Sony has released another playable demo this time it's PQ 2. The demo is in Japanese but since it's a puzzle game it's very much playable. This demo will only run on a psp with FW 2.80 or above.


Image from PQ 2

Installing:

Extract the EBOOT.PBP onto your Memory stick in the /PSP/GAME/ULJ00087 folder.

Download: PQ 2 -Demo-

Sony has released another playable demo this time its the Sega game Full Auto 2. This demo will only run on a psp with FW 2.80 or above.


Image from Full Auto 2

Installing:

Extract the EBOOT.PBP onto your Memory stick in the /PSP/GAME/NPUH90001 folder.

Download: Full Auto 2 -Demo-

Noobz.eu have released an update to ?Key v0.2 (or pikey). ?Key lets psp users use an IR keyboard in the XMB menu, games, web browser, and homebrew. I ordered and received the Targus Universal Wireless keyboard two days ago and have tested this very nice plug in. Keep in mind It works best in custom fw 3.10 OE A. I had to downgrade one of my PSPS to use this plug in.


image of the Targus Universal Wireless keyboard

In my tests ?Key works great in fw 3.10 OE A. Full control of the psp from a keyboard means a more powerful system all around. When it comes to games some just play better on a keyboard and it's good to have that option. not having to use an OSK (on screen keyboard) makes for a faster and better web browser. This is yet another great example of what’s right with homebrew and Sony really should take note.

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Dark_Alex, Mathieulh and Harleyg have released a new custom Firmware 3.40 OE-A. This New Custom Firmware works by converting fw3.40 and fw1.5 into a new Firmware.


Image from Metal Gear Solid VR Missions - PSX on PSP

Note: again I don't post anything here I have not tested myself. I have used this custom firmware on 4 TA-082 PSPs and 1 original fw1.5 (TA-079) and it works great. Thx Dark_Alex, Mathieulh and Harleyg.

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Dark_Alex, Mathieulh and Harleyg have released a new custom Firmware 3.10 OE-A. This New Custom Firmware works by converting fw3.10 and fw1.5 into a new Firmware.


Image from Cowboy Bebop - PSX on PSP

Note: again I don't post anything here I have not tested myself. I have used this custom firmware on 1 TA-082 PSPs and 1 original fw1.5 (TA-079) and it works great. Thx Dark_Alex, Mathieulh and Harleyg.

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Sony has released another playable demo this time for the great puzzle game Lumines II. The demo is in Japanese but since it's a block game its very much playable. This demo will only run on a psp with FW 3.10 or above.



Installing: Extract the ULJM05232 folder onto your Memory stick in the PSP/GAME folder.

Download: Lumines II -Demo-

Raf has updated PSPRadio. This release fixes many small bugs and is a must have Homebrew app. PSPRadio for anyone that dose not know is a wifi streaming audio player that uses Shoutcast to play internet radio on the psp (or mp3s off your memory stick).


-Image showing the Original Skin


-Image showing one of the Skins


-Image showing one of the visualizer plugins

Changelog:

NEW FEATURES
(raf) TextUI: Msgbox now goes away after 3sec (not based on frames rendered anymore, but time).
(raf) Core: (Supported by TextUI) Framerate configuration file is now set globally in PSPRadio.cfg (PLUGINS:DISPLAY_FPS)
(raf) TextUI: Now uses GU more; which reduces flickering and improves framerate.
(raf) TextUI: Cleaned up the way stream time and info is displayed while on fullscreen visualization mode.

BUG FIXES
(raf) Core: PSPRadio would crash on startup if the visualizer plugin was disabled.
(raf) Core: PSPRadio would crash on startup if the SHOUTcast database (newdb.xml) file was empty.
(raf) TextUI: Corrected problem where PSPRadio would crash when downloading the SHOUTcast database. (The problem was caused by lack of complete support for values -1 and -2 in the configuration files after the TextUI rendering changes.
(raf) TextUI: Corrected problem that caused a crash when switching from TextUI3d to TextUI.
(raf) Core: Corrected problem that caused a crash on restore from suspend mode when the wifi was enabled. Now it will also resume play.
(raf) Core: Disabled UI rendering while shutting down; this makes sure the "shutting down" screen is not drawn over.

KNOWN BUGS
(raf) TextUI: When switching skins all the text will disappear. This happens on occasion. Just move up or down for the text to re-render.
OE related Problems on this release
(raf) Core: Static IP connections don't work correctly. Seems the gateway is not used as it should. (Also, make sure CPU speed is 222 when establishing a WiFi connection). Possible solution, if you have a proxy server in your network, set it up in PSPRadio.cfg. A static IP may work then. (This is untested).

Download: PSPRadio 1.18.1377

Darksoft has released a great homebrew puzzle game for the Neoflash Coding Comp. Hexaxis XXI plays a little like lumines but with dice.



This is a remake of his PC game of the same name he sells on his website for $14.99. So if you like puzzle games this is one you'll want to check out.

Download: Hexaxis XXI

Sony has a limited (3, 500) Free Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters demo Disc offer so hurry and get a copy sent to you. I already requested mine.

Free Demo Disc

Update #14

Lua-Pac-Man v0.1 beta is now at an open release state. This release adds the requested (Thanks to: mr_nick666) skin mod menu. The Skin mod menu makes changing sprites easy just make a folder with your mods name and add some images also skin mods change everything from the intro loop, intermissions, and of course the game. I have added four skin mods to show how easy it is.


Image shows the Skin Mod Menu - with default background

There is also a test in this release of the next mod menu item, Gametype mods. Gametype mods change how a game is played. One Gametype mod is in this release Space Invader. This simple game shows the idea but still has a long way to go.


This image shows (skin) mod - Space Invader and (game type) - Space Invader

Lua-Pac-Man got a simple update to the ghost AI. This update will help the ghosts find Pac-Man and if eaten get back much faster.


This images shows Lua-Pac-Man v0.1

--Done
*Add Ghosts / (ghosts) AI
*Add maze / controls
*Add Power Pellets / Pellets
*Add Pac-Man
*Add function - eatable pellets / eatable power pellets
*Add function - eatable ghost
*Add function - kill Pac-Man / Pac-Man death
*Add Score / level / lives
*Add Sounds (not many)
*Add Free Life Bonus
*Add start intro / Game over screen
*Add level intermission A
*Add Fruit / Function - eatable Fruit
*Add Mod (Skin) Menu - [Requested by: mr_nick666]
*Add Mod (Game type) Menu
*Add Mod (Skin) - PacMean
*Add Mod (Skin) - Space Invader
*Add Mod (Skin) - Frogger
*Add Mod (Skin) - Ghost
*Add Mod (Skin) - Classic
*Add Mod (Gametype) - Space Invader

--Need to do
*Add Vertical (Turn PSP) [Requested by: modcase]
*Add Sounds
*Add Music
*Add high score system
*Add level intermission B / level intermission C

Download: Lua-Pac-Man v0.1 Beta

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