Update: An update to Flash Spacer has been released, adding support for backing up files as promised. The author plans to incorporate a built-in menu in future builds. Developer alex_e has released a utility to remove the built-in Location Free player from PSP firmware, useful for saving flash memory space on Phat units. The author notes that it was tested […]
Konami just announced that the once-rumored Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is headed to Wii, PSP, and PS2. Development duties are being handled by Climax, the team behind PSP hit Silent Hill Origins. Surprised? Didn’t think so. Shattered Memories is billed as a “clever reimagining” of the original Silent Hill, which graced the PSOne back in 1999. Following the blood-soaked tale […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update is packed with to the brim with content worth downloading. Featured in the way of video content is “Behind the Bullet,” an intricate look at the making of the awe-inspiring Killzone 2 TV commercial. Joining that is episode 11 of digital mag Qore, which is packed with a complementary Fat Princess theme and gives viewers […]
Publisher Activision reckons that Modern Warfare will not only surpass sales records set this generation by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but also will become the “‘biggest selling video game of all time.” We kid you not, here’s a direct quote from brand manager Simon Wells: We want to propel this year’s title to be the biggest selling video […]
Despite being April Fools day, there sure is no shortage of real announcements coming in through the pipeline from Sony. Following a spate of rumors, the company just announced that firmware 2.70 is inbound for PS3. It will highlight the introduction of in-game text chat, a much-requested addition that will allow PSN users to communicate with up to 15 other […]
Be rest assured, this is not an April Fools joke! This year’s PSP lineup just reached a new level of awesomeness, as Sony today announced that Jak and Daxter are poised to make a return in The Lost Frontier, an all-new adventure heading to PSP and PS2. As a direct sequel, the title picks up from where the original Jak […]
Homebrew developer Torch has released an update to Hold+, a custom firmware plugin for PSP engineered to save on battery life. It does this by performing a variety of tasks when activated, including downclocking the CPU speed to 60 MHz and switching off the LCD screen and backlight. Perfect for squeezing the most from your PSP battery when listening to […]
It’s true, apparently. The entire PSP and PS3 XMB interface, otherwise known as the Xross Media Bar, was made a reality by a single person — Japanese-based UI artist Yasuhiro Yamanaka, according to the man’s LinkedIn profile. In it, he claims he “designed PSP and PS3 User Interface all by myself.” Yamanaka is also in charge of all on-screen localization, […]
This week’s PlayStation Store is headlined by a pair of PS3 downloadables, namely Worms and Burn Zombie Burn. While we knew that the latter was due for release today, the inclusion of Worms comes as a bit of a surprise. Developer Team17 delivers the goods on this new-age update to the turn-based combat classic with an extensive single-player campaign and […]
Prolific homebrew developer AhMan today released a major update to XMB replacement iR Shell, bringing it up to version 5.0. Built for PSP Slim units only, this build marks a significant milestone in homebrew development, introducing an advanced multi-tasking feature. This essentially allows users to run up to two applications simultaneously and jump between them simply by pressing a hot […]
Speaking in a recent interview, SCEA marketing man John Koller revealed that one of Sony’s main prerogatives or “big pushes” this year will be towards downloadable content on PSP. Sony introduced a built-in PlayStation Store on the PSP late last year, but as users of the service will attest to, things have been rather barren on the digital content front, […]
Those on the hunt for a bargain, listen up. Sony today announced that ten of the best-selling PSP titles from both third and first parties are to join the Greatest Hits line early next month. All titles will be available nationwide for purchase at the permanently reduced price of $19.99. Each will be enclosed in special packaging with the usual […]
According to an MTV report, citing “publishing sources,” Sony is charging publishers by the gigabyte for placing content on the PlayStation Store — a tactic otherwise known as the “PlayStation Network Bandwidth Fee.” Publishers are charged 16 cents per GB on each download, presumably to assist Sony in paying for store upkeep and network costs. Considering full games and demos […]
The NPD Group has released its hardware and software sales figures for February. Overall, hardware unit sales were up across the board compared to last month’s figures. Microsoft maintained its steady lead over the competition, making for a larger gap between Xbox 360 and PS3 sales when compared to January data. The 360 shifted 391,000, while Sony moved 276,000 PS3 […]
The team of homebrew developers over at Code Tactics have released an update to their Jungle Strike esque helicopter combat game Apollonia. Played from a isometric perspective, players are tasked with going rambo on rogue military camps and establishments. Highlights in version 0.3 include various performance-centric enhancements designed to take advantage of the PSP’s VFPU processor, as well as numerous […]
If a GameFly product page listing is any indication, it looks as if Sony is bringing over once-PSP exclusive Secret Agent Clank to the PS2. Released back in 2008, the stealth-centric platformer stars robot sidekick Clank in a struggle to save the wrongly accused, which in this case is his friend Ratchet, who has been thrown in jail for a […]
Homebrew developer AhMan has rolled out a preliminary update to multi-tasking shell iR Shell, adding support for Dark_AleX’s legacy homebrew enabler, more commonly known as LEDA. Apart from this rather significant addition, a new feature allowing emulated PSOne titles to run at 30FPS through RemoteJoy has been added. Should do well to tide folks over for the next major iR […]
The central theme of week five in Sony’s Spring Fever initiative on the PlayStation Store is variety, and lots of it. In terms of full game downloads, there’s a whole bunch of content up on the store this week, including Red Baron Arcade, BUZZ! Junior: Jungle Party and Astro Tripper. Moving over to the demo front, Wheelman, The Chronicles of […]
Electronic Arts releases the first screenshots from its movie tie-in based on the popular G.I. Joe franchise. The screens feature a whole lot of Snake Eyes, which isn’t a surprise, considering he’s one of the more popular characters among fans. Must say the environments depicted here are a bit on the bland side, but maybe it’s just me. See the […]
Following a string of rumors and speculation last week, publisher EA has formally unveiled Army of Two: The 40th Day. The sequel, which is being handled by EA Montreal, sees the return of mercenary agents Salem and Rios. Set in the fictional warzone of Shanghai, China, Salem and Rios find themselves thrust in a city under siege. Players will need […]