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Ready at Dawn: life after Chains of Olympus, on PSP's game library, more

Posted May 11, 2008 at 12:09PM by Isaac C.

Listed in: Interviews, Games, God of War: Chains of Olympus

Tags: Sony, Ready At Dawn, Ru Weerasuriya, Kratos


Two months ago, Kratos made his first appearance on the PSP in God of War: Chains of Olympus. Unfortunately, it might also be his last. In a recent interview, Ready at Dawn's creative director remarked that the studio probably won't be developing games for the PSP in the near future. The PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms were mentioned though, and they might shift their attention towards the consoles. More in the full article.

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QuickJump QuickPeek 46: Of the 'PlayStation Day' week, Niko Bellic's 100 million gamerscore points, and how Street Fighter is going feminist

Posted May 11, 2008 at 08:03AM by Isaac C.

Listed in: News

Tags: Microsoft, Sony, UK, PlayStation Store, LittleBigPlanet, WiiWare


(Editor's Note: Spent too much time playing GTA IV to read up on the news? Time to catch up with QuickJump QuickPeek!)

Whoa, it's the weekend already? Pry your thumbs away from those controllers, gamers, it's time for number 46! In this issue, we cover everything from the big PlayStation Day event, to the upcoming WiiWare service, and a heck of a lot of Grand Theft Auto IV news. Take a breath, folks, here we go!

*Article originally posted May 10, 2008 at 03:00PM.

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FuSa v1.0 build 032 now available

Posted May 11, 2008 at 03:15AM by Victor B.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications, Homebrew Development

Tags: OldPrisoneR


Here's some good news for all of you who've been excited about FuSa Build 032. We've just learned that it's now available for people to download. Learn more about this new version of the application after the jump!


Download: FuSa v1.0 build 032

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Tecmo heading to E3 this year

Posted May 11, 2008 at 02:28AM by Victor B.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: ESA, Tecmo


Here's some good news for those folks who've been wondering about the fate of E3. Tecmo has announced that it'll be heading to E3 this year. Want to know what we've been speculating about their appearance? Head on over to the full article for more!

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Bob in: The Ice Age 2

Posted May 11, 2008 at 01:22AM by Mabie A.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: Super Mario, Mr Dynamic


If you enjoyed Mr Dynamic's release of Bob in: the Ice Age, then you're in for a treat today. He just tipped us in saying that the second version of the said brew game is done and out now for your enjoyment. To check out what's in store for you in this new offering, just head on over to the full article.


Download: Bob in: The Ice Age 2

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Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari demo now available

Posted May 11, 2008 at 01:06AM by Victor B.

Listed in: News, Imports, Games, Game Demos, Ikuze Gensan

Tags: Irem


Wanna whack away evil? Well, now you can, as Irem has released a demo for Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari for the PSP. Learn more about how the game actually plays, after the jump!


Download: Ikuze! Gen-San: Yuuyake Daiku Monogatari demo

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Kaz Hirai: Our competition is not Microsoft or Nintendo

Posted May 10, 2008 at 09:26PM by Nicolo S.

Listed in: Opinions & Analysis

Tags: Sony, Kazuo Hirai


Always looking at the bigger picture, Sony Computer Entertainment's president Kaz Hirai believes competing platform holders aren't the real threats to the business. "Our competition is not Microsoft or Nintendo," he said during the PlayStation Day. Head over to the full article to learn more.

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Fate/Tiger Collosseum Upper gameplay trailer

Posted May 10, 2008 at 07:55PM by Nicolo S.

Listed in: News, Games, Fate/Tiger Collosseum Upper

Tags: Capcom


Among the gems that aren't likely to release outside Japan is Fate/Tiger Colosseum Upper, a sequel to a fan-service filled 3D fighting game by Capcom and Type Moon. If you are among the fans who'd import this title in a heartbeat, we've found a trailer to make you happy. Find it at the full article.

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Robot Warriors DC v0.1 - customize your robot and battle other 'bots

Posted May 10, 2008 at 07:34PM by Sally B.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: thecobra


If you fan of games like Custom Robo Arena, then you'd better follow the development on thecobra's newest project, Robot Warriors DC. Beef up your robot, and battle opponents, and there's going to be online and adhoc game soon. More details in the full article.

Download: Robot Warrior DC v0.1
Visit: QJ.Net PSP Development Forum

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Ubuntu 7.10 v0.1 beta - a GNU/linux shell program for PSP

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:50PM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: Lua, ISO, Ubuntu, GNU, Custom Firmware, homebrew community


There's been no shortage of shell applications floating around the PlayStation Portable homebrew community lately. Ubuntu 7.10 v0.1 beta is the latest homebrew shell program from developer Jack and it runs many of the standard features found in similar applications. However, what makes this shell program more enticing than others is that it was licenced under the freeware distribution of GNU/linux. More on this in our full article after the jump.

Download: Ubuntu 7.10 v0.1 beta

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Time Baby v15 - now uses Intrafront library, added interface features

Posted May 10, 2008 at 10:13AM by Charles D.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications

Tags: memory stick, Custom Firmware, BenHur


Homebrew developer Art strikes again as the latest version of Time Baby is once again available for download at the QJ.NET download section. This latest build of the multi-functional clock application includes many cosmetic changes, such as utilizing BenHur's Intrafont library which gave Time Baby v15 a much more professional look compared to the previous versions. More details in our full article.

Download: Time Baby v15
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development forum

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Bermuda Syndrome - PSP homebrew port

Posted May 10, 2008 at 04:43AM by Mabie A.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: Deniska


You wanna play as Jack Thompson? No, not as a lawyer! As a WWII bomb fighter who fell in some parallel universe, that is. If yes, then you're in luck, cos thanks to deniska, the 1995 sidescroller, Bermuda Syndrome, now has been successfully ported over to the PSP. Do check out more about this goodness after the jump.


Download: Bermuda Syndrome PSP

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Homebrew Update - FuSa build 032, full support of GTA games series coming soon

Posted May 10, 2008 at 03:24AM by David T.

Listed in: Homebrew Applications, Homebrew Development

Tags: Sony, OldPrisoneR, Andy_maN


It seems as if a homebrew developer's work is never done. Case in point: OldPrisoneR and Andy_maN are still busy tweaking their FuSa homebrew application for the Sony PSP. While we've seen several builds of the program, even both developers will tell you that there's always room for more improvement. Turn to the full article after the jump to see what the FuSa Project has in store for you in the near future.

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ESA CEO: Videogame Ratings Bill is unconstitutional

Posted May 10, 2008 at 03:21AM by Mabie A.

Listed in: News

Tags: ESA, ESRB, Michael Gallagher


A lot sure has been said over the proposed Video Game Ratings Bill, and it certainly is far from over. Now releasing a statement is ESA CEO Michael Gallagher, and he deems this proposed policy is unconstitutional. Check out what he said regarding the matter over at the full article.

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1...100 - homebrew number puzzle game

Posted May 10, 2008 at 03:18AM by David T.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: Lua, Sudoku, Sony, UK


Playing commercial puzzle games is a good idea, but sometimes you just get that urge to play something a little closer to home - homebrew that is. Speaking of which, French developer bobthetouriste has designed a puzzle game by the name of 1..100. Find out more about it in the full article after the jump.


Download: 1...100

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The 2 Castles v0.1

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:50AM by Mabie A.

Listed in: Homebrew Games

Tags: Predricted


Predricted has presented to us his new homebrew game, and you're the chosen commander for it. Set in a battlefield of two warring countries for the possession and ownership of the best strategic place for power, The 2 Castles v0.1 is sure to give you that fire-powered action you won't want to miss. Do check out more details in the full article.


Download: The 2 Castles v0.1
Discuss: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums

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Marvelous Entertainment, XSEED Games sign co-publishing agreement, Valhalla Knights 2 as first joint venture

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:45AM by David T.

Listed in: News, Games, Valhalla Knights 2

Tags: Sony, XSEED Games, Marvelous, Yasuhiro Wada


Synergy is the name of the game these days. Perhaps that's why Marvelous and XSEED have formed a US co-publishing agreement. For the two companies, its all about establishing a greater presence in North America. This means good news for fans of Valhalla Knights 2 and other games as well. More on the strategic business move in the full article after the jump.

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Games For Health Conference 08: Neils Clark on understanding and dealing with game addiction

Posted May 10, 2008 at 01:18AM by David T.

Listed in: News, Events

Tags: insomnia


What exactly characterizes video game addiction? Writer and researcher Neils Clark recently tackled this and other related questions at the 2008 Games for Health Conference. In his talk, Clark elaborated on the problem, its elements, real world relationships and possible solutions. More on those in the full article after the jump.

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R-Type Command: Dimension 26, Saturn Rings gameplay videos

Posted May 09, 2008 at 10:07PM by Ryan C.

Listed in: Videos, Games, R-Type Command

Tags: r-type, Atlus


Hankering for more R-Type Command action? Then the full article awaits you, with a two-hit combo of gameplay video joy featuring one of the most revered shmup series in videogame history, but in a completely different flavor. From dodging shots to carefully planning your every movie, R-Type Command is a completely different ball game. See how Bydo-blasting has become a bit more of a gentlemanly affair after the jump.

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Electronic Arts prepares US$ 1 billion loan for Take-Two acquisition

Posted May 09, 2008 at 09:08PM by Sally B.

Listed in: News

Tags: Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar North, Morgan Stanley


Will Take-Two eventually give in to Electronic Art's "furtive" nudges (remember, they're not desperate)? In a recent announcement, EA stated that it already secured a loan worth US$ 1 billion in preparation of the big merger if it pushes through. Will it, perhaps? The details in the full article.

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