If you enjoyed playing the original Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, PSP), Activision has a treat for you. In a recent conference call, the company confirmed that it will be releasing a sequel to the game within the year. More on this superhero sequel in the full article after the jump.

In the video game industry, it's important not to rest on one's laurels. Activision probably knows this. In spite of the fact that its Q4 and fiscal year 2008 financial reports have shown encouraging results, the company is already planning its next ventures in the near future. This was evident in the company's recent conference call. More lucrative news follows after the jump.

Deniska, who's been busy porting several classic titles to the PSP, has recently announced the arrival of Nicky 2. This game was originally released to the Amiga/DOS platforms, and should give handheld owners quite the runabout with its share of brain-stimulating levels. Further details on this release are available in the full article.


Download: Nicky 2 for the PSP

 We're letting the readers know that Sony has released their new headset kit for the PSP Slim. This bundle will carry a remote, and headset that's designed to be compatible with the handheld's Skype VoIP feature. More details are available in the full article.

Developer zx-81 dropped by the QJ.NET Forums to announce the release of PSP-PDA v1.3.2. Among other updates, this new build now carries support for the PSP Slim. Further details on this application are available in the full article.






Download: PSP-PDA v1.3.2 (fw 1.5)
Download: PSP-PDA v1.3.2 (fw 3.xx)
Download: PSP-PDA (source codes)
Visit: ZX-81's Homebrew Release Thread

'Tis the season for submitting fiscal year reports, it seems. While we heard from THQ last time, Activision has now stepped up to the plate to report the results of its fourth quarter and 2008 fiscal year. More financial statistics follow in the full article after the jump.

By this time, you probably already know that Vivendi and Activision have left the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). That being the case, the companies' names aren't on the ESA's official website. Then again, LucasArts isn't on the site either. Could this mean that it has left the ESA as well? More on this in the full article after the jump.

Developer aldostools has announced the release of the latest build of the Unofficial Adhoc Messenger homebrew app for the PSP. Aside from a name change, this new version will also carry various bug fixes, and an internet browser. The rest of the changelog is available in the full article.


Download: LUA Shell with Adhoc Messenger 2.7

People say the third time's a charm, but what do they say about the fourth? Hopefully it's something good, because part four of our 25 bargain video game titles for your PlayStation Portable takes some interesting games from the East and West. Better yet, they're offered at a price point with as big a discount as the depth of your soon-to-be-floored jaw. But do these deserve some play time with you on Sony's portable console? Find out at the full story.

In case you haven't logged into the PlayStation Network yet, here's a heads up. New downloadable goodies are now available for your Sony PlayStation 3, highlighted by none other than the much awaited demo from Free Radical's camp. We've got them all listed down at the full article.