Ben Heck's 17-inch PS3 Slim laptop makes hearts race

October 1st, 2009, 10:47 Posted By: LyonHrt



Is it us or has Ben Heck outdone himself with the minimal clean design of his latest gaming mod? This laptop sees Sony's PS3 Slim stuffed into a monochromatic chassis with 17-inch Gateway 1775w LCD throwing a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. There's even space inside to tuck away the power cord when traveling. The pinstriped result is nothing short of elegant, sporty even, especially when compared to his PS3 laptop from 2008. Not much in the way of detail yet, but really, this one's meant to stimulate the heart, not the frontal cortex.
Source Engadget.

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PSP firmware 6.10 brings Bluetooth internet tethering to the PSP Go

October 1st, 2009, 10:52 Posted By: LyonHrt



The PSP Go isn't even out yet and Sony's already dishing out the feature updates -- PSP firmware 6.10, announced today, allows the slider handheld to tether to your cellphone over Bluetooth for remote internet access. That's actually a pretty handy feature for a system that relies on network game distribution, don't you think? That's not all, however: all PSPs will get a new XMB feature called SensMe which can generate playlists based on "moods," and the PC-based MediaGo software is being updated as well. Not a bad haul -- we'll let you know when it goes live.

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XGen Updater XGEN Pandora v2: supports firmware 6.00!

October 1st, 2009, 10:52 Posted By: Darksaviour69

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Sony plays down PSPgo retail concerns

October 1st, 2009, 13:35 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment has moved to play down concerns from some sections of the retail sector surrounding the imminent launch of its PSPgo handheld, telling GamesIndustry.biz that most companies "were really quite fine with it".

The news comes a day ahead of the release of the new download-focused device, and following several weeks of reports centred around a number of retail stores across Europe which are refusing to stock the hardware.

But according to the PlayStation Portable product manager in the UK, Claire Backhouse, the reaction was a lot more muted than anticipated.

"We were very aware of concerns when we went into it and I actually expected a lot more negative responses than we actually got," she explained. "They were really quite fine with it."

"They see it as a way of getting people into the store because it's new interest, a new product. And they've had such strong sales as well of PSP 3000 almost off the back of it," she added.

Blackhouse went on to explain her view that those sales were in part due to a knock-on effect of bringing out a new tier of hardware.

"If you bring out a new product, people aspire to that but they might not buy it, they might buy the PSP 3000 instead. Especially if they're part of a family - dad might buy the PSPgo but the kids might get PSP 3000s. I think that works quite well for us."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...etail-concerns

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Sony increases digital commitment as PSPgo launches across Europe

October 1st, 2009, 13:40 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has upped its commitment to digital content with the release of over 100 games on the PlayStation Store as it launches its new handheld, the PSPgo, across Europe and the US.

The revised hardware goes on sale from today, and is supported by new PSP games, classic titles previously available on UMD and Sony's latest digital initiative – the PSP Minis.

Clare Backhouse, product manager for the PSP in the UK, told GamesIndustry.biz that Sony intends to ride the pre-Christmas market and grab early gaming adopters before increasing marketing in the new year to focus on a wider audience.

"I think we're quite lucky we're launching two months before Christmas - I think that'll really help boost sales," she said. "With the campaign as well that we've gone for it's quite targeted. I think we'll see the early adaptors, the gamers, the technology guys getting into it first and I think it'll sell quite strongly prior to Christmas.

"Then you always have a bit of a lag in January and maybe you'll see at the start of the new financial year, next year, it pick up again with a wider audience I imagine. That's when we'll start talking about other entertainment functionalities as well," she offered.

Already live for US consumers, the PlayStation Store has been updated with over 100 downloadable games, including the highly-anticipated Gran Turismo from Sony, and multiple titles from all major publishers including Electronic Arts, Activision and Capcom.

Designed for shorter play sessions, the handful of PSP Minis so far includes Subatomic Studios' Fieldrunners, EA's latest take on the classic Tetris and Alien Havoc from Creat Studios. Minis are priced between £2.49 and £3.99 in the UK.

Sony has also released the 6.10 firmware update for the PSPgo, allowing Bluetooth tethering options and revising the handheld's media capabilities.

Tethering – which only works on the PSPgo – allows users to connect via Bluetooth to a device such as a mobile phone and use it to connect to the internet. A new-look MediaGo update also enables users to connect to the PlayStation Store via the PC and manage music, video and images.

The console retails for around £225 in the UK, with Sony yesterday telling GamesIndustry.biz that it expects around 60 per cent of sales for the new system to come from PSP-3000 users trading in their old machines for the new model.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-across-europe

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Sony thinks its "aspirational" PSP Go might encourage an uptick in PSP-3000 purchases

October 1st, 2009, 13:46 Posted By: wraggster

We've heard plenty of arguments for high priced products before -- many of them from Sony, oddly enough -- but this has to one of the odder ones. Sony UK's Claire Blackhouse says that Sony was actually expecting a greater backlash from retailers than it got in regards to the PSP Go, and that many retailers are seeing the new launch as a way to get consumers into stores, at which point they'll realize they're too poor for a PSP Go and might end walking out with a PSP-3000 instead. Sadly, the logic sounds pretty sound, though Claire's own suggestions that some families might get a PSP Go for dad and PSP 3000s for the kids seems a little fantastical -- kinda hard for dad to rock those Hannah Montana UMDs, yeah Sony?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/s...age-an-uptick/

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PlayStation Home "Universal GameLaunching" Update Hits Oct. 1

October 1st, 2009, 13:54 Posted By: wraggster



Denizens of PlayStation Home should warm up the internet connection for tomorrow, as the latest and greatest update to the virtual hang out service will hit Thursday, October 1.

Version 1.3 of Home, as previously detailed, will add universal game launching from within the service. No need to stop doing the Running Man just to start up a Resistance 2 fragfest, as any title can be launched from Home as of tomorrow.

Of course, there's more to it than that, including new items, emotes and clothing categories. Plus, Home residents will be able to preview wearable items and furniture in real time. And soon you'll be able to eat shrink cakes and take pictures with an in-Home camera! Truly, we have finally jacked into the Matrix.

http://gizmodo.com/5371303/playstati...ate-hits-oct-1

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PSP Go Released In UK

October 1st, 2009, 15:03 Posted By: wraggster



Info stole from Amazon:

The new PSP Go system is a sleek and lightweight system at just 160g, around 43% smaller than the PSP 3000. the sophisticated and stylish design incorporates a sliding 3.8-inch display screen, delivering the same high resolution and vibrant visuals as the current PSP-3000 model.
Leveraging PlayStation Network and digital content exclusively, PSP go system features 16GB of internal memory as well as expandable storage via Memory Stick Micro (M2) to store plenty of games, videos, photos, and music. The PSP go system is designed for the digital lifestyle, offering on-demand entertainment to consumers who want to download content directly to their device anytime, anywhere* over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. RemotePlay features also allow remote access to files on your internet connected PS3 via wireless internet when you're on the move.


Games include LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm Arctic Edge and Gran Turismo and many more available for download in the future.

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PSP CheatUp 0.25

October 2nd, 2009, 05:26 Posted By: wraggster

PSP CheatUp is an application designed to simplify the task of updating the cheat codes through the use of the PSP’s Wifi and a wireless internet connection. Currently the application can automatically detect and install cheats for CheatMaster Fusion, coderPR, CWCheat and NitePR. .


Feature Summary

The following features are available in PSP CheatUp:

Download and install cheat updates for most PSP cheat engines.
Update application from PSP.
Display the Changelog and Gamelist of the last download cheat update.
Display the last update date, time and filesize of the cheat database.
Changes in version 0.20

Added: Application can now be updated from the PSP (Other > Check for Update).
Fixed: Crash when showing Gamelist or Changelog if cheat archive has not been downloaded.
Fixed: Bug which caused old cheats to be removed even if user says no. Please note that old cheat files will still be overwritten by the new ones, this is meant to prevent nitePR, CMF and coderPR files from being removed if codes don’t exist in the DB.
Other: Application now checks to ensure you have downloaded cheat archive before allowing the user to install cheats.
Other: The user is now presented with an overwrite message before allowing them to install cheats.
Other: If the cheat database is already the same as the one on the server the user will no longer be prompted to update.
Changes in version 0.25

Added: Support for DarkCheat, DayPR, FreeCheat and IcyPR (note most/all other nitePR clones including MKULTRA should use the nitePR option).
Fixed: The CWCheat POPs database is no longer erased as there is currently no POPs database included in the download.
Fixed: Improved the error handling of the Wifi download code.
Other: Removed random background colours so the lateral menu colour matches the background colour.
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PSP Filer v6.2

October 2nd, 2009, 15:05 Posted By: wraggster

News via psspita

Welcome return to the scene of Mediumgauge that, after months, updates its useful homebrew PSP Filer, this time at version 6.2. For the few who did not know this program, PSP Filer allows you to fully manage the content of your memory stick. It would indeed be possible to move or create new folders, run homebrew, open file format .zip / .rar and also back up your UMD.
More in the changelog below.

Changelog v6.2 - 6.1:

Quote:

Note: v6.2 is only a bug-fix release of v6.1.

v6.2
- Fixed a bug that was crashing the program when opening a file. RAR

v6.1
- Changed the directory structure and 3.00 to 1.50 kernel
- Changed the name in the XMB for 1.50 kernel and 3.00
- Fixato a bug that occurs after editing a file
- Fixato a bug that occurs after editing a file in RAMDISK
- Fixato a bug that was crashing the Filer if you edit a file of 0 bytes
- Added the ability to copy files over PSP-2000/3000> 32MB on RAMDISK
-- Changed the default name given to back up the UMD
- Fixato a bug that was crashing the filer if, during the backup of UMD, he was a bad sector
- Added an option to transfer files via Ad-hoc (only for kernel 3.xx)
- Fixato a bug that would restore the Filer to the folder defualt boot

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PRXdecrypter v2.25

October 3rd, 2009, 03:35 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspita

The coder jas0nuk, who also PSPident issue a new update for PRXdecrypter, homebrew can extract and decrypt PRX modules present in all the official updates, custom firmware, games and even demos. Among the novelties of this release, the 2.25, the addition of keys dell'EBOOT. Bin for firmware 6.00 and the last 6.10.
Following the full changelog and the link to download.

Changelog v2.25:

Quote:

- Added keys EBOOT.bin 6.00/6.10

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PSP Go! Features the TA-094 Motherboard

October 3rd, 2009, 03:42 Posted By: wraggster

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As we know from Previous newsThe new PSP Go! currently mounted a motherboard TA-091 and installed the 5.70 firmware as of departure. Now the site CnGBA.com come the first photos of a new motherboard for the fourth review of the Sony console. It is the TA-094 and almost certainly increases the protection from any type of hacking. At the hardware level, therefore the new consoles have enough armored, given the now well-known pre-IPL.

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Irshell: compatible now with the CF 5.50GEN-B2

October 4th, 2009, 14:48 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspita/pspgen

After the Game Decrypter, Yoshihiro released a patch that makes it compatible irshell, the best alternative to shell XMB originally developed by the coder Ahman, also compatible with the latest Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-B2.
To follow the instructions to apply the patch and two links for download: one containing only the patch, the second link is a pack that includes the latest version of iR Shell, and also the patch to be applied to start the shell on 5.50GEN - B2.

Instructions for the patch:

Quote:

E 'must be present on your PSP, the latest version of iR Shell available
- Copy the folder 550 in January irshell PSP / GAME
- Start the
- Press to patch irshell

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First exploit working on the PSPGo.

October 4th, 2009, 14:52 Posted By: wraggster

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From Freeplay we have this video (watch it by reading more), in where he has updated an exploit for working on the PSPGo models.

Even though the name of the game neither sound is shared, you can bet that this is real, an old exploit that has been modified in order for working on this models... and also on all firmwares and models. However, it looks to be just user-mode.

Looks like there are many other exploits that might still work, but if Sony made the right decitions on the 6.00+ upgrades, most probably a kernel jump won't be available. At least considering what we know atm.


release:6.10:
build:3745,0,3,1,0:builder@vsh-build6
system:54865@release_610,0x06010010:
vsh6501@release_610,v55286@release_610,20090918:
target:1:WorldWide





Awesome news for the future of the PSP Scene and a kick up the arse for sony :P

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PRXdecrypter v2.3

October 4th, 2009, 14:57 Posted By: wraggster

news via pspita

New update from homebrew jas0nuk for his PRXdecrypter, in connection with version 2.3. This program allows you to extract and decrypt the modules. Prx contained in the official firmware, in custom firmware, in games and demos. PRXdecrypter also allows you to decrypt the file EBOOT.bin, as well as the Game Decrypter recently released by Yoshihiro.
More to follow.

Changelog v2.3:

Quote:

- Added the option "Analyze files" which shows information about the files unmodified
- User module keys Appearances 6:00
- Fixed some bugs related to the decryption - extra data added to the decrypted files
- Rewrote the kernel modules 2.xx + to allow so fewer external files and a cleaner code
- Rewrote the part of code compression on

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PSP CheatUp 0.26

October 4th, 2009, 15:55 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from raing3

Introduction
PSP CheatUp is an application designed to simplify the task of updating the cheat codes through the use of the PSP's Wifi and a wireless internet connection. Currently the application can automatically detect and install cheats for CheatMaster Fusion, coderPR, CWCheat and NitePR. The cheat files are hosted by GBAtemp.

Feature Summary
The following features are available in PSP CheatUp:
Download and install cheat updates for numerous PSP cheat engines.
Update application from PSP.
Display the Changelog and Gamelist of the last download cheat update.
Display the last update date and time of the cheat database.

Changes in version 0.26
The following changes have been made in version 0.26:
Added: Support for starPR and HackME.
Added: Detection of bluePR.
Fixed: Download errors which happened after a failed download attempt.
Fixed: If no cheat engine was active no item would be selected by default in the cheat engine select lateral menu.
Other: Increased message buffer sizes to 16KB so I can show you longer update messages and notices.

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PSPMoney v.3.0

October 4th, 2009, 15:59 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspking

Our Developer uPSP_08 has just released a new version of his homebrew PSPMoney. With this tool you can convert to different currency.

Changelog:

Now a total of 35 currencies (for gold and Iraqi dinar away)
New intro screen with loading bar
Exchange rate updates are now coming from the European Central Bank
The language is automatically selected (can also be set manually)
All code is now in a file, sort code and improves
All the necessary images / variables are loaded at the start => run faster in the program itself

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Taupe Chrono v1

October 4th, 2009, 16:07 Posted By: wraggster

news via gxmod

Pleaser brings us his latest homebrew, it's Taupe Chrono. The goal is to hit as many moles as possible in the allotted time. To hit a mole, you must press the button corresponding to the hole. Note, however, the moles are rogues, more moles you hit, they become more numerous.

You have 100sec or 1 minute 40 seconds to hit the moles.

You can choose between 3 levels of play, "Easy", "Medium" and "Difficult".
Each level of difficulty decreases the time during which the moles are in the air.

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250GB PS3 Slim spotted at retail in dapper gray box

October 4th, 2009, 16:14 Posted By: wraggster



The new 250 PS3 Slim might be listed "in stock" on Amazon.co.uk, but it's not arriving until October 6th according to the online retailer. This particular model, however, is up for sale right this instant at some unnamed retail store in Europe -- even though it's hanging out behind a rather messy help desk in this particular shot. Either way, folks in Europe with a hankering for hard drive don't have long to wait!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/03/2...pper-gray-box/

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PSP Go scores its first mod job, a handful of white LEDs find a new purpose in life

October 4th, 2009, 16:15 Posted By: wraggster



Who knows what it is about the PSP that engenders such a loyal following of hackers -- both on the hardware and software side. Some of the hardware hacks we've seen are no doubt more impressive than others, but they're all united in a common disregard for warranties and for the most part a deep affection for LEDs. The first PSP Go mod we've seen, done up by roro3030 over at AcidMods, keeps things simple with some strategic, tasteful white LED placement. It's all internally powered and pretty seamless, and provides a nice jumping off point for a community that will be no-doubt eager to consume the PSP Go as a new challenge -- even if the rest of us are busy making frowny faces at that endlessly derided price tag. Video of the lit-up Go is after the break.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/03/p...e-leds-find-a/

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The SameGame Costs More on PSP Mini Than on the iPhone... Why?

October 4th, 2009, 16:26 Posted By: wraggster

Wow, as if we needed more incentive to not invest in the PSPgo, a new trend has arisen during the first day of Mini availability. The same games cost more on the PSP/PSPgo than they do on the iPhone/iPod touch.

Examples:



Unfortunately, the system is setup to charge the consumer at maximum from the get-go. Games from the App Store start at free. PSP Mini games start at $5.

The fact of the matter is, the iPhone gaming experience isn't all that great. Full-fledged PSP titles should cost more than tiny downloadable apps any day. But there's no good reason for gamers to pay a premium on PSP titles that are available for less on other platforms, just because they generally pay more for games.

There are multiple fingers to be pointed here. Sony, for not allowing free games, which would inspire some price competition. Sony again, for skimming who knows how much off the top of the price point. (In comparison, it's known that Apple takes 30% off of the iPhone App Store sales.) And the publishers, who decide to set their games at prices of up to two or three times the cost of the iPhone version.

But the worst part? Not only is the content of overlapping titles generally no better than the iPhone; sometimes it's worse.

You see, PSP Minis can't have any network or online features. Nor can they support camera peripherals (a major focus of DSiWare innovation) or DLC. Kotaku just reviewed iPhone port Hero of Sparta. On the PSP it costs triple what you'll pay at the App Store. Their review? "Simplistic controls, muddled graphics and abysmal sounds turn what was a fantastic iPhone game into a oddly disjointed Playstation Portable experience." Kotaku's review of Tetris was much better. But you know what? Tetris costs twice as much on the PSP as it does the iPhone.

Some will say, well, you get what you pay for. But that's entirely our point. If you glance across the two platforms, you aren't getting what you're paying for. You're either getting less, or you're getting a lousy port or, best case scenario, you're getting basically the same thing for more.

Granted, PSP Minis are very new (they just launched today). The platform is young. And kudos to Sony for making the digital leap.

But Sony's most loyal fanbase—those frequenting PSN and checking out Minis on day one—shouldn't subsidize a company's foray into the new digital era. Especially given the relatively high price of the PSPgo, at least compared to other portable devices with a lot more processing power, I think the option for free game downloads—at least for a few approved titles—would be a reasonable thank-you.

I mean, even Apple, who doesn't provide the most open platforms in the world, has realized the merit of free app/game distribution. One, they're already making money off the hardware. And two, getting someone visiting iTunes will also get that someone to at least get a glimpse of what else iTunes is selling. Lure them in with a free game and they'll be more likely to purchase one later.

Stop pricing these games so high, Sony. Open up your platform, just a crack, make yourselves competitive with the App Store. Because, at the end of the day, we'd all prefer to be playing these iPhone games with full-out controllers. But right now there's quite a lot more iPhones and iPod Touches out there than PSPgos. Don't blow your (only?) shot to win us back.

http://gizmodo.com/5372317/the-same-...the-iphone-why

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Digital Rentals Built in to PSPgo?

October 4th, 2009, 16:29 Posted By: wraggster

Screwing around with the sorting feature on the PSPgo, someone's found there's only one way to arrange games and folders - by their expiration date. Expiration?

Renting a movie off of the PSN, now, that's something that would expire, and we're all familiar with that. Fareo at the Retail Gamer posted these shots with the same quality applied to games. And, purely speculation here, he reasons that since PSPgo owners are no longer able to rent games from GameFly or anywhere else - lack of the UMD drive and all that - such a service would only make sense. Wouldn't it?

Sure. This isn't a completely foreign concept. Sony's also surveyed the acceptability of such an idea.

Here's another screen proving the point.



http://kotaku.com/5373693/digital-re...lt-in-to-pspgo

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PSP Go Owners - Tell Us Your Thoughts on the PSPGo

October 4th, 2009, 17:00 Posted By: wraggster

Im on holiday at the moment, main reason for my rather sporadic newsposting but im trying my best, but anyway to all those who have brought a PSPGo so far, how does it feel to you ?, is the gaming experiance better?, have you brought any games so far using your PSPGo.?

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JoblessPunk DESIGNSâ„¢: Sony PSP Slim 2000 JP Edition

October 4th, 2009, 21:01 Posted By: JoblessPunk

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PSPGo Battery is Replaceable - PSP Hackers To Strike Again ?

October 5th, 2009, 03:49 Posted By: wraggster



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New exploit Works On All Versions of the PSP

October 5th, 2009, 14:15 Posted By: wraggster

New exploit works on all Versions of PSPs, heres video proof:



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New 250GB Bundles Box Art Looks Like This, Apparently! [Update]

October 5th, 2009, 14:19 Posted By: wraggster



Europe is getting a bunch of 250GB PlayStation 3 bundles. Besides coming packaged with a game and sporting a bigger hard drive, the bundles also have something else going for them:

New box color.

Pictured is supposedly the box for Need for Speed: Shift. We dig the gray-silver. It's so sophisticated.

http://kotaku.com/5374239/new-250gb-...is-apparently-[update]

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MotorStorm: Arctic Edge

October 5th, 2009, 14:52 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released:



features
Stunning environments with tracks modeled after the rugged, snow-covered Alaskan landscape creating the most treacherous racing conditions yet
Eight vehicle classes, including the nimble Snow Cat and more forceful Snow Plow designed to help you tackle the Alaskan terrain
Global leaderboards to show off the top ranked players in all game modes, including single player Time Attack
Robust vehicle customization lets you upgrade various parts including wheels, exhaust, spoilers, sponsorship stickers, and liveries
Customizable soundtrack that lets players add music from a memory stick to create a full list of customized tunes for each race

description
MotorStorm's breakneck racing festival moves to the unpredictable terrains and harsh temperatures of Alaska. In true MotorStorm style, players will throw traditional offroad driving and caution to the wind where the ultimate goal in the festival is to not only win, but to survive.

Lunatics must race against vicious opponents in arctic conditions and deal with the dangerous Alaskan terrain featuring sudden avalanches, broken ice bridges and three different, and completely unforgiving, racing altitudes.

The game features MotorStorm's breathtaking racing action alongside online multiplayer where you can race against other players using Infrastructure Mode on PSP® system to make it to the summit of the online global leaderboards.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3eua.html

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Tornado Outbreak

October 5th, 2009, 15:08 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released:



features
Compete in time, point and collection based challenges with the option of playing through the story or fueling the excitement with added goals
Expansive sandbox type gameplay and real time destruction allows gamers to destroy what they want, when they want, WHERE they want!
Twist your way through crazy objects and comical characters expanding your tornado by auto collecting or implementing the advanced chain collecting-mode for more skilled players to snuff out villainous creatures

description
Harness the power of a raging tornado and battle the forces of evil in an effort to save to world! Sinister forces have deceived you to believe that your destructive behavior will save an epic hero. In reality, you’re working for evil. Take control of a dynamic tornado as you tear through open environments chewing up the landscape and spitting out everything in your path. The more you destroy, the bigger you grow as you work against time based, collection and point challenges in the search for hidden elements and enemies from another world. Watch the debris fly as you leave a trail of destruction, as you battle bosses and defeat the forces of evil. The world is your playground, tear it up!

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3hlh.html

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Guitar Hero 5

October 5th, 2009, 15:12 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released:



track listing
A-Punk - Vampire Weekend
All Along The Watchtower - Bob Dylan
Back Round - Wolfmother
Cigarettes, Wedding Bands - Band Of Horses
Deadbolt - Thrice
Demon(s) - Darkest Hour
Fame - David Bowie
Gamma Ray - Beck
Gratitude - Beastie Boys
Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp
In My Place - Coldplay
L.A. - Elliott Smith
Lonely Is The Night - Billy Squier
Lust For Life (Live) - Iggy Pop
Make It Wit Chu - Queens Of The Stone Age
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
Six Days A Week - The Bronx
Sneak Out - Rose Hill Drive
Song 2 - Blur
Woman From Tokyo ('99 Remix) - Deep Purple
No One To Depend On (Live) - Santana
Done With Everything, Die For Nothing - Children Of Bodom
Scatterbrain (Live) - Jeff Beck

description
Living room legends will rock any way they want in Guitar Hero® 5.

The entire set list is at your finger tips from the start, featuring genre-defining hits from some of the biggest rock artists and bands of all time, including The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Kings of Leon, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Santana and Vampire Weekend.

You will take complete control as Guitar Hero 5 allows you to personalize and customize how you experience music by being able to play with any in-game instrument combination -- multiple vocalists, guitarists, bassists and drummers, in any game mode.

With the game’s all-new Party Play Mode, getting the band back together has never been easier. You can now jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly, without interrupting their jam session. Elevating the Guitar Hero® series to new heights with unmatched social gameplay, an enhanced style, new in-game artists and more rock legends, Guitar Hero 5 features new surprises and challenges that will fire-up long-time fret board fanatics and create a new generation of addicts.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3eq3.html

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Beaterator

October 5th, 2009, 15:15 Posted By: wraggster

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features
Craft your own unique sound like the professionals
Arrange full-length songs in minutes using Timbaland's library of loops and sounds
Perform professional-sounding music right out of the box

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BEATERATOR brings the power of music-creation to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) go system and PlayStation Network. ROCKSTAR GAMES and multi-platinum selling producer TIMBALAND have designed an incredibly simple to use and portable music making application that allows everyone to create their own music anywhere.

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Sony’s PlayStation 3 Outsells Nintendo in Japan for First Time

October 5th, 2009, 19:00 Posted By: DPyro

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 3 video-game console outsold Nintendo Co.’s Wii for the first time on a monthly basis in Japan in September, after a price cut, according to market researcher Enterbrain Inc.

From Aug. 31 to Sept. 27, 309,939 PS3s were sold, a monthly record for the console in Japan since it became available in November 2006, the Tokyo-based research firm said in a faxed statement today. Nintendo’s DS Lite and DSi handheld players came a close second with a combined 297,060 units.

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Sony: PSPgo sales "in line with expectations"

October 5th, 2009, 21:29 Posted By: Shrygue

via Games Industry


Sony has told GamesIndustry.biz that sales of PSP hardware are up over 120 per cent in the UK, following the launch of the PSPgo.

Sales of the PSP-3000 have also grown, as the hardware benefits from the release of the long-awaited Gran Turismo for PSP on UMD and EA's FIFA 10, which this weekend broke records for the franchise.

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Some retailers slashes PSP Go's price back to £200

October 5th, 2009, 21:39 Posted By: Shrygue

Eurogamer reports that five UK retailers have cut the price tag of Sony's PSP Go handheld after its initial launch. Argos is selling it at £220 while Amazon UK, GAME, HMV and Play.com have cut it down to £200.


Astounding but not surprising, still would this price drop tempt any of you to get one? Leave feedback via comments.

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Final Fantasy XIII trailer (this time in English)

October 5th, 2009, 21:55 Posted By: Shrygue

via Computer and Video Games


Square Enix has passed over a localised version of the Japanese Final Fantasy XIII trailer, which was showcased at the Tokyo Game Show a few weeks ago. It's the perfect excuse to watch the glorious seven-minute long trailer all over again. But if you don't like the sound of English boys and girls, hit this link to watch it in Japanese. We won't hold it against you.


English trailer at CVG right here

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PHYN3D v0.4

October 6th, 2009, 04:19 Posted By: wraggster

news via gxmod

Walar proposes a homebrew 3D PHYN3D. The goal is simple, find Suzanne (a monkey's head) through the six levels of play

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Sony's PlayStation Motion Controller now codenamed Sphere?

October 6th, 2009, 04:30 Posted By: wraggster



Sony may still have officially been using the less-than-imaginative "Motion Controller" name for its, um, motion controller at the Tokyo Game Show last month, but it looks like some developers working with the technology weren't sticking as close to the script, and may have revealed the project's proper codename. As Joystiq notes, Sega producer Yasuhito Baba referred to the device as "Sphere" during an interview at the show, and Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi also seemed to respond to the "Sphere" name without missing a beat when asked if Gran Turismo would support the peripheral. So, certainly less of a mouthful, and not exactly the worst of names if true -- in fact, it's such a good codename that none other than Microsoft has already adopted it for one of its projects.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/s...enamed-sphere/

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PSPGame Price Check: Playstation Store Vs. Used UMD

October 6th, 2009, 04:37 Posted By: wraggster

As of last week the Playstation Store is the only place PSPgo owners can go to pick up their games. Just how do the prices of the Sony-operated online store compare to the prices of the same games sold as used at retailers?

We checked with four online retailers and online shopping services to see how their prices compared to the ones found in the online Playstation Store. The results? A little surprising.

With only half of the top-rated Playstation Portable games (shown in order of ranking) currently available online, it's hard to do a meaningful comparison. It is interesting that the inability to find a particular used title can drive up the price in a store, but doesn't seem to impact its price online.

While the difference for many of the available games online often isn't substantial, the Playstation Store's relatively high price for a game like Wipeout Pure, which has been around for awhile and will run you nearly half the price in a store, is troubling.
http://kotaku.com/5374014/psp-game-p...re-vs-used-umd

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ShopTo: PSPgo sales off to a "slow start"

October 6th, 2009, 15:25 Posted By: wraggster

Sales of the PSPgo have got off to a slow start, online retailer ShopTo has told GamesIndustry.biz, and the console's lack of physical software has meant consumer incentives in the form of bundles haven't been possible.

"PSPgo has seen a slow start for ShopTo and we have kept stock quite tight in consideration. We remained at the RRP for PSPgo so that we can achieve the maximum margin considering that there will be no further software sales for this format for us as an e-tailer," said the company's CEO Igor Cipolletta.

Sony insisted yesterday that sales of its updated handheld were in line with expectations and that sales of PSP hardware overall were up over 120 per cent following the PSPgo's launch last Thursday.

PSP product manager Claire Backhouse recently told GamesIndustry.biz the company was anticipating sales of PSP-3000 would increase off the back of the new model's release. "If you bring out a new product, people aspire to that but they might not buy it, they might buy the PSP-3000 instead. Especially if they're part of a family - dad might buy the PSPgo but the kids might get PSP 3000s. I think that works quite well for us."

But despite these assurances, Cipolletta hasn't seen a rise in PSP-3000 sales. "PSP-3000 has not yet seen an uplift and until the stronger software titles are released we don't expect a significant upturn," he commented.

"We had a fantastic pre-order quantity for the PS3 slim and consumer appetite for that has remained strong with the great bundle deals promoting the new release games such as FIFA 10 and NFS Shift."

The important difference between the two new hardware SKUs is software, said Cipolletta. "Not being able to bundle the PSPgo with physical software or accessories means that the consumer offer is standard and then price becomes the key issue."

Some retailers have already begun discounting the console's price however, just five days after its launch. This morning, HMV, GAME, Play.com and Amazon all starting to offer the hardware at GBP 199.99, down from the RRP of GBP 224.99.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...o-a-slow-start

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EyePet won't see a holiday release in the US

October 6th, 2009, 15:27 Posted By: wraggster

"EyePet is now out of holiday," a SCEA representative told us rather succinctly, confirming an initial report from Gamervision. The PlayStation Eye-enabled virtual pet has been stealthily pushed out from its planned November release into the increasingly crowded waters of 2010. SCEA explains that its marketing team "will spend additional time to continue educating consumers and retail channels, setting the table for a successful product launch." Essentially, not enough people are excited about EyePet yet for it to warrant a holiday release.

Initial plans had EyePet releasing in two varieties: alone; and bundled with the camera. However, considering another big Sony product -- also coming in early 2010 -- requires use of the Eye, Sony may pursue a completely different marketing plan altogether.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/ey...ase-in-the-us/

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Guy Sues Sony, Saying Firmware Update Bricked His PS3

October 6th, 2009, 15:31 Posted By: wraggster

You read enough of these and you begin to understand why giant corporations have huge legal divisions. A Florida man filed a class-action suit on Friday saying his PS3, purchased Jan. 3, 2009, was bricked by September's firmware 3.0 update.

John Kennedy filed his complaint against Sony Computer Entertainment America on Oct. 3 in, where else, federal court for the Northern District of California. That would be San Francisco.

The suit's complaint mentions two things: one, "that as a general rule, Sony ‘encourages' PS3 owners to install the latest version of system software, Sony required users to install the Firmware 3.0 update." Two: a Sony forum featured enough complaints about the Firmware causing console failures that Sony responded with a firmware FAQ.

At this point we put on our hushed baritone court-reporter fine-print voice: Class members demand declaratory relief, compensation and restitution for breach of implied warranty, negligence and unjust enrichment.

http://kotaku.com/5375018/guy-sues-s...ricked-his-ps3

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HORI Real Arcade PRO 3 SA

October 6th, 2009, 15:51 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released:



features
Hi-end next generation arcade style controller
Turbo (20times/sec) function can be set up on all buttons.
With toggle switch, the stick control can be directed to PS3 controller's directional pad, left stick, or right stick controls.
The 8 main buttons are designed and placed on same layout as the arcades.
Recommended for fighting, action, shooting, FPS, and other games that are available through PlayStation Network.
Sanwa stick and buttons

description
Play your action and fighting games that way it should be played; in the arcade style. You can set turbo on all buttons to speed up your fight and make your string of combos smoother.

The layout and size of the buttons are loyally made according to the arcade game machines to give you the most realistic arcade gaming experience as possible. The controller is compatible with all sorts of games available on the PlayStation Network, so get your controller as you start downloading.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3kug.html

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Fanta Stick

October 6th, 2009, 15:53 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released:



features
Supports PC (Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista) & PS3
Tripple Mapper software supported. True feeling with Mouse, Keyboard and Joypad support.
Joypad USB2.0 firmware
Highest class 8 directions lever and micro switch buttons
Two vibration feedback motors
Turbo function support

description
The Fanta Stick is compatible with both PlayStation3 and PC, so if you enjoy games from both platforms, this is the controller for you. The chic, silvery stic is easy to install and use, the package comes with the installation CD and manual, so there is no need to look for help through the internet every five minutes.

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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection

October 6th, 2009, 15:59 Posted By: wraggster

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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection faithfully recreates eight of the most memorable tables from the golden age of pinball in photorealistic 3D. Working closely with Williams to ensure authenticity of each of the games, the collection is highlighted by some of the most popular and innovative Williams pinball tables, including Gorgar, the first-ever talking pinball machine, Black Knight, which introduced "Magna-Save" and Bonus Ball, and Space Shuttle, which took the pinball industry by storm in 1984.

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Gran Turismo US Version

October 6th, 2009, 16:02 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released on worldwide import ($2 shipping worldwide ) from Superufo.com.



The highly acclaimed Gran Turismo franchise makes its equally highly anticipated debut exclusively on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) system, introducing the most ultra-realistic racing experience ever on a handheld. Buckle up as you prove your driving skills on 35 tracks and trade and share over 800 stunning cars. With its unrivaled graphics, ad hoc multiplayer support for four racers and bonus feature for Gran Turismo 5 on the PS3, Gran Turismo continues to lead the pack, now on the PSP system.

Dynamic Vehicle Roster
Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. for PSP
Over 800 vehicle models
Over 30 Tracks from Around the World
Players can share and trade the vehicles they have acquired throughout the game with others

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[Release] LuaPlayer Euphoria V7 - Vfpu Math, Media Engine, Osk + More!

October 6th, 2009, 19:13 Posted By: Zack

Hello everyone.

So I've finally finished the long delayed update to LuaPlayer Euphoria V7.
There are huge improvements across the board, and a host of new features.

Here is the change log :

Info :

So obviously there has been huge improvements to LuaPlayer Euphoria and it is now shaping up to be a much more stable feature packed LuaPlayer. The VFPU math library should be used as a replacement for most of the math functions (as it's way way way faster). ie : instead of math.floor() use Vfpu.floor().

Source :

The source code is now available to developers also @ Google Code.

Looking for developers :

I am also looking for any interested developers to help me with this project, as it's becoming a bit much for me, and progress is too slow with just one developer. If your interested send me a pm or post in the release thread @ RetroEmu.com.

As usual if you get stuck, find a bug, want some tutorials etc, head on over to the Official Forum.

Future plans :

• Add VLF library
• Fix the damn wifi (which i cannot seem to do)
• Add adhoc support
• Add Tilemap support with collision, and multiplatform map editor
• Add more 3d stuff
• Add Chipmunk physics library
• ?

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Tekken 250GB PS3 bundle not for UK

October 6th, 2009, 20:48 Posted By: Shrygue

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Tekken 6 is set to be bundled with 250GB PlayStation 3s in the shops, if a rather official-looking image that's appeared on the internet is anything to go by.

According to this report, the bundle - which was apparently pictured on an official Sony website - will cost an estimated 349 Euros and presumably be out for Christmas.

When contacted, SCE UK told CVG: "We're not doing that bundle but one of the territories might be."

250GB PS3 Slim bundles currently in the shops are set to be joined by Uncharted 2 on October 16.

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Metal Slug Returns on PSP

October 6th, 2009, 20:53 Posted By: Shrygue

via IGN


SNK Playmore is bringing Metal Slug back in a big way on the PSP. The publisher announced Metal Slug XX (Double X) today in Japan. This new entry in the classic side scrolling arcade action shooter series is set for Japanese release on December 23.

Series fans can look forward to more of the Metal Slug we all know and love. While SNK Playmore promises high quality sprite visuals that make the most of the PSP hardware, we're certain you'll recognize the game as Metal Slug when looking at the first screenshots we've posted.

On the content side of things, SNK Playmore is promising seven stages, some with branching paths. Two players can team up for the stages thanks to the included ad-hoc co-op mode (both players will need their own copy of the game, though). The Combat School mode from the original Metal Slug X is in here as well, featuring over 70 missions.

There's no word yet on a US release, but a new Metal Slug sounds like a perfect addition to the PSP library anywhere in the world! We'll let you know if we hear anything.

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Jpcsp v0.3 rev.1191

October 7th, 2009, 06:27 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspitalia

It 'was released a new revision, the 1191, the Jpcsp, the emulator PSP for PC sviulppato in JAVA homonymous team. This update corrects some bugs to improve the stability of the emulator. I remember that for proper implementation of the program, which allows you to run some homebrew like those found in the archive, you need to install Java on your PC.
More to follow.

Changelog:

Quote:

- Rev1191: Fix for PlayChapas: texture_buffer_width Can Be Smaller than texture_width: AVOY
- Rev1190: refixed based ge command. (please see line 3986 if it does not break games, fix lighting in few games)

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PSP Rubik’s Cube v3.0 Released

October 7th, 2009, 06:38 Posted By: wraggster

news via psphacks



Just for the hell of it; the always brain-boggling Rubik’s Cube… Exter has released v3.0 with a few additions/changes worth demonstrating.

Oooh, what?! You didn’t even see it coming… You wish you could solve a Rubik’s Cube that fast.

Rubik’s Cube v3.0 changes:

Changed:
Remade the menu system.
View angle is now be changed from the menu.
Added:
Custom Backgrounds.
Custom cube skins.
Void cube.
Large cube controls can now be used on small cubes (using Control Scheme ‘B’).

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PXP-2000 aspires to little more than playing NES, a host of video formats

October 7th, 2009, 06:59 Posted By: wraggster



If we were tickled by how quickly the PSP Go was hacked, we must say that we're surprised at how long it took for this bad boy to get KIRFed. And as most shanzai manufacturers do, they packed as many features into this portable as they could: 4.3-inch display (compared to the PSP Go's 3.8-incher), all kinds of retro gaming support (including NES/Famicom, Gameboy / Gameboy Color, SNES, SFC), a camera of some sort, FM radio, microSD card slot (the device's only form of storage), TV out, and generous video codes: RM, RMVB, AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG, MPEG, MPE, MP4, DAT, and MOV. Not exactly "aspirational" at $84, but we'll take it nonetheless.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/k...res-to-little/

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Eboot Patcher v1.0

October 7th, 2009, 15:21 Posted By: wraggster

news via pspita

mc707 issue a useful program for PC called Eboot Patcher. This application will allow you, once decrypted file EBOOT.bin games that require firmware 5:55 with programs like Game Decrypter or PRXdecrypter, to patch this file to make the game compatible with custom firmware 5.00M33, 5.03MHU (ie the Custom Firmware Enabler) and 5.03GEN-A.

Quote:

- Decrypt the EBOOT. Bin the game chosen with Game Decrypter or PRXdecripter (recommended second) and copy the files on PC
- Start PC program Eboot Patcher (the executable is named Patch.exe) and clicking on Browse, select the EBOOT. Bin by patch
- Click on Go! to patch the file

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PSPgone

October 7th, 2009, 15:38 Posted By: wraggster

After a disappointingly anti-climactic reveal at E3, Sony's PSPgo finally arrives on retail shelves this week - or at least, on the shelves of the majority of retailers who are supporting the device, while a fringe of refuseniks continue to decline to sell a console they'll never be able to sell games for.

This unseemly spat with a small group of retailers is far from the biggest pothole on the PSPgo's rough road to launch. The console, its functionality and its price point have been confusing, annoying and disappointing a broad cross-section of consumers, market commentators and industry professionals since the system first took a bow in Los Angeles.

The most obvious and oft-repeated criticism of the platform is the most simple - it offers no upgrade path for existing PSP owners. If you've bought a PSP previously, and own some UMDs for the machine, forget about the PSPgo. Lacking a UMD drive, it won't be able to play your discs - and after hinting at a service which would swap UMD copies for digital downloads, Sony has now announced that it'll do nothing of the sort. An offer of a few free games from a limited list for previous PSP owners is fairly weak compensation (and so far available only in Europe).

Of course, having to re-purchase content in a new format isn't an entirely new experience for consumers - although we've had it easy in recent years, since our CDs could be ripped to create MP3s, and our DVDs play perfectly happily on our Blu-Ray players. One could compare the move from UMD to digital download as being similar to moving from a tape Walkman to a CD Walkman - same content, slightly improved user experience, but you had to buy all your albums again.

That's not a defence which is likely to calm any of the consumers annoyed at Sony's back-pedalling on the whole UMD conversion issue, though. The affair stings all the more because it carries such a heavy burden of "I told you so" for many consumers and professionals alike. UMD has been utterly despised since the outset, marked out as a doomed format since the day it first crawled, ill-conceived and unloved, onto store shelves.

The reality has always been that UMD sucks battery life, contributes to massive load delays and makes the console ridiculously noisy for a handheld. Sony argued its corner for years, and even now protests that it will continue to support UMD-toting PSP owners with the PSP-3000 hardware. For now, that's fair - but it's still obvious that PSPgo is a major step down the road to obsolescence for the format, and it doesn't change the fact that if you want Sony's new console, you'd better be prepared to pay for your games and movies again.

This isn't necessarily an unsurmountable problem for the PSPgo. After all, if the hardware is attractive enough, consumers will, ultimately, suck down their pride, open their wallets and buy into the new system. Good hardware design and compelling features can overcome almost any level of consumer antipathy, in the long run.

It remains to be seen whether the market judges the PSPgo to be worthy on those grounds. The machine is certainly attractive enough, handily ticking the boxes marked slim, light and sleek. Personally, I remain totally disappointed by Sony's lack of foresight regarding additional functions for the system - including things like a camera, microphone or GPS module as part of the hardware would have seriously set this apart from its predecessor. Like much else with the device, this feels like a missed opportunity.

Again, I can see the counter-argument to that point - that including those devices (tiny, inexpensive hardware, to the extent that even Apple's low-priced and diminutive iPod Nano now sports a camera) would have pushed the cost of the system up. Perhaps that's the case - it certainly brings us neatly to the question of cost, at least.

The PSPgo is too expensive. Vastly too expensive, for what the system is - nothing more than an existing PSP in a nice case, with the UMD drive removed and a bit of cheap flash memory slapped on in its place. There's precious little extra functionality, no new headline feature to shout about - no camera, no touchscreen, no GPS, no 3G connectivity. It's just a PSP with a big memory card and a nice bit of industrial design. In itself, that's not a terrible thing - but what I've just described should be positioned at the same price point as the previous PSP models, which should then receive a price drop to open up a new market segment. Instead, PSPgo is being positioned in a "premium" segment of the handheld market - a segment of which, to be blunt, I'm not convinced of the existence, at least not in any great scale.

The irony is that the question marks and uncertainty around PSPgo contrast most strongly with another recent Sony hardware release - the universally acclaimed PS3 Slim. This was exactly how hardware redesigns and relaunches should be handled. Announced only weeks before hitting retail, the PS3 Slim created huge excitement in a short space of time. Recognising that it brought with it a smaller form factor and minor benefits rather than revolutionary change, Sony positioned it alongside a price drop for the whole console range - and reaped the reward in the form of vast, vast sales. Along with fantastic software like Uncharted 2, it has set the PS3 up for a fantastic winter season - probably its healthiest quarter in the market so far.

The PS3 Slim launch showed Sony firing on all cylinders, understanding its market and its competencies and creating a product, business model and marketing drive that drove the PlayStation - temporarily, at least - right back to the top spot in this business. The fire and intelligence that drove Sony through the PS1 and PS2 eras is still there - but on PSPgo, it seems to be utterly lacking.

Upstream consumers don't like it, because it offers them no upgrade path. It's too overpriced for downstream consumers. It desperately wants to compete with iPhone, yet balks at emulating any of the functionality that would allow it to do so. It feels like a solid concept that was tugged in every direction by competing needs and ideas within Sony, and has ended up unloved and directionless. The market may well judge otherwise - for Sony's sake, I hope it does - but from where I'm standing, PSPgo looks like an extremely weak launch. This was an opportunity to redefine the PSP and bring the fight to the doorstep of the firm's rivals in handheld gaming - but that opportunity, sadly, has sailed right past

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...gone-editorial

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"PSPgo will fail miserably" - McCabe

October 7th, 2009, 15:41 Posted By: wraggster

The managing director of the UK's largest independent games chain, Chips, has told GamesIndustry.biz he expects the PSPgo to "fail miserably".

Revealing his views on the newly released digital handheld, Don McCabe said: "My own personal opinion is that it's a no-go. I've been to a number of presentations to see if there's anything there and I don't feel it'll go anywhere to be honest.

"I'm 99.9 per cent sure it's going to fail miserably, in which case it's going to put back other potential people coming into that digital space."

This failure could be a positive for retailers of course, who stand to lose out on sales of software and trade-ins if digital sales completely take over from boxed ones. "From a retailers point of view the PSPgo is a good idea," he said.

"I heard from someone at Sony saying 'this steps our authority on the digital space and signals our intent,' and actually what I think is that they'll scare the crap out of anyone else who tries to follow."

McCabe's comments follow those of ShopTo CEO Igor Cipolletta, who confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that sales of the PSPgo for the e-tailer have got off to a slow start. Part of the problem, said Cipolletta, is that retailers are unable to discount the console's relatively high price in the form of bundles, due to the absence of physical software.

But a secondary issue, said McCabe, is that while publishers see tremendous growth possibility in digital downloads, they are currently struggling to make profit from them.

"Everybody looks at Apple and says two billion downloads - well, yeah but out of two billion downloads I'd say maybe 70 per cent of those have been free. And of the ones that they've paid for they'll have paid pennies for.

"Apple's a tremendous success story for Apple, it's not a tremendous success story for anybody else."

As such, digital is a pipe dream at the moment, added McCabe, who compares its current state as "like the dotcom boom".

"It's going to come, no matter what, but a very small amount of people are actually going to go on to make any money out of it. One or two will make serious money and they'll be held up as 'you too can do this'. Whenever you see anyone producing fantastic figures, just ask them how much they actually made from it."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...serably-mccabe

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Tretton: Sony takes more risks than Nintendo

October 7th, 2009, 15:44 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Amercia's Jack Tretton has said that the company is willing to take more risks than its competitors, although he sees both Microsoft and Nintendo's financial positions as enviable.

"We like to see ourselves somewhere in the middle. We don't have unlimited money, we cater to a more mass market audience, we're willing to take a little bit more risk than a competitor like Nintendo," Tretton said in an interview with Forbes.

"We like to say the environment where PlayStation wins is best for this industry, because we have a brand that can play on a worldwide basis - young and old, male and female - where our competition tends to be relegated to either select regions or select consumer audiences."

Nintendo has been catering to the same audience for 20 years, according to Tretton, and reaps the financial benefits of knowing its consumer.

"[Nintendo] know what they do well and they stick to it," said Tretton. "They deliver a casual, youth-oriented entertainment experience, it's very enjoyable after 20 years, and they make money. They print money. Their profitability is their key focus. I think that's enviable."

Microsoft has time to be patient in the long-term with its videogame business, said Tretton, in part due to the amount of money it can afford to pump into the console market.

"I love their money. I mean, they've got more money than God," he said.

"They can afford to be more patient. We're very profit-driven. We're interested in a return on investment in a fairly short period of time. I think Microsoft's will to go at it from a much more steep curve in terms of profitability."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-than-nintendo

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The Getaway, Eight Days "aren't dead yet"

October 7th, 2009, 22:11 Posted By: Shrygue

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Nicolas Doucet, a producer and art director at Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio, has suggested that PS3 titles The Getaway and Eight Days have not been completely axed but instead "just put to one side".

The title's had been presumed cancelled after Sony said in June 2008 that production of both games would "cease immediately due to the redistribution of resources and budget". At the time, a Sony UK representative assured CVG that both titles had been "completely cancelled" and wouldn't be resurrected at a later date.

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Capcom dates promised PSP UMD Legacy titles

October 8th, 2009, 04:24 Posted By: wraggster

Last Friday, a blog entry at Capcom Unity (that was mysteriously pulled) revealed the names and dates for a number of "UMD Legacy" titles for re-release on the PlayStation Store:

October 8: Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Dark Tower October 15: Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max October 22: Capcom Puzzle World October 29: Maverick Hunter X November 5: Megaman Powered Up This list completes the lineup of un-UMD'd games promised three months ago (and tosses in Capcom Puzzle World for good measure). While Capcom has neglected to price any of these titles, previously released Legacy games are currently $19.99 each on the PlayStation Store. Unsure of the veracity of the pulled info, we confirmed with Capcom's Chris Kramer who told us that the "titles are correct and the dates should be fairly accurate" though he did admit that it's "hard to pin down digital release dates almost until they happen."

Still unaccounted for? Those PS1 old-timers you've been waiting forever to buy again: Dino Crisis, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/07/ca...legacy-titles/

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SCEA: Developers responsible for keeping PSP minis prices competitive

October 8th, 2009, 04:26 Posted By: wraggster

PSP minis are supposed to introduce bite-sized iPhone-esque games to Sony's handheld. While minis feature small file sizes and reduced functionality, they certainly don't carry smaller price tags. The first batch of minis have all been priced between $4.99 and $9.99, making them no cheaper than the average PlayStation Network exclusive. Which sounds like the better deal for $9.99? Yet another version of Tetris ... or the 3D online multiplayer shooter Syphon Filter: Combat Ops?

Even worse, many of these minis are priced higher than their iPhone counterparts. While Hero of Sparta costs $1.99 on iPhone, it costs $5.99 on PSP. Fieldrunners costs $2.99 on iPhone, but $6.99 on PSP. We chatted with SCEA's Eric Lempel to talk about the lack of apparent value in the minis program. He explained that Sony has no hand in determining the prices of minis. "As far as pricing goes, the publisher of the title sets the pricing," he explained. When quizzed if publishers were allowed to create a $1.99 game on PSP, he told us: "Yes, absolutely."

Lempel agrees that publishers must seriously think about the kind of prices they're setting on the Store, to ensure their content offers the same value as other PSP titles. "I think they have to carefully look at that, carefully price their content. Minis was intended to be something a little different and we wanted to see a lot of different types of content through minis. If it's not priced correctly, consumers may be turned off at the proposition and say 'I'd rather just go for this kind of stuff instead of minis.'"

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/07/sc...prices-compet/

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Sony: PSP/PSPgo Sales Triple at Some Retailers

October 8th, 2009, 04:31 Posted By: wraggster

The PSPgo launch was not without controversy, but it seems to have reinvigorated the Playstation Portable market.

Last week I checked in with Sony Computer Entertainment of America to ask how the PSPgo was impacting hardware sales and what sort of impact they were seeing on the Playstation Network.

It's had a very positive impact, Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications and Social Media for SCEA, told Kotaku today.

The launch of the download-only device has "generated strong consumer interest in the overall PSP platform and the PlayStation Network's digital content offering," he said.

In the three days following the launch of the PSPgo Seybold says that their "top retail partners" saw a 300 percent lift in PSP hardware sales compared to the same period the prior week in the U.S. Seybold says that the launch also generated a "significant increase in revenue for PlayStation Network, driven by a 200 percent lift in PSP game downloads purchased from PlayStation Store" in North America.

Sony declined to give any specific sales numbers for this story.

The platform owner did that they think the growth will continue.

"With several blockbuster games launching digitally and on UMD in the coming weeks — from LittleBigPlanet to Assassin's Creed Bloodlines —," Seybold said, "we expect this momentum to continue and look forward to a strong holiday season for both the PSPgo and PSP-3000."

Seybold's comments echo what officials in the U.K. have said, pointing to a jump in sales the week of release.

http://kotaku.com/5376508/sony-pspps...some-retailers

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GameDecrypter v4 released!

October 8th, 2009, 15:28 Posted By: wraggster

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Yoshihiro has just released a new version of Game Decypter, the now famous program that allows you to patch the file EBOOT.bin game that, for proper operation, requiring only the firwmare 5.55. In this new release, v4.0, the coder has introduced compatibility with the 5.00M33 Custom Firmware 5.03GEN and without having to use PC programs such as the Eboot Patcher released yesterday by the coder mc707.
More to follow.

Procedure:

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- Button : Allows you to patch the games to make them compatible with CF 5.50GEN
- Button : Allows you to patch the games to make them compatible with CF 5.00M33 and 5.03GEN
UPDATE v4:
- Fixed some compatibility issues with the CF-A and 5.03GEN

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Bayonetta demo on Japanese PSN

October 8th, 2009, 21:40 Posted By: Shrygue

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A PS3 demo for Bayonetta has gone live on the Japanese PSN Store, for those who can't wait for it to arrive on our end.

The demo apparently features an extended version of the Angel Metropolis stage seen in the 360 demo, but doesn't have the Clock Tower level in it, according to PS3Center. It's a hefty 1195MB file of sexy gun slinging action.

We expect Sony to confirm today's UK PSN update any time now. Hopefully it'll be in there too, for those of you too lazy to create a Japanese PSN account.

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Test releases up for PSPKVM 0.5.4

October 9th, 2009, 03:42 Posted By: NineByNine

There are new test builds up for PSPKVM 0.5.4. We don't have an official release as yet (Max, project lead, seems a bit too swamped to do the merge), but these should be pretty stable, and have been tested a fair bit and not just by me, so I figure I'll post 'em up now. See the project wiki 'Test builds' page at http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/pspkvm/wiki/TestBuilds for the download links.

Notes on additions/changes:

• AMS folder system added. Lets you sort/file your Midlets a little more easily if you've a lot installed.
• Much better/more robust multilingual/font support. Now supports all 12 specified fonts for J2ME (system, mono, and proportional fonts in normal, bold, italic, bold-italic), as well as a 'fallback' font convenient for massive pan-Unicode or Han (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) font sets that don't typically have different weights. Demo distros at that testbuild site come with Deja Vu and Firefly Sung fonts already in--makes for very good multilingual support--see captures at http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/psp...lDemonstration.
• Cyrillic and Greek script support for the semichordal virtual board
• Wider diacritic support for the semichordal board--with Cyrillic/Greek... see more details at http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=253327.
• A new 'in-GUI' config system for some of the features formerly set in the .ini file.

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PSP Filer v6.3

October 9th, 2009, 04:08 Posted By: wraggster

Mediumguage has released a new version of his file app for the PSP, heres whats new:

- Fix some bugs in release 6.1 and 6.2 related to archives format. RAR

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Interview: SCEA's Eric Lempel on PSP minis, scrapped UMD conversion

October 9th, 2009, 04:35 Posted By: wraggster

In the second part of our interview with SCEA's Eric Lempel, we chatted about the simultaneous release of PSP Go and PSP minis. In addition to discussing the hands-off approach Sony is taking with the pricing of minis, we talked about the possibility of the minis program moving to PS3, and eventual Mac support for the PSP's MediaGo application.

Joystiq: Are any Sony first-party studios working on PSP minis?

Eric Lempel: Right now, to my knowledge, they're not. That could change, again, but right now, I don't believe any of the studios are working on minis.

What determines the pricing of PSP minis?

There are a couple of rules, or maybe there's just one rule. They have to come in at $9.99 or under.

If someone wanted to release at $1.99, they could?

Yes, absolutely.

full interview --> http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/in...d-umd-convers/

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US PSP sales up 300 per cent

October 9th, 2009, 04:35 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment America has revealed that sales of the PSP in the region rose 300 per cent in the three days following the launch of the PSPgo.

As well as an increase in hardware numbers, game downloads via the PlayStation Store also climbed 200 per cent, according to corporate communications director Patrick Seybold.

"The launch of PSPgo has generated strong consumer interest in the overall PSP platform and the PlayStation Network's digital content offering," he told Gamasutra.

"With several blockbuster games launching digitally and on UMD in the coming weeks - from LittleBigPlanet to Assassin's Creed Bloodlines - we expect this momentum to continue and look forward to a strong holiday season for both the PSPgo and PSP-3000."

Sony Europe said earlier this week that sales of the PSP hardware were up 120 per cent following the launch of new hardware, although retail partners such as ShopTo and Chips have been disappointed with sales due to a high price and no physical software.

In the UK, major retailers began discounting the hardware almost immediately after release, selling the PSPgo for £199.99, rather than the £224.99 asking price.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...p-300-per-cent

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars looking grand in new PSP trailer

October 9th, 2009, 04:39 Posted By: wraggster



It's a big week for Grand Theft Auto trailers! First we got a new Episodes from Liberty City clip, and today, Rockstar sent out a trailer for the PSP version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, which comes out on October 20. We didn't realize it was so soon!

Of course, if you have a DS, it comes out a lot sooner -- seven months ago, in fact -- but no matter how many times this wonderful game is released, it'll be exciting every time. The graphical update on the PSP version looks nice, even if the trailer makes it hard to actually see the game.

If these moving images aren't enough, check Kotaku for some new screens. And yes, two trailers counts as a big week.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/gr...-grand-on-psp/

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PSP Go Rewards program hitting DRM-laced brick wall

October 9th, 2009, 04:48 Posted By: wraggster

Needless to say, none of this applies to the Americans in attendance, but for international PSP Go buyers looking forward to taking advantage of Sony's PSP Go Rewards program, the always user-friendly DRM seems to be putting a solid kink in those enjoyment plans. According to a growing number of users at the official European PlayStation boards, an error by the name of 80109D53 is causing downloaded titles to not play back on the new handhelds. We're told that Sony is aware of the issue and is toiling away in an effort to fix things, but for now, it seems as if you can sidestep some of the risk by downloading your trio of free titles (which Sony offers if you're an existing UMD owner) directly to the PSP Go rather than sideloading 'em from a PS3. Any others having this issue? Figured out a solution? Shoot your mouth off in comments below.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/p...ed-brick-wall/

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EEDAR expects PS3 to be top selling console in Sept.

October 9th, 2009, 04:50 Posted By: wraggster

Three years and $300 worth of price cuts later, PS3 may finally hit the top of the hardware sales charts in America. EEDAR's analyst Jesse Divnich predicts 400,000 PS3s were sold in September, edging out both Wii and Xbox 360 sales (375k and 370k units respectively).

It's far from a landslide victory for Sony, but it may be the start of a turnaround for the long-beleaguered platform. If the hardware maintains momentum, the next issue Sony will have to tackle is software. While EEDAR's hardware numbers peg PS3 at the top, its software charts only show one PS3 game in the top 10: Batman: Arkham Asylum. With the remainder of the chart dominated by 360 and Wii games, it's clear Sony still has a long way to go in the console wars.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/ee...tember-for-fi/

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Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes Pal Version

October 9th, 2009, 05:26 Posted By: wraggster

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Anchored by the characters and events of the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated series, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes reveals a new and exciting chapter of the Star Wars saga. Containing the series' unique graphical style, a story conceived by the writers of the television series, multiple playable characters across two classes and co-op gameplay it is a must-have title sure to enthrall both new and more seasoned fans alike.

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NBA Live 10 Asian Version

October 9th, 2009, 05:28 Posted By: wraggster

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The sixteenth release in Electronic Arts' popular NBA series, NBA LIVE 10 reinvigorates the classic professional basketball franchise with significantly improved gameplay features. These new additions are combined with enhanced defensive controls, 30 levels of achievements and two-player online multiplayer support to provide players with the most authentic NBA video game experience available to date.

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NBA Live 10 Asian Version

October 9th, 2009, 05:29 Posted By: wraggster

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The sixteenth release in Electronic Arts' popular NBA series, NBA LIVE 10 reinvigorates the classic professional basketball franchise with significantly improved gameplay features. These new additions are combined with enhanced defensive controls, 30 levels of achievements and two-player online multiplayer support to provide players with the most authentic NBA video game experience available to date.

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Ebootr v1.5

October 9th, 2009, 15:41 Posted By: wraggster

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The coder indrora issue a new update to its PC program Ebootr, an editor came to the EBOOT.PBP file version 1.5 which is proposed as an alternative to the always excellent PSPBrew. Among the novelties of this release, there is the addition of an editor file format. SFO, were also fixed some bugs in previous versions,
More to follow.

Changelog v1.5:

Quote:

- Added file editor. SFO
- Fixed some bugs that occurred when saving files
- Program Simplified
- After adding a few odd functions for. SFO

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PSP GO Crystal Case

October 9th, 2009, 16:25 Posted By: wraggster

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This crystal case is designed for PSP GO. Its size is appropriate for the small PSP GO console, so that the console can perfectly fit into it. It prevents your console from getting scratched and damaged. The transparent exterior also shows the elegancy of the crystal case itself. For PSP GO users, this crystal case is a necessary accessory.

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PS3 120GB Slim Console Japanese Version

October 9th, 2009, 16:27 Posted By: wraggster

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The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia features and functions available on earlier PlayStation 3 models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 120GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

October 9th, 2009, 16:37 Posted By: wraggster

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features
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will deliver the most accessible, engaging and visceral sandbox shooter of the year, with a huge variety of equipment, weapons and tactics available
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will give players the freedom to handle military crisis situations on their initiative
As an epic single and multi-player campaign weaves the narrative, players will fight as infantry soldiers in battle, drive tanks in armoured assaults, and infiltrate the enemy in covert special operations utilizing a wide variety of realistic military weapons from knives and rifles to machine guns and grenade launchers
The 220km2 battlefield gives players a multitude of tactical decisions on how to best accomplish missions

description
Taking gamers as close to war as they'll ever want to get, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is the much anticipated return of the genre-defining military conflict simulator. Set to deliver the total combat experience, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will challenge players to survive the chaos and rapidly evolving situations of modern warfare in a new contemporary theatre.

Players will experience the intensity, diversity and claustrophobia of a modern conflict from the unique perspectives of an infantry marine, a helicopter pilot, a Special Forces officer or a tank commander, each engaged against the full force of the Chinese PLA on a scale never previously experienced in a military action title. Gameplay simulates an immense conflict between advanced forces and provides unparalleled scope with different military disciplines, vehicles and equipment for players to utilize.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3dey.html

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Introducing Alan, Guitar Hero

October 9th, 2009, 17:30 Posted By: Darksaviour69

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New PSP GTA: Chinatown Wars trailer

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New Final Fantasy XIV shots

October 9th, 2009, 21:34 Posted By: Shrygue

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Some shiny new shots of Final Fantasy XIV Online (that's fourteen) have surfaced, showing open green fields and pointy-eared people.

Like Final Fantasy XI, FFXIV takes the fight online in what Square hopes will be this generation's big MMO for consoles. We expect it to be nothing less than epic.

Pretty shots are below, and there's more over on Andriasang.


Screenshots and trailer at CVG
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PSP minis developer surprised by cost of ESRB ratings

October 10th, 2009, 05:47 Posted By: wraggster

Here's one reason why PSP minis are more expensive than their iPhone counterparts: the ESRB. Sony doesn't enforce any control over the pricing of minis, but they do mandate getting approval from the ESRB ratings board. That, apparently, has been a significant hidden cost some developers didn't expect. "You have to invest some money into dev kits and into getting ratings for your game. The costs of ratings such us ESRB is significantly more then we had realized," Fieldrunners developer Sergei Gourski told Gamasutra. According to a posting at GameDev.net, the cost of getting an approval is $2,500.

Content developed for the iPhone doesn't need to go through the ratings board, an oversight which, surprisingly, has yet to attract a media call-to-arms. Should the ESRB succeed in courting Apple as the defacto ratings system for the iPhone, the high cost of approval should curtail one of the largest problems facing the iPhone store today: having too much content, a sentiment shared by Minigore developer Kimmo Vihola. Vihola noted that "[Apple's] process is starting to crack from the seams," and pointed out that Sony's turnaround time on minis is much faster than Apple's store. Sony takes three to five days for approval, while Apple varies "from a couple of days to up to six weeks."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/09/ps...-esrb-ratings/

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AlphaBase v3.6

October 10th, 2009, 14:47 Posted By: wraggster

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DekraN releases a new update for his homebrew LUA developed AlphaBase, excellent bash Debugging for our PSP. Among the new features in this release, v3.6, adding the command 'Envelope', 'cenv', 'menv', 'cpu2' and 'tree'. Were optimized all the many commands and has already introduced the ability to create multiple environments simultaneously AlphaBase to manage multiple user executions (draw a line, rectangle, print image, and more).
Following the full changelog and the link to download.

Changelog v3.6:

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- Added the commands 'Envelope', 'cenv', 'menv', 'cpu2' and 'tree';
- Removed the commands 'ffind' and 'mfind' since merged with 'find'. Same thing goes for the command 'sys', deleted nle and unified command 'with';
- Removed all controls on the system for handling temporary file: 'ffind', 'fman', 'twrite', 'tread', 'seek' because they were impractical, show some annoying bugs and the system of recognition of the path LUAPlayer HM7 is also not without problems;
- Renamed the commands:; 'help' in 'hlp', 'make' in 'dirs', 'update' in 'upd', 'dofile' in 'DFILE', 'extract' in 'ext';
- Optimization and fixati All controls;
- Optimized all the commands concerning the type of DTE (Directly Executing Template, Direct execution and temporary storage of native functions), implementing the native functions instead LUA LoadString dell'alquanto expensive method temp.lua old versions of AlphaBase. Now, for example, the calculator is 200 times faster than the previous year. Same thing goes for Helper functions (and in general all comansdi DTE);
- L'E. M.T. (Main shaft of the Environment), has been highly renovated, combining all the files in the folder AUF AlphaBase HM7/aufs, and all the commands in AlhaBase HM7/cmds /;
- The script has been divided into: SCRIPT.LUA and a-utils.lua, which contains all the functions LUA AlphaBase. This contributes to a significant increase in speed;
- The command 'info' gives security information, such as for example the system password, the account PSN, the PSN account password, the access point (SSID) and password 1 and the point d ' Access 2 and the password;
- Now if a file or a folder is not in the root folder (AlphaBase HM7 /), the script will give you the name of this startup file and the error code AB, given by 100 plus the ID of the file (More will be implemented ahead even those for run-time with the systematic management of exceptions);
- Now you can assign a command IPR (which requires the input parameter, which will then subsequently taken into account by the CEU (Control Processing Unit), an input that contains the CPS (the separation of complex parameters). For that, it was necessary to move the last parameter position in all the commands that require it.
- Added a fairly intuitive Handler Commands LUA, which allows you to create new commands after having declared their course on the function (ab_nomecomando ()). With this system, you avoid the annoying and sometimes dangerous manipulation of the array itself containing all the commands;
- Added Multi-System Environment. You can now do more executions User (draw a line, rectangle, print an image, set a timer, write with sources) AlphaBase in multiple environments simultaneously. To create a new environment, type "Envelope (ENV)", where ENV, optional parameter is the name assigned to it, and you can switch to the left or right the current environment simply by pressing L or R buttons, respectively;
- Added new checks at the beginning of the program and optimize existing
- Speed of the script increased approximately 20%;
- Syntax of the Environment is highly optimized;
- Syntax of Language is highly optimized;
- Code clean and highly optimized;
- Eboot renewed;

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Rubik's Cube PSP v3.01

October 10th, 2009, 14:51 Posted By: wraggster

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A few days after the last release, the coder EXTER issue a further update on his homebrew PSP game Rubik's Cube, based on the famous cubo.Giunto hours to version 3.01, this fast update fixes a bug that did not allow to load the scores obtained in resolution of "Void Cube".
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Changelog v3.01:

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- Fixed a bug that did not allow to load the rescue, the scores obtained in the resolution of "Void Cube".

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SAW US Version

October 10th, 2009, 15:04 Posted By: wraggster

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Jigsaw has killed your partner and destroyed your life. Now he has trapped you in an abandoned insane asylum that he alone controls. If you can defeat his brutal traps and survive, you may just discover the truth behind what drives this twisted serial killer. SAW is a third-person perspective, survival horror game based on the SAW film franchise, which has grossed more than $665M worldwide and sold more than 28 million DVDs. The game features many of the deadly mechanical traps seen in the film, as well as terrifying new ones. Players will pit their wits against Jigsaw as they navigate his world in an attempt to evade and escape his gruesome traps, while also struggling against his minions in brutal combat by using weapons found within the environment. SAW, the video game, is based on a treatment from Zombie Studios and the creators of the SAW franchise, Leigh Whannell and James Wan. The timeline for the game takes place between the movies: SAW and SAW II, giving the game its own story, yet fitting within the narratives of the movies. The story centers on Detective David Tapp who awakens in a decrepit, abandoned asylum. He has been captured by his longtime nemesis, Jigsaw. Obsessed with catching this serial killer, Tapp’s mission has consumed him and ruined his family, resulting in divorce, mental imbalance, and abandonment. Worse yet, this frantic hunt destroyed Tapp’s career while he watched his long-time friend and partner get killed by one of Jigsaw’s traps. Now Jigsaw has the upper hand and has captured the detective. Tapp must play a deadly game—the likes of which he has been investigating for years—to escape, and in order to do so he must survive the lethal traps and puzzles that Jigsaw has put in place for him and others. But each victim has a dark connection to Tapp. Will Tapp save them? Can he survive his obsession to find the Jigsaw killer?

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NBA 2K10 US Version

October 10th, 2009, 15:06 Posted By: wraggster

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NBA 2K10 will be THE choice for any sports fan who wants to play the most fun basketball videogame on the market. From the kid on the neighborhood court to the most elite NBA athletes, everyone will be playing NBA 2K10 this season.

Set the standard for all basketball videogames
Deliver an even better basketball experience this year with all-new gameplay components
More realistic Signature Style animations
All-new presentation elements
Unrivalled online system

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Star Wars the Clone Wars: Republic Heroes US Version

October 10th, 2009, 15:08 Posted By: wraggster

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Anchored by the characters and events of the "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated series, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes reveals a new and exciting chapter of the Star Wars saga. Containing the series' unique graphical style, a story conceived by the writers of the television series, multiple playable characters across two classes and co-op gameplay it is a must-have title sure to enthrall both new and more seasoned fans alike.

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NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising US Version

October 10th, 2009, 15:10 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released at Superufo.com and on worldwide $2 shipping



NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising will incorporate multiple modes of play including two-player cooperative or versus play via ad-hoc local wireless network. Original Mode lets players experience the Gaara Retrieval Arc as they battle enemies through lush, 3D anime inspired environments. Scenario Mode introduces all-new side-missions to pick up Skill Scrolls which increase your character’s abilities including attack, defense, health and other numerous indicators reflected through all modes. Akatsuki Mode will let players gain control of members of the Akatsuki organization for the first time in a brand-new storyline, discovering the Akatsuki's true intentions while Naruto was searching for Gaara. Finally, find out who the best ninja is with Versus Mode by battling against a friend or the computer in one-on-one fights.

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PSPGEN puts an end to the accusations. The exploit works.

October 11th, 2009, 04:38 Posted By: wraggster

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Exploit universal video or fake? After doubts, doubts, accusations, convincing answers by Freeplay, news bounced from one website to another, it's time to take stock of the situation. The movie released just over a week ago that showed the first Hello World for PSP Go has been around the world in a few days, clashing with different views of those who takes the part of the author and those who for one reason or another, they felt compelled to criticize his work. Today to put an end to this thing we thought MaGiXieN PSPGEN of that in a few minutes of video (strictly in French ...) shows us that everything is working perfectly on the new console and that, contrary to what the skeptics thought to exit the program just press once HOME button (the one with the PlayStation logo on the Go) without reconfirming the menu.
Once again then Freeplay proved sincere and available, but you what do you think you convinced?

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Fils-Aime on PSPgo: "What's the Benefit?"

October 11th, 2009, 04:48 Posted By: wraggster

In an interview for Sunday's edition of The Washington Post (posted today), the Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime says the PSPgo might have "a fundamental concept problem in terms of 'Who's it for?' and 'What's the benefit?'"

"I have the utmost respect for all our competitors," he told the Post, "but it's interesting to try and answer the consumer question of 'What's in it for me?' in that product."

Other tasty morsels: If it knew then what it knows now, about the ravenous demand for the machine, Nintendo still wouldn't have priced its Wii above $250 like its console competitors. He said the lower price point was integral to the console's acceptance in the mainstream.

Fils-Aime also added that Nintendo has no interest of getting into the phone business; on the other hand, it feels well-positioned to deal with any threat from Apple's mobile gaming devices because of the "fabulous experience that can only be brought to life on the DS."

http://kotaku.com/5378825/fils+aime-...ts-the-benefit

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PSPKVM v0.5.4 Test 7 (Uploaded Oct. 10, 2009)

October 11th, 2009, 05:05 Posted By: wraggster

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PSPKVM is a Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) CLDC/MIDP Emulator for the Sony PSP.


Quote:



Multilingual support demonstration captures:
http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/psp...lDemonstration

PSPKVM Running Opera Mini:
http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/psp...ScreenCaptures



Versions:

0.5.4 Test 7 (Uploaded Oct. 10, 2009) ¶


* a Danzeff-style virtual keyboard
* a fix merged from the trunk (fixed there post-branch) causing the QWERTY board to open in lower-case mode by default.

In addition to these user-level features, there are also internal interfaces added (in the com.pspkvm package) to support direct reading of analog stick state (necessary to implement the Danzeff board) by VM and MIDlet code.

Note that the Danzeff-style board is slightly expanded from the standard layout to support PSPKVM features--it adds a ´return´ key for multiline text fields, along with ´select´, ´copy´, and ´paste´ keys supporting the PSPKVM´s cross-Midlet clipboard. The additional keys can be found in the ´number pad´ of the virtual board.

To use the Danzeff-style board, select it in the VM configuration midlet´s virtual keyboards setup screen.

http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/pspkvm/wiki/TestBuilds

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gpSP-J 091,009 - GBA Emulator for PSP

October 11th, 2009, 15:54 Posted By: wraggster

A new GBA Emulator for PSP has been released, heres the details thanks to pspitalia:

It 'was just released a new update for the Game Boy Advance emulator gpSP-J, as amended and improved by an unknown Japanese coder, dell'Unofficial developed by Takka gpSP. Usual incomprehensible changelog does not allow us to know the new features introduced with this new release. We may think that there have been improvements related to the stability genereale emulator. You just need to personally test the program and assess any progress.

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s9xTYLmecm 091011-3 - Snes Emulator for PSP - Updated at rev4

October 11th, 2009, 15:58 Posted By: wraggster

A new Snes Emulator for PSP has been released, heres the details thanks to pspitalia:

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psp go! modded to the extreme

October 11th, 2009, 22:06 Posted By: dedafmonteur



http://acidmods.com/forum/index.php?...72.0;topicseen

the link says enough!

thanks


wouter van der Horst
acidmods crew

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PCE for PSP v0.83a2 - PC Engine Emulator for PSP

October 12th, 2009, 04:54 Posted By: wraggster

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The Japanese汁ダークhas again updated the PCE for PSP, very good emulator NEC PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16Historical, 8-bit console multiprocessor produced by NEC in the late 80s and never imported in Italy.

PCE for PSP v0.83a2:

Quote:
- Improved support multiplayer Ad - Hoc
- Improved support for connection via multitap Ad - Hoc

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AlphaBase v3.6.2 Final

October 12th, 2009, 14:53 Posted By: wraggster

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New and latest updates from DekraN for his homebrew LUA developed AlphaBase, excellent bash debug for your PSP. This final release, the v3.6.2, fixes some bugs in the program and further streamlines ii commands implemented in several versions. I remember AlphaBase is completely open-source.
More to follow.

Changelog v3.6.2:

Quote:

- Bug fixato nell'AUFS I.G.C. (Items Garbage Collector). Now you can re-store the data on tracer input, the macro commands and controls the INPUT screen coordinates AUF in their files at the end of the program (obviously to make sure that we exit the using the command '(q ) uit ');
- Fixato a bug in the command 'share', which did not work because of an incorrect call to the function AlphaBase fixString;
- Fixato a bug in the command 'set', which did not work due to ill-structured enumeration of the variable that contains the parameters of the command;
- Fixato a bug in the command 'list', which did not work if you wanted to list an archive;
- Fixato a bug in the command 'play2', who did play the song immediately after it loaded;
- Removed the safety information in the command 'info';
- Optimize the commands 'ext', 'play', 'play2';
- Renew the E. M.T. (Main shaft of the Environment), removing the folder aufs / from the root "AlphaBase HM7 /". Now all files are completely optional to configure AUF;
- Syntax is highly optimized for the Environment (also renamed the command 'loadex' in 'load2');
- Syntax of Language is highly optimized;
- Code optimized;
- Eboot renewed;

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PMPlayer Advance v3.0.6

October 12th, 2009, 15:02 Posted By: wraggster

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The coder Chinese Cooleyes returns with an update for his homebrew PMPlayer Advance video player for PSP with some advanced features and also allows the viewing of movies in PMP format. This update, which brings the program to version 3.0.6 introduces support for .3 gp video file format and also for subtitle format .ass / .ssa.
More to follow.

Changelog v3.0.6:

Quote:

- Added support for subtitle format. Ass,. Ssa
- Added support for .3 gp video file format


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PSP GO US Version

October 12th, 2009, 15:55 Posted By: wraggster

Superufo.com have today got in stock Black and White PSPGo Consoles that they ship worldwide (only store i know who ship to UK/Europe)



On sale at superufo for $267 or around 168 pounds

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ESRB Clarifies PSP Minis Rating Costs

October 13th, 2009, 04:21 Posted By: wraggster

A story Friday discussed the development costs of an indie game for the PSP versus the iPhone. While getting an ESRB rating does cost money, the board reminds that a different rate structure will likely apply to PSP Minis titles.

ESRB spokesman Eliot Mizrachi contacted Kotaku to remind that the ratings authority has a different rate schedule for smaller games. "The ESRB has a reduced fee of $800 for games that have development costs under $250,000," Mizrachi said, "which would likely apply to virtually all PSP Minis."

http://kotaku.com/5380097/esrb-clari...s-rating-costs

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PSPKVM v0.5.4 Test 8 (Uploaded Oct. 12, 2009)

October 13th, 2009, 04:33 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.aep-emu.de/PNphpBB2-file-...c-t-13622.html

PSPKVM is a Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) CLDC/MIDP Emulator for the Sony PSP.


Quote:



Multilingual support demonstration captures:
http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/psp...lDemonstration

PSPKVM Running Opera Mini:
http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/psp...ScreenCaptures



Versions:

0.5.4 Test 8 (Uploaded Oct. 12, 2009) ¶

The binary packages available for this release are:

* CFW build, full package (15 MB--build for consoles running custom firmware)
* CFW build, package without fonts (5.5 MB--as above, but without the fonts--see note below)
* FW 1.5 build, full package (15 MB--build for consoles running OFW 1.5)
* FW 1.5 build, package without fonts (5.5 MB--same as above, but without the fonts--see note below)

Note re ´fontless´ packages ¶

Please use the packages without fonts if you´re just upgrading from a previous test package, and/or don´t want or need Deja Vu or Firefly Sung included with your KVM. These packages are proving extremely popular, and the traffic is giving the server a workout. And note especially that if you´re just installing the new package over a recent test build, you´ll still get everything you had before if you use the smaller packages to update your install. This just saves you and us moving some 10 Mb you already have (or don´t want or don´t need).
New in this release ¶

This release is identical to test build 7, but adds the following:

* The Danzeff and semichordal boards now implement ´smart display´ in which they move out of the way of input in large text fields as you type.

* Icons have been added to the configuration and network setup screens in an attempt to make this a little easier to use for non-English users, until we can get some translation going for these screens.

* Network setup has been overhauled, in an attempt to address occasional issues with lost connections that cannot be reestablished without a VM restart. In case of a lost connection, you should now be able to reconnect from the Wifi manager midlet, without restarting the VM. Please report whether this works for you in the shoutbox at http://pspkvm.org.

* The Danzeff display has been made slightly more compact as compared with the previous build.

* The readme has been updated and is now included with the binary packages.

Notes on upgrading from these packages ¶

If you´re upgrading from a recent test build, and wish to preserve your settings (set in the .ini and the in-GUI config system), do not overwrite the pspkvm.ini and vmsettings.cfg files in your pspkvm directory with those from the package. Your system should run fine, and this will preserve your previous settings.

Download --> http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/pspkvm/wiki/TestBuilds

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DaedalusX64 Alpha Revision 434 - Nintendo 64 Emulator for PSP

October 13th, 2009, 04:37 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.aep-emu.de/PNphpBB2-file-...c-t-13623.html

DaedalusX64 is a N64 Emulator for the Sony PSP.


Quote:
Changelog Revision 432 ==> Revision 434

Revision 434

[!] Clean Scene will be enabled per game basis on roms.ini
[!] Enabled Clean Scene for around 20 games, and enabled Double Display for two more games.


Revision 433

[+] Implemented Clean Scene (Takes care various rendering glitches)
[+] Added a hack for Tooie to skip fillrect
[!] Removed South Park Rally hack (our mtx logic is wrong anyways, and Clean Scene takes care of the ghosting)
[!] Removed Dynamic Loop Opt from menu (will be enabled per rom basis on roms.ini)
[~] A couple of changes on UpdateFrame function

http://forums.daedalusx64.com/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1199

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Blaze announces 'Wii style' Motion Freedom 3D controller for PS3, really

October 13th, 2009, 04:43 Posted By: wraggster



We were fairly impressed by Blaze's knack for impressive but questionably useful gadgets when it introduced a three-cart contraption for the DSi last month, but it looks like it's truly outdone itself with its latest peripheral. While it's possible that it's the result of some miscommunication or a bet taken to its limits, it does appear that the company is indeed set to release a controller that can only be described as a Wiimote for the PlayStation 3. Of course, it's still a bit light on specifics, but Blaze says its so-called Motion Freedom 3D Controller will open up "unthinkable gaming possibilities," and let you "become one" with games like Sega Tennis and Tiger Woods Golf. It's even been "ergonomically designed from the ground up." How can you possibly go wrong?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/b...oller-for-ps3/

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Sony launches PS3 compatible Aino mobile handset

October 14th, 2009, 15:26 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Ericsson's Aino, its first PlayStation 3 compatible mobile phone handset, has gone on sale in the UK.

Announced earlier this year, the phone offers Remote Play functionality and works like the PSP to let users access and control their PlayStation 3 on the go via a local network or wi-fi spot.

The handset retails at GBP 399.99 without a contract, with Orange acting as the only contract provider currently. Confirmation on which networks will enable Remote Play use through 3G is yet to come according to PlayStation Network product manager James Thorpe, speaking on the official PlayStaion blog, although it will be possible.

Featuring a three inch touch screen, the phone allows users to browse and control the XMB interface, access DRM free media saved on the harddrive and sign into the PS3 network. Users of PlayTV will also be able to watch and record live television from the handset.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...mobile-handset

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Why the Sony PSP Had To "Go"

October 14th, 2009, 15:35 Posted By: wraggster

We recently discussed the release of the PSP Go, which drew criticism for many design choices that were of dubious value to consumers. Now, Phaethon360 sends in a story about why Sony felt the need to improve upon the old PSP. "As a format, the UMD was holding the entire platform back. Few people (if anyone) bought into the UMD movie hype Sony attempted to thrust back in 2005. Very soon after that, people realized they could rip their DVDs to a memory stick with the same quality. It's ironic how, as the price of Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo dropped and size increased, PSP UMD sales decreased along with it. It doesn't take too many Howard Stringers to figure out what the problem was." Indeed, Sony was complaining of rampant PSP piracy for quite some time. They cited "legal and technical issues" for not supporting the transfer of UMD games onto the PSP Go; undoubtedly they couldn't find a way to keep pirated games from being copied.

http://games.slashdot.org/story/09/1...-PSP-Had-To-Go

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China Blue HD crosses over to the UK, third Opium War inevitable

October 14th, 2009, 15:52 Posted By: wraggster



We've given HD DVD's bastard child China Blue HD its due for a good start in its native land, but now that U.K. Importer GBAX has made a few units available it's time for English language buyers to at least consider this Blu-ray alternative. Of course, with a £259.99 ($413.22 U.S.) pricetag for this plain TCL player, AV and HD cables, plus 14 CBHD movies (The Aviator, Blood Diamond, The Invasion, The Island, Flood, Poseidon & 8 Chinese-only flicks) to get you started the barrier to entry is high, but as shown in the unboxing / preview video -- embedded after the break, watch for ninjas -- the experience is very familiar. As Format War Central points out, the 220/240Hz power cord makes things complicated for the U.S. and other places outside Europe, but hardcore HD DVD holdouts are used to a world filled with only Warner and Universal movies already, so why not give the other blue laser flavor a try?

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/c...ar-inevitable/

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Mega 64's $300 PSP Go joke

October 14th, 2009, 16:01 Posted By: wraggster



You know, one day we hope to be as rich as those cats at Mega 64. The troupe's latest video -- an alarming look at one of the PSP Go's lesser-known features (courtesy of IGN) -- shows us just how stacked with loot these guys really are nowadays. We're not going to give the ending away, but let's just say the whole thing is a fine way to burn a neat stack of Benjamins. In the end, it's alright -- we bet they got paid a lot more than $300 for their work.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/14/vi...0-psp-go-joke/

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Gran Turismo 5 News

October 14th, 2009, 16:04 Posted By: wraggster

Gran Turismo 5's Kazunori Yamauchi says he could give you his studio's next entry in the venerable racing-sim series right now ... but he won't. Speaking with Famitsu last week (translated by 1UP), the Polyphony Digital studio head explains that while "We could release it any time we want," he's more interested in trying to give the game "that classic GT-style." And though "daily progress is slow," the Japanese developer assures us that "it's still going forward at a steady clip."

Unlike the PSP iteration's somewhat lackluster feature set, Yamauchi intends on going "way beyond gamer expectations" with GT5, even confirming the export of cars earned in GT PSP to next March's PS3 sequel. We're hoping he goes way beyond our expectations as well and delivers the game to other territories in a more timely fashion.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/13/gr...-time-we-want/

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Brütal Legend Asian Version

October 14th, 2009, 16:15 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released from Superufo.com



Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes. Featuring the talents of comedian, actor and musician, Jack Black as super roadie Eddie Riggs, as well as cameos by some of the biggest names in metal music it's a wild ride in the belly of the beast that is not to be missed by gamers and Metalheads alike.

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Fullmetal Alchemist Act Asian Version

October 14th, 2009, 16:17 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released from Superufo.com



Trust, cooperation and alchemy are vital in this high speed 3D actioner. Form a tag team with someone you know and trust, be it Al, Roy or Liza, make use of the strengths of these people to take down your opponents. From physical combat to alchemy, single attacks to tag combo, the more trust there is between you and your partner, the more damage you can deal.

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PSP GO USB Cable

October 14th, 2009, 16:18 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released from Superufo.com



This USB cable is specially designed for PSP GO. It connects your PSP GO to USB devices, so that you can enjoy the music, videos, games and other ways of entertainment freely on your TV. You can also transfer the data to and from the PSP GO console.

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PSP GO Crystal Case Pro

October 14th, 2009, 16:21 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released from Superufo.com



This crystal case is designed for PSP GO. Its size is appropriate for the small PSP GO console, so that the console can perfectly fit into it. It prevents your console from getting scratched and damaged. The transparent exterior also shows the elegancy of the crystal case itself. At the back is a stand that can support the console, so that you can place it on a desk for easy viewing. For PSP GO users, this crystal case is a necessary accessory.

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Blazepro PSP GO Bluetooth Headset

October 14th, 2009, 16:25 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released from Superufo.com



This bluetooth headset is designed specially for PSP GO, the latest console. With this headset, you can enjoy the advanced level of audio quality from the games, videos or music on your PSP GO, thanks to the stereo sound. The earphones are with 1 side or 2 sides, so that users can choose whichever they find more convenient.

The price is a decent USD 13.42 which is a bargain when you see that Play Asia has the Official Sony Bluetooth set listed at Price: US$ 52.90

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PS3 Combat Arcade Stick (G7780)

October 14th, 2009, 18:53 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo USA



Arcade feel with turbo function for instant auto-fire or repeat capability.

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PS3 Intec Wired Racing Wheel (G7795)

October 14th, 2009, 18:59 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo USA



- Digtial and analog modes
- Rubberized grip for maximum control
- Left and right shift paddles for quick shifting and gas-brake pedals
- Easily mounts to table or counter with suction cups for stability

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Cross Battle Adapter 2.0

October 14th, 2009, 19:05 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo China



The Cross battle adapter 2.0 is an adapter that allows you to connect your Xbox 360 wired controller to your PS3 console for use with PS3 games.

The XCM Cross Battle Adapter 2.0 is built with a new function for swapping the controller’s triggers and bumpers. You can also swap the functions of A,B,X,Y buttons (Example: Set the function of A button to the X button or set the function of B button to the Y button, etc) and swap the functions of 2 analog sticks as well! The PS3 Six Axis mode is also supported. The best adapter in the industry just got better!

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PSP Go Crystal Protect Case with Stand 2 In 1

October 14th, 2009, 19:06 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo China



Protect your Sony PSP Go console against scratches and shocks with this easy to install protective case. With hands free viewing movie stand function. Made with high transparent material keeps your console screen as sharp as original. Virtually indestructible polycarbonate armor protect with console and screen from everyday wear or tear.

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Hand Grip Pad with Stand 2 in 1 for PSP GO

October 14th, 2009, 19:08 Posted By: wraggster

New from Divineo China



All-in-one novel design based on human hand shape, the new hand grip pad for PSP GO manufactured by Dragon is suitable for longer time use. With hands free viewing movie stand. You can direct open console without any interfere.

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RACE! PSP v2.16 (2009-10-12) - Neogeo Pocket Emulator for PSP

October 14th, 2009, 19:47 Posted By: wraggster

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RACE! PSP is a Neo Geo Pocket/Neo Geo Pocket Color emulator for the Sony PSP.

Machine Translation

Quote:
RACE! 2.16

Only inside of emulating Japanese Ver.

Since English had been internally fixed BIOS,
Japan only has it changed BIOS

Caution! ) ROM files are not displayed in Japanese

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Jpcsp v0.3 (revision 1195) - PSP Emulator for Windows

October 14th, 2009, 19:58 Posted By: wraggster

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Jpcsp is a Sony PSP Emulator in Java by shadow, one of the PCSX2 Coder, for Windows and Linux - Changelog - Download.


Quote:
r1195
Avoid NullPointerException in sceAudioOutput2GetRestSample.

r1194
demos from pspsdk to test morphing.

r1193
basic morphing support for vertex position,normals,color,texture mapping.

r1192
Implemented sceAudioOutput2GetRestSample and sceAudioOutput2ChangeLength. First translation of the dither matrix´s values. Added more error codes to SceKernelErrors.

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DaedalusX64 Alpha Revision 435 - Nintendo 64 Emulator for PSP

October 14th, 2009, 20:00 Posted By: wraggster

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DaedalusX64 is a N64 Emulator for the Sony PSP.

Quote:
Changelog Revision 434 ==> Revision 435

[+] Re-enable optimization of JAL, JALR in the PSP code generator (Small Speed-up)
[+] Optimized ADDIU logic in the PSP code generator (Small speed-up)
[+] Simplify some logic for the Dynarec (Very Small speed-up)
[+] Added "Advanced Options" menu containing containing options that generally break more ROMs than they help. (Also for testing and bug reporting)
[!] Fixed saved Controller Configuration not being loaded on ROM Initialization (Bug #25)

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JTAG Port Found on PS3 Blu-Ray Drive

October 14th, 2009, 20:49 Posted By: wraggster

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PS2 Homebrewing News

October 14th, 2009, 21:19 Posted By: wraggster

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Homebrew Sorter Mod GUI B2

October 14th, 2009, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/

Valantin has released a modified version of the Homebrew Sorter, which enables them to order at will and ISO HB originally developed by Sakya. In this release, we added a GUI created with OSlib Mod 1.1.0, Graphics library designed by Brunni and modified later by the same Sakya.
More to follow.

UPDATE: Valantin has just released beta 2 of its amended Homebrew Sorter. E 'can now also order the categories of HB.

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GameCategories v5 released!

October 14th, 2009, 21:34 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/

New update from the coder Bubbletune for his very useful plugins Game Categories, prx useful to sort the homebrew / ISO for each category of membership now in version 5. This release does not introduce any new, but fixes all the bugs and incompatibilities to the previous version of the plugin.
More to follow.


Changelog v5:

Quote:

- Fixata the incompatilibitÃ* with some firmware and related problems
- Changed the internal structure of the prx to decrease memory usage
- If you change the language with the corresponding VSH game_categories_xx.txt, this is now loaded automatically
- Fixed some compatibility problems with some themes that use the space padding
- Introduced support for UTF-8
- Languages Japanese and English had been exchanged in this release that problem was fixato
- The plugin caused a crash when searching the Internet: fixato


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Sucker Punch doing InFamous sequel?

October 14th, 2009, 21:51 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Rumours are swirling that a sequel to PS3 exclusive InFamous is on the way.

It's all thanks to actor David Sullivan, who posted the following message on his Twitter page: "First voiceover / motion capture audition today for a videogame. Re-casting of Cole in the sequel of Infamous. 'I'll melt your face.' e.g."

At least, G4 says that's what he posted - the message has since mysteriously disappeared.

However, he has issued a response to a question about whether there is indeed a sequel on the way: "Not really sure. Would be very cool if there was and I was a part of it."

His latest post reads, "Thank you all for your interest and your support. I will continue to keep you updated on things I book which are, in no way, private." Whoopsie.

Sony has so far declined to comment on the whole thing, unshockingly.

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Mystery Final Fantasy XIII Character Revealed

October 14th, 2009, 21:55 Posted By: Shrygue

via IGN


Two big questions from the Tokyo Game Show Final Fantasy XIII trailer have at long last been answered courtesy of Shounen Jump. Want the name of that mysterious black-haired girl? Want the know what form Sazh's summon takes before it turns into that sweet hot rod? Then read on!

First up, mystery girl. Her name is Oerba Yun Fang. The description in Jump describes her as a strong lady with lots of mysteries.

Here are just two of the mysteries we've already come up with.

First, something we saw in the TGS trailer. Yun Fang is a l'Cie like Lightning, Snow and the rest of the good guys . But her comments in the TGS trailer suggest that she's on good conditions with the government that's trying to rid Pulse of her kind. Mysterious!

Second, something about her name. You might remember the name Oerba from Vanille's full name of Oerba Dia Vanille. Is it just a coincidence that the two have the word Oerba in their name? Mysterious!

While Yun Fang's tone in the TGS trailer suggested that she might be a villain, she's actually a playable character. It appears that she uses a sphere as her weapon. She's paired with one of the most recognizable summons of them all: Bahamut! Bahamut in FFXIII isn't as large as one might expect given his name, but he does have massive claws.

The talk of summons brings us to Sazh. The TGS trailer showed Sazh's summon transforming into a sports car, but we never got a good look at the summon in full bipedal form. At long last, Jump has revealed the summon to be Brynhildr, and not Ifreet as many had assumed given the fire-like visuals in the transformation sequence.

Brynhildr looks massive when standing next to Sazh. He wields a giant axe, but we're not sure how much we'll be using it! We like seeing Sazh in his hot rod, so we'll be switching Brynhildr to driving mode whenever possible.

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Sony discusses PlayStation Home's shift from social network to 'gameplatform'

October 15th, 2009, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

Aside from providing a venue for a wonderfully childish gender bending game, PlayStation Home initially failed to offer PlayStation 3 users much of a playground. But the various Home spaces and minigames implemented by third-party developers have changed Sony's thinking, according to platform director Jack Buser: "In the early days when we built Home, we really were building a social network for gamers ... through that, over the last year, it's developed into a game platform, first and foremost."

Speaking at a San Francisco meeting -- documented in detail by Gamasutra -- Buser described Home-based games as a "low-risk and high-margin" opportunity for developers. "Home is a high definition environment where you can create extremely polished games but with very rapid development cycles," he explained. "You can have small teams of developers -- a couple of engineers and a few artists -- crank out very sophisticated social gaming experiences in very small amounts of time."

Buser also highlighted the value of community input in the "evolution" of Home, though he didn't indicate whether Sony had also stopped listening to that guy in the office who's really into Snow Crash. But even that guy might see the sense in Sony's vision, which is "about social, repeatable, fun, and dynamic games that are always changing and being fun for people."

We haven't seen the "killer app" yet (we're still waiting in line), but renovating Home into a social games platform -- even if it's built atop the PS3's actual game platform -- seems like a much better use of all that segmented real estate

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/14/so...al-network-to/

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PS3 CrossGame Chat Coming In Next Firmware Update?

October 15th, 2009, 01:08 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation 3 owners may be getting a long-requested feature with the console's next firmware update: cross-game voice chat.

While the feature has been rumored to be in development for months, a post on the official PlayStation forums today may have inadvertently confirmed its imminent release. "Naughty Dog Dev" ReklissAbandon wrote in response to player requests for enemy spectating in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves that PlayStation 3 cross-game chat might make that request unfair.

"But I will suggest it anyway," ReklissAbandon wrote. "Not to mention that the next PS3 firmware update is going to allow cross game chat. So if players use that instead of in game communication then they would also be able to communicate enemies positions."

That post was quickly deleted, leading some posters to take that as further confirmation that cross-game voice chat was coming, but not yet ready to be announced.

Cross-game text chat was added to the PlayStation 3's firmware earlier this year with version 2.70. Cross-game voice chat was said to have been ready to go earlier, but falsely rumored to have been held back by one publisher in particular.

We contacted Sony Computer Entertainment to verify that slip of the keyboard, and received the following response: "As you know, we haven't made any announcements on upcoming firmware and don't comment on rumor or speculation."

http://kotaku.com/5381730/ps3-cross+...irmware-update

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

October 15th, 2009, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves™, a pulse-pounding third-person action-adventure/shooter created by award-winning developer Naughty Dog. Down on his luck, Drake is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure-seekers he had sought to leave behind. When a mysterious artifact propels Drake on an expedition to find the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala, he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse against a fugitive war criminal who’s after more than just the fabled riches of the lost city. Caught in a web of deception and plunged into an increasingly deadly pursuit that tests the limits of his endurance, Drake will be forced to risk everything – but has his luck finally run out?

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-39ew.html

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Cars Race O Rama

October 15th, 2009, 01:27 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released today:



features
Customize your world by customizing your cars. Modify paint color, wheels and rims, different hood options, side skirts, rear bumpers and spoilers
There are over 30 playable characters of which 15 are brand new - Doc Hudson academy of student racers, Chick Hicks academy of student racers, Motor Co Pit Crew, Not Chuck, Guido, Tater, Tater Jr., Bubba, Trophy Girl, Chick Hicks Pit Crew, Doc Hudson Pit Crew, Vin Racer along with major boss characters who are Chick Hick’s protégés; El Machismo, Candice and Stinger
Experience eight racing environments, four of which are completely brand new; Radiator Springs Speedway, Santa Carburera which takes you to the beaches, Motoropolis City where you can experience street racing and Autovia which gives you off road racing in the desert
Experience the reaction you get based on performing stunts throughout the game from paparazzi taking your picture to the crowds going wild
Experience new mini games: Mack Track Challenge based off of the Mattel toy, three different games based on Disney Pixar's Cars Toons episodes (El Materdor, Mater the Greater, & Tokyo Mater), plus many new original games like Photo Op, Auto Cross, Tractor Stampede, and Transporter

description
In the Cars Race-O-Rama video game, players get to race against new characters through action-packed tracks to win the Race-O-Rama trophy as their own personalized Lightning McQueen. Join Lightning McQueen in Radiator Springs as he prepares his academy of student racers for the Race-O-Rama competition. Lightning finds out that Chick Hicks has his own set of academy student racers who don’t always compete fairly. These student racers are preparing to race in the same competitions in order to propel Chick Hick’s academy to the #1 spot. The races take place at various tracks from the beaches, into the cities and off to the Baja desert. Along the way, racers are upgrading their abilities and customizing their look. The finale consists of a fully modified, ultimate Lightning McQueen racing against a fully modified Chick Hicks for the Race-O-Rama trophy. Let the race begin!

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3lap.html

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Could PSP Minis revive Sony's fortunes?

October 15th, 2009, 19:03 Posted By: wraggster

Download model may paint a positive template for the future
In today's published blog, Develop's executive editor Owain Bennallack has suggested that despite its failings, the PSP and its approach to digital distribution may be a fundamental force in forging a future template for the rise of download platforms.
"PSP is the most successful hardware ‘failure’ that the games industry has ever known," said Bennallack, before arguing that a 'less is more' model means that developing PSP Minis model offers studios a number of advantages.
"What’s immediately attractive to iPhone developers is the lack of rival titles," argued Bennallack, later adding: "The relatively high cost of a PSP development kit compared to cheap or free equivalents for Xbox Live or iPhone should deter the riff-raff.
"Sony is also said to be promising a more transparent approval process than the murky yea-or-nay-ing on iPhone, where it sometimes seems a product is listed or barred depending on whether the backroom boys have a hangover."

http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...e-failure-ever

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Improving the PlayStation Store

October 15th, 2009, 19:06 Posted By: wraggster

This opinion piece takes stock of Sony's PlayStation Store, examining its flaws and the areas Sony needs to improve as their gaming systems come to rely upon it more and more. The problems and suggested solutions involve everything from UI elements to demo availability to pricing inconsistencies.
"Some people may say that the Microsoft Points scheme is a little confusing, but it is consistent. If a game is 800MSP in the US, it's 800MSP everywhere else. What a MSP is worth is up to the store, but for the most part they're close. The PlayStation Store on the other hand can be all over the place. While most games in North America keep to the same price point — such as $9.99 or $14.99, converting that over to Europe is another thing entirely. For example, Flower came out earlier this year for $9.99USD. In Australia a $10USD game gets converted to $12.95AUD. Or does it? Bomberman Ultra just came out, and it's $15.95AUD. Heavy Weapon gets released for $12.95AUD, while Capcom’s previous efforts, like Commando 3, convert to $15.95. The same thing also happens for more expensive titles. Both Battlefield 1943 and Fat Princess were released for $14.99 in the US, but in Australia they're priced at $19.95AUD and $23.95 respectively.

http://games.slashdot.org/story/09/1...yStation-Store

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Improving the PlayStation Store

October 15th, 2009, 19:06 Posted By: wraggster

This opinion piece takes stock of Sony's PlayStation Store, examining its flaws and the areas Sony needs to improve as their gaming systems come to rely upon it more and more. The problems and suggested solutions involve everything from UI elements to demo availability to pricing inconsistencies.
"Some people may say that the Microsoft Points scheme is a little confusing, but it is consistent. If a game is 800MSP in the US, it's 800MSP everywhere else. What a MSP is worth is up to the store, but for the most part they're close. The PlayStation Store on the other hand can be all over the place. While most games in North America keep to the same price point — such as $9.99 or $14.99, converting that over to Europe is another thing entirely. For example, Flower came out earlier this year for $9.99USD. In Australia a $10USD game gets converted to $12.95AUD. Or does it? Bomberman Ultra just came out, and it's $15.95AUD. Heavy Weapon gets released for $12.95AUD, while Capcom’s previous efforts, like Commando 3, convert to $15.95. The same thing also happens for more expensive titles. Both Battlefield 1943 and Fat Princess were released for $14.99 in the US, but in Australia they're priced at $19.95AUD and $23.95 respectively.

http://games.slashdot.org/story/09/1...yStation-Store

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Sony's 250GB Uncharted 2 PlayStation 3 Slim bundle on sale in Spain

October 15th, 2009, 19:42 Posted By: wraggster



See that there? That's a whole gaggle of 250GB Uncharted 2 PlayStation 3 Slim bundles ready and waiting for owners in a Spanish retailer. Of course, SCEA won't mention if this thing is ever coming to US soil, but hey, that's what importers are there for. Anyone managed to pick one up yet? Let us know in comments!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/s...on-sale-in-sp/

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PSP GO Hand Grip

October 15th, 2009, 20:26 Posted By: wraggster

New from Superufo.com



With the tiny size of PSP GO, some users may find it inconvenient because their hands get tired quickly from holding such a small-sized console. To remedy this problem, this hand grip is designed for users to hold the grip, instead of the console, so that they will feel more comfortable even after prolonged use.

price is $2

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Homebrewed PS3 System File Editor v0.80 (Beta) Download

October 15th, 2009, 21:01 Posted By: wraggster

RichDevX has released his Homebrewed PS3 System File Editor:

Homebrewed Playstation System File Editor v0.80 Beta

Time's Up!

ToDo:
- localized titles
- new sfo generation
- more options
- bug fixes

Tip: If you have located a bug, don't hesitate to message us on Twitter.

Included Hellcat.sfo for SniperSnake, as he really wanted it

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Info and Screens from the PSP-Exclusive Chinatown Wars Mission: “Factory Fun�

October 15th, 2009, 21:03 Posted By: wraggster



Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for PSP takes one of the highest rated handheld games of all time and enhances it with a slew of new features and some brand new missions designed specifically for the PSP. In the lead-up to launch, we're going to take a look at some of those features, illustrated with brand new screenshots at the official Chinatown Wars website.

In one of the new PSP-exclusive missions, “Factory Fun�, Huang is nearly met with a flamethrower to the face by some hostile Yardies, and must turn the tables on them, sending an entire room full of… illicit crops up in a blaze. Keen Grand Theft Auto fans may pick up on a slight homage here to “Are You Going to San Fierro?�, a classic mission from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. After surviving the drop of a pin-pulled grenade once the Yardie boss has been pumped full of lead, Huang must escape the warehouse unharmed... and with only the slightest hint of something burning.

http://www.rockstargames.com/2009RED...y_fun%E2%80%9D

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JPCSP WIP News - PSP Emulator for Windows

October 15th, 2009, 21:07 Posted By: wraggster

The JPCSP team have posted some status info and screens of their WIP java written PSP Emulator for Windows:

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Etch A Sketch R1

October 15th, 2009, 21:10 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from monkeykong