PlayStation 3 motion-sensing controller to be shown off at E3?

May 1st, 2009, 15:36 Posted By: wraggster

It's now just over a month before Sony's E3 press event and already the rumor mill is aflutter with what the comapny's planning to debut on stage. We've already heard about PSP's apparent makeover, and now comes word from Variety that the PlayStation 3's oft-rumored motion sensing controller, closer in the vein of the Wii remote than of its relative-positioning Sixaxis pad, will be getting some time on stage. A source from Kombo late last month suggested key third-party develoeprs have already been brought up to speed and asked to implement the functionality into their upcoming titles. Like we said, this isn't the first time we've been down this road, and it's not happened infinitely more times than has, so... take that as you will. Brace yourself, this is only the beginning of the of a flurry of game-related murmurs and speculation in the leadup to next month's conference.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/p...own-off-at-e3/

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A Free Sackboy Residents Of The British Isles

May 1st, 2009, 15:53 Posted By: wraggster

LittleBigPlanet developers Media Molecule must have a lot of knitted Sackboy plushies lying around the office, because they've just announced a deal where anyone living in Britain can get one for free.

Yes, if your postal address is anywhere in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, all you need to do is sign up at MM's YouTube page then send Sony Europe an email. After that, return to your work, wait patiently, and a few weeks later (provided they haven't run out, as there are "only" 5000 available), you should get a free Sackboy plushie.

Simple.

http://kotaku.com/5235040/a-free-sac...-british-isles

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SCEE: Sony PSP Line-Up Hasn't Met Expectations

May 1st, 2009, 15:54 Posted By: wraggster

David Reeves, president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, picked an odd place to make his farewell speech: Capcom's annual press event.

"After 15 memorable years, I'm going to retire at the end of this month," said Reeves. "It has been a true pleasure working at Playstation, pushing the boundaries of the gaming industry."

Reeves said he decided to speak at Capcom's annual event because of their long-standing relationship with the publisher.

"I'm here talking to you because of the relationship between Capcom and Sony that has been cultivated to create some of the greatest games over the years and it's a relationship we will continue to cultivate."

Reeves says that the relationship between Capcom and Playstation goes back to 1994, the year the Playstation launched.

"Against everyone's advice, we created a disc-based console and launched it into the powerhouse of Nintendo," he said. "This relationship has continued through to the Playstation 2 and to the latest generation with the Playstation Portable and Playstation 3."

Reeves said that it is this relationship between the two companies that brought him to Capcom's event that night to give what would be his last official presentation to the press.

Most surprising that evening, was Reeves self-deprecating comments about the Playstation Portable

"We know that our own Sony line-up has not been up to expectations, but tonight is a prime example of how that has been rectified," he said. "Monster Hunter Freedom Unite sold 3 million units in Japan… showing what can happen when you bring a top quality product to the Playstation Portable."

Reeves wrapped up his short presentation by expressing his pleasure at working in the industry for so long.

"The industry has changed beyond recognition throughout the 15 years I've worked in it," he said. "It will always be an industry I will be proud to be a part of."

http://kotaku.com/5234528/scee-sony-...t-expectations

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Naruto Grows Up On The PSP

May 1st, 2009, 15:56 Posted By: wraggster

The Shippuden invasion continues this fall in Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising, bringing team-based teen ninja battles to Sony's handheld.

Players join a slightly older, slightly wiser Naruto and friends as they search for Gaara, who has been kidnapped by the dreaded Akatsuki organization. Will Naruto be able to free sand boy before the Akatsuki release the demon lurking inside of him? More than likely, unless you're a big fan of "Game Over" screens.

The game is a 3D adventure title, with fighting that utilizes the timed button press method of replicating ninja powers. Players will be able to select two additional team members during the adventure, unleashing team attacks or utilizing other special powers as the situation requires. Akatsuki features two separate story modes, one of which allows you to play the main story from the Akatsuki point of view, along with local wireless versus mode and a scroll-collecting series of side missions.

Have we seen the last of the older, younger Naruto? With the majority of Naruto titles coming out this year containing the word Shippuden, it certainly seems like it. Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising is due out in the fall from Namco Bandai.

http://kotaku.com/5234405/naruto-grows-up-on-the-psp

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Rumor: Batman: Arkham Asylum delayed until holidays

May 1st, 2009, 15:56 Posted By: wraggster

It may take a bit longer for the Caped Crusader to round up his Rogue Gallery in Batman: Arkham Asylum, as "sources close to the game" tell Game Informer that the title has been pushed back from its expected June release until sometime later this year.

Despite impressing us earlier this year, the unspecified sources tell Game Informer than the game will now ship sometime in 2009's fourth quarter. If true, and while disappointing, the delay will give us more time to work on work on our Batarang hurling technique. Neither Eidos nor Warner Bros. have reportedly offered a comment on the cause behind the delay, though we have reached out to both ourselves for more.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/ru...ntil-holidays/

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Marvel vs Capcom 2 teaser has 'the touch, the power'

May 1st, 2009, 15:57 Posted By: wraggster

Capcom, you clearly dropped the ball the first time around. The above trailer for Marvel vs Capcom 2 is just about the same as the trailer you already saw here, but with one important improvement: Stan Bush's "The Touch." We felt this trailer just had to be posted, as Stan's melodic interludes accompany the snikting and hurricane kicking so well.

So, feast your eyes on the above footage from the PSN and XBLA brawler, and if you're a PS3 owner, download the demo already!

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/ma...uch-the-power/

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Multi Shape Cobra Stand-B for PSP-3000-PSP Slim

May 1st, 2009, 17:02 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo USA



Special and innovative designed Multi Shape Cobra Stand-B to hold your PSP-3000 and PSP Slim console in cars, windows or any flat surface. It can be turned in any angles and bent in different shapes.

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Need for Speed: Undercover DLC released, PS3 only for now

May 1st, 2009, 17:06 Posted By: wraggster

Need for Speed: Undercover is getting some much-needed extra fuel, both premium and unleaded. Electronic Arts announced a pair of DLC packs for the ill-received sequel, including a free Challenge Series and a premium collection of customized "boss" vehicles.

The Challenge Series promises a handful of new cars, as well as 60 events across a pair of new game modes, including "Highway Wars," a mix of highway battles and sprint racing, and "Highway Checkpoint," where drivers will maneuver through traffic to reach checkpoints and beat the clock. The $5 Boss Car pack, on the other hand, gives players access to every boss car in the game, from Carmen's Shelby GT500 to Nickel's Dodge Viper SRT10. Interestingly, the downloads are currently only available for the PlayStation 3, though EA notes that both packs are "coming soon" for the Xbox 360 and PC. Until then, drivers are urged to turn off their ignition and wait patiently for their turn at the pump.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/ne...-only-for-now/

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New PAIN Download Brings Daxter, Nine New Games to PSN Title

May 1st, 2009, 17:07 Posted By: wraggster

Later this month the Sore Spots add-on for Playstation Network title PAIN, hits the console bringing with it the PAINalympics.

The add-on will also come with a free download of a playable Daxter. The PAINalympics has two to four players competing in nine new events within the game:

Horseshoes – There are four giant horseshoes floating in front of the launcher, and your task is to snatch them and try for a ringer. You have four launches.Whatcha gon' do?

Bull Ride – Imagine a large group of mechanical bulls, each atop a large column. Launch, grab, and hold on to as many bulls as you can. Ready to ride, cowboys and cowgirls?

Rope Kick – Test your Ooching skills by launching and grabbing a rope that you have to hold onto and swing on, knocking down as many of the characters in the area as you can in 30 seconds.

Balloony Bin – You have 45 seconds to push, pull, drag, or otherwise force balloons into trash bins. Extra points for the red ones!

Stack Whacker – All you have to do here is knock down a wall of boxes in as few launches as possible. If you're good, you can probably use some exploding objects to help do the job more quickly.

Anvil Toss – Snatch an anvil out of the air and chuck it as far as you can. Watch out for the cherry bombs and exploding chemicals on the floor, though!

Relay Race – Keep your Pimp Slap Hand strong and smack, smack, smack your way to the finish line in the best time…and don't forget the baby powder!

Punt Ball – Knocking a ball through a goal is sometimes a lot harder than it seems. Extra points if you hit the characters who are dancing between the goal posts.

Swing N' Dunk – Grab the ring, swing, release…wait for it…wait for it…Oooch your character through the basketball hoop. Harder rings grant a higher reward.

The add-on is set to hit the Playstation Network on May 14 with a new character, Ded Baron, hitting the following week.

http://kotaku.com/5235581/new-pain-d...s-to-psn-title

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New PAIN Download Brings Daxter, Nine New Games to PSN Title

May 1st, 2009, 17:07 Posted By: wraggster

Later this month the Sore Spots add-on for Playstation Network title PAIN, hits the console bringing with it the PAINalympics.

The add-on will also come with a free download of a playable Daxter. The PAINalympics has two to four players competing in nine new events within the game:

Horseshoes – There are four giant horseshoes floating in front of the launcher, and your task is to snatch them and try for a ringer. You have four launches.Whatcha gon' do?

Bull Ride – Imagine a large group of mechanical bulls, each atop a large column. Launch, grab, and hold on to as many bulls as you can. Ready to ride, cowboys and cowgirls?

Rope Kick – Test your Ooching skills by launching and grabbing a rope that you have to hold onto and swing on, knocking down as many of the characters in the area as you can in 30 seconds.

Balloony Bin – You have 45 seconds to push, pull, drag, or otherwise force balloons into trash bins. Extra points for the red ones!

Stack Whacker – All you have to do here is knock down a wall of boxes in as few launches as possible. If you're good, you can probably use some exploding objects to help do the job more quickly.

Anvil Toss – Snatch an anvil out of the air and chuck it as far as you can. Watch out for the cherry bombs and exploding chemicals on the floor, though!

Relay Race – Keep your Pimp Slap Hand strong and smack, smack, smack your way to the finish line in the best time…and don't forget the baby powder!

Punt Ball – Knocking a ball through a goal is sometimes a lot harder than it seems. Extra points if you hit the characters who are dancing between the goal posts.

Swing N' Dunk – Grab the ring, swing, release…wait for it…wait for it…Oooch your character through the basketball hoop. Harder rings grant a higher reward.

The add-on is set to hit the Playstation Network on May 14 with a new character, Ded Baron, hitting the following week.

http://kotaku.com/5235581/new-pain-d...s-to-psn-title

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New blueray Films released this Week

May 1st, 2009, 17:09 Posted By: wraggster

Heres whats new:

Alan & Hacken 2009 Live Concert Karaoke (~Hacken Lee, Alan Tam) HK US$ 37.90
Amazing Journeys US US$ 16.97
Bedtime Stories [Blu-Ray+DVD] (~Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, ...) HK US$ 37.90
Black Book (~Carice van Houten, Sebastian Koch, ...) HK US$ 27.90
Blade Runner Ultimate Collector's Edition [Limited Edition] (~Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, ...) JPN US$ 154.90
Body Of Lies JPN US$ 52.90
Bride Wars (~Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway) US US$ 39.99
Hotel for Dogs (~Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, ...) US US$ 39.99
If You Are The One (~Ge You, Shu Kei, ...) HK US$ 27.90
In The Realm of the Senses (~Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji, ...) US US$ 39.95
JCVD (~Jean-Claude Van Damme) US US$ 34.99
Naked Weapon (~Maggie Q, Anya, ...) HK US$ 27.90
The Accidental Spy (~Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, ...) HK US$ 27.90
The Da Vinci Code (~Paul Bettany, Tom Hanks, ...) US US$ 38.96
The Da Vinci Code Extended Cut JPN US$ 52.90
The Omega Man (~Anthony Zerbe, Charlton Heston, ...) US US$ 28.99
The Reader (~Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes) US US$ 34.99
The Sky Crawlers [Blu-Ray+DVD] (~Voice: Ryo Kase, Rinko Kikuchi, ...) HK US$ 27.90
The Uninvited (~Elizabeth Banks, Emily Browning, ...) US US$ 39.99
What Doesn't Kill You (~Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, ...) US US$ 39.95

Details and how to buy here --> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-210-84-n.html

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Sony "Working On" Voice Chat For White Knight Chronicles

May 1st, 2009, 17:12 Posted By: wraggster

Online play is half of the White Knight Chronicles experience, but in Japan you can only communicate with other players by typing messages. Imagine trying to type “HEAL ME!� while evading a giant troll foot from squishing you. The good news is the North American version may have voice chat.

In an interview at the PlayStation Blog, Tsubasa Inaba, US Producer of White Knight Chronicles, explains, “we realize the necessity of voice chat. We’re trying to get this in before release in the US market. We’re working on it.� That’s promising! It sounds like voice chat is well into development.

Inaba also comments on cross region play with, “we’re looking into it. We’re doing online testing domestically and also overseas. It is in our mind set, we’re just trying to make it happen.� Language barriers may complicate communication, but it’s good to see Sony leaving the door open for worldwide White Knight Chronicles online play. The US version will also contain tweaks introduced in the Japanese version on the disc. Hmm… I suppose that means we won’t have to wait for White Knight Chronicles 1st Wave then.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/30...ht-chronicles/

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

May 1st, 2009, 17:16 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHk and on worldwide import:



X-Men Origins: Wolverine is an action-adventure featuring a true-to-character Wolverine gameplay experience that takes gamers through and beyond the movie's storyline. Set in a variety of vivid real-world locales, the title challenges players to hone their animal instinct as they uncover hidden dangers, hunt and destroy enemies, and take on seemingly insurmountable situations while discovering the truth about Wolverine's tragic past. With razor-sharp adamantium claws unsheathed, the future X-Man enacts lightning-quick combat, evasive maneuvers, in-depth combo attacks, and an array of brutal finishing moves. Wolverine doesn't just deliver massive damage, either ?he also takes it, thanks to his mutant regenerative power that heals him in real time right before the player's eyes.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

May 1st, 2009, 17:17 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHk and on worldwide import:




X-Men Origins: Wolverine is an action-adventure featuring a true-to-character Wolverine gameplay experience that takes gamers through and beyond the movie's storyline. Set in a variety of vivid real-world locales, the title challenges players to hone their animal instinct as they uncover hidden dangers, hunt and destroy enemies, and take on seemingly insurmountable situations while discovering the truth about Wolverine's tragic past. With razor-sharp adamantium claws unsheathed, the future X-Man enacts lightning-quick combat, evasive maneuvers, in-depth combo attacks, and an array of brutal finishing moves. Wolverine doesn't just deliver massive damage, either ?he also takes it, thanks to his mutant regenerative power that heals him in real time right before the player's eyes.

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Disney hard pouch

May 1st, 2009, 17:19 Posted By: wraggster

New from SuccessHk and in many colours:




EVA (Ethylene vinyl acetate) PSP case
Protects your device from bumps, shock
Offers complete protection, with soft interior cushion that surrounds your NDSi
Disney characters on cover

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New Tracks Announced for Guitar Hero Smash Hits

May 1st, 2009, 19:13 Posted By: wraggster

Since early April, fans have voted to see which of their favorite Guitar Hero songs have found a spot on the highly anticipated set list for Guitar Hero Smash Hits. The initial votes put the original Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II on top. The voting continued this past week and established Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock as the clear winner. Stay tuned to SmashHits.GuitarHero.com to see which songs from Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s are featured in Guitar Hero Smash Hits when the complete set list is revealed next week.

Guitar Hero Smash Hits explodes onto store shelves on June 16, 2009 with 48 master tracks now playable for the entire band, including the following tracks from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock:

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Pat Benatar - "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"
Living Colour - "Cult Of Personality"
Heart - "Barracuda"
Kiss - "Rock And Roll All Nite"
AFI - "Miss Murder"
DragonForce - "Through The Fire And Flames"
Priestess - "Lay Down"
Slayer - "Raining Blood"

Previously announced tracks:

Guitar Hero
Pantera - "Cowboys From Hell (Live)"
Franz Ferdinand - "Take Me Out"
Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows"
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - "I Love Rock N' Roll"
Boston - "More Than A Feeling"
White Zombie - "Thunder Kiss '65"
Blue Öyster Cult - "Godzilla"
Helmet - "Unsung (Live)"
Queen - "Killer Queen"
Incubus - "Stellar"
Ozzy Osbourne - "Bark At The Moon"
Deep Purple - "Smoke On The Water"
The Donnas - "Take It Off"
The Exies - "Hey You"

Guitar Hero II
Avenged Sevenfold - "Beast And The Harlot"
Rage Against The Machine - "Killing In The Name"
Rush - "YYZ"
Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Free Bird"
Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench"
Iron Maiden - "The Trooper"
Nirvana - "Heart-Shaped Box"
Lamb of God - "Laid To Rest"
The Police - "Message In A Bottle"
Wolfmother - "Woman"
Kansas - "Carry On Wayward Son"
Stone Temple Pilots - "Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart"
Warrant - "Cherry Pie"
Alice in Chains - "Them Bones"
Danzig - "Mother"
Jane's Addiction - "Stop!"
Reverend Horton Heat - "Psychobilly Freakout"
The Sword - "Freya"
Mötley Crüe- "Shout At The Devil"

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PS2Doom v1.0.3.0

May 1st, 2009, 19:17 Posted By: wraggster

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Kid101skater statement - Dashhacker's "Reverse" is a fake!

May 1st, 2009, 19:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Kid101skater statement - Dashhacker's "Reverse" is a fake!

May 1st, 2009, 19:20 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony Portable Player PSP to PC Converter-Full Screen DIsplay

May 1st, 2009, 19:25 Posted By: wraggster

Heres a new product thats coming soon for PSP:



Some details

Sounds interesting, no details on price yet or indeed who will ship it, but my bets on play asia or successHK

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Bitmap Hunter v5

May 1st, 2009, 19:40 Posted By: wraggster

Updated release from Art



Hi Guys,
Here's an update to Bitmap Hunter for devices 16 bit graphics.
Bitmap Hunter is a homebrew program for Sony PSP designed to hunt,
and directly edit monochrome, 256 colour, or 16 bit bitmaps within firmware files
for electronic devices so they can be user customised.

Bitmap Hunter has now been tested with Apple Ipod firmware,
although I don't own the ipod hardware to try loading it.

YouTube Video (shows GPS with modified screens at the end) :
YouTube - Bitmap Hunter V4
Video is of Bitmap Hunter V4 with 256 colour (8 bit) graphics.

This definately marks my retirement from the PSP scene (the programming side at least).
I've moved on to my first Windows program, and would like to look into the Apple iphone later on.
It would be safe to say this will be my last public PSP program unless I happen to need something
for myself in aid of some project that may also suit others.

Cheers, Art.

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New PSP Named And Coming This Fall

May 1st, 2009, 19:43 Posted By: wraggster

More PSP Sequel rumours:

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Next PSP to rely on Memory Stick HG-Micro for storage?

May 2nd, 2009, 22:18 Posted By: wraggster

You can be sure this won't be the last PSP rumor to surface before E3, but the word going around now is that the so-called PSP Go! (or PSP2, or PSP Slide...) won't rely primarily on some internal memory for storage as previously speculated, but on something like Sony's new Memory Stick HG-Micro format, which is about 40MB/s faster than a standard Memory Stick Duo card. That word apparently comes from some "sources close to PSP development" that have spoken to PC World's Game On blog, who seem to also be suggesting that the Memory Sticks would effectively replace UMDs as a game delivery format, and not simply be used for downloaded games and whatnot. All of which certainly seems reasonable enough, even if it's still far from being anywhere close to official.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/01/n...o-for-storage/

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Sucker Punch dates inFamous demo

May 2nd, 2009, 22:30 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Sucker Punch plans to release an inFamous demo on 21st May, according to the developer's website.

That's just over a week before the PS3-exclusive launches across Europe on 29th May.

InFamous follows the adventures of Cole McGrath, a bike messenger-turned-superhero after a huge electrical explosion. He soon finds that he can frazzle people with lightning bolts as well as manipulate electricity in many other ways - good or evil.

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Fallout from Fallujah fiasco continues

May 2nd, 2009, 22:34 Posted By: wraggster

Atomic Games' head Peter Tamte hasn't said much since his company's game, Six Days in Fallujah, was dropped by its publisher, Konami, this past week. Other than saying his team is still interested in completing the game, Mr. Tamte has done little to stand behind Atomic Games' foray into "documentary-style" gaming. Though during his keynote at the Triangle Game Conference this week, Tamte asked the crowd, "Are we really just high-tech toymakers, or are we media companies capable of producing content that is as relevant as movies, music and television?"

Expounding on the reasons Six Days in Fallujah stands up to the relevancy of the aforementioned mediums, Tamte said, "It is the dilemmas you face, and the choices you make, that give you insight into the events that are shaping our world in a way that no passive form of media can." For instance, when we choose which limb to eviscerate on that super mutant barreling down on us, right? Okay, maybe not. He continued, "We hope that Six Days in Fallujah will have the opportunity to change expectations of what a video game can be." Though we're more than a bit wary of Mr. Tamte's lofty expectations for the game, we've yet to get our mitts on it and will reserve our judgment until that day comes.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/02/fa...sco-continues/

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Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days Has Downloadable Cameo Characters

May 2nd, 2009, 22:43 Posted By: wraggster

Just like Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days has cameo characters available as downloadable content. Nippon Ichi held a contest in Japan where they asked users to vote on who they want to see in the PSP game. Which demons made the cut?

Plenair claimed the top spot. Since she was a playable character for Disgaea DS we should see her in Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days as optional DLC. Eclair from La Pucelle Tactics took second place, two characters from Phantom Brave made the list, and one character from Musou Tourou, a Nippon Ichi and Fog project.

The first wave of downloadable content hits Japan on May 22. Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days hasn’t been officially confirmed for North America, but we’re confident NIS America is working on it and will announce it next week.

Here are the top ten characters:

1.) Plenair (silent Disgaea news anchor)
2.) Eclair (La Pucelle Tactics)
3.) Gig (Soul Nomad)
4.) Pram (Makai Kingdom)
5.) Ash (Phantom Brave)
6.) Almaz (Disgaea 3)
7.) Marone (Phantom Brave)
8.) Ayame (Jigsaw World?)
9.) Kagami (Musou Tourou)
10.) Cornet (Rhapsody)

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/01...eo-characters/

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JPCSP 0.2 revision 1032

May 2nd, 2009, 22:51 Posted By: wraggster

News via emurussia

Emulator of Sony PSP for Windows has been updated. You can see full list of changes here.


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.deTuned Announced

May 2nd, 2009, 23:27 Posted By: wraggster

The PlayStation Network is a special place in the digital download scene. While Xbox Live sticks with mainstream titles and Nintendo's Virtual Console dishes out the oldies, the PlayStation Store has given PS3 owners some very unique items. From the beautiful Flower to the bizarre Linger in the Shadows, the PSN has your experimental numbers covered.

Today on the official PlayStation Blog, Senior Producer at Sony Santa Monica Studios Rusty Buchert made a post announcing a new project from .theprodukkt. Titled .deTuned, this experimental software will let players create custom visuals to music from their XMB and even augment the audio in the process. The premise sounds incredibly appealing, so we're eager for more details.

For now, check out these zany screenshots that show off the game's mysterious style.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/978/978764p1.html

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MaxFlasher v1.0

May 2nd, 2009, 23:35 Posted By: wraggster

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Sparta AppUI 0.9B

May 2nd, 2009, 23:38 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from KylBlz

A small shell with a windows-like interface, windows-like meaning with a task bar and desktop type environment. features a task bar on the bottom, letting you close and minimize programs.
The lack of memory for the sparta exploit means i included 2 main programs:
-Notepad with a danzeff keyboard
-PSPDraw which is my own design.
Plus addons:
-mouse config sets speed, color, and other attributes
-sys info gets pretty much everything about your psp that is accsessable

Works on all PSP models [Phat 1000, Slim 2000, and Brite 3000] on all OFW up to 5.02. Also, it works on all current M33 firmware [most recent is 5.00 M33 - 6]

New to 0.9b:

Overhauled with SCEIO:
- load/save support of most recent document in both apps
Tweaked UI:
- you can now click DIRECTLY ON THE TEXT ..as well as the actual buttons.
- moved shortcuts ..to be more awesome
- included info/exit buttons ..ftw
- save/load buttons on apps ..so you can actually use those features
- more labels ..so u know wtf your clickin on
- new tripple buffer ..for faster awesomeness
- danziff keyboard works and looks better ..because i used pictures of danzeff for more chars
Bugfixes:
- fixed an odd problem with the keyboards second charset
- fixed an error with an odd mouse behavior causing a freeze
- not-so-random code cleanup/optomization *-*-*-*
- made the delay between keypresses shorter **
- fixed a small error in PrintFine that made lables not visible
- now 100% "infinate loop" free! [but screenshot takes a while]

Known Bugs:
- Clock displays wrong times sometimes [if it is, just click HOME/PS and look at the time]
- Load Draw freezes if Ms0:/PHOTO/Draw.bmp is less than (200,200)
- Load Note freezes if Ms0:/Note.txt is greater than 1303 chars or has too many /n

Install:

-Get the gamesave exploit [i cant include it] and put it in MS0:/PSP/SAVEDATA
-Move h.bin to the root of your memstick
-DONE!

App by KylBlz
Exploit by MaTiaZ
SDK by Freeplay

Thanks to those listed above AND:
-Cory1492
-the M33 team
-everyone involved with the PSP toolchain
-Lan.St programming community
-forums on PS2dev.org
-Eddie
-PSPSokoban

Controls: Universal

Analog stick :: Move mouse*

X [cross] :: Click
Start :: Minimize all
R + Start :: Hard Reset
L Trigger :: Slow down mouse
L + R + /\ :: Screenshot

Controls: Note Only

Keyboard:
-use the Analoge stick to move the cursor, press X for the bottom char on the selected square, o for the right char, [] for the left char, and /\ for the top, L changes entry mode, R is Shift.
-also, press the D pad RIGHT for a space, LEFT for delete, and DOWN for \n [as an alternitiave for the space/delete button on the keyboard]

SELECT :: Use Danzeff keyboard / mouse
X [cross] :: Click

Controls: Draw Only

X [cross] :: Draw or Set [Pen | Canvas] [color | size]
O [circle] :: Erase
[] [square] :: Set pen to color rested on

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PSPaint v4.0

May 3rd, 2009, 21:53 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPitalia

The H-Bombs coder releases a new update for PSPaint, image editor for PSP is similar to known Paint, which comes with version 4.0. It adds new instruments to be used for the design and is now available for the Sony OSK enter text.
A changelog and follow the link to download.

Changelog v4.0:

Quote:

- Add preview when drawn rectangles, lines and circles
- Added the rubber
- L \ 'insertion of the text now takes place through the Sony OSK
- Support for JPEG and PNG

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Flash Spacer V3

May 3rd, 2009, 22:00 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from AlexE

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The PSP Show #95 - Resistance Retribution

May 3rd, 2009, 22:08 Posted By: wraggster

TPN have released a new podcast for the PSP:

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Psp Quran V 4.8

May 4th, 2009, 02:35 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from Burrows

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PS/2 Mouse On PSP Project

May 4th, 2009, 02:40 Posted By: wraggster

Heres a cool video of a PS/2 Mouse working on an unmodded PSP



Check out the project in full here --> http://www.pspfreak.de/forum/news-an...mouse-psp.html

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Another Demoscene Experiment Hits PS3

May 5th, 2009, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

Art meets Playstatoin 3 in the infrequent interactive demoscene art that hits the Playstation 3 on occasion. The latest due to the Sony console comes from .theprodukkt.

http://kotaku.com/5238283/another-de...iment-hits-ps3

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Uncharted 2 designer confirms DLC, hints at more locales, sidekicks

May 5th, 2009, 00:24 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation.Blog interviewed Uncharted 2: Among Thieves lead designer, Neil Druckmann, during the first-look event for the game's multiplayer modes and ended up learning more about the solo game. Among other tidbits -- many of which we covered in our first preview of the game -- Druckmann spilled more about the game world, who will be in it and how it might grow.

When asked if portions of the game will still be set in jungles, a la Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, he responded, "Yes, you will see lush areas, you'll see all kinds of different areas as you go through the adventure, much more than in Uncharted 1." Druckmann points out that the game's co-op levels are indeed modified versions of single-player locales, paired with a "Battle Manager" designed to keep the experience fresh with each playthrough. Think Left 4 Dead's "director."

Pressed on the possibility of DLC, Druckmann confirmed that Naughty Dog is planning some, saying, "We will be supporting DLC," though he wouldn't go into more detail. He was similarly coy when asked if Nathan Drake will have any sidekicks in the solo adventure apart from the already seen Chloe. "For single player, we've only shown that Drake teams up with Chloe," he began, teasing, "As for who Drake teams up with for the rest of Uncharted 2, we're going to hold our cards to our chest for now."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/un...ocales-sideki/

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Wheelman fuels up with premium DLC on 360 today, PS3 May 7

May 5th, 2009, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft's middle-of-the-road Vin Diesel action vehicle, Wheelman, gets its first (only?) round of DLC on Xbox 360 today in the form of six new "Street Showdown" missions. Two "packs" are available: a 400 ($5) collection of five "premium" races and a free pack of ... one race. (Ah yes, the budget-friendly "1-pack.")

We know you're excited, PS3 owners, but you'll have to wait until the regularly scheduled PlayStation Store update on Thursday, May 7 to pick up the DLC equivalent of a pine tree air freshener for $4.99. Which, as it so happens, is about the price of two gallons of gas in most states. Just sayin'.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/wh...day-ps3-may-7/

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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce

May 5th, 2009, 00:59 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
Accept quests to conquer massive fortifications or slay massive unimaginable creatures
Gather with friends and fight together as a single overwhelming force to complete mission objectives
Fight in the air and on the ground! Enemies will make clever use of the terrain and space, and attack from nearly every direction
Incredible customization! Create and modify weapons using supplies gathered during battle. Also customize the look of your character with the game’s “Mugen� effects
Three powerful stories based on each of the Three Kingdoms
Download and share content with other players
Features both enhanced single player adventures along with multiplayer missions
Developed by KOEI’s award‐winning team, Omega Force

In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.

Each quest will take players to enormous, heavily‐armed strongholds where enemy soldiers man batteries of massive and equally‐devastating weapons.

Up to four players can join together and form a “Strikeforce� to conquer these heavily armed fortresses.

Working as a team, players can plan a coordinated attack, confuse the enemy or lure unsuspecting soldiers into a trap. Uniting and fighting as a team are the keys to victory!

With enemies and allies streaking across the sky, new “air� fighting techniques to master, and colossal challenges to conquer, the game’s action will deliver a Dynasty Warriors experience unlike any other.

Gather your team of warriors and leap into battle, the ticket to excitement is available for:

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-38lz.html

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DT Carnage

May 5th, 2009, 01:01 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
Race on various tracks using any and every trick you have up your sleeve
From using items to slow down opponents, to crushing other drivers against the side of the track, to simply breezing past rivals using skillful driving maneuvers, racers will do whatever it takes to be proclaimed number one
RPG mode - start off with training. Learn how to use various items and techniques to excel on the track. After you have finished training and leveling up your drivers through the growth system, you will send your drivers off to the tracks to battle against the best of the best

description
In DT Carnage, drivers must be prepared to bring everything they've got onto the tracks as they find themselves racing for their reputation, honor, and ultimately, their lives. Relying on speed alone is no longer enough as explosives and weapons are used on a regular basis making violence the ultimate means to an end in the underground racing world. Still think you have what it takes to be a DT racer?

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2wi5.html

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Air Conflicts

May 5th, 2009, 01:01 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
13 non-linear campaigns with more than 240 action-packed missions (patrols, manoeuvres, strategic bombing, air support, air superiority, interdiction, paratroops and supply deployment, prevent bombing missions)
Authentic historical timeline and missions with focus on the gameplay
Easy control over aircraft and fun air battles
Fly for the US Air Force, Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe or Red Army Air Force
Fly with 16 authentic planes (Spitfire, Mosquito, Avro Lancaster, He-111, Ju-87 Stuka, Bf-109, Gloster Meteor, Gotha 229, DB3, IL2, Lavochkin 5, Bisnovat 5, P-38, P-51, P-47 Thunderbolt, and B-17 Flying Fortress)
Advanced ranking system, with authentic medals and ranks

description
Air Conflicts is an arcade flight simulator game set in World War II, featuring the aircraft of this period and historically inspired missions. The emphasis is on intense dogfights, daring bombing raids and exciting aerial missions.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1zg8.html

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Star Ocean 4 The Last Hope Play Arts Non Scale Pre-Painted Action Figure

May 5th, 2009, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



Edge Maverick, the hero of Star Ocean 4 has just boarded the Play-Arts wagon and just had his action figure made. From the large parts such as his breast plate to the detailed trimmings on his boots, every bit of the hero is created to its moveable perfection.

Edge is a bit of a paradox, although he is quite a strategist, his rashness and sense of justice are the aspects which are more obviously percievable. See the upright determination on his face in this action figure and appreciate the strategist side of him in the game.

The heroine of Star Ocean 4, Reimi Saionji is from an established, traditional family and poise and grace is moulded into her since childhood. Dressed in the same uniform as Edge, her best friend, she shows a bit more colors, from the dark chocolate brown of her hair to the cheerful pink of her ribbons.

As a professional archer, Reimi comes with her bow and arrow. Besides weapons, as a vital part of the crew, she has to have her gadgets around her to ensure a smooth voyage.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-38yv.html

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Katamari Forever And 100+ Cousins Come To The PS3 In July

May 5th, 2009, 01:06 Posted By: wraggster

Katamari Forever (aka Katamari Damacy Tribute) is almost done. Namco Bandai will release the first Katamari game for the PlayStation 3 in Japan only July 23. The release date comes with a few tidbits, like the 100+ cousin count.

Retailer Rakuten says there are over 100 playable characters and over 30 stages. Levels that take place in the King’s Memory have King Shock spots. Touch one of these to make your Katamari grab nearby objects like a magnet. King Shock spots also make the cousins celebrate by dancing as seen in the screenshot.

The game will have four play modes: New Katamari Damacy (which has Sixaxis jumping), Katamari Drive (short play), Usual Katamari Damacy mode (classic), and Endless. Also like the other Katamari titles, you play a mini-game where you fail a stage in Katamari Forever.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/04...e-ps3-in-july/

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Gunstar Heroes Targeting PlayStation Network?

May 5th, 2009, 01:07 Posted By: wraggster

All signs are pointing to an Xbox Live Arcade version of Treasure classic Gunstar Heroes. The game got rated and an achievement list leaked. What about the PS3?

Chances seem promising for a PlayStation 3 version of Gunstar Heroes too. PEGI, Europe’s ESRB, rated Gunstar Heroes as a PlayStation Network game as well as an Xbox Live Arcade game.

Gunstar Heroes is a blast if you like Contra and have a friend to play with. The only enhancement a possible Xbox Live Arcade version needs is online play. Since Streets of Rage 2 had it, I can’t imagine Sega re-releasing Gunstar Heroes without online co-op.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/04...ation-network/

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Null DC News - Dreamcast Emulator for WIndows and Soon PSP/PS3/Xbox/Pandora

May 5th, 2009, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster

drk||Raziel a frequent member of the Dcemu chatroom has released a news update of his work on his Dreamcast Emulator for Windows and Soon PSP and Maybe Even Xbox and PS3,

Heres the full newspost:

After many many many many many months of inactivity i finaly started some real work on the dynarec.It now features a basic IL with a working decoder frontend and backends for x86/arm/mips-allegrex.Work is currently done to port the code to Wii/ps3/ps2 ( hah !)/xbox.Anyway i don’t feel like writing atm maby i’l edit this post later

*edit #1*

Note that the arm videos are much older than the psp, the arm rec misses MANY opcodes at that point.When ZeZu brings arm on par/i get the beagleboard he mailed speeds should be ~ 3x of what psp gets

*edit #2*

To give some PSP numbers, bios (menu) is up from ~ 1.5 fps to ~9, Doa2 ingame from ~0.8 to ~4.5 , PoP3d from ~ 1.2 to ~9.Only 4x more to get PoP fullspeed

Results :

PSP
(video by PSPdemon)

Powerstone:


Shenmue:


Crazy Taxi:


BeagleBoard:
(videos by ZeZu — he’s the one working on the omap front atm)

This is encouraging news and even better that hes thinking of porting to Wii, PSP, PS3 and Xbox and also a Pandora Port is likely, Give your thoughts on this emulator via comments.

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Null DC News - Dreamcast Emulator for WIndows and Soon PSP/PS3/Xbox/Pandora

May 5th, 2009, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster

drk||Raziel a frequent member of the Dcemu chatroom has released a news update of his work on his Dreamcast Emulator for Windows and Soon PSP and Maybe Even Xbox and PS3,

Heres the full newspost:

After many many many many many months of inactivity i finaly started some real work on the dynarec.It now features a basic IL with a working decoder frontend and backends for x86/arm/mips-allegrex.Work is currently done to port the code to Wii/ps3/ps2 ( hah !)/xbox.Anyway i don’t feel like writing atm maby i’l edit this post later

*edit #1*

Note that the arm videos are much older than the psp, the arm rec misses MANY opcodes at that point.When ZeZu brings arm on par/i get the beagleboard he mailed speeds should be ~ 3x of what psp gets

*edit #2*

To give some PSP numbers, bios (menu) is up from ~ 1.5 fps to ~9, Doa2 ingame from ~0.8 to ~4.5 , PoP3d from ~ 1.2 to ~9.Only 4x more to get PoP fullspeed

Results :

PSP
(video by PSPdemon)



BeagleBoard:
(videos by ZeZu — he’s the one working on the omap front atm)

Bios



Prince Of Persia



This is encouraging news and even better that hes thinking of porting to Wii, PSP, PS3 and Xbox and also a Pandora Port is likely, Give your thoughts on this emulator via comments.

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cdrVirus v1.7

May 5th, 2009, 01:25 Posted By: wraggster

News via Aep

cdrVirus is a CD-ROM plug-in for Playstation 1 emulators.

http://virusdev.ovh.org/

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King of Fighters XII Home Version Detailed

May 5th, 2009, 02:01 Posted By: wraggster

Ignition and SNK Playmore haven't been too forthcoming with details on their upcoming home versions of King of Fighters XII. Thankfully, a Japanese retailer came through with some valuable bits of info this past week.

According to the retail listing, the home versions of KOFXII will feature two types of control schemes to match player level, an art gallery, and other bonus modes. The game will also feature over 22 characters, at least two of which are said to be hidden. It's unclear if this means we'll be getting new additions for the home.

Network play is also being planned for the home. Players will be able to create lobbies, where they'll line up for matches. While waiting, members can take part in chat and view the currently running match. This is all designed to replicate the feel of being in an arcade. The game will also offer clan support, allowing players to form clans for member-only fights.

The retailer lists the Japanese version of KOFXII for July 16, which means a near simultaneous worldwide release for the game.

We'll of course be on the hunt for details of a more official variety once Ignition and SNK Playmore start talking.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/979/979158p1.html

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Pure Gains Trophies

May 5th, 2009, 02:02 Posted By: wraggster

If you're one of those rabid race fans, Disney Interactive Studios has good news for you; Trophies are coming to Pure this Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Look for 30 of the little carrots to be spread through the game that challenges you to race ATVs, pull of stunts, and look awesome.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/979/979308p1.html

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LUA VLF lib v0.3

May 5th, 2009, 02:21 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from LXD

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Capcom preparing to release between 20 and 40 PS1 and PSP titles via PSN

May 5th, 2009, 02:37 Posted By: wraggster

Capcom is going to make its PlayStation Network presence a lot more robust as it begins releasing ports of PS1 titles and providing downloadable versions of previous PSP titles throughout the year. We spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer, who let us know that the company would be listening to what the community wants and figuring out internally what titles to release -- but don't expect any of them to involve licensing shenanigans along the lines of Marvel vs. Capcom.

"We'll definitely be looking at a lot of titles that have things like Street Fighter and Resident Evil in the title," Kramer said. "We're thinking about putting together a long list of the titles we're looking at, and then releasing it on Capcom Unity and having people vote on them. Ultimately we're looking at bringing between 20 and 40 titles to the PSN over the next several months."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/ca...nd-psp-titles/

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Capcom preparing to release between 20 and 40 PS1 and PSP titles via PSN

May 5th, 2009, 02:37 Posted By: wraggster

Capcom is going to make its PlayStation Network presence a lot more robust as it begins releasing ports of PS1 titles and providing downloadable versions of previous PSP titles throughout the year. We spoke with Capcom's Chris Kramer, who let us know that the company would be listening to what the community wants and figuring out internally what titles to release -- but don't expect any of them to involve licensing shenanigans along the lines of Marvel vs. Capcom.

"We'll definitely be looking at a lot of titles that have things like Street Fighter and Resident Evil in the title," Kramer said. "We're thinking about putting together a long list of the titles we're looking at, and then releasing it on Capcom Unity and having people vote on them. Ultimately we're looking at bringing between 20 and 40 titles to the PSN over the next several months."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/04/ca...nd-psp-titles/

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UMD-less Patapon 2 officially released for PSP, another brick in the wall?

May 5th, 2009, 18:39 Posted By: wraggster

Joystiq reported back in April that Patapon 2's release would be a UMD-less affair, and now it's officially here. The followup game is now available as a digital download on the PSN, and as a redemption code voucher in retail locations. The sans-UMD format is a United States only test for Sony, and certainly leads us to wonder if that UMD-less PSP could possibly, potentially be in the works. The $19.99 title is available today, disc-less PSP available in your wildest dreams.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/05/u...ther-brick-in/

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Rumour: Call of Duty - Vietnam?

May 5th, 2009, 18:51 Posted By: wraggster

The next Call of Duty game (after Modern Warfare 2) could take place in 1960s Vietnam, if the latest round of internet rumours are true.

According to a "reliable" source wagging his or her mouth to That Videogame Blog, Activision has begun licensing music from the Vietnam War era, as well as Cuban, Soviet Union and African tunes, which could be a bit of a giveaway.


The site claims that Call of Duty: World at War's senior producer Noah Heller is involved with the project, so it looks like Treyarch is once again at the helm.

It's not the most reliable source in the world, but the news is backed up slightly by Treyarch's statement that it's "glad we were able to end [WWII]" in World at War.

We'll let you know if Activision has anything to say.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=214296

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Sacred 2 Looks Fine On The PlayStation 3

May 5th, 2009, 18:59 Posted By: wraggster

We're a week away from the console release for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, and Ascaron has released a lovely set of PlayStation 3 screens just in case anyone doubted that version existed.

http://kotaku.com/5240864/sacred-2-l...-playstation-3

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The King of Fighters XII Has An Online Virtual Arcade

May 5th, 2009, 19:05 Posted By: wraggster

The King of Fighters XII attempts to replicate the feel of an arcade at home. The online setup has rooms where users can watch fights and discuss how Goro walked right into one of Ryo’s fireballs.

Reliable and leaky retailer Rakuten also explains the King of Fighters XII will also have community features like clan support. Clan members can post messages on a common bulletin board and issue clan challenges.

The other interesting tidbit is the King of Fighters XII more than 22 characters. That’s at least two more than the arcade version. So many fighters are sitting on the bench too. Which characters will SNK pick?

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/05...irtual-arcade/

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Capcom: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 'not part of deal' to re-release MvC2

May 5th, 2009, 19:08 Posted By: wraggster

If you're thinking the pending digital release of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is any indication that the path is clear for "Marvel vs. Capcom 3," think again. "The short answer is no, that's not any part of this deal," Capcom's Seth Killian lamented to Joystiq at a media event yesterday. "What we're hoping is that if people get really juiced about this title, and we can show Marvel that there's a lot of heat behind this, then they'll open up the door for us to do something with '3,' which is something we'd love to do." For now, licensing issues are preventing further developments.

The same is true for a North American release of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom. "It's a lot of 'dance with the lawyers' on that one," explained Killian. "The rights holders for Tatsunoko in Japan are one company, but in the U.S. it's ... 13 companies -- and some are very attentive and some are not." So if you've been holding your breath for this one, you might want to consider coming up for air.

Killian also told Joystiq that Capcom is considering releasing Marvel vs. Capcom 2-branded arcade sticks (Ã* la the popular SFIV controllers). "It's a discussion ... we would love to make it happen. If you saw the 'leak' of those MadCatz sticks, that was actually B.S. That was a complete fabrication, but it's something we would love to do."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/ca...e-release-mvc/

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PS3 to get new music visualiser

May 5th, 2009, 22:44 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Sony has unveiled a new music visualiser program in development for PlayStation 3.

As SCEA's Rusty Buchert explains over on the US PlayStation blog, it's titled .deTuned and is the brainchild of demoscene stars .theprodukkt.

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Sega Confirms Six From Its E3 Lineup

May 5th, 2009, 23:06 Posted By: Shrygue

via Kotaku


With E3 just weeks away, expect to see a torrent of official announcements from publishers about what they'll be bringing to the show. One of the first out of the gate is Sega. Via Twitter.

The third-party publisher has revealed six of its E3-bound wares, confirming the expo appearance of already announced games. That includes software like Platinum Games' Bayonetta and Obsidian Entertainment's Alpha Protocol. But there are plenty of Sega titles missing from the official list, including expected showings like Aliens Vs. Predator, the first title to be released under Sega's Aliens licensing deal.

• The half-dozen titles that we're 100% sure Sega will be showing include:
• Alpha Protocol
• Bayonetta
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
• Planet 51
• The Conduit
• Vancouver 2010

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So, How Long Until Final Fantasy XIII Is Out In Europe?

May 5th, 2009, 23:11 Posted By: Shrygue

via Kotaku


As we've pointed out with numbers, few Japanese publishers are as tardy with their European releases as Square Enix. So how's the Final Fantasy XIII localisation coming along, then?

In a statement that's not exactly encouraging for European fans, Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase has told Videogamer:

Obviously we would like to release [in Europe] as soon as possible. Traditionally the Final Fantasy numbered series, it takes about half a year between the release in Japan and the release in North America, and another half a year before it's released in Europe. But we would like to minimise this, this time.

For example we have already started recording English voices, and also the text localisation has been in progress, too. Normally we complete the Japanese version first, then move on to the US and EU versions, but this time there are some tasks that are happening simultaneously. So this time we're hoping to release sooner than a year later than the Japanese release.

It's amazing that we're nine years into the 21st century, and 13 games into the Final Fantasy series, and Square Enix still don't have their shit together. How is it Metal Gear Solid 4 can ship worldwide simultaneously, while Square can only offer "we're hoping to release sooner than a year later than the Japanese release"?

Hope is no guarantee (less than a year can still be 11 months!), and hope won't cut it with angry Europeans, Square Enix. Especially the ones that can't speak English, and thus can't import the US version.

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World at War DLC reaches 2 million downloads

May 5th, 2009, 23:25 Posted By: wraggster

Activision just sent word that the multiplayer map DLC for Call of Duty: World at War (otherwise known as Map Pack 1) has surpassed a combined worldwide download milestone of 2 million units across the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Needless to say, Activision seems pleased ... and why wouldn't it be? Map Pack 1 already broke Xbox Live sales records, selling one million units in its first week of availability.

Treyarch studio head, Mark Lamia, took a moment to comment on the "milestone," thanking the loyal community of World at War players for supporting the game -- and presumably, for not being completely tired of World War II themed shooters. Lamia also reminds gamers the World at War team expects to deliver new DLC sometime this June.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/05/wo...ion-downloads/

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Age of Element: Shiny Entertainment’s Lost PSP Project

May 5th, 2009, 23:28 Posted By: wraggster

Shiny Entertainment the studio behind Earthworm Jim and The Matrix: Path of Neo is no more. The fractured entity now exists within Foundation 9.

Before the sale, Shiny Entertainment was working on at least two PSP games. Earthworm Jim was officially put on hold by Atari. Age of Element was so early in development it wasn’t even officially announced.


Shiny, with the help of overseas art company Blackbow Software, started making models Age of Element. Unfortunately, since Age of Element there aren’t any other details it’s hard to gauge what kind of game Shiny Entertainment was working on. Seems like it had characters from around the world. Maybe it was something like an Age of Empires RPG?

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/05...t-psp-project/

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Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Coming Soon

May 5th, 2009, 23:51 Posted By: wraggster

The official PlayStation Blog has good news for puzzler fans. Michael Scharnikow from D3Publisher wrote a post today announcing the imminent arrival of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix on the PlayStation Store.

Galactrix follows in the footsteps of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords by combining the addictive nature of puzzle games with the story and customization elements of RPGs. While the game is already available on the PC and 360, PlayStation 3 fans can now join in on the fun with multiple gameplay modes, more than 100 missions, upgradable ships and even some mini-games. Galactrix will be available for download this Thursday, May 7th.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/979/979758p1.html

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"Open Remote Play" Beta Friday?!

May 5th, 2009, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster

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"Open Remote Play" Beta Friday?!

May 5th, 2009, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster

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FuSa Strikes Back :: bye bye SpeeDBoosteR

May 5th, 2009, 23:58 Posted By: wraggster

News from the Fusa Website:

Good news for all FuSa SD users. No more "slow motion" that's upcoming build is all about. Well, in plain words, games like Tekken DR, Bleach and so on, which have been unplayable recently now runs with full speed!

This is result of my work with reverse engeneering irshell app. You know, the author of that app didn't ever send me a single message, when I ask for help. But some free time + disassembler helps a lot


Now about changes:


There won't be SpeeDBoosteR option anymore, because it's turned on by default, and now it's compatible with *all games!

Main engine was optimized (more then a half of source code was rewritten)

Added new feature allowing to switch FS modes on-fly
As for betatesters they can test all this new stuff right now, cause build 50 will be able for downloading today

Promo video

Public release date will be anounced later

*all games - that we learn soon with help of our beta-testers team

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Critically Acclaimed Frinachise Finds a Beat with Patapon 2

May 5th, 2009, 23:59 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the release of Patapon 2, available exclusively for PSP (PlayStation Portable). Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios, Japan Studio, Patapon 2 marks the return of the beloved 2D platform-action and rhythm game where players command a colorful tribe of Patapons, a fearless group of quirky eyeball warriors, through a series of challenging quests in an unfamiliar land. Building upon the distinct combination of action and rhythm-based gameplay introduced in the critically-acclaimed 2008 original, players must utilize various combinations of drumbeats to command the Patapon to march, retreat, attack, defend, charge, and use magic in the quest for victory and finding Earthend. Patapon 2 is available now in a digital only format for $19.99. Consumers can purchase Patapon 2 at retail stores in the form of redeemable voucher cards or purchase directly from PlayStation Network.

"As an established franchise on PSP, Patapon 2 delivers top value at $19.99. Its signature charm and intelligent gameplay mechanics return along with more than 200% more content," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. "With the introduction of multiplayer mode, along with customizable characters and new Evolution System, Patapon 2 is an accessible and intuitive experience that bridges the gap between casual and core gamers."

With more than double the content of its predecessor, Patapon 2 features a deeper single-player experience along with a wealth of original missions and new cast of warriors, including a customizable "Hero" character. A first for the franchise, Patapon 2 also offers a multiplayer mode where up to four players can take their Hero Patapons and join forces in a collaborative marching rhythm to carry a mysterious egg across a treacherous battlefield. Success brings a "Don Chaka" mode, where players are tested again with drumming a collective rhythm to gain items that can be used in single player. Patapon 2 also delivers Game Sharing functionality to allow multiple people to play together so long as one of them owns the game.

Catering to both the core franchise fanatic and the Patapon novice, Patapon 2 features difficulty settings that adjust the single-player gameplay to the appropriate level of the player, thus allowing the game to be experienced and enjoyed by players of all skill sets. Whether a Patapon veteran or rookie, Patapon 2 brings players into a charming and melodic world full of color and wit, featuring over 80 specific missions and more than 20 boss encounters while the tribe of scampering eyeballs seek Earthend.

From the fertile imagination of French graphic artist Rolito, Patapon 2 opens in the signature 2D world of the Patapons as they depart their homeland in their ongoing pursuit of Earthend. Arriving in a strange land after a harrowing ocean journey, the Patapons come eyeball-to-eyeball with the Karmen Tribe and the strange, dangerous creatures that inhabit their land. In leading the Patapon tribe to its ultimate quest, players will unlock and discover new ranks of Patapons: the bird riding Toripon, the powerful robotic Robopon warriors, and Mahopon magicians. Additionally a new superior warrior, the Hero Patapon, can be customized to fit any fighting style desired by mixing various weapons and Patapon Hero masks. Once in battle, players will have the opportunity to lead the Patapons to victory with a total of eight command rhythms, including the new jump, power-up, and party commands – all which can be combined to change gameplay tactics and action throughout the various missions.

Leading the upgraded strategic elements of Patapon 2 is the new Evolution System. Skills on the battlefield can be dramatically improved by evolving into other Patapon forms, called Rarepons, through upgrades and "level ups." Players can strategically customize and build the Patapon army by determining the appropriate weapons, armor, and battle positions. True to its musical roots, Patapon 2 also offers seven music-based mini-games that allow players the opportunity to earn bonuses and upgrades to further customize the Patapon warriors in preparation for fun and rhythmic battle.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates Patapon 2 "E" for "Everyone". For more information about the ESRB, visit www.esrb.org. For more information about Patapon 2, visit http://www.patapon-game.com/

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PSP 3000 Console Running Homebrew Video

May 6th, 2009, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster

Davee has posted a new video of his Unreleased version of HEN (Homebrew Loader) which works on PSP 3000 Consoles.

Check out this video and let us know your thoughts via comments

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Winnydows Commander 1.007 released! Added media player and preview!

May 6th, 2009, 00:09 Posted By: wraggster

Winydows has released a new version of his video converter app for PSP and Iphone, heres whats new:

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The Calm Before The Storm - The Re- Emergence of the Homebrew Scene Will Arrive Soon

May 6th, 2009, 00:34 Posted By: wraggster

Recently the last few months i cant be the only one who has noticed that Homebrew on all consoles has suffered a downturn, most notably on what was the biggest homebrew scene of all the PSP and second biggest the Nintendo DS.

Soon the PSP3000 will be cracked for homebrew and that will bring a mass of new Homebrew users, the DSi is being worked on and you never know when a breakthrough will come.

Add to that the Dingoo A320, the Gp2x Wiz and Pandora will bring many new users and reiginite many of the older fans of homebrew.

As always with the Homebrew scene on every console theres quiet times and then theres explosions, the real fans of Homebrew will always be around for the next big thing.

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ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler Release 1 - Homebrew for PSP 3000 Consoles

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

Finally the day has come when PSP 3000 Owners can Join those of us and play homebrew, Davee has released his ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler, heres the full details:

5.03 ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler - Team Typhoon (Article by Granite) So comes the release of the highly anticipated ChickHEN homebrew enabler by Team Typhoon. After 1800 Lines of code, 4 weeks of stressful developing and countless amounts of tests the dawn of a new homebrew era for all the 3000, 2000 and 1000 users is on the horizon. What was said to be impossible by many is now a reality, all styles homebrew are now running on the "unhackable" T88v3 and TA-090 motherboards rolled out by Sony.

What does the ChickHEN do?
ChickHEN as a Homebrew Enabler that allows the execution of homebrew via the PSP XMB. Running via a vulnerability in the lib TIFF the launcher takes advantage of the system by performing a kernel exploit and rebooting into a homebrew enabled enviroment. The ChickHEN remains active until the PSP is fully reset in which case official firmware loads from the flash. ChickHEN unlike other HEN's doesn't touch the flash0 and resides completely in memory. The h.bin supplied in this download consists of a loader and systemex, which is a inversed order of systemctrl and rebootex

What ChickHEN does NOT do?
-Run ISO, CSO or any other form of UMD backup.
-Run PSX Games
-Touch The Flash of your beloved PSP
-Magically allow the use of Custom Firmware
-Load plugins

How do i get the HEN to run on my PSP?

1. First off use the supplied TIFF image and place it in the PSP>PHOTO Directory.
2. Copy h.bin over to the MS ROOT and safely remove device.
2. Scroll over to the PHOTO icon on the XMB and click the ChickHEN folder and wait. (This will not work the first time, you may have to just use a method of loading that works for you but this is what we have found most efficient)
3. If all goes well the screen should blank out and flash green showing that the HEN is loaded and all is well.
4. Wait for your PSP to reboot and check your PSP's system software. It should now display: "5.03 ChickHEN".
5. Scroll on over to GAME and enjoy some Homebrew!

Disclaimer:
This software should not be used in conjunction with software which can enable the usage or disable the protections of copyrighted content. We will not be held responsible for any damage to your PSP system. This software comes with no warrenty.

Credits:
Team Typhoon: ChickHEN
MaTiAz: TIFF Eggsploit
Lawrence Jackson (LCJ14) – PSP 3000
MforMature staff: For everything
Everyone else who gave help during the development

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VidZone to launch this summer in Europe

May 6th, 2009, 20:11 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation 3 music and video download service VidZone is to launch this summer in Europe, allowing users to download music videos on demand and at no cost.

London-based firm VidZone Digital Media currently offers its service from its own website, with support from Sony BMG, EMI and thousands of independent labels. The ad-supported PS3 service will allow users to view direct streamed music videos, interviews and behind the scenes footage from the company’s catalogue of more than 25,000 downloads.

"VidZone is not just about giving music fans access to thousands of music videos, but offering a completely interactive and personalised music experience," said VidZone CTO and director of digital business development Michael Russo.

The VidZone application will be accessible from the PS3’s Xross Media Bar (XMB), allowing users to select individual videos, save a video library or create custom playlists. Downloads and playlists can also be managed and initiated via the PSP.

"Music has always been popular on PS3 and now VidZone is set to transform the way we view music videos by letting you completely tailor your experience and is just one more reason for PS3 to be the most valued player in your living room," said Isabelle Tomatis, hardware and platforms marketing manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Support for VidZone had originally been announced in August of last year and was intended to go live in the first quarter of 2009. Although now confirmed for the summer, an exact launch date has still not been given. VidZone will only be available in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, German, Spain and Australia.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...mmer-in-europe

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VidZone to launch this summer in Europe

May 6th, 2009, 20:11 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation 3 music and video download service VidZone is to launch this summer in Europe, allowing users to download music videos on demand and at no cost.

London-based firm VidZone Digital Media currently offers its service from its own website, with support from Sony BMG, EMI and thousands of independent labels. The ad-supported PS3 service will allow users to view direct streamed music videos, interviews and behind the scenes footage from the company’s catalogue of more than 25,000 downloads.

"VidZone is not just about giving music fans access to thousands of music videos, but offering a completely interactive and personalised music experience," said VidZone CTO and director of digital business development Michael Russo.

The VidZone application will be accessible from the PS3’s Xross Media Bar (XMB), allowing users to select individual videos, save a video library or create custom playlists. Downloads and playlists can also be managed and initiated via the PSP.

"Music has always been popular on PS3 and now VidZone is set to transform the way we view music videos by letting you completely tailor your experience and is just one more reason for PS3 to be the most valued player in your living room," said Isabelle Tomatis, hardware and platforms marketing manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Support for VidZone had originally been announced in August of last year and was intended to go live in the first quarter of 2009. Although now confirmed for the summer, an exact launch date has still not been given. VidZone will only be available in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, German, Spain and Australia.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...mmer-in-europe

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Mm: no more free woolly Sackboys

May 6th, 2009, 20:32 Posted By: wraggster

Media Molecule has ended the woolly Sackboy giveaway that offered literally everybody in the UK and Ireland a free plush toy.

The first 5000 subscribers to the LittleBigPlanet YouTube channel will receive the woollen Sackboy while the following 3000 runners-up will have to make do with an LBP t-shirt.

"Due to the popularity and amazing response the giveaway has now closed," the channel informs subscribers.

"But don't worry if you missed out this time - keep checking the page as we will be offering many other giveaways this year."

The channel still offers a round-the-world trip to the person who can create the best real-life landmark or location within the LBP world. This competition is open to UK residents and they need to upload their entries to the LBP YouTube page before 29th May.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/mm...oolly-sackboys

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Japanese Siren Home Space Creeps Westward

May 6th, 2009, 20:36 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation Home is in the middle of one of their biggest content updates ever, and the North American release of the Japanese Siren: Blood Curse space plays a major part.

It's a big week for PlayStation Home. They're giving away Patapon 2 t-shirts on Thursday; they're adding a living room stage set perfect for machinima; and now they've brought the chilling Siren 2: Blood Curse home space over from Japan. The Siren space consists of three areas. A run-down circus serves as your entry point into the space, from which you can move to the Ward of Despair mini-game lobby, with the third section being the game itself.

The Ward of Despair is a mini-game for up to five players, set in the Saiga Hospital stage from the downloadable PlayStation Network game. each given a task to complete within five minutes. If all players manage to complete their tasks without being taken out by zombies they receive creepy costumes as a reward.

You'll want to score these rewards before May 12th, which is when the Siren: Horror Bowl Tournament takes place. Players who show up to the event in their Siren costumes will qualify for a chance to win the first four episodes of the PSN game.

Note that the Siren: Blood Curse space is only coming to North America at the moment, with a European release planned somewhere down the line.

The PlayStation Blog post announcing all of this new content also hints at upcoming Tekken 6 costumes and Killzone 2 t-shirts to stand around in.

I'm really glad to see so much happening in Home these days. I don't think they've come close to tapping its full potential yet, but Sony is definitely making headway.

http://kotaku.com/5242627/japanese-s...reeps-westward

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The Guitar Hero: Smash Hits Tracklist Is Like Cold, Morning-After Pizza

May 6th, 2009, 20:38 Posted By: wraggster

Activision have announced the full, final tracklist for the upcoming Guitar Hero re-release, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits. Let us all find out which songs from the previous Guitar Hero game made the cut.

The 48 songs have been culled from older, guitar-only Guitar Hero games, which have been reworked to make them playable using all of World Tour's instruments.

Guitar Hero

* Blue Öyster Cult - "Godzilla"
* Boston - "More Than A Feeling"
* Deep Purple - "Smoke On The Water"
* Franz Ferdinand - "Take Me Out"
* Helmet - "Unsung (Live)"
* Incubus - "Stellar"
* Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - "I Love Rock N' Roll"
* Ozzy Osbourne - "Bark At The Moon"
* Pantera - "Cowboys From Hell (Live)"
* Queen - "Killer Queen"
* Queens Of The Stone Age - "No One Knows"
* The Donnas - "Take It Off"
* The Exies - "Hey You"
* White Zombie - "Thunder Kiss '65"

Guitar Hero II

* Alice In Chains - "Them Bones"
* Avenged Sevenfold - "Beast And The Harlot"
* Danzig - "Mother"
* Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench"
* Iron Maiden - "The Trooper"
* Jane's Addiction - "Stop!"
* Kansas - "Carry On Wayward Son"
* Lamb Of God - "Laid To Rest"
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Free Bird"
* Mötley Crüe- "Shout At The Devil"
* Nirvana - "Heart-Shaped Box"
* Rage Against The Machine - "Killing In The Name"
* Reverend Horton Heat - "Psychobilly Freakout"
* Rush - "YYZ"
* Stone Temple Pilots - "Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart"
* The Police - "Message In A Bottle"
* The Sword - "Freya"
* Warrant - "Cherry Pie"
* Wolfmother - "Woman"

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s

* Anthrax - "Caught In A Mosh"
* Extreme - "Play With Me"
* Judas Priest - "Electric Eye"
* Poison - "Nothin' But A Good Time"
* Ratt - "Round and Round"
* Twisted Sister - "I Wanna Rock"

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

* AFI - "Miss Murder"
* DragonForce - "Through The Fire And Flames"
* Heart - "Barracuda"
* Kiss - "Rock And Roll All Nite"
* Living Colour - "Cult Of Personality"
* Pat Benatar - "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"
* Priestess - "Lay Down"
* Slayer - "Raining Blood"

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

* Aerosmith - "Back In The Saddle

Glad to see Blue Oyster Cult's Godzilla made the mix, especially since I always thought the Guitar Hero cover version sounded a lot more like Fu Manchu's cover than the original.

http://kotaku.com/5242063/the-guitar...ng+after-pizza

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PS3 Sales Up 288 Percent From Last April

May 6th, 2009, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster

The PLAYSTATION 3 has outsold the Wii for the past two-and-a-half months. That we know. What percentage the Japanese PS3 sales have spiked since the same month last year, that we didn't — until now.

According to April data released by Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, PLAYSTATION 3 sales are up 288 percent from the same period last year. The reason for the dramatic increase was the Blu-ray release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete. The flick was bundled with the eagerly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII demo.

A sign of things to come when the game is released only on the PS3 in Japan?

http://kotaku.com/5241552/ps3-sales-...rom-last-april

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Call of Duty: World at War maps hit 2m downloads

May 6th, 2009, 21:12 Posted By: Shrygue

via Games Industry


Downloads for the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 have surpassed two million sales, according to publisher Activision.

"This is a huge milestone and we are so appreciative of our incredibly supportive community who continue to play and enjoy the game," said Mark Lamia, studio head of developer Treyarch.

"We're hard at work on Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2 and look forward to delivering that in June."

Figures are for downloads across the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live services.

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Pure gets PS3 trophies

May 6th, 2009, 21:17 Posted By: Shrygue

via Computer and Video Games


High-jumping Disney racer Pure is to receive a Trophy support update on PlayStation 3 today, the company's confirmed.

The update includes more than 30 trophies spread over the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels, Disney brand man Mitch Powers revealed on the PlayStation Blog.

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Free MGO content in May for all players

May 6th, 2009, 21:19 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Konami will add Race Mission and Patriot modes to Metal Gear Online during May. They're free, available to all and not nearly as naughty as they sound.

First, on 12th May, Konami will introduce the Race Mission mode, where Blue and Red teams search for and protect targets while passing through a series of checkpoints. Successful passes spawn subsequent checkpoints, but drops will reset progress if the target is not retrieved in time.

Then, on 26th May, Konami will introduce the Patriot feature. This randomly selects a few players from the Metal Gear Online userbase to become Patriots, who receive a 5.56mm Hand Rifle that has infinite ammo and no need to reload.

"You'd better watch out when a Patriot joins your game!" exclaims Konami Online's Brandon Laurino on the US PlayStation blog.

The SCENE expansion was added to Metal Gear Online in March, and added two new playable characters, three maps, modes and accessories. Players do not need this, nor any of the previous expansions, to benefit from the upcoming modes.

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[Release] Mp3Me Lib - MP3 Playback On Me Processor (for devs)

May 6th, 2009, 21:35 Posted By: Zack

Hey.

During the development of my game I wanted to be able to playback MP3's using the PSP's media engine processor. Knowing that there existed a few libs already I decided to try and use one rather than reinventing the wheel.

The best and most powerful one that I saw seemed to be Sakya's example from LightMP3. So I download and tried to compile it but due to changes in the SDK it wouldn't compile.

After a little chat to IWN I had it fixed in a matter of minutes

So for anyone else that wants to be able to playback MP3, OGG or Atrac3 on the media engine on there game download this and your all set. It's really easy to integrate.

Note : I take no credit for this lib at all. It was made by sakya, all I have done is modify the source code so it compiles on the latest toolchain.

Enjoy

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[Release] Wolfenstein 3D - V6.0 Final - AutoMap + New Loader!

May 7th, 2009, 16:37 Posted By: Zack

Release via the official site : RetroEmu.com

Hey Wolfenstein fans!

So it's finally here. Wolfenstein 3D V6.0!!

Why has the version number skipped from 5.2 to 6.0?
That is because I always said that 6.0 would be the final version, and this is the final version of Wolfenstein 3D PSP from me

So what's new? What's changed?

Well, one feature a lot of you have been craving is finally implemented (courtesy of Chilly Willy) .. AutoMap. See below screenshot :



A guide on how to use automap is contained inside the download (hint hold Square then press Select To enter/exit automap)

Another new update is to the Game Loader. I have mentioned previously that I wanted to re-write the Game Loader from scratch and make it's theme more fitting with the game.

Well now it is, with a nice clean UI to boot. It also has the song back from the first Game Loader.

See the below screenshot :



The deathscreen. Oh how I loathe it. I worked on it for a few hours and got no-where fast. I may have been working on the wrong place or fixing the wrong code but I got it to work everytime. Except when your facing the guard. Why? I don't know. It works 80% you could say. If your not facing an enemy when you die... the screen will turn red, if you are it won't. If anyone wants to fix this the code is there for you to do so

The only other change is the save file names now (instead of being "y") are saved as the map name you are on. So whatever map you are on, the games save name will adopt that.

Screenshot of new eboot art :
Thanks to roseRouge and wolverine666 from deviant art (I used there images).



So your leaving?

Nope I am currently (don't get too excited) working on a port of Shadow Warrior to the PSP and my own game. I don't know when either of these will be ready so please don't ask

What now?

Go off and enjoy Wolfenstein 3d/Spear Of Destiny on your PSP!

You may need to install the patch file below for your version of Wolfenstein 3D.

Screenshot of Wolfenstein 3D PSP in action :



Obviously if any new bugs are introduced as a result of this update I will fix them and re-release
Thanks and enjoy

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Blu-ray making greenbacks, sales up 72% to start '09

May 7th, 2009, 17:10 Posted By: wraggster

Congratulations Blu-ray, you might be ready to step into the zone of mass market acceptance, as NPD's retail tracking service found Q1 sales of standalone players up 72 percent over last year, moving over 400,000 units with a 14% increase in dollar sales. Last year sure the format survived mad fights but high prices were a setback; fast forward to March when an online survey of 6,994 people found awareness has reached 90 percent in the last six months, with customers fascinated by its updates. Although BD-Live is looking more and more like an unneeded gimmick, the real facts are people care about cost and average player prices dropped from $393 last year to $261 in 2009. The "Blu-ray report" suggests the magic number is $214 for folks like Shawn Marion, so more room might be needed to breeze, and could come as soon as this fall around the time Vizio's player finally appears. It might be tragic for Vudu, CBHD and others trying to get a foothold, but Blu-ray's magic wand is word of mouth - so while much talked about, but much lower selling tech like Kindle is happy as hell to get a record deal, right now Blu-ray's unique skills can't be compared.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/06/b...2-to-start-09/

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Katamari Forever to be a boxed game in Europe

May 7th, 2009, 17:12 Posted By: wraggster

Publisher Namco Bandai has told CasualGaming.biz that the upcoming PS3-exclusive Katamari Forever will be a boxed title in Europe.
Earlier reports had suggested that the game will mirror recent moves from the likes of Capcom and be download only. It’s not known whether the game will also ship on Blu-ray in North America and Japan.
Due out this autumn, Katamari Forever is the fifth console instalment in the cult franchise. It will boast a number of graphical filters designed to provide the title with a unique look, and will also boast 1080p HD visuals.

http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/285...game-in-Europe

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nDreams expands with new PlayStation Home projects

May 7th, 2009, 17:14 Posted By: wraggster

Xi developer licenses Unity engine, hires new key staff, embarks on projects for iPhone and Google's Android

Developer nDreams – the studio behind PlayStation Home’s Alternate Reality Game Xi – has announced that it is working on a number of new projects for the service.

The company – which was founded back in 2007 –has also licensed the versatile Unity Engine as the group is set to embark on development for the iPhone and Google's Android operating system.

“We've been delighted with the reaction so far to Xi, our first major project,� said nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh.

“We're very excited about the other titles that are now in development as we continue to create innovative games in the online digital space."

The group has also made four key additions to its staff.

Mike Souto joins as Senior Producer from his role at Eidos, armed with over ten years of experience in the industry having worked on titles such as TimeSplitters 2, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and the Commandos series.


Andy Gibson - who has previously worked at Gusto, Core and Revolution on projects such as Tomb Raider, Bugs Life and In Cold Blood - has been appoined as nDreams' Lead Artist. He will be joined by new artist Peter Nicholson, who himself has worked at Lionhead and EA.

Babu Madhikarmi joins nDreams as a programmer, having worked at Sprite Interactive and Glu Mobile on over 15 games.

"We're delighted to welcome on board four talented new team members," O'Luanaigh added. "Between them, they have almost 40 years experience in the games industry and demonstrate just how far nDreams has come in the last twelve months."

nDreams' statement added that “new technologies and distribution channels such as Home, Android, iPhone and Unity are a huge opportunity to create innovative games.�

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OPINION: Downloadable content matters

May 7th, 2009, 17:23 Posted By: wraggster

By now, this point should be drilled into game makers' skulls. The games industry has morphed into a service-based business. Downloadable content matters. Not only does it increase the longevity of titles both on and off the retail shelf--driving new game sales and preventing trade-ins--it is also an easy way to squeeze out some extra cash from that big-budget boxed product. Hell. A lot of cash.
Activision has announced that the first chunk of downloadable content for Call of Duty World At War, Map Pack 1, has now sold 2 million units. That $9.99 pack of four maps has generated nearly $20 million.
It's another sign that downloadable content is turning into a big business. John Riccitiello, chief executive of Electronic Arts, stated during the company's earnings call that all Electronic Arts titles would be open to digital expansions. Game downloads and microtransactions generated $80 million in revenues for the company last year, and Riccitiello expects EA's online business to exceed $500 million this fiscal year.

Some game players may grimace at the thought of spending extra cash for new maps, but it's a good thing for the industry as it's another revenue model it can turn to "boxed product" business begins to dwindle.

http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/285...ontent-matters

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Farrell: Core game market is most challenging

May 7th, 2009, 17:26 Posted By: wraggster

ollowing yesterday's financial results, THQ's CEO Mike Farrell has discussed the challenges of breaking even on core games, saying that the era of making an investment back selling 700 to 800 thousand units are "unfortunately over."

"The only area where the break-evens are challenging for us, and the industry, is in the core area," said Farrell during a conference cal with investors.

"If you're going to compete in that segment, you've got to have gameplay, storyline, technology, and marketing spend that drive you home with that core consumer, and that's the one segment where the break-even points are still relatively challenging, which is why we said let's just focus on one to two per year" during last year's business restructuring.

When asked to clarify approximately how many units the publisher needs to sell in order to break even, and if a core title could show a return on investment by selling 800 thousand units, Farrell denied that possibility, saying "On the core titles, yeah, 700, 800 thousand units, those days unfortunately, we think, are over."

THQ segments its software into five categories: core gamer, fighting, mass appeal/family, kids, and online. While core titles provide a challenge for the publisher, Farrell says he is comfortable in the remaining categories.

"Fighting, we've been in for a long time, we understand how to do that, so we're very comfortable with the break-evens there," said Farrell, referring to its WWE and WWF wrestling franchise that has been a THQ staple since 1999, as well as the upcoming UFC 2009 Undisputed. "I think those have been relatively stable if not coming down a little bit over time."

"Clearly on kids and mass appeal, the reason we like those markets is the break-evens are relatively low," continued Farrell. "On a game like Big Beach Sports, our break-even was very low, and it's been extremely profitable because we put up big units on a very low investment. So on those three categories we're either [seeing a] flat or declining break-even."

Farrell estimates that THQ can break even on kids titles by selling between 100 and 400 thousand units. With mass market titles, that number varies more.

"The beauty of that [mass market] business is those are all driven by consumer trends and the type of gameplay, and not necessarily cost," he said.

"As you move up the food chain and we get more complex - things like de Blob - the break-even would go up, so I'd give you a similar range, sort of 100 to 400 thousand units in those areas. So fairly low in the kids and mass appeal, as you might suspect, but much higher on the core titles."

As far as break-even points on online and MMO titles, "it depends on the segment of that market," Farrell said.

"We like the way we structured a couple of our initial online investments. We have really no net investment in the Shanda deal, yet we've extracted a lot of learning from that," he continued, referring to a partnership between THQ and Shanda to distribute Company of Heroes in Asian territories.

"Getting into the casual MMO space, we did a joint venture as you know, so I think it was a very smart deal. That being said, the MMO is a pretty significant investment, but we love the prospects for that brand."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...st-challenging

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Disney's G-Force to use off-axis 3D

May 7th, 2009, 17:35 Posted By: wraggster

Disney's upcoming G-Force game will include 3D options.

G-Force, based on an upcoming film about guinea pig spec-ops, will use off-axis 3D with red/blue-lens glasses, Kotaku reports.

Apparently it's a system where - thank f*** for Wikipedia - "the optical axis of the aperture is not coincident with the mechanical centre of the aperture". Makes sense. A toggle will be available through G-Force on both PS3 and 360.

As previously announced, Wii title Toy Story Mania also uses 3D for some of its mini-games.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...se-off-axis-3d

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More planes for HAWX today

May 7th, 2009, 17:36 Posted By: wraggster

Ubisoft is releasing DLC for its aerial dogfighter HAWX on PS3 and 360 today. The US Eagles pack brings five new aircraft to the game and costs costs 400 Microsoft points (GBP 3.40 / EUR 4.80 ), or GBP 3.99 / EUR 4.99 on PSN.

The planes in question are the beautiful SR-71 Blackbird (otherwise known as the X-Men's ride), the F-111 Aardvark, the crazy flying wedge of the A-12 Avenger (a stealth bomber prototype), the F-15 Peak Eagle variant, and the F-4 Phantom II, a fighter that will be legendary to Airfix model-builders of a certain age.

There's no confirmation of the pack's availability, future or otherwise, on PC.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/mo...for-hawx-today

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SEGA's Virtua Tennis 2009 slips to June

May 7th, 2009, 17:38 Posted By: wraggster

SEGA forum admin RubyEclipse claims Virtua Tennis 2009 has been pushed back a month to June.

The thread says polishing the Wii version, which features Wii MotionPlus controls, is the reason for the delay. The new US target for all versions - PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360 - is 2nd June. We're waiting to hear back from SEGA about European plans.

That potentially sits the release of Virtua Tennis 2009 right next to EA's Grand Slam Tennis, which also has Wii MotionPlus controls. The latter will bundle the WMP accessory at launch on 12th June for an added tenner.

We served and volleyed with Virtua Tennis 2009 on Wii and PS3 recently, and were very impressed.

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Sega Developing Another Yakuza Game

May 7th, 2009, 17:44 Posted By: wraggster

Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) came out less than three months ago and Sega isn’t giving the series a break. Series producer Toshihiro Nagoshi shared vague details about a new Ryu ga Gotoku project in an interview with Famitsu.

The game is not Yakuza 4. It isn’t a sequel to Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!, a side story that took place in ancient Japan, either. Like the most recent game, the Ryu ga Gotoku mystery game is being made for the PlayStation 3. Live in the Land of the Rising Sun? A digitalized version of you can appear in the game as a hostess or other bit character. Sega is taking applications at the end of this week.

Any guesses to what the setting and theme could be?

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/07...r-yakuza-game/

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Trinity Universe Is The Crossover RPG Of 2010

May 7th, 2009, 17:47 Posted By: wraggster

Nippon Ichi, Gust, and Idea Factory are getting together for another PlayStation 3 RPG mashup. Introducing Trinity Universe which has characters from Atelier Viorate and Disgaea… in 3D!



For the first time in a game Etna, Flonne, and Prinny aren’t sprites. Outside of the adventure story scenes, the game uses models for dungeons and combat. Trinity Universe’s combat system sounds kind of like Xenogears where each attack consumes AP and skills are assigned to three different buttons. Input a set sequence and you can deal more damage. Time is also an important element in Trinity Universe. Players have to destroy a gravitation field and escape a dungeon before time runs out.

Trinity Universe has two different scenarios. A goddess side with Gust characters and a demon lord side with Nippon Ichi stars. The protagonist in the demon lord storyline is a devil dog named Kanata.

Idea Factory will publish Trinity Universe in Japan this August. A release date has not been announced in North America, but NIS America is presenting a 3D PS3 game tomorrow so…

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/07...r-rpg-of-2010/

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Namco Bandai Exploring 3D Glasses For 2.5D Games

May 7th, 2009, 17:48 Posted By: wraggster

You can’t tell from a screenshot, but Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a 3D game. Not just polygons instead of pixels 3D game, it’s Rad Racer 3D. When I played the game I was given a pair of glasses to put on. A few moments after putting them on the screen changed from a headache inducing blurry mess to Han Tao leaping towards me to grab a vine.

When wearing the glasses the Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao stands out from being just another kung fu themed beat em up. The catch is you need the right gear. I played the game on a 3D enabled TV and with special glasses — better than the red and blue ones packaged with 3D World Runner. You can turn off the 3D filter at anytime, but the faux holographic feel of Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is what really made the downloadable PlayStation Network / Xbox Live Arcade game different.

However, 3D enabled TVs and glasses aren’t common equipment. A Namco Bandai representative explained they are trying to get the 3D effect to work with as many TVs and for as many users as possible. I asked about bundling a download code with a pair of 3D glasses and selling Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao in stores. They aren’t sure if they can do that.

It would be a bummer if there wasn’t a simple way for the average gamer to play Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao in real 3D. Perhaps, resorting to the classic red and blue glasses would work? This is a neat trick for a downloadable game and since Blitz Games developed the technology they can also use it in the future too, that is if the Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is successful.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/06...for-25d-games/

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Zen Studios to Launch First Pinball Title on PlayStation Network with Zen Pinball

May 7th, 2009, 18:30 Posted By: wraggster

ZEN Studios, the definitive leader in arcade-style pinball videogames, is pleased to announce that its fast-paced ZEN Pinball is confirmed to be released on May 14, 2009 as the first pinball title for PlayStation Network (PSN). ZEN also released the list of ZEN Pinball trophy achievements.

"Arcade fans have been anxiously waiting for this game, and we're pleased to announce that we have confirmed the release date," said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. "Our team has put a lot of hours and hard work into developing this title and the results look amazing!"

Kigyossy continued, "We further refined the pinball physics, and in the core game we included four exciting original pinball tables. In the coming months we will also continue to expand on the gameplay experience by offering a great selection of new tables that will deliver a fun and lasting experience for players of all ages."

ZEN Pinball delivers a variety of in-game missions, head-to-head online multi-player bouts and multi-day worldwide tournaments. In addition to the regular All-Time and Weekly scoreboards, ZEN Pinball features Score Speed, Best One Minute, and Multi-player Ranking scoreboards, letting players test their mettle against pinball players from all over the world!

Developed by ZEN Studios, ZEN Pinball is the first arcade-style pinball videogame to be unveiled on PSN and will be available exclusively through PlayStation Store for $9.99. To learn more about ZEN Pinball, please visit: www.ZenPinball.com.

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sdlmess: SDL Multiple Emulator Super System for PS3 Linux

May 7th, 2009, 18:31 Posted By: wraggster

Bill Blake has released a new version of MESS for PS3 Linux:

MESS is an acronym that stands for Multiple Emulator Super System. MESS will more or less faithfully reproduce computer and console systems on a PC. MESS emulates the hardware of the systems and sometimes utilizes ROM images to load programs and games. Therefore, these systems are NOT simulations, but the actual emulations of the hardware.

* Mon May 4 18:00:00 2009 Bill Blake <billb{%}ydl{*}net> - 0131-1
- Not using ARCHOPTS for now
- Added patch for native resolution (unofficial)
* Thu Mar 5 17:00:00 2009 Bill Blake <billb{%}ydl{*}net> - 0129-1
- Rebuild for YDL 6.1 / PS3 using modified spec from rpmfusion

http://pleasantfiction.ipower.com/ps....ydl6.bdg.html

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Playlogic to Unleash Horror Sequel Obscure: The Aftermath for PSP in September

May 7th, 2009, 18:34 Posted By: wraggster

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, announced today that the heart-pumping, thrill-seeking teen horror title Obscure: The Aftermath is coming to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and will be available in North American retail stores in September. The title is already available for the Wii system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Windows PC under the same name.

"We received a tremendous amount of feedback from fans wanting us to bring the gruesome gore of Obscure 2 to a handheld console," said Rogier Smit, executive vice president of Playlogic. "Our talented teams have since crafted the game to fit the unique co-op capabilities and controls of the PSP while also keeping the exciting gameplay and detailed graphics featured in the console versions intact."

Obscure: The Aftermath is the sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game Obscure. Two years ago, at Leafmore High, a group of young teenagers were trapped inside their school and haunted by monsters that had been released by their maniac headmaster. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished. Since then the survivors have picked up their lives and began college at Fallcreek University.

Unexpectedly, strange black flowers start springing up all over campus. While experimenting with these flowers in class, a dangerous substance is discovered that induces strange but vivid dreams. Some of the students find that there is more to the flowers than anyone could have ever expected and when the seeds finally germinate, a bad trip suddenly turns into a horrible reality.

Game features include
* Six individually developed characters, all with their own unique skills
* Unique co-op mode; second player can join in at any time
* Highly detailed and rich 3D environment
* Vast variety of weapons and horrifying monsters
* Stunning soundtrack performed by the Boston String Quartet and the Paris Opera's Children's choir
* Fully optimized controls for PSP, including a redesigned menu
* User accessible playlist of the musical tracks and FMV cutscenes
* Stunning storyboard, artwork and concept art galleries

Obscure: The Aftermath is rated "M" for mature by the ESRB. For more information about the game or Playlogic, please visit www.playlogicgames.com.

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POPStation PSP 3.1

May 7th, 2009, 18:37 Posted By: wraggster

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Flash Dumper TEST Via HEN

May 7th, 2009, 18:39 Posted By: wraggster

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ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler (Latest version: R2)

May 7th, 2009, 18:42 Posted By: wraggster

Davee is back with a new release of his Homebrew Enabler for PSP 3000s and all those on consoles that previously couldnt do homebrew

[ChickHEN Revision 2] - Team Typhoon

[Changelog]
- Now supports homebrew
- Homebrew Support enhanced
- Tiff image blocking in HEN (displays unsupported)

[What it does?]
ChickHEN works as a homebrew enabler for all PSP models (1000, 2000 and 3000) and allows execution of homebrew games and apps on 5.03 Official firmware. It can allow you to play games such as Bugz!, Jellycar or run apps such as pspfiler and PSPTube. Homebrew enhances the experience of a normal PSP without any faulty side-effects.

[What it does not do?]
- Run ISO, CSO or any other form of UMD backup.
- Run PSX Games
- Touch The Flash of your beloved PSP
- Magically allow the use of Custom Firmware (on TA-088v3 or PSP 3000)
- Load plugins

[How do I use it?]
Depending on your PSP Model, you're going to need a specific tiff image. If you have a Phat (1000) PSP, use the tiff image supplied in the "PHAT" folder and copy it to ms0:/PSP/PHOTO. Else copy the tiff image in the "SLIM" folder to ms0:/PSP/PHOTO. After you've copied the image to your PSP, you can copy the h.bin supplied to the root of the memorystick (ms0:/). This should be sufficient for PSP to reboot into ChickHEN.

[Can it break my PSP?]
ChickHEN works differently to all previous HEN's. Instead of flashing to flash0, it resides entirely in RAM to prevent any damage to the system. Sure enough, you can run applications in HEN to flash stuff but I strongly recommend against it. ChickHEN comes with no warrenty, no guanantee and you run this software under your own responsibility. Flashing onto your PSP WILL BRICK IT!!

As stated, HEN comes with no warrenty, and this software should not be used in conjunction with homebrew which can countervent any copyright laws.

[Credits]
Team Typhoon - ChickHEN
MaTiAz: TIFF Eggsploit
Lawrence Jackson (LCJ14) – PSP 3000
Cloudy: Betatesting
MforMature staff: For everything
Everyone else who gave help during the development

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Play!Piano

May 7th, 2009, 18:46 Posted By: wraggster

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Alek of Dark Alex fame Discusses New Chickhen Loader

May 7th, 2009, 18:50 Posted By: wraggster

Alek posted this on his site:

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PlayStation mobile still 'could happen'

May 8th, 2009, 17:06 Posted By: wraggster

ony Ericsson president Hideki Komiyama has expressed his interest in partnering with Sony’s game business, stating that a PlayStation mobile handset “could happen�.
The business is currently fighting its corner in the cutthroat mobile handset market, though it has so far failed to provide a serious Smartphone competitor to the iPhone.
Due to the heightened competition, Komiyama is interested to see if the PlayStation arm of Sony can provide a lucrative and unique selling point for its future handsets. Speaking to The Financial Times, he claimed that a PlayStation mobile “could happen�.

Despite its struggles in the Smartphone market, Sony Ericsson is a big believer in convergence. In the past the group has integrated the Walkman and Cybershot brands into its phones, though has not yet embarked on the same path as Nokia did with the n-Gage.
Sony Ericsson is currently relying on third-party technologies to make its phones smarter. The firm will be delivering two new mobiles to the market by the end of 2009, both of which will be able to use operating systems such as Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows Mobile.

http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/285...l-could-happen

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Blu-ray player sales picking up pace

May 8th, 2009, 17:08 Posted By: wraggster

Though data suggests that the majority of consumers are still not aware of the format
Whether Blu-ray’s rise to ascendancy will gather the required pace needed before the mainstream adaptation of digital movie downloads arrives is yet to be seen, but sales of HD discs players have performed well year-on-year.
TechRadar reports that annual Blu-ray player sales climbed 72 per cent in 2008 in North America, according to NPD. In Q1 2009 alone 400,000 Blu-ray players were sold, representing a market value of $107.2m.
However, other data has shown that the majority of US consumers are still ignorant about the format, with 58 per cent of 7,000 people surveyed by NPD claiming they were “not very familiar� with the format.
“Blu-ray's superiority used to be difficult for many consumers to grasp,� analyst Russ Crupnick stated. “But when friends rave about it, or demonstrate Blu-ray in their homes, they are selling the benefits in a way that is far more effective than simply viewing an advertisement or seeing it demonstrated at a retail store.�

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/34224/Blu-...icking-up-pace

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Sony Ericsson Claims PlayStation Phone "Could Happen"

May 8th, 2009, 17:17 Posted By: wraggster

It may or may not be wishful thinking on the part of a struggling company, but Sony Ericsson president Hideki Komiyama claims that a PlayStation phone, similar to the existing Walkman and Cybershot phones, "could happen".

http://gizmodo.com/5245642/sony-eric...e-could-happen

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First BioShock 2 Multiplayer Details

May 8th, 2009, 18:31 Posted By: wraggster

2K Games has announced that it has signed on Digital Extremes to develop the multiplayer game for BioShock 2. The group is said to be working closely with 2K Marin, the team responsible for the single player game, in the effort to develop a "substantial element that enhances the lore and fiction of the BioShock Universe."

The multiplayer game will take place during the fall of Rapture as players take on the role of Plasmid test subjects for Sinclair Solutions. This game will reportedly expand the BioShock fiction and reveal more about the fall of Rapture.

As far as gameplay goes, little has been revealed aside from a leveling system. Experience points will be earned during matches that will give players access to new weapons, Plasmids and Tonics. Locations will include the Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, built from the ground up specifically for multiplayer.

2K president Christoph Hartmann said, "The fans asked for a multiplayer experience and we answered. With Digital Extremes delivering a multiplayer experience for BioShock 2 that features all of the things that make BioShock unique, we're holding ourselves to a high standard so that we can deliver the depth and variety that fans of the BioShock universe demand."

Digital Extremes is best known for its work on the Unreal franchise. Most recently, it developed Dark Sector for Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3.

http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/980/980999p1.html

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Codemasters: ‘Ashes will be sporting event of the summer’

May 8th, 2009, 18:32 Posted By: wraggster

Official event tie-in set for PS3, PC and 360 this summer; Wii edition to hit later in 2009
Ashes Cricket 2009 for PS3, 360 and PC is set to be one of this summer’s key sporting titles, says Codemasters.
The game will go up against a raft of big summer sports titles including EA Grand Slam Tennis, Tiger Woods, Wii Sports Resort and Virtua Tennis 2009.
“The Ashes is set to be the sporting event of the summer and it’s great to be producing the official game of the Series,� said Codemasters producer Jamie Firth.
“In partnering with the development team at Transmission Games, Ashes Cricket 2009 is a cricket title with an unprecedented heritage that comes from two companies that know and love the sport. The Brian Lara titles became the number one cricket gaming brand for over ten years and it’s a reputation that we fully intend to continue with Ashes Cricket 2009.�
Ashes was first revealed on Gamespot earlier today, and is set to follow-up the firm’s hugely successful Brian Lara series. The title is fully licensed by cricketing bodies ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board), the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) and Cricket Australia, and features all official players, kit and stadia.
ECB commercial director John Perera added: “The Ashes is one of the iconic challenges in world sport. With cricket set to dominate the sporting calendar this summer we're delighted to be able to give cricket fans the chance to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and try and win back the Ashes for England.�
“Cricket as a sport lends itself extremely well to this type of treatment and we are pleased that with Codemasters technical expertise we will be providing gamers with the next best thing to be playing out in the middle. We are sure it will be a great success."
Ashes Cricket 2009 will be released this summer on PS3, 360 and PC, with a Wii edition scheduled for later in the year.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/34229/Code...-of-the-summer

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Disgaea 2 enhanced for PSP this year

May 8th, 2009, 18:40 Posted By: wraggster

NIS America plans to release PSP game Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days across the US this autumn.

This is an enhanced port of Disgaea 2, which was superb when it came out for PS2 back in 2006. The new bits are more characters, items and skills, plus extra story chapters and even new battle features stolen from Disgaea 3.

Dark Hero Days follows Adell, the last human, on his journey to the Netherworld to defeat the armies of Zenon. Adell will amass and nurture his own force along the way, seeing off waves of baddies in strategical, tile-based brawls.

Bizarrely, the first trailer contradicts the press release by citing a summer 2009 date. We're looking into European plans.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...-psp-this-year

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NIS reveals Last Rebellion for PS3

May 8th, 2009, 18:41 Posted By: wraggster

IS America has revealed a watercolour-style PS3 RPG called Last Rebellion, which will be released over there this autumn.

The game follows "dark anti-hero" Nine and his female companion Aisha on a story of revenge. Exploration will be free-form but battles turn-based, where Nine will resort to physical attacks and Aisha to magic. But only one character can fight per turn, creating what NIS hopes to be "not another mindless battle system". Body-parts can also be targeted; legs to slow, arms to weaken, and so on.

Visually, the game looks quite like the latest Prince of Persia, only less vibrant, as our Last Rebellion gallery will illustrate. The game is single-player, too.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ni...ellion-for-ps3

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Sakura Wars for PS2/Wii this autumn

May 8th, 2009, 18:42 Posted By: wraggster

NIS America plans to release Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love for PS2 and Wii this autumn.

This a strategy RPG in which robots meet the Wild West - a bit like that film with Will Smith in. There are six endings depending on the choices you make along the way - character interaction is very important, apparently.

Combat is split in two: ground battles are fought in two-legged mechanised robots, which can transform and take to the sky, prompting missile-based, long-range battles. There are around 30 to 40 hours gameplay in total.

There's no word on what the platform differences are, nor when we'll see this in Europe. We're checking.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/sa...ii-this-autumn

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PlayStation Store Update: Patapon 2, Galactrix, Disgaea Add-On Madness

May 8th, 2009, 18:55 Posted By: wraggster

The first download-only PSP title hits the PlayStation Store this week, along with the PS3 debut of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and an oddly-priced set of downloadable Disgaea 3 content.

This marks my first time posting the PlayStation Store Update, so forgive me if I go astray. This week seems particularly packed with goodies, with three new PSone Classics, demos for Savage Moon and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a set of three free songs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Norse outfits for LittleBigPlanet, and what certainly seems like a lot of Disgaea DLC.

Along with two new characters in the form of Gig and Revya from Soul Nomad, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice also scores a new storyline for Raspberyl, available as four separate chapters for $2.99 each, or in one big pack for $11.99. I'll let you guys figure out the math on that one while you browse this week's list.

Qore Episode 12 - May 2009 ($2.99)

Games & Demos
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix ($19.99)
PSone Classic - Bowling ($5.99)
PSone Classic - R-Type Delta ($5.99)
PSone Classic - Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! ($5.99)
PSP - Pursuit Force ($22.99)
Savage Moon Demo
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Demo
Patapon 2 for the PSP($19.99)

Expansions & Add-ons
BUZZ! Quiz TV: Rock Legends ($7.99)
LittleBigPlanet Norse Mini-Pack ($2.99)
Disgaea 3 Character: Gig ($1.99)
Disgaea 3 Character: Revya ($1.99)
Disgaea 3: Soul Nomad Set ($3.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 1 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 2 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 3 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 4 ($2.99)
Disgaea 3: Raspberyl Chapters 1-4 ($11.99) $.03 more expensive than buying them individually!
Sonic Unleashed Mazuri Adventure Pack ($2.99)
Street Fighter IV Alternate Costume Pack ($12.49)
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. - US Eagles Pack ($4.99)
Trivial Pursuit TV Pack ($4.99)
Wheelman: Free Street Showdown (free)
Wheelman: Premium Street Showdown Pack ($4.99)

Guitar Hero World Tour add-on tracks

Ferret/Metal Blade Track Pack (free)
"On Broken Glass" by Chimaira
"Dez Moines" by Devil Wears Prada
"Grave of Opportunity" by Unearth.

Rock Band add-on tracks

"Do You Want To"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
"Lucid Dreams"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
"Take Me Out"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
Franz Ferdinand Pack 01 ($5.49)
"Smooth Criminal"- Alien Ant Farm ($1.99)
"Blue Sky"- The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
"Midnight Rider"- The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
"Drain the Blood"- The Distillers ($1.99)
"Naked Eye"- Luscious Jackson ($1.99)
"Idealistic Types"- Prong ($1.99)
"The Banishment"- Prong ($1.99)

Game Videos
PULSE 5/7 Edition (free)
inFAMOUS: Power Trip Trailer
Killzone 2: Steel & Titanium Pack Video
PATAPON 2: Build Up Your Army Trailer
SOCOM FTB3 Announce Trailer
Alpha Protocol Gameplay Walkthrough #1
Magic Ball Booster Pack Trailer
Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack Trailer
Tekken 6 Editor's Day 2009 Trailer
Speedway TV Spot
The Making of Speedway

Wallpapers & Themes
Disgaea 3 - Gig Theme ($0.99)
Disgaea 3 - Raspberyl & Sapphire Theme ($0.99)
Anime MBM Theme 2 ($1.49)
Bunnies Pinups Theme 2 ($1.49)
Metal Battalion Maidens Theme 2 ($1.49)
NASCAR/Sprint Cup Series Monsters Theme (free)

http://kotaku.com/5244858/playstatio...add+on-madness

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PlayStation Store Update: Patapon 2, Galactrix, Disgaea Add-On Madness

May 8th, 2009, 18:55 Posted By: wraggster

The first download-only PSP title hits the PlayStation Store this week, along with the PS3 debut of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and an oddly-priced set of downloadable Disgaea 3 content.

This marks my first time posting the PlayStation Store Update, so forgive me if I go astray. This week seems particularly packed with goodies, with three new PSone Classics, demos for Savage Moon and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a set of three free songs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Norse outfits for LittleBigPlanet, and what certainly seems like a lot of Disgaea DLC.

Along with two new characters in the form of Gig and Revya from Soul Nomad, Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice also scores a new storyline for Raspberyl, available as four separate chapters for $2.99 each, or in one big pack for $11.99. I'll let you guys figure out the math on that one while you browse this week's list.

Qore Episode 12 - May 2009 ($2.99)

Games & Demos
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix ($19.99)
PSone Classic - Bowling ($5.99)
PSone Classic - R-Type Delta ($5.99)
PSone Classic - Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! ($5.99)
PSP - Pursuit Force ($22.99)
Savage Moon Demo
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Demo
Patapon 2 for the PSP($19.99)

Expansions & Add-ons
BUZZ! Quiz TV: Rock Legends ($7.99)
LittleBigPlanet Norse Mini-Pack ($2.99)
Disgaea 3 Character: Gig ($1.99)
Disgaea 3 Character: Revya ($1.99)
Disgaea 3: Soul Nomad Set ($3.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 1 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 2 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 3 ($2.99)
Digaea 3: Raspberyl Chapter 4 ($2.99)
Disgaea 3: Raspberyl Chapters 1-4 ($11.99) $.03 more expensive than buying them individually!
Sonic Unleashed Mazuri Adventure Pack ($2.99)
Street Fighter IV Alternate Costume Pack ($12.49)
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. - US Eagles Pack ($4.99)
Trivial Pursuit TV Pack ($4.99)
Wheelman: Free Street Showdown (free)
Wheelman: Premium Street Showdown Pack ($4.99)

Guitar Hero World Tour add-on tracks

Ferret/Metal Blade Track Pack (free)
"On Broken Glass" by Chimaira
"Dez Moines" by Devil Wears Prada
"Grave of Opportunity" by Unearth.

Rock Band add-on tracks

"Do You Want To"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
"Lucid Dreams"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
"Take Me Out"- Franz Ferdinand ($1.99)
Franz Ferdinand Pack 01 ($5.49)
"Smooth Criminal"- Alien Ant Farm ($1.99)
"Blue Sky"- The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
"Midnight Rider"- The Allman Brothers Band ($1.99)
"Drain the Blood"- The Distillers ($1.99)
"Naked Eye"- Luscious Jackson ($1.99)
"Idealistic Types"- Prong ($1.99)
"The Banishment"- Prong ($1.99)

Game Videos
PULSE 5/7 Edition (free)
inFAMOUS: Power Trip Trailer
Killzone 2: Steel & Titanium Pack Video
PATAPON 2: Build Up Your Army Trailer
SOCOM FTB3 Announce Trailer
Alpha Protocol Gameplay Walkthrough #1
Magic Ball Booster Pack Trailer
Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom Booster Pack Trailer
Tekken 6 Editor's Day 2009 Trailer
Speedway TV Spot
The Making of Speedway

Wallpapers & Themes
Disgaea 3 - Gig Theme ($0.99)
Disgaea 3 - Raspberyl & Sapphire Theme ($0.99)
Anime MBM Theme 2 ($1.49)
Bunnies Pinups Theme 2 ($1.49)
Metal Battalion Maidens Theme 2 ($1.49)
NASCAR/Sprint Cup Series Monsters Theme (free)

http://kotaku.com/5244858/playstatio...add+on-madness

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See Some More PSP Ys Screens

May 8th, 2009, 18:59 Posted By: wraggster

A batch of media came with the release dates for Ys Chronicles I & II and Ys Seven. Polygonal Ys Seven drifts into stores on September 17. Ys Chronicles I & II takes the journey a few months earlier arriving on July 16.

Neither game has been confirmed for North America, but Ys Chronicles I & II might be marginally easier for importers to pick up. A screenshot shows the PSP game has English status information. I wouldn’t expect a hidden localization in Ys Chronicles I & II, though.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/05/08...sp-ys-screens/

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GSdx v0.1.15 R.1145 ‎07.05.09

May 8th, 2009, 22:37 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.aep-emu.de/

Gabest has released a new version of GSdx.

GSdx is a great GPU plugin for PCSX2 and PSone Emus. It supports DirectX 9 and DirectX 10.

http://forums.pcsx2.net/thread-3031-page-1.html

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Issue one of inFamous comic available to read right now

May 8th, 2009, 22:47 Posted By: Shrygue

via Joystiq


It'll come as no surprise to most of you that inFamous has its own comic series. The first issue can be be read right here, right now thanks to the power of the computer internets. This first issue contains seven pages and begins to tell the story of the events that happen prior to the game, drawn in the same awesome art that make up inFamous' in-game cutscenes.

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New blueray Films released this Week

May 9th, 2009, 10:52 Posted By: wraggster

Heres whats new:

Bleak House (~Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, ...) US US$ 49.99
Blu Sea Trilogy: Dolphins / The Living Sea / Coral Reef Adventure US US$ 59.98
Dexter: The Complete Second Season (~Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, ...) US US$ 57.99
Dog Soldiers (~Thomas Lockyear, Sean Pertwee, ...) US US$ 19.98
Elton John: The Red Piano (~Elton John) US US$ 24.97
Event Horizon (~Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, ...) US US$ 28.95
Face Off (~John Travolta, Gina Gershon, ...) US US$ 28.95
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (~Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, ...) US US$ 29.99
From A Place Of Darkness (~John Savage, Travis Schuldt, ...) US US$ 29.99
Frost Nixon (~Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, ...) HK US$ 32.90
Ghost Town (~Greg Kinnear, Tea Leoni, ...) US US$ 28.95
Grease (~John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, ...) US US$ 29.99
Heroes of World Class (~Kevin Von Erich) US US$ 24.98
Imax: Amazon (~Linda Hunt (voice actor), Jesse Corti (voice actor)) US US$ 24.98
Imax: Journey Into Amazing Caves (~Liam Neeson, Gordon Brown) US US$ 24.98
Imax: The Magic Of Flight (~Tom Selleck) US US$ 24.98
Incendiary (~Ewan McGregor, Matthew Macfadyen, ...) US US$ 35.98
It Could Happen To You (~Red Buttons, Nicolas Cage, ...) US US$ 28.95
Last Chance Harvey (~Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson) US US$ 39.98
Next (~Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, ...) US US$ 28.95
Paycheck (~Uma Thurman, Ben Affleck, ...) US US$ 28.95
Roxanne (~Shelley Duvall, Daryl Hannah, ...) US US$ 28.95
Saturday Night Fever (~John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, ...) US US$ 29.99
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (~Cate Blanchett, Julia Ormond, ...) US US$ 39.99
The Day The Earth Stood Stil - Theatrical Feature & Original Blu-ray Complete Box [Limited Edition] (~Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, ...) JPN US$ 84.90
The Day The Earth Stood Still (~Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, ...) JPN US$ 51.90
The Last Word (~Winona Ryder, Ray Romano, ...) US US$ 35.98
Top Gun (~Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, ...) US US$ 28.95
Top Gun [Special Edition] (~Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis) HK US$ 28.90
Tropic Thunder (~Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, ...) US US$ 28.95
Twilight (~Kristin Stewart, Robert Pattinson, ...) US US$ 34.99
Valkyrie (~Tom Cruise, Jeffrey Lyons) HK US$ 33.90
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling (~Ellen Albertini Dow, Robert Blanche, ...) US US$ 28.95
Yes Man (~Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel) HK US$ 33.90

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...-216-84-n.html

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[RELEASE] Nanodesktop GraphDemo01 revision B

May 9th, 2009, 23:07 Posted By: Pegasus2000

I was working on the next Nanodesktop 0.3.8...

But, as the new nd core has been totally rewritten, I've taken my decision:
the next version of Nanodesktop, finally, shall be the 0.4 VERSION.

The change of number reflects the incredible evolution of this SDK, that
adds the support for sprites, desktop objects, super-resolution, ImageMagick,
and, furthermore, the new HyperFont engine.

So, I've released a proof of concept of the new (next) graphical system.
You can download it here:

http://visilab.unime.it/~filippo/_Po...Demo01revB.rar

See the README.TXT files for usage instructions. Use double click to
select the objects and drag for move them...

I'd be very glad if one of the webmasters can do a news in home for
this advice.

Thank you for all that wants to download and to test it.
Filippo Battaglia

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PlayStation Home Offers Affordable Housing

May 10th, 2009, 02:00 Posted By: wraggster

What's more affordable than free, anyway? Beginning Thursday (May 14) you can get some new digs in PlayStation Home if you're tired of the standard-issue harborside apartment. "Chamber Apartment" is free, but only for a week.

After that, you can expect to cough up some dough. The new pad features fantasy-inspired architecture, and a courtyard featuring a giant tree with a human face. No word if it talks.

http://kotaku.com/5246940/playstatio...rdable-housing

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"Open Remote Play" Beta 1.0 for MAC released!

May 10th, 2009, 03:11 Posted By: wraggster

News via streetskaterfu

Finally a working and useful application for the PS3! Dashhacker released a beta 1.0 version of his Open Remote Play tool for MAC OSX. The requirements to get the methode working is only a PSP with CFW. The further details are explained in the README of the download below.



He posted that the source code will be released soon as well, so Linux users also can take a look at this great work.

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CatchMyPSP 1.0

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

News/release from Inertie

Hello to all. I present my first Homebrew that I publish

The goal is to place the pixel, the square (red for green player1 for Player2) on the white pixel. Spice it all through a system of experience and thus level. There is also a system of money but it is not really exploited in this version.

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PSPident 0.4

May 10th, 2009, 03:24 Posted By: wraggster

News via sceners

jas0nuk (\/) has released a new version of his pspident, quite a great tool that everyone should know and handle when you want to know the specifics about what model and mobo you have on your hands.
Changelog is as follows:
0.3 -> 0.4
Long overdue update. Congrats to all the PSP-3000 users who can finally use homebrew!
Updated all the data with the latest available, so it now detects TA-088 v1/v2/v3, TA-090 v1 (final version of Slim) and TA-090 v2 (first version of PSP-3000 or “Brite�)
Due to a lack of info, TA-088 v1 and v2 are are indistinguishable and will appear as such on the app.

Now, to complete this post, i’d like to add a quick reference that i already had on spanish on the forum
First of all, about how the pspident works, the CPU (Tachyon), Syscon (Baryon) and Pommel versions of the different mobos. For the Phat version (01g):
TA-079 v1 (Tachyon:0×00140000 ; Baryon:0×00030600 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-079 v2 (Tachyon:0×00200000 ; Baryon:0×00030600 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-079 v3 (Tachyon:0×00200000 ; Baryon:0×00040600 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-081 (Tachyon:0×00300000 ; Baryon:0×00040600 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-082 (Tachyon:0×00400000 ; Baryon:0×00114000 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-086 (Tachyon:0×00400000 ; Baryon:0×00121000 ; Pommel: 123)

Now the Slim & Lite version (02g):
TA-085 (Tachyon:0×00500000 ; Baryon:0×0022B200 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-085 v2 (Tachyon:0×00500000 ; Baryon:0×00234000 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-088 v1 (Tachyon:0×00500000 ; Baryon:0×00243000 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-088 v2 (Tachyon:0×00500000 ; Baryon:0×00243000 ; Pommel: 123)
Note: As silverspring said, 88v2 does exist, but the changes on Tachyon probably weren’t too big to upgrade the version number
TA-088 v3 (Tachyon:0×00600000 ; Baryon:0×00243000 ; Pommel: 123)
TA-090 (Tachyon:0×00600000 ; Baryon:0×00243000 ; Pommel: 123)

And now the 3k, (03g):
TA-090 v2 (Tachyon:0×00600000 ; Baryon:0×00263100 ; Pommel: 132)

Now let’s continue with other thing. What about a quick compatibility list?
TA-079 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-079 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-079 v3 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-081 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-082 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-086 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-085 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
TA-085 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
TA-088 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
TA-088 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
TA-088 v3 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
TA-090 v1 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
TA-090 v2 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora

And, let’s make a last one! What about a quick boxcode list for the ofw that are inside? For the Phat models (01g):
A = 1.50
B = 1.51
C = 1.52
D = 1.52
E = 1.52
F = 2.00
G = 2.01
H = 2.50
I = 2.60
J = 2.70
K = 2.71
L = 2.81
M = 3.01
N = 3.03
O = 3.10
P = 3.11
Q = 3.30
R = 3.40
S = 3.50
T = 3.51
U = 3.52

Now for the Slim & Lite (02g);
(No letter) = 3.60
A = 3.71
B = 3.71
C = 3.72
D = 3.73
E = 3.80
F = 3.90
G = 3.95 / 4.01
H = 3.95 / 4.01
I = 4.01
J = 4.05

And for the 3k models (03g);
(No letter) = 4.20
A = 4.20/4.21
B = ??
C = 5.02
D = ??
E = ??

But well, all this lists will grow and grow, and i bet that we’ll have to update it more than one time :-P

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Netfront Internet Browser Beta 4 - HighMemoryMod By P86 - ChickHEN/PSP-3000 Support

May 10th, 2009, 03:30 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from ardatan

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PlayStation-Based Mobile Handset a Possibility

May 11th, 2009, 02:51 Posted By: wraggster

Speaking with Financial Times, Hideki Komiyama, president of Sony Ericsson, raised the possibility of a mobile handset based on PlayStation gaming. The company has been struggling to find an answer to current smartphones, and they plan to release three new models within the next year which run Symbian, Android, and Windows Mobile. Komiyama likened a PlayStation-related handset to the music-based Walkman handset and the camera-based Cybershot handset. Quoting the FT: "He expresses interest in Sony Ericsson carving out a niche for itself based on Sony's strength in gaming. He says a PlayStation mobile, building on the Walkman and Cybershot phones, 'could happen.'"

http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl.../05/10/0449258

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Sega unveils Vintage Collection 2

May 11th, 2009, 18:12 Posted By: wraggster

Sega's given out a list of retro titles coming to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network this summer. PSN gets the short straw though, with only one being confirmed for Sony's online service.

Here's what Sega says about each:

Gunstar Heroes (XBLA/PSN) - The classic side scrolling shooter from the SEGA Mega Drive returns to captivate fans new and old with its non-stop action and cooperative play.

Altered Beast (XBLA) - "Rise from your Grave" as the original Mega Drive launch game is reborn and comes to a new generation of gamers. Fight hordes of undead warriors and monsters as you return to battle in order to save Zeus' daughter Athena.

Shinobi (arcade) (XBLA) - Battle your way through the "Ring of Five" as you save hostages with your ninja abilities.

Comix Zone (XBLA) - The game features an innovative art style that transports players directly into the panels of a comic as they fight their way to save a world from destruction as Sketch Turner. Everything from the speech bubble text, level design, and the revolutionary graphics scream COMIX!

Phantasy Star 2 (XBLA) - SEGA's classic RPG which expanded on the success of the first with its epic storyline and battle system.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (XBLA) - The game that introduced Knuckles the Echidna comes to a new generation of gamers as Sonic explores Angel Island and discovers the true power of the Master Emerald. Speed through each level at lightning speeds as either Sonic or Tails as you foil Dr. Eggman's in his new Death Egg station.

Sonic and Knuckles (XBLA) - Picking up where Sonic the Hedgehog 3 left off, players can now play as Knuckles for the first time. In addition, if players already have Sonic the Hedgehog 3 or Sonic 2 in their library, they will be able to access the lock-on bonus content for each game for the very first time since the days of the SEGA MEGA DRIVE!

New Features Include:

Re-worked for High-Definition
Online Leaderboards
Network Play (Excludes Phantasy Star II, Shinobi, Comix Zone)

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=214705

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