own MGS4 bundle, complete with PlayStation 3, SixAxis controller, and of course, a copy of the game. Not the most exciting bundle really, but hey, it's a bundle allright. The pack will be priced at 439.99 Euros, perfect for any fan of the series who managed to hold out on picking up the console until now.

http://kotaku.com/387650/europe-gett...ndle-after-all

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Sony Brings Indie Music to PSN via Movement

May 6th, 2008, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster

It looks like SCEE is getting into the video making business. The company announced today that they will begin touring Europe in search of the best in international music. The best groups will show up on episodes of Movement, on the Playstation Network, hosted by Spencer and Martin who will be driving around the continent in a VW Camper.

Movement (PSN)

Seeking out the greatest unsigned bands from across Europe, Movement is an exclusive PSN music experience which will open your ears, your PS3 and PSP to the best in international music. From French electronica to London grindie via melody driven rock from Germany, you’ll hear it all courtesy of hosts Spencer and Martin who are tracking down the sweetest sounds across the continent in their VW Camper. With exclusive downloads on PSN and performances at PlayStation Day, movement will culminate with one band being selected by Spencer and Martin to have a professional promo video made. Look out for the entire madcap adventure on PSN soon.

This is an interesting concept. I wonder if PSN is going to start producing other original video content.

http://kotaku.com/5007985/sony-bring...n-via-movement

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Episodic Siren Blood Curse Hits PS3 This Summer

May 6th, 2008, 21:29 Posted By: wraggster

Siren Blood Curse is coming to the Playstation Network in twelve "TV-style, suspense-packed" downloadable episodes this summer, SCEE announced today.

The next-gen horror-survival title is set in the Japanese village of Hanuda, where a TV crew from America arrive to research the legend of the ‘Vanished Village’ where human sacrifice is said to have taken place thirty years ago. Players discover the horrific curse that haunts Hanuda and battle to save the village’s survivors from the living dead – a spine-tingling struggle that involves using the unique Sight-Jack system to view events from the angle of your undead pursuers. In a gaming first, Siren Blood Curse will be released episodically, keeping gamers on the edge of their seats until the next download arrives in PSN.

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Men In Black Becomes First International BD-Live Title

May 6th, 2008, 21:30 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation owners around the world were treated to a Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 update in firmware 2.20, which enabled the special features of BD-Live titles on the PlayStation 3, but outside of the U.S. that really didn't mean much...until now. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have found a way to make you buy Men in Black again as they announce the Will Smith / Tommy Lee Jones sci-fi classic (is it too early?) as the first BD-Live release for the international market.
"SPHE is delighted to bring BD-Live to International markets for the first time," stated Matt Brown, EVP, International, SPHE, "This follows a successful launch in the US in March and is just the start of the exciting possibilities that will soon be available on high definition Blu-ray Disc."
Interactive features include a BD-Live multiplayer interactive trivia game and exclusive downloadable theatrical previews. Finally, interactive trivia on Blu-ray. Hopefully they'll be kicking things up a notch with future interactive releases. Men in Black the You Might As Well Buy It Again On Blu-ray version will be out June 17th.

http://kotaku.com/387641/men-in-blac...-bd+live-title

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Gran Turismo Racing Academy Announced

May 6th, 2008, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster

Details are very sketchy, but SCEE and Nissan just announced the GT Racing Academy, which will give gamers a chance to show if they can drive in real life like they do in Gran Turismo. Every step of the academy will be filmed and later made available on the Playstation Network.

It sounds like it's connected to a contest that will give two luck people a four-month, real-life racing tutorial and then have them participate in the Dubai 24-hour race in January.

The vids will hit starting the PSN on May 23rd.

http://kotaku.com/5007975/gran-turis...demy-announced

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Resistance 2 will Feature Eight-Player Co-Op, 60-player Multiplayer

May 6th, 2008, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster

Resistance 2 will feature eight-player co-op which will have its own story, characters and rewards, Ted Price, president of Insomniac Games, told the folks at today's UK Sony Gamers Day.

Multiplayer will support up to 60 players and include Chimera, again, it will also be structured in a way to bring back a sense of intimacy. There will be squads within these mammoth fights, making the game feel more personal and filled with skirmishes instead of giant, faceless wars. The game will use some sort of system to make sure you always respawn near the same group of players, so you can really start to gun for them.

R2, which is six months from hitting shelves, will also include persistent levels which you earn by getting points for things like helping out your team.

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Killzone 2 Dated for 2009

May 6th, 2008, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster

Killzone 2 will be hitting the Playstation 3 in February, David Reeves told journalists gathered in London for Sonys Gamers Day there today.

Not a whole lot of other information about the release, but several sites report that the game will be playable to the press both today and next week during the U.S. Gamers Day.

The news came following an announcement that LittleBigPlanet has been pushed back from a September launch date to October. SCEE also sales of the Playstation Portable, Playstation 2 and Playstation 3 in Europe and apologized for the delay of Home.

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First Listen: Panasonic SC-BT100 Blu-ray Home Theater in a Box Is Boomy, Not Hissy

May 6th, 2008, 21:36 Posted By: wraggster

Panasonic's SC-BT100 Blu-ray home-theater in a box made a sly appearance back at CES, but today we got up all in its face. The Blu-ray soul is basically Panny's BD-30 player (with the added mojo of the BD-50's Chroma processor). Rear speakers are wireless and produce virtual 7.1 sound, though you can add on two more for true 7.1. Supposedly the subwoofer is magically designed to reduce hissing with quiet rumblings—we certainly didn't notice any in the demo, but we heard smooth, cheesy jazz and the 18-wheeler/F-18 scene from Justin Long's fake Die Hard movie, so it was hard to gauge its effectiveness on the front. The sound certainly wasn't bad though—it'll go for $999 in late spring.

http://gizmodo.com/387623/first-list...oomy-not-hissy

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Panasonic Prices First BD-Live Blu-ray Player DMP-BD50 at $700

May 6th, 2008, 21:37 Posted By: wraggster

Today in NYC, Panasonic showed off its DMP-BD50, the company's first BD-Live Blu-ray 2.0 player—and the second in the market besides the PlayStation 3—setting the price at $700. It's an improvement over the DMP-BD30, which will stay on the market as a $500 step-down. In addition to BD-Live (and the requisite Ethernet port), it will decode all new DTS and Dolby Digital codecs internally, as well as bitstream them to a compatible receiver, if that's your preference. The player, initially announced at CES, will ship in "late spring," presumably the next 4-6 weeks, and will not need a firmware upgrade to be 2.0 compatible—a requirement of the $400 Sony BDP-S350 player due out around the same time.

http://gizmodo.com/387607/panasonic-...mp+bd50-at-700

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Take-Two sues Chicago Transit for pulling GTA IV ads

May 6th, 2008, 21:53 Posted By: wraggster

Take-Two has sued the Chicago Transit Authority for violating its free speech and contractual rights after the authority pulled ads for Grand Theft Auto IV on the transit system without explanation. Reuters reports that Take-Two accuses the CTA of violating the contract for the $300,000 ad campaign that involved running GTA IV ads around the transit system for six weeks between April and June.

The suit seeks an order for the CTA to run the ads, as well as at least $300,000 in damages. Reuters states the GTA IV posters were removed following a FOX news report on the ads. Now, we're not lawyers (although we do have one writing for us), so we can't say if the CTA violated a basic contract, but Chicago residents should let us know if they see the ads back up and snap a photo.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/ta...ng-gta-iv-ads/

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LittleBigPlanet slated for October

May 6th, 2008, 21:55 Posted By: wraggster

Well, that didn't work. Tearing out the May, June, July, August and September pages from our official 2008 Sackboy Calendar has utterly failed to bring us any closer to LittleBigPlanet's newly announced "October" release date. Speaking at Sony's PlayStation Day 2008 event in London, Sony bigwig Kaz Hirai confirmed that the burlap-bouncing, community-powered platformer would be gracing PlayStation 3 systems in that month when people dress up as pirates and vampires. Provided it doesn't slip again, LittleBigPlanet is going to make for quite the treat.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/li...d-for-october/

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GTA IV: 926,000 copies sold in five days

May 6th, 2008, 21:59 Posted By: Shrygue

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Chart-Track has released finalised UK sales data for Grand Theft Auto IV's launch date and first full week, showing sales of 926,000 units for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions combined.

Day one sales were 631,000 units. The first week sales were spread across five days. According to Chart-Track, GTA IV software revenue is bigger than the entire software market revenue of any week so far this year after the first week of 2008.

Chart-Track also reported that the first week of GTA IV software units has already surpassed all but the top three All Formats titles of 2007 - FIFA 08, Brain Training and Call of Duty 4.

514,000 copies were sold for Microsoft's Xbox 360 and 413,000 copies were sold for Sony's PlayStation 3 - a split of 55 per cent to 45 per cent.

Chart-Track is reporting that GTA IV's launch had almost the same effect on console hardware sales for both systems - with PS3 hardware sales up 127 per cent from the previous week and Xbox 360 hardware sales up 125 per cent.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which launched on 29 October 2004, sold 501,000 copies on its first day and 677,000 units during its first week - which consisted only of two days. At the time it was released, the PS2 had an installed base of approximately 6.6 million.

San Andreas still holds the day one and week one record for the individual format, but GTA IV is the new record holder for all formats.

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Sony unveils fresh EyeToy games

May 6th, 2008, 22:03 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has unveiled a fancy EyeToy game for children that comes with its very own sword peripheral.

Dubbed EyeToy: Heroes, it will see you attempting to save the world by saving a cheerleader. Or more accurately, it will allow youngsters to muck about with a sword peripheral.

Sony Europe boss David Reeves did the unveiling at the just-this-minute-finished Sony PlayStation Day conference.

He also lifted the lid on a game called EyeToy: Pom Pom Party, which he said was obviously "for those girls with a passion for pom pom shaking".

Pop over to our full transcription of the Sony PlayStation Day keynote to find out more.

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PlayStation Day: Full Report

May 6th, 2008, 22:06 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony's PlayStation Day has been and gone. Here's everything that went down in London town.

Sony Japan's main man Kaz Hirai was backed-up by Euro boss David Reeves as they both revealed the year ahead for PS3 and PSP.

Here's the live text from the show. Screens later tonight:

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Go!View dated for Europe

May 6th, 2008, 22:10 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has revealed that its PSP video on demand service Go!View will be in the UK on 30th June. It will be out for selected countries in mainland Europe next month.

This is the first "official" PSP service of its type in Europe, according to SCEE boss David Reeves, and is a joint venture with broadcaster Sky.

It will be available on a pay-per-view or subscription basis, and lets you download films or telly shows such as drama or sport in five easy steps: log on, choose what you want, use your PC to download it, transfer it to PSP, and then, er, something; presumably watch it.

Sony is also keen to expand this model to the PS3:

"It's also no secret that we'd like to launch a similar service on PS3... So watch this space," added Reeves during his Sony PlayStation Day keynote speech.

Meanwhile, those keen to get telly on their PS3 can always buy the PlayTV box that lets you record your favourite shows to your hard drive while you mow the lawn or watch another show at the same time.

It will cost EUR 99 (around GBP 80) and is out in September. Find out more over at GoPSPgo.co.uk.

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[Release] Goldfever City : Enjoy 12 Cowboys Adventures in the Wild Wild West

May 7th, 2008, 15:04 Posted By: yonaba

Hi guys

Homebrew Name: Goldfever City
Coded By : Cau'X
Graphics by: Cau'X
English Translation: SeanPaul223
Bêta-Test: SeanPaul223

Goldfever City is really far from all.Far from the frontier, far from the railways...and from Civilization.
The town born when in the past years, few explorators found a lode gold in the desert.Then was a goldrush, and the city borned so with his own Saloon, bars, Jail, offices, bank, and of course, his Sheriff.
Today, gold is finished,but many inhabitants stayed, growing plants and selling vegetables in the nearest town, Walnut Groove.
At the very time I'm Writing these lines, Goldfever is about to fall into conflicts.Elections for the new mayer are coming and things are not gonna be allright with the return of Ted, or even Fred's Home Party.
As for me,I've ever stole Dave's horse... i'm planning to hold up the bank, and go on my way...

As the synopsys says here is Cau'X Prod last Brew..Goldfever City, a long seven month C coding Homebrew.I've Ported the Game into English so that English Community should enjoy, and I've got the honour to make the bêta test.Now we're releasing it to the Scene.

Hope you'll enjoy.

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XCM Magic Night Glow Slim Faceplate Series

May 7th, 2008, 16:12 Posted By: bandit

Recharge from energy in natural light during the day. Glows in the dark.

The XCM Magic Night Glow Slim Faceplate Series has a special coating which allows it to absorb the natural light and glow in the dark. It can change the color of the faceplate to another (in the dark) as well, get this amazing product and show off to your friend right now!

The XCM Magic Night Glow Slim Faceplate Series come in a variety of colors: Pearl that glows Apple Green, Yellow-Crystal that glows Bright Yellow, Blue-Crystal that glows Light Blue, Green-Crystal that glows Green and Pink-Crystal that glows Light Yellow.

You can read our review on another set of PSP Slim Faceplates, here.

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FCE Ultra Build 03.05.2008 - Nes Emulator for PS2 Released

May 7th, 2008, 17:36 Posted By: wraggster

ragnarok2040 has posted a new version of the Nes Emulator for the PS2:

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WebFest (version 1.2)

May 7th, 2008, 17:42 Posted By: wraggster

Jum has released a new version of his Tempest Style game for the PSP.

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PlayStation Network grows to 3.2m users

May 7th, 2008, 19:11 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has revealed that the PS3s PlayStation Network now has over 3.2 million registered users, who between them have downloaded over 57 million items.

Back in January, the figures stood at 2.9 million registered users and 52 million pieces of content.

During Sony's PlayStation Day in London yesterday, the company also revealed that on average players of SingStar on PS3 are buying 6.3 songs via the PlayStation Store.

Resistance: Fall of Man has over 1.4 million users playing online, with the sequel looking to capitalise on online play as developer Insomniac overhauls MyResistance.net and adds social networking features to the site.

Sony also said that launch title Motorstorm has sold over 3 million units.

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"Misleading" PC World PS3 Ad Pulled

May 7th, 2008, 19:15 Posted By: Shrygue

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has deemed that a misleading PC World television advert for PlayStation 3 should not appear again in its current form.

The ASA deemed the ad in question to be "misleading" because it implied that 60GB PS3s were backwards compatible with all PS2 games.

The phrase "and it plays your PS2 games as well" was highlighted by the ASA, which said that the ad breached CAP TV Advertising Standards Code rule 5.1 (misleading advertising) and should not appear again in its current form.

According to both PC World parent DSG Retail and the ASA, around 80 percent of PS2 software is compatible with 60GB PlayStation 3s.

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Sony considering external PS3 hard drive?

May 7th, 2008, 19:17 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


SCEE boss David Reeves has admitted he is unsure if Sony will stick to offering only the 40GB PS3 unit.

Speaking to Eurogamer, he hinted towards the possibility of introducing official external hard drives as he delivered his vision of consumer storage choice.

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New PixelJunk Eden screens

May 7th, 2008, 19:19 Posted By: Shrygue

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We've no idea what's going on in these screenshots, but according to some blurb that's accompanied them PixelJunk Eden is a "truly innovative platform game" involving leaping and swinging between lush alien vegetation.

It "constantly evolves over time as you move through the perfectly realised undergrowth, hunting treasures and smashing enemies from his path. Destroyed enemies scatter pollen across the landscape, which the player must collect and use to pollinate seed pods before using the new growth to progress further."


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GTA IV PS3 patch due today

May 7th, 2008, 19:22 Posted By: Shrygue

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Rockstar and Sony plans to patch the PS3 version of Grand Theft Auto IV today to improve the multiplayer experience.

Speaking to Eurogamer, a Sony source explained that the patch would help by "reducing the loads on the servers at GameSpy and hopefully the completely random hangs that some users have seen".

PS3 owners who bought GTA IV last week have had to endure problems connecting to the multiplayer service almost from day one.

What's more, some reported random crashes, for which Rockstar suggested that erasing game data and reinstalling as a possible solution.

This week, UK chart monitor Chart-Track reported that 926,000 copies of GTA IV were sold during its first week on sale here - with 413,000 of going to PS3 owners.

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Hirai apologises for PS3s "difficult" first year

May 7th, 2008, 19:24 Posted By: Shrygue

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Speaking at the PlayStation Day yesterday, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Kaz Hirai apologised for teething problems during the first year of the PlayStation 3 and the disappointment of delaying social networking application Home.

He acknowledged that the the software line-up was underwhelming for some consumers, and that competitors enjoyed a more successful year during the first 12 months of release for the company's luxury console.

"It's fair to say that the first year of PlayStation 3 was somewhat a difficult one," offered Hirai. "There were some teething problems, success from our competitors, and our customers were a little underwhelmed by the range of titles that were available."

"This was something that we were very much aware of, and something that we were confident we could over come," he said.

Last month Sony made the decision to delay Home, the PS3 social networking and online gaming space, but Hirai reiterated that it would not be released until he was personally happy with it.

"I realise this announcement was disappointing to many people, from TGS where we were aiming for a spring launch, so please accept my apologies for this delay.

"But as I said at Tokyo Game Show, I would not open up Home until I was completely happy with it, and I still stand by that statement.

"We've been testing Home for some time and I simply feel that as great as Home currently is, it needs a little bit more time before it's ready for the wider public - something we firmly believe we can provide in the autumn," he added.

Earlier at the PlayStation event, David Reeves, president of SCEE revealed the PlayStation 3 has now sold more units in Europe than the Xbox 360, and Hirai noted that 2008 has been a good year for the company so far, even with only two key titles – GT5 Prologue and Grand Theft Auto IV – on release.

"Things have improved since the Christmas season and 2008 has gotten off to a fantastic start. What fills me with even greater pleasure is that our year so far has only seen the launch of two of our key titles," he commented.

Some of the titles on display during the London event included Home, Little Big Planet and Motorstorm Pacific Rift.

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Haze PSN demo hits in Europe, coming to US tomorrow

May 7th, 2008, 19:31 Posted By: Shrygue

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It's been a long time coming, but Ubisoft's Free Radical-developed shooter, Haze, has finally been given the demo treatment, with the publisher sending word that a single and multiplayer-flavored demo is now available over PSN in Europe and that the same hors d'oeuvre will make the rounds in the U.S. starting May 8.

As if offering apology for Haze's numerous delays, the demo will include both a sampling of the game's single player campaign called "Salva Region," as well as "drop-in drop-out" co-op multiplayer for up to four players online or over a LAN, or with two players via split-screen. We're sure that there is some "coming out of the haze" joke to be made here, but honestly, after months of waiting we're simply all joked out.

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Reverb v1.2

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Sony: LittleBigPlanet sales to beat GT5 Prologue

May 7th, 2008, 19:41 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony has told GamesIndustry.biz that it expects forthcoming title LittleBigPlanet to achieve higher sales figures than Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Edition.

GT 5 Prologue was released last March at retail and online and became the fastest-selling PlayStation 3 game, while also boosting sales of PS3 hardware by 14 per cent.

"We're hoping sales will be higher than GT5 Prologue," revealed David Reeves, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Analysts are backing the game as a system seller, suggesting it will manage to appeal to a family audience not currently catered for by either Nintendo or Microsoft.

The game, developed by Media Molecule, is due for release this October. The platformer will allow users to create their own levels and share them online with other PS3 users.

LittleBigPlanet was first announced at GDC 2007 and remains one of Sony's key titles. It has taken centre stage at multiple press events, and is being used to push Sony's PS3 online message along with social community Home and party favourite SingStar.

"These are genre-defining titles, something we're very proud of, and just one facet of the rapidly growing world of PlayStation," said Kaz Hirai, president of SCEA, during Sony's PlayStation Day in London yesterday.

"[LittleBigPlanet] will completely revolutionise the way gamers interact with their games, especially through the community functions and the ability to interact with LittleBigPlanet lovers around the globe," he added.

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May 7th, 2008, 19:44 Posted By: wraggster

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[Release]Protect-Me V.Final revision 0.9G

May 7th, 2008, 22:53 Posted By: gamefreak199101

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Here I'm back with my protect-me app, changelogs since v0.9f:

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[release] Hokuto No Ken

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PS3 GTA fixed, Rockstar says sorry

May 8th, 2008, 19:43 Posted By: Shrygue

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Rockstar has released a patch that plugs the crash-causing holes in the PS3 version of GTA IV, and has issued a statement to "apologise for the inconvenience".

The patch, now available to download directly from the internet (your PS3 will need to be connected, obviously) fixes issues related to Gamespy's servers.

According to Rockstar, it "prevents Gamespy's servers from being overloaded and therefore reduces the impact on those servers that were causing the game to stutter and lock up."

So, as well as stopping the freezing, you should also actually be able to get a game online.

Rockstar says it'll be keeping a close eye on things from here. "We continue to monitor the performance of the game both on and offline and will provide further updates as necessary," it told CVG.

"We want to assure everyone that, together with our hardware partners, we continue to strive to give our fans the best possible interactive entertainment experiences possible. This update will ensure that everyone will experience Grand Theft Auto IV the way it was intended.

"We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused."

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Reeves explains why Europe has to wait

May 8th, 2008, 19:46 Posted By: Shrygue

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SCEE boss David Reeves has said there is not enough incentive for developers to work on multiple language translations during development - explaining that's why us Europeans get games after the US.

Reeves told Eurogamer he would "love to go day and date with some titles" in the two continents, but said that was only really feasible in the UK. And he thinks you might call him bias if he did that.

"Well some developers would say they can do [translations during initial development]. Talk to Ted Price at Insomniac and he builds it in at the beginning. We're trying to educate all our developers to do that but it's something that's going to take a while," Reeves told Eurogamer.

"But even if you talk to Guerrilla, Namco, Square Enix, they all do it in English to begin with and then think about localisation later. You're absolutely right, we should do it at the beginning. But they look at it like, 'How much can I get for a Dutch version of the game?'

"With PlayStation Store we could probably go in the UK almost day and date. But then what are the Germans and the French going to say to me? That I'm Anglo-centric," added Reeves.

Yes and they may use other words, too.

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Moore "disappointed" by Home delay

May 8th, 2008, 19:47 Posted By: Shrygue

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Former Xbox boss and current EA Sports president Peter Moore took a swipe at an old sparring partner this week, expressing dismay at the ongoing delay of Sony's Home service for the PlayStation 3.

The EA Sports president's comments came less than 24 hours after Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai apologised for the latest delay to Sony's ambitious online social networking project.

Our sister site Eurogamer.net asked Moore whether he was interested in working with Home now that he was no longer a direct rival.

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Haze co-op demo now on PSN

May 8th, 2008, 19:49 Posted By: Shrygue

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A demo of much-delayed shooter Haze has now been added to the PlayStation Store.

It was added on Tuesday, actually, but we forgot to tell you. We're wearing one of those spiky punishment belts to make up for it.

The Haze demo lets you romp around that sun-drenched Salva region, described as "the only place on earth where you can blow a stranger's head off with a jolly smile".

Those smiles can be shared with up to three friends in online co-op, or offline with just one friend in ye olde splitte-screene.

Haze will be released exclusively for PS3 on 23rd May.

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PES 2008 hits the bargain bin

May 8th, 2008, 19:51 Posted By: Shrygue

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On May 16 - that's next Friday - you'll be able to pick up PS2 and Xbox 360 versions of PES 2008 on the cheap(ish).

Both iterations are going budget, you see, the Xbox 360 version to retail at £24.99 and the PS2 version at £19.99. Konami calls the trip to the bargain bin for the duo "the essential summer signing".

PES 2008 was received reasonably well by critics - well, apart from the PS3 version, which Pro Evo creator Sebass himself has admitted was "far from what we wanted".

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FuSa Build032 coming soon...

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MLB Power Pros Returns

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Sierra Unwraps New Mummy Game

May 9th, 2008, 00:01 Posted By: JKKDARK

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Today Sierra announced it is prepping a videogame tie-in for this summer's Mummy sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The game is being developed by Eurocom (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) for the Wii and PlayStation 2, and for the Nintendo DS by A2M (Spiderman: Friend or Foe DS). The latest Mummy film, produced by Universal Pictures, stars Brendan Fraser returning to his hero role and Jet Li as the evil Dragon Emperor.

"The Mummy is one of the most distinctive and expansive franchises in Universal's portfolio, and there is inherent gameplay in the property," said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. "The new film amps up the action, introduces a ruthless new villain and takes our heroes to incredible new locations. We are thrilled to bring all these attributes to life in this game."



Players will step into the shoes of Rick O'Connell (Fraser) and his son, Alex, as they travel to Chinese tombs and Himalayan mountain tops. Gameplay will be a mix of combat, puzzles, and hieroglyphic decryption.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is set to hit game consoles July 22.

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Sony's PSP Skype headset finally arrives Stateside

May 9th, 2008, 00:22 Posted By: wraggster



If you've got a PSP-2000 and a hankering for some VoIP on the run, Sony has finally brought its Skype-friendly PSP headset to US retail. Unfortunately, it won't work with those original fatty PSPs, and at $30 you've gotta ask yourself how much you'll really be using it for -- the original price was set at $20. That said, it's undoubtedly the easiest way to get up and running with Skype and in-game voice chat on the PSP, since it used to require two separate accessories to pull it off.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/08/s...ves-stateside/

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[Classe C++] LanguageManager

May 9th, 2008, 01:57 Posted By: wraggster

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Here is a class C + + to simplify the management of language files in C + +. It is already very comprehensive, and allows, among others, running a default language ...

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languageManager - Sample
languageManager - Class C + +

The sample is sufficient to understand the functioning of this class, but I will explain a few things ...

How do we serve?

1. It includes the header (# include "languageManager.h")
2. It creates the object (languageManager Language
3. It configures the load

There are several things to load: title, which is a table that depends on the number of files languages (there will be no need to recharge), extraData which is a table in 2 dimensions which depends on the number of files and languages of imposed a number (we will not need to recharge), and text, which is a table that depends on the number imposed (on the recharge whenever you change language).
Why have thought so? extraData title and are variables that will be required all the time, but text will depend on the language chargéé (to save memory)

Code:
Langue.configure ( ". / Language /", "", 100, "def", "#");
Langue.configureDataToLoad (0, 1, NEXT, 1, NEXT, MAX);


In the first line shows the directory where the files will be stored languages, the file name to be created containing the file name default language (by default this file is called "default.lang"), maximum number of lines to load (the famous number that is imposed on text and extraData), the extension of files languages (here "def") and the character through which begin comentaires.
In the second row, said:
-- A line which must begin loading the title (0 = first line, second line 1 = ...), then the number of lines to charge for title;
-- A line which must begin loading extraData (0 = first line, second line = 1 ... NEXT = line following the end of the title), then the number of lines to charge for extraData;
-- A line which must begin loading text (0 = first line, second line = 1 ... NEXT = line following the end of extraData), then the number of lines to charge for the text (MAX = charge as much lines as possible to limit the number imposed earlier).

4. It is a research file languages and are charged with title and extraData: Langue.search ();
5. We support the language default Langue.loadDefault (), this function returns 1 if successful loading and 0 in case of non-loading (ie that the missing file is not created or that the file default language does not exist).
6. If the default load has not worked, it creates a menu choice of language then we support the language (for example: Langue.load (Langue.config-1)
7. It may also allow accents, cédilles and others (thank you dridri85 and Akabane87):

Quote:
Langue.accentueTitle ();
Langue.accentueExtraData ();
Langue.accentueText ();


8. To access the data loaded, it was as follows:

Code:
Langue.text [i]
Langue.extraData [i] [j]
Langue.title [i]


(replacing i and j by good values)

Well, I fatigue, I will stop there, to better understand, please refer to the sample.

PS: it works well

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1...100

May 9th, 2008, 02:05 Posted By: wraggster

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PSP Filer 5.0 is now out!

May 9th, 2008, 02:46 Posted By: flaminfox

Mediumguage has updated PSP Filer, a file manager for the PSP.

Heres Whats New:

version 5.0:MD5=BB58810F 43487E7B AD264BD5 1D95CC3D

filer:
- added Greek mode.
- fixed a bug that Filer was crashed when it opened some kind of RAR file (probably having a comment).
- fixed a bug that a zipped file made by Mac OS could not be accessed.


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Reeves admits PSP needs more new games

May 9th, 2008, 19:11 Posted By: Shrygue

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves has admitted that the PlayStation Portable is suffering from a lack of new games titles in the region.

Although the company has its Go! Explore sat-nav application, and cross-platform functions with the PlayStation 3, at its recent PlayStation Day the only new PSP games mentioned during the hour and a half presentation were Echocrome and Buzz! Quiz Master.

"Hand on heart, would we like more PSP games? Yes, we would. We really would," said Reeves speaking exclusively to GamesIndustry.biz.

Publisher support for Sony's handheld appears to be diminishing in Europe. A recent showcase of forthcoming titles from Sierra did not reveal any new PSP titles, despite the company still developing games for the 8 year-old PlayStation 2.

And release schedules from major publishers show only a handful of big licences such as Lego Indiana Jones and WWE Smackdown! Vs RAW in 2008, with PSP exclusives all but absent.

Although support for the handheld may appear thin in the West, sales of the PSP in Japan have rocketed this year, with over 1.6 million units sold.

Sony continues to introduce different coloured models to the market with its Blume series, while titles such as Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G are dominating the market.

"It's phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal," said Reeves of the Japanese performance.

As more Japanese developers look to follow the success of Capcom on the system, Reeves promised that locally developed titles are also likely to make it over to the West.

"We've seen in the last six months that because of the success of the PSP in Japan many Japanese developers have got some absolutely phenomenal games. They're not Monster Hunter 2G or things like that, but they are in development and we'll see them over here," he added.