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Austin GDC 08 to help charity

Posted Aug 27, 2008 at 05:15PM by Mabie A.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: GDC, ESA, I-play, Leipzig, Texas


Leipzig's over and the Tokyo Game Show won't be till October. But that doesn't mean there won't be any other conferences around to satisfy ever-curious gamers' appetites. And this time, we won't even have to fly overseas. The Austin Game Developers Conferences is coming up next, and they've added in a nice touch to this year's event.

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Blockbuster, Riteaid, 7-Eleven to carry PSN cards by September

Posted Aug 27, 2008 at 04:50PM by Karl B.

Listed in: News

Tags: GameStop, North America, Blockbuster, PlayStation Network, Meijer


Yeah, it sucks when you see something you like on the PlayStation Network but you don't have a credit card to top up your online wallet. Don't worry too much, though. GameStop may not be getting its share of PSN cards until next year, but PS3 owners will be able to get the cards from three more retail outlets starting next month. More in the full article.

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Pandora Installer for 3.xx kernels 4b: updated support for homebrew utilities

Posted Aug 27, 2008 at 04:43PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: Custom Firmware, Hellcat


A couple of minor updates found their way in the latest build of developer Hellcat's Pandora Installer for 3.xx kernels, bumping itself up to Revision 4b. The new version essentially includes support for the updated releases of several other homebrew utilities. Find out the specific changes made to the app by reading our full article on it.

Download: Pandora Installer for 3.xx kernel Revision 4b
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PSP breaches 10 million sales in Japan; Monster Hunter dominates all-time chart

Posted Aug 27, 2008 at 08:49AM by Gino D.

Listed in: News, Monster Hunter Freedom, Games, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Monster Hunter Freedom 2, Phantasy Star Portable

Tags: Famitsu, Capcom, Japan, Sega, Media Create


Last month, Sony announced that they've sold about 10 million PSP units to Japanese retail. That figure, however, doesn't account for actual sales from the consumer. Today, we find out that that number has been breached. The PSP in its entire lifetime in Japan has indeed sold over 10 million units - and hey!, ever wondered the all-time best selling titles are in Japan? Hit the jump for lots of big numbers!

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PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest entry: THE WAY

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 07:00PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: Lua


First time homebrew coder PSPfreak2007 decided to take a brave stab at QJ.NET's PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest and entered an interesting new homebrew game into the mix. Entitled "THE WAY", it's basically a memory game with a simple yet challenging concept. Check out the details of this latest homebrew contest entry in our full article.

Download: THE WAY
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EA, Take-Two finally begin closed door talks

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 04:58PM by Charles D.

Listed in: News

Tags: Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick, John Riccitiello


After the Federal Trade Commission gave its blessing to continue merger negotiations, Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive have finally begun its closed door meeting regarding the deal. However, it seems that both parties will be rather tight-lipped regarding the details of the meeting. You can read a statement released by EA regarding their "secret negotiations" in our full article.

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Phoenix Game Engine (Lua) 0.01

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 01:53PM by Isaac C.

Listed in: Homebrew Development

Tags: Lua, Sony, Insert_Witty_Name, MK2k


PSP homebrew developer InsertWittyName and MK2K has released a new game engine for the Sony handheld. Called Phoenix Game Engine (or PGE), the engine comes with 23 samples demonstrating how each module is used. You can read up on more details and watch a video sample of the engine in the full article.

Download: Phoenix Game Engine (Lua) 0.01
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PSP-Maps v1.4: new features, bug fixes

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 01:10PM by Isaac C.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: Google, Sony, Google Maps, Royale


PSP homebrew developer Royale has released a new version of the popular program, PSP-Maps, a translation of Google Maps for the Sony handheld. This version has several new features and fixes. Check them all out in the full article.

Download: PSP-Maps v1.4

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PSP Pandora Deluxe v1.2: Cementerio compatibility fixed, includes more 1.50 Kernel add-ons

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 11:24AM by Gino D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: downgrader, Dark AleX, DJB


Being a homebrew application that preps your PSP memstick for Pandora installation, PSP Pandora Deluxe remains as one of the top downloads for the PSP as of late. Today, Pandora Deluxe v1.2 from DJB comes with a whackload of changes: Despartar Cementerio compatibility issues have been fixed, and the 1.50 Kernel add-ons for 3.71, 3.80, and 3.90 M33 have been included.

Download: PSP Pandora Deluxe v1.2

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Ryan Payton leaves Kojima Productions; MGS5 hinted

Posted Aug 26, 2008 at 08:16AM by Gino D.

Listed in: News

Tags: Ubisoft, Hideo Kojima, Ubisoft Montreal, Ryan Payton, Jade Raymond


Ryan Payton has just revealed that he's leaving Kojima Productions. After working on MGS Portable Ops and Metal Gear Solid 4, this guy has clearly made a lasting footprint in the history of video game development. Leaving is always a heartbreaking thing, and though he would have been a shoe-in for development on the so-called MGS5 (which he seems to have already confirmed, to a degree), Payton will be taking it easy for now. Learn more in the full article.

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PSPWrite v1.1.1: added new fonts and sizes, wrap mode bug fix

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 10:28PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: ISO, Zx-81


Those of you enjoying the new word wrap function of the PlayStation Portable homebrew app PSPWrite have something new to look forward to as developer Zx-81 recently released the latest version of PSPWrite. More after the jump.

Download: PSPWrite v1.1.1 (for CFW 4.xx)
Download: PSPWrite v1.1.1 (for CFW 1.5)
Download: PSPWrite v1.1.1 (source code)
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PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest entry: TruPhoto

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 08:09PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: Image Viewer, Da_MerV


Another official entry to QJ.NET's PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest was recently sighted, courtesy of homebrew developer Da_MerV. Entitled "TruPhoto", it gives users an eye-catching alternative to the PlayStation Portable's built-in photo viewer. Check out the neat features of this homebrew image viewer in our full article.

Download: TruPhoto
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Recovery Flasher v1.30

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 07:05PM by Mabie A.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: XMB, Sony, homebrew community, Hellcat


Hellcat's Recovery Flasher is now up to 1.30. There's a lot going on with this homebrew application, indeed, so we won't be keeping you from all the fun any longer. Check out the deets after the jump.

Thanks to Hellcat for the tip!


Download: Recovery Flasher v1.30
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Leipzig Bests named; Resistance: Retribution takes top wins

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 06:42PM by Mabie A.

Listed in: News, Games, Resistance: Retribution

Tags: Konami, Sony, Sega, Leipzig Games Convention, Beijing


The Leipzig Games Convention organizers have decided, and they find Sony's Resistance: Retribution for the PSP as the best presented game in this year's event. Who else took bacons home? Check out the list after the jump.

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PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest entry: Age of Nations v3

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 04:51PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: SeanPaul223


One of our first new entries for the PSP Updates Summer Homebrew Contest has finally made itself known. Homebrew developer SeanPaul223 dropped by to inform us that Age of Nations v3 is officially up and running for the competition. Find out the new changes made to this homebrew RTS game after the jump.

Download: Age of Nations v3
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Tokyo Game Show 2008: full list of exhibitors revealed

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 02:35PM by Gino D.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: Square Enix, Sony, Sega, Leipzig Games Convention, Level-5


"Ready for GAME time!" Tokyo Game Show 2008's theme is definitely one that can get your heart pumping. I know something else that might get your heart pumping: the full list of exhibitors to be present in this year's gaming event at Tokyo. Knowing the exhibitors at TGS 2008 might give a hint as to what games we can probably expect on the show floor (and knowing what games can, in turn, give us a hint as to what types of boothbabe cosplays we might expect to see too). Check out the huge list in the full article!

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Hideo Kojima might stay for next Metal Gear

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 09:50AM by Isaac C.

Listed in: Interviews, News

Tags: Hideo Kojima, Konami


Looks like Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima might be back for the next game in the series after all. It's not a solid "I'll be back" line, but his remarks in a recent interview are promising. Details in the full article.

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Leipzig: Games Convention 2009 dated, GC 2008 sets record

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 09:06AM by Gino D.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: Leipzig, Leipzig Games Convention


This year's Games Convention at Leipzig was a sure fire success. And though some of you might not think that the same could be said about E3, GC 2009 has already been scheduled. Via press release, we find out that this year's event has set records above and beyond what GC 2007 had, and reception from the masses has definitely shown a good sign that the video games industry is booming more than it used to.

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Final Fantasy Agito XIII screens: Odin wants a red scarf too

Posted Aug 25, 2008 at 08:06AM by Gino D.

Listed in: Games, Screenshots, Final Fantasy Agito 13

Tags: Famitsu, Square Enix


A fresh batch of screens from Famitsu have rolled by over the weekend, showing some footage of Final Fantasy Agito XIII for the PSP. Finally! Here we see a group of students from the Academy - all of them with that red scarf that seems to be all the rave in the Agito world these days. And poor ol' Odin, all scarf-less and dejected. No wonder he's always angry.

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Metal Gear Acid "possible" for PSN

Posted Aug 22, 2008 at 08:17PM by Chris Coker

Listed in: News, Metal Gear Acid, Metal Gear Acid 2, Games

Tags: PlayStation Network


If you really heart card based tactical espionage action this little tidbit could be right up you alley. If you're not into card based tactical espionage action, you should still pay attention because these words come from the lips of Hideo "MGS4" Kojima.

Apparently the Kojima's totally open to the idea of seeing the PSP exclusive Metal Gear Ac!d series show up on the PlayStation Network. But in what for form? Click on and all shall be revealed.

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