PSP News Round-Up

PSP Go Processor Faster than Original

3 Jul 2009

A beast of a machine?

Source: [MyPSP.com.au]

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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Review

3 Jul 2009

Even with tens of hours of new content and welcome improvements over its predecessor, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has yet to hunt down a few critical annoyances.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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Bookr-Mod 20090701 Released: An Enhanced PDF/DJVU/TXT Reader

3 Jul 2009

Around 12 hours ago, on one of the best party days in Canada, a new version of the enhanced Bookr was released. What’s new? I’m not sure — no change log was provided. So whatever the changes, you’ll figure it out — it’s in your hands now.

Download: Bookr-Mod 20090701
- source: google code

Source: [PSP-Hacks.com]

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Bookr Mod 2009-07-01

3 Jul 2009

News/release from silver_surfer



A modified version of bookr based on the latest source code on www.sf.net.

Bookr-Mod 2009-07-01

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* More CFWs supported and bugs fixed

* Support for Custom Firmware 5.50 and PSP3000 with HEN

* Some small bugs have been fixed.

Bookr-Mod 2009-06-23

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* Support much more PDFs (with large images, JPEG2000, JBIG2, AES-encrpted, etc.)

* Support PDF Outlines

* Unicode support in PDF, PDF Outlines and file chooser.

* Some new options to control scroll speed of d-pad and analog stick.

* A simple thumbnail to indicate current position in page.

* Zoom in to specified width and position.

* Bug fixes.

Installation

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create a new folder named bookr in ms0:/PSP/GAME or ms0:/PSP/GAMExxx, and then put both EBOOT.PBP and data.fnt in it.

Full changelog is here if you can read Chinese.

[b]Notes[b]

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Thanks to the authors of original bookr and the authors of all the libraries/code used in this homebrew - fitz/mupdf,

freetype, jasper, jbig2dec, libdjvu, code for decryption of AES from Sumatrapdf, code for MS FAT access from XReader, etc.

Please report issues/bugs to 2525275@gmail.com if you have any problems when using it.

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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News:
         Sony: PSPgo always part of the plan

3 Jul 2009

UMD a stop-gap until tech was in place.

Sony Computer Entertainment chief product planner Naoya Matsui has revealed that a UMD-less PSP was always part of the handheld plan.

"We'd planned to release a PSP model without a UMD drive since the very beginning," Matsui told Develop, raising the question of why Sony developed the Universal Media Disc to begin with.

"But if we'd simply released the hardware, there wouldn't have been much for everyone to enjoy. We needed to prepare the right environment for it first - things like the transferral of content with the PS3 and PSN, and PC software to manage content like music and movies such as 'Media Go'.

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Source: [EuroGamer.net]

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Australian Gaming Sales Week Ending June 28

3 Jul 2009

It was only a matter of time before this happened.

Source: [MyPSP.com.au]

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News:
         Namco Bandai unveils God Eater on PSP

3 Jul 2009

Not at all like Monster Hunter.

Namco Bandai has unveiled a PSP alternative to Monster Hunter called God Eater, which will be released in Japan this autumn.

Like Capcom's game, God Eater has up to four friends battling together against increasing Goliath enemies either online or locally - sucking the life-force from them to power up their own weapons and armour. One shot shows a weapon shaped like a dragon's head, mouth and teeth and all.

The story takes place in a future world where divine creatures have suddenly decided to invade, leaving the God Eaters as the last line of defence.

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Source: [EuroGamer.net]

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SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny Screens

3 Jul 2009

16 new shots posted.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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PSP Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-B Released

3 Jul 2009

The PSPGEN posse has released the next iteration of their Custom Firmware: 5.50 GEN-B. Current 5.00 M33 users — you’re missing out and perhaps acting a bit stubborn — you may as well bite the bullet and just upgrade. Access to the PlayStation Store alone is worth it; check it out…
What you need:

A

Source: [PSP-Hacks.com]

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Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-B Released

3 Jul 2009

News via pspita/pspgen

As announced a few days ago, was finally released from GENyUS and his team to update the B Custom Firmware 5.50GEN. I remember that is only compatible with PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 (TA-088v3 excluded).

More to follow.

Quote:

.: Installation Requirements:.:

- PSP-1000 or PSP-2000 (except TA-088v3)

- CF-A 5.50GEN

.: Install:.:

- Copy the 5.50-folder-update ġenb in PSP / GAME

- Start the application

.: Changelog:.:

? Fixed the bug that prevented disabling the VSH Menu

? The SELECT button can now start the VSH menu, the Recovery, or anything. The choice may be in recovery through the appropriate option

? Off the M33 network update

? The game Evangelion: Jo is now launched successfully

? The options Pandorizzazione are both in that the VSH Recovery Menu

? Three new features in VSH Menu: Shutdown Device (turn off the console), Make Pandora Battery, Battery Make Normal

? Option Flash1 Format: added a check that prevents you to format the Flash1 via VSH

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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Video:
         Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is out Friday

3 Jul 2009

View this video on EGTV



Source: [EuroGamer.net]

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JPCSP 0.2 revision 1083 - PSP Emulator for Windows

3 Jul 2009

News via emurussia

The JPCSP Team have released a new version of the PSP Emulator for Windows written in Java:

Heres whats new:

- Added basic GE capture support, tested on cube sample. Until we record persistent GE state (texture on/off, etc) for best results replay captures in the same game it was recorded in.

- Fixed a refresh bug. Open menu trick should no longer be needed (click on File menu, it overlaps the display area and forces it to redraw, sometimes making something appear).

- fixed wait umd stat.

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Screens

3 Jul 2009

31 new shots posted.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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More Capcom games on PSN

3 Jul 2009

More classics and UMD Ports from Capcom will be available through summer.

Source: [MyPSP.com.au]

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Shippin' Out UK July 2

3 Jul 2009

The Wild West comes to life in Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, while golf fans can come out swinging with Tiger Woods PGA tour 10.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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Online MMO PlayStation 3/PSP Game

3 Jul 2009

Sony Computer Entertainment Taiwan is funding first party titles and they commissioned Yeck Entertainment for PSP and PlayStation 3 work.

Specific details about the titles are scarce, but an interview with Impress Watch reveals the genres. The PSP game is a casual title and the PS3 title is an online game.

Yeck Entertainment?s work includes Legends of Glory (pictured), a MMO with player vs. monster and player vs. player combat for PCs, and Cubee Cubee, a tilt controlled iPhone puzzle game.

Gaming in Taiwan is quite different from Japan and North America where PCs and free online RPGs dominate the market. There is a console scene, but its much smaller ? even smaller than South Korea. While a local PSP or PS3 game could expand Sony?s market share in Taiwan, I think this project will expand beyond Sony Computer Entertainment Asia even though SCEJ and SCEA are not involved with its development. Taiwan?s console market just isn?t big enough to justify localized games yet.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/07/01...tation-3-game/

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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The Following, Old Capcom Games Will Soon Be Available On The PlayStation Network

3 Jul 2009

The days of people whining "where are my old-timey games on the PSN?" appear well and truly over. You've got Final Fantasy VII, you've got Metal Gear Solid, and soon you'll be getting a ton of Capcom classics as well.

Tomorrow, for example, Capcom will be releasing the "Capcom Classics Collection: Remixed", which includes:

? 1941: Counter Attack

? Avengers

? Bionic Commando

? Black Tiger

? Block Block

? Captain Commando

? Final Fight

? Forgotten Worlds

? Last Duel

? Legendary Wings

? Magic Sword

? Mega Twins

? Quiz and Dragons

? Section Z

? Side Arms: Hyper Dyne

? The Speed Rumbler

? Street Fighter

? Strider

? Three Wonders

? Varth

Then later in the year, there'll be this mix of PS1 and PSP re-releases:

? Mega Man Powered Up

? Dino Crisis

? Power Stone Collection

? Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

? Resident Evil 2

? Darkstalkers

? Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max

? Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

? Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded

Thanks Capcom!

http://kotaku.com/5305868/the-follow...tation-network

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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Naruto Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising Screens

3 Jul 2009

15 new shots posted.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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Sony planned UMD-less PSP 'from the beginning'

3 Jul 2009

Platform holder was simply waiting for digital market to mature, says head of product planning

Sony had planned to release a 'network centric' model of the PSP ever since the beginning, according to an interview on website GameBusiness.jp.

In an interview with the head of SCE's product planning division, Naoya Matsui, it has been revealed that the company was simply waiting for the digital pipeline to reach a mature-enough state to sustain such a device.

"We'd planned to release a PSP model without a UMD drive since the very beginning," says Matsui. "But if we'd simply released the hardware, there wouldn't have been much for everyone to enjoy. We needed to prepare the right environment for it first - things like the transferral of content with the PS3 and PSN, and PC software to manage content like music and movies such as 'Media Go'.

"We wanted to release it when the delivery of digital content was on par with the delivery of physical media. Thats what we've been working on these past two years. We'll be selling the PSPgo alongside the existing PSP models, because it's a product targeted at those people who are more accustomed to digital content."

http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...-the-beginning

Source: [DCEmu.co.uk - PSPEmulationNews]

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Capcom announces slate of PSN updates

2 Jul 2009

Classics Collection arcade compilations, Mega Man remakes go downloadable for PSP; more Resident Evil and Dino Crisis PlayStation originals headed for online store.

Source: [GameSpot.com]

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