Homebrew developer bumuckl dropped by the QJ.NET forums to inform us that the latest version of Eb0x v1.0 is now available for download at its official website. While there have been previously released programs with similar functions, Eb0x directly extracts any thumbnails and preview images from the EBOOT.PBP file right into your handheld. For more details regarding this neat app, check out our full article.

Download: Eb0x v1.0

According to the latest numbers from the Media Create marketing group in Japan, it seems like the same old tune was being played about the top contender in both the software and hardware sales charts. The numbers for the week of May 5 to May 11 revealed that both Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii and Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G are once again the top charting titles in the country. More details about this in our full article after the jump.

Those of you who enjoyed belting out some synthesized tunes on the PlayStation Portable using developer Guyver2's Monome can now try out the final version of this interesting homebrew app. For details on the changes implemented since our previous coverage of Monome, please read the full version of our article on it.


Download: Monome final version

Programming homebrew apps and games for the PlayStation Portable can be a gritty thing. Aside from having to contend with horrendous compilation times, you need to allocate a lot of hard disk space just to get these programs up and running. Fortunately, developer jsharrad was able to compile a homebrew SDK which puts together all the important tools and toolchains for developing programs for the PSP.

Download: Premade PSPSDK and toolchain Linux VM
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development forum

PlayStation gamers in North America recently got their weekly fix of downloadable goodies as Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) unveiled its list of new content on the PlayStation Store. This week's PlayStation Store updates include a lot of added game content for Hot Shots Golf, American Idol Encore, Rocketmen, as well as another regular update for Rock Band. PSP users get a treat from the PS store PC too: the free game demo for Secret Agent Clank! Check out the complete list of new downloadable content in our full article.

There's been no shortage of Legend of Zelda homebrew games on the PlayStation Portable nowadays. However, a new homebrew project that was being developed by Cloos and nicovideo can possibly rival the ones currently out right now. You can view additional details and a video of Zelda the fourth element in our full article.


Download: Zelda the fourth element

After taking on all four monsters in the previous event quest, Capcom delivers yet more downloadable content for its best-selling Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G title on the PlayStation Portable. Both veteran and novice monster hunters will have the chance to go up against the fearsome Tigarex beast in the old desert. For additional details regarding this quest, check out our full article after the jump.

Those of you who've been having withdrawal symptoms from the lack of PlayStation Store updates in Europe will be glad to know that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has finally gotten around to release a new list of downloadable content.

PS3 and PSP owners will enjoy a blast from the past as one of the most memorable real-time strategy games return to us with the downloadable version of Command & Conquer Red Alert. Check out the complete list of available content in our full article.

It's time to put your handheld "under the knife" once again as PspHackerTeam released the details of a new mod which can help increase your speakers' sound quality. The good thing about this mod is that it doesn't require a high degree of technical manipulation and only needs a minimal amount of welding. Details and a tutorial video can be found in our full article.

The long standing Phantasy Star series is set to release its latest iteration on the PlayStation Portable this June 31. To herald its upcoming release, Sega recently rolled out a first look trailer showing of some of the neat new features and characters included in the game. You can view the trailer of Phantasy Star Portable by clicking on the "read more" link found below.