By way of an announcement from an SCEE community manager, Sony has confirmed that it will close its Go!Messenger service on March 31. Introduced in firmware 3.90 and launched last year in partnership with UK-based telco BT, Go!Messenger allowed users to communicate with friends and family over video-chat, voice-chat and IM protocols. Sony said the decision was made simply because […]
Citing a well-placed source, VG247 is reporting that the PSP-4000 is indeed in development, echoing previous comments made by Eurogamer late last year. This time, said sources offered a bit more in the way of details on the supposed fourth PSP hardware revision, revealing that it will be completely revamped aesthetically. One of the changes is a front-sliding screen. Inside, […]
Today we’re announcing the arrival of the eXophase.com Downloads section, a centralized database for homebrew, game demos, and themes. It *is* still in beta, so expect new features to be added over time. Check it out by hitting up the link below. And as always, any comments or suggestions are welcome! eXophase.com Downloads
Week two of Sony’s ongoing “Spring Fever” campaign on PSN bring us the fast-paced gem shattering puzzle title Zuma and the quirky Noby Noby Boy from Keita Takahashi of Katamari fame. Elsewhere, plentiful amounts of add-on content are up for grabs in this week’s update, with notable additions being the Time Trial pack for Mirror’s Edge, four Legendary Cars for […]
Publisher Anozor announced today that PSP title No Gravity: The Plague Of Mind is slated to hit the North American and European PlayStation Store next week on February 26, with an Asia release following on March 6. Developed by Realtech VR, No Gravity made its initial appearance as a freeware homebrew tech demo back in 2007. Since then, the arcade-centric […]
According to a job listing posted on the Sony Computer Entertainment website, Sony’s Japanese division is search of candidates to survey “new game hardware.” A full time position beginning in March, the Tokyo-based job entails giving input for yet to be released hardware for PS3, PS2, PSP and associated peripherals. Pay is 1,000 yen (around $10.50 US) per hour and […]
After a few tip offs by some fellow Asterz users, as well as some extensive bug testing done by me, I’ve come across several bugs present in the recently released Version 1 of Asterz. So naturally, after squashing these bugs, and even adding a new useful feature, Asterz Version 1.1 is now out for you guys to download. Asterz is […]
Based on a tip received earlier today, which we have independently verified, a copy of firmware 5.05 for PSP is included on UMD title Idol Master SP. There’s no changelog included and as such it is anyone’s guess as to what is new. Sources say the title fails to boot on the latest edition of M33 firmware, so this could […]
You wanted it? You got it! As the article’s title suggests, the first official version of Asterz, a PSP homebrew game, is being formally released with exclusive rights given to your favourite gaming website MforMature.net! The support given to me by MforMature has far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined. Without the continued input and support given to me […]
Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet simplistic file management application designed for the PSP. By using PSP Filer, users can easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files on the memory stick and flash memory. Version 5.9 now uses Sony’s built-in OSK for text input. As usual, the complete changelog can be found past […]
Homebrew developer roe-ur-boat has released a port of Nintendo DS title MemorizeME, originally written by Darkchild. Gameplay is similar to Simon Says, players must memorize a sequence of flashing blocks and then reproduce the order in which the squares flashed in a subsequential fashion. Extra lives are awarded at random intervals depending on the difficulty setting chosen. Download Memorize PSP […]
Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that the PSP has managed to cross the coveted 50 million mark in worldwide hardware sales. The handheld debuted December 2004 in Japan, with a overseas release occurring March 2005 and September 2005 in North America and PAL territories, respectively. Since then, Sony has evolved the system through multiple hardware refreshes while keeping it at […]
Taking center spotlight in Sony’s “Spring Fever” PlayStation Store update is thatgamecompany’s majestic zen-like PSN title Flower. Joining Flower is episode nine of digital magazine Qore, along with an assortment of add-on content, including classic skins for Lumines: Supernova and three all-new Disgaea 3 characters. Rounding out these offerings is a new single player and multiplayer capable MotorStorm: Pacific Rift […]
Below are industry hardware and software sales figures for the month of January, care of the NPD Group. It was a predictable month, hardware sales tapered off across the board in comparison to the extremely busy months of November and December. Still, on the whole, overall sales went up 13 percent compared to last year’s figures, resulting in a $1.33 […]
Developer Dark_AleX returns with an update to LEDA, now offering vastly improved compatibility. For those that missed the initial release, here’s a recap: LEDA is a legacy software loader that allows users to run 1.5 kernel based homebrew applications on their Slim or Phat PSP unit. Alex warns that certain plugins, such as the recently released CFW Folder Blocker, may […]
Homebrew developer Torch has released a new plugin designed to hide folders essential to custom firmware on the Memory Stick. When enabled, Folder Blocker hides the directories “seplugins” and “ISO” while in GAME mode to prevent certain applications or recent UMD disc games (e.g. DJ Max) from modifying them. As always, for installation and usage instructions, refer to the included […]
In news that will undoubtedly excite avid followers of the RPG genre, SEGA has sent word that Phantasy Star Portable will now ship to retailers earlier than expected on March 3. A nice bump, considering the title was previously scheduled for a late March release. Phantasy Star Portable features four play co-op over ad-hoc connection, as well as a single-player […]
For those growing tired of installing the 1.5 kernel add-on for each new M33 release, developer Dark_AleX has a solution: LEDA. A legacy software loader, LEDA integrates with M33 firmware to allow for the loading of 1.5 kernel based homebrew applications. As a bonus, it even works on Slim units. Keep in mind that LEDA is still in its beta […]
Speaking in a recent interview, SCEE prez David Reeves was quizzed over the possible inclusion of a built-in primary storage device for PSP, such as a hard drive. In contrast to a couple years ago, Reeves was less than enthusiastic about it but still admitted that the inclusion of such a device is “possible,” further noting that a hard drive […]
Aksys Games has announced that Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus is heading to North America in spring 2009 for Wii, PS2, and PSP. Packing an all-new story mode, Accent Core Plus marks the return of several characters from the Guilty Gear franchise, including Kliff and Justice. Also returning is team battle royale mode, offering multiplayer connectivity for up to […]