After the recent release of MonkeyBoy1916's Anime Style v5, it seems that DeNitro and Devin923">PSP Revolution is taking an upswing as MonkeyBoy's friend RomTheStampede has also decided to make his own theme for this popular homebrew. As advertised at MonkeyBoy1916's forums, this Mix has the following features:

• PSP Revolution v0.3
• 16 Rom Songs
• 2 Disney Eurobeat Songs
• 63 Songs from original DDR
• Graphics Customized

As we all know, DeNitro and Devin923 have just released v0.3 of this popular homebrew, and the sheer amount of themes and mods that are based on this game is sure to make many a gamer happy.

Download: [DDR PSP MIX VERSION 1]

Woohoo! MonkeyBoy1916 is at it again with his mods for DeNitro and Devin923's DDR-for-your-fingers, PSP Revolution. Now coming up with his Anime Style v5 mod, players can look forward to happy days ahead which involve playing a game which uses our favorite anime tunes (and with the deluge of Dark_AleX releases, lately, one can't help but wonder if all this is a Thanksgiving treat, or an early Christmas present).

In any case, MonkeyBoy1916 has also pointed out that this isn't the final release of this version as his work was temporarily stopped because of an unfortunate PC problem. According to him, there should have been a whole lot more features added in this release such as more songs and better graphics, but that would have to wait for the meantime. He also mentions that he wishes to be able to make full use PSP Revolution 0.3's new features, so let's see what he comes up with in the weeks ahead.

Some of the changes that he made for this version are:

• Updated to PSP Revolution v0.3
• Eboot Completely redone ( Song/BG/ICON )
• Main Menu Redone
• Song Select Menu Redone
• Failed Screen Redone
• New Score Screen, Updated for v0.3
• Options Text Edited
• Loading Bars Redone
• Some Song Backgrounds redone
• Some Song Banners Redone
• Other Graphical Changes ( You will see )
• 28 Naruto Songs Added ( Just so many good ones, I couldnt resist )
• 5 Bleach Songs Added
• One Piece Anime Added, with 1 Song ( More to Come )
• Gundam Anime Added, With 2 Songs ( More to Come )
• FLCL ( Fooly Cooly ) Anime Added, with 7 Songs

So, what can we say? At the moment, the only thing coming to mind would be "Sugoi~~!!"

Download: [PSP Revolution v0.3, Anime Style v5]

Deviant Flash v1.0, a Flashing application for 1.50/2.71 SE is now released. Created by kid101skater (aka Kevin) and Lil13lazin (aka Tarek), this application will flash the files if they are on the root of your memory stick. As the program will be checking for the files, you will be shown an error message if your chosen file isn't there. Then, it will exit back to the XMB.

The current features include Flash a Gameboot, Flash Font, and Flash 01.bmp. To come in the future are the ability to flash all wallpapers and Flash Dumper. Of course, you already know that applications altering your PSP's Flash may necessarily brick your units if incorrectly used. So again, a warning is called for. This may brick your PSP if used improperly.

In fact, to put stress on that, the RAR file, which you can download right here via the link below, requires a password. Aptly, the password is I_WILL_USE_AT_MY_OWN_RISK. We guess that's more than just enough stress on the warning, so you can't go blaming the developers or whoever else if something bad does happen to your PSP. Knock on wood. So there. Just be careful, and enjoy this app.

Thanks to MonkeyBoy1916 over at Deviant Network for sharing this.

Download: [Deviant Flash v1.0]

Monkeyboy1916's mod for DeNitro and Devin923's PSP Revolution, Anime Style, is saying sayonara for now. Maybe, you're thinking that he has already announced that in version three, but because of some bugs that were found in that game's release, he continued to refine his work. This time though, it's the real deal.

"Unfortunatly this is my last version this time, only because there aren't many more songs worth adding, but when a new version of PSP Revolution comes out I will be here to update Anime Style, and maybe throw in a couple songs," says Monkeyboy1916 on the letter he sent QJ.

However, the recent additions to his mod would make it a farewell to remember. Since the last release, there are a number of new animes added to the pack like Samurai Champloo, Ruronin Kenshin, Ghost in the Shell, Eureka Seven and Cowboy Bebop. The previously included anime packs were given new tracks as well.

Download: [Anime Style v4]

The full song list awaits after the jump!

Loco Roco, well, where do we start? Whatever Alejandro Quan Madrid said about it, here at QJ territory, every time there is something to write about these cute blobs, let's just say that everybody here (especially Karen) would kill to cover the story. Well, what can we say, we fell in love with them blobs, there's no reason not to. And we know that you also got captivated with these creatures, that's why homebrew developer MonkeyBoy1916's latest creation might tickle your fancy as he proudly brings to all of you, Loco Roco lovers, the PSP Revolution Loco Roco Style v1.

The developer mentioned to us that he "modded everything to have a locoroco feel to it, but since there are very few locoroco songs available i could only include 2, once more are available i will add them to LocoRoco Style.." Yes, there are only two songs - Loco Roco Demo and Evil Theme, but once you start playing, you'll easily forget that inadequacy because you're already getting amused by the Loco Roco feel of the game. Just be careful not to be too enamored because you might miss them steps, which unfortunately happened to us.

Anyway, there is definitely more room for improvement (which means more Loco Roco) for this app in its next release. MonkeyBoy1916 would also like to apologize about the delayed release of Anime Style v4, but he promises that it would be worth the wait "as it has about 20 new songs and 5 new Anime's". For now, let the PSP Revolution Loco Roco Style v1 melt your hearts. And also don't forget to talk about it through your comments.

Download: [PSP Revolution Loco Roco Style v1]

We're sure you're all already familiar with NesterJ, but just in case the term does not ring a bell, it's actually a NES emulator for the PSP. The last version, v1.30beta2, included a WiFi Network Play. It has been a while since we've heard from Ruka, the creator of this emulator; but that doesn't mean NesterJ is completely out of the limelight.

Today, Flammingcowz presents us with a fw 2.71 version (or DevHook version, as the author named it) of the "near perfect" NES emulator. Using NesterJ v1.11, Flammingcowz - with the help of monkeyboy1916 - was able to compile the Ruka creation to work on an emulated 2.71. If our memory serves us right, this is the very first homebrew on 2.71 of course using DevHook.

You can expect Flammingcowz to come up with more "compiled for 2.71" homebrew applications in the future, as long as he gets permission from the original developers. So you might want to check out his work and leave your comments as to what other apps, games, and emulators you want to see. Enjoy!

Download: [NesterJ v1.11 for DevHook]

I won't deny it...I'm a Nintendo girl. That's why when Monkeboy1916 wrote to inform us here at QJ that he's come up with a Nintendo Style mod for PSP Revolution, I knew I just had to check it out. The problem is, I suck at any Revolution game (call it two left feet and butterfingers!)...but since I've always harbored a great love affair with Ninty characters, I set out to try this game.

PSP Revolution Nintendo Style v1.0 was codeveloped by ForScythe. As the name suggests, songs and themes are all taken from popular Nintendo games - Yoshi, Tetris, Star Fox, Pac Man, Kirby, Donkey Kong, and of course, Mario. Arrows and menus have also been modded in this 'brew. Currently, there are 18 songs included in this game.

Monkeyboy1916 would like to thank Person917 for providing him the idea to create this mod and RomStampede for the Mario and Donkey Kong backgrounds. The developer is still undecided as to whether he'll be continuing this project so if you like this mod and you think there should be a second version, don't forget to show Nintendo Style v1.0 some love by leaving your comments below.

Now on to the songs...

Zelda

The Legend of Zelda series is an action, adventure, role-playing, and puzzle-solving title that became a big hit with gamers, once taking the number one position in G4's "100 Greatest Games of All Time".

One of the most popular titles in the series is Ocarina of Time, selling a total of 7.6 million copies worldwide. In this game, Link has to learn how to play a certain music to move along the game. As it's the Zelda title where music is an integral part, it is not surprising for Monkeyboy1916 and ForScythe to choose two songs from it. Mash your fingers to Saria's Song and Hyrule Castle in the Zelda portion of this mod.

Mario

I'm not shy of admitting it: I've had a huge crush on Mario eversince I was five. Not that he's cute, he was just the first guy I played with...and despite being a videogame character, I grew fond of him. So it was but natural that I zeroed in on the Mario part of Nintendo Style before trying out the other songs.

Being one of the biggest Nintendo franchise, there were a lot of songs for Monkeyboy1916 and ForScythe to choose from; eight Mario themes are included in this one. Although three were remixes (Super Mario World Matrix Mix, Super Mario Bros. 3 Remix, and Mario Techno Theme), I am happy to see the Mario Bros. Original theme find its way into the list.

Most of the songs (others included are the Mario Bros. 2 Theme, Koopa's Theme, Flying Mario, and Dr. Mario Theme) have really slow starts but they do speed up resulting to a more enjoyable game. Koopa's Theme was hard...period.

With a huge number of Mario backgrounds available, it was just a bit sad seeing Mario characters set against plain white backgrounds. Hopefully, the next release (if there will be one) will have more colorful backgrounds.

Download: [PSP Revolution Nintendo Style v1]

More of the Nintendo Style Mods after the jump!

"Finally I am releasing v3, i believe this will be my final release of Anime Style, but i might come back with a mod of a different kind, still thinking about it though.. Hope you all like this version, there were reports of minor bugs with the pics, thats been fixed up now, and a couple pics were cleared up and replaced, Thx to RomTheStampede, If it wasnt for him, this mod would not be no wheres near as good. I personally started working on this because i wanted to play it myself, then i saw alot of people liked the 1st version, so i continued it, im glad that it came out as good as it is. I hope everyone likes this version, as it is my final release of Anime Style."

Hopefully this isn't the last we've seen of this mod. There are still a lot of anime out there that has very good music like Ghost in the Shell and NANA (Mika Nakashima and Tsuchiya Anna just plain rocks). I was ecstatic that, although version 1 and version 2 sparked a bout of heated discussions over anime, Monkeyboy1916 didn't get discouraged and continued to release new versions of this Anime Style mod for the PSP Revolution. Much appreciated.

Let us start with graphics. I can't even begin how vividly gorgeous the new backgrounds are.  I'd miss a few arrows, because I kept looking at the background. Maybe they're a little too good? I kid. I guess we have RomTheStampede to thank for that. This improvement in graphics is also evident in the selection screen. I like how the song titles are visual representations of the actual songs. Deep Forest by Do As Infinity has this nature feel to it, and how L'arc~en~Ciel is spelled, complete to the last tilde.

Download: [PSP Revolution Anime Style V3]

The full article awaits after the jump!

Naruto remains to date one of the most popular anime TV series. Not only has it created a huge following with the Japanese, it also created big patronage from North American fans. From a huge number of fansites, free downloads of fan-subbed episodes of the said anime reached a total of 100,000 downloads in the first week of release and nearly 200,000 downloads just within the first months. As if that's not testimony enough, Naruto is currently making waves with homebrew developers.

Back in January, QJ Forums' KingOfNoobs came up with his first Lua game starring the yellow-haired hero. Just recently, Monkeyboy1916 released a second version of his Anime Style mod for PSP Revolution; and who would grace v2, but the popular aspiring Hokage. Now, another homebrew inspired by Naruto is coming our way via gizmo356.

Lua Naruto v0.01 is gizmo356's first try at Lua. Since this is still an alpha version, there is not much going on with the game - just a movable Naruto sprite (made transparent thanks to help from Vettacrossx) on a forest background - both provided by Shadowblind, whom the author also wants to thank. If you'd rather see an animated Naruto sprite, don't worry - gizmo356 is currently getting help with animation form MasterChafed and next releases (which will hopefully be soon) will see the fruits of this tutorial.

If you're excited about seeing a playable Naruto game, rather than wait when the PSP Naruto will hit American shores, you might want to help shape Lua Naruto by trying this out then leaving your suggestions and constructive criticisms for gizmo356 via the comments section below.

Download [Lua Naruto Alpha v0.01]

Monkeyboy1916 has just released another mod for PSP Revolution. If you can recall, a few days ago he gave us the first batch of his anime-themed mods inspired from Full Metal Alchemist, Yuyu Hakusho, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Inuyasha. Monketboy1916 must be a huge anime fan, as his letter to us can't contain his excitement over his awesome creation. In his own words:

"Here is my latest release of Anime Style mod of PSP Revolution, First of all i would like to thank RomTheStampede for all his help in making the images for this release, he is an awesome designer. This new release has added so many more songs and 3 new anime's ( Naruto, Bleach, & Code Lyoko "not really an anime but wtevr" ). I also added a couple new songs to the other anime's too. Im not sure if i will be continuing this, but if i do, i know i got all the help i could need. It is a big download, so only get it if you have bigger than 32mb mem stick. Thx for all the help everyone, and i hope you enjoy this new release!!!"

Now that we heard his thoughts, it's time for mine. I've only have this to say for projects like this... Great work, who doesn't love animes?! I'm already in my early 20s and I'm still such a huge fan of Animes like Demon Fox Naruto (and his weird jutsus), Inuyasha, Kenshin, Rei-Gun wielding Yusuke, among many others. In fact, my favorite quote came from Kira Yamato (Gundamn Pilot): "If we don't do anything just because we think it won't do something, then we just did worse than nothing".

With that said, mods like these are very welcome in the community. Add that to the action PSP Revolution gives to its players and you have a game that packs quite a punch; one that will take away the boredom of this long summer days. Hey, if you ever got tired of the button-mashing action PSP Revolution gives you, you can spend some good times just watching the themes and listening to the made-for-Anime music.

The download includes both files for 1.50 and 1.00 users. To install, just copy the the two folders (one with the game name, and the other with the game name plus % sign) and paste it inside ms0:/PSP/GAME (where ms0 refers to the memory stick of your PSP). So, get your jutsu, I mean jive, going.

Download: [Anime Style v2]