An update to Danzel's AFKIM Instant Messenger for the Sony PSP is now released, thanks to homebrew developer zx-81. This version addresses several bugs, including the "resolving" loop message that seemed to crop up in the application's version 3.3.3. Check out the rest of the changelog in the full article.

Download:  AFKIM: Instant Messenger for PSP v3.3.4
Visit: Zx-81's Homebrew Releases in QJ's PSP Forums

Still having trouble connecting with Danzel's universal IM client for the Sony PlayStation Portable, AFKIM? Then have no fear, as homebrew developer Zx-81 has just rolled out yet another version that should hopefully fix whatever bugs are still getting in the way of your Instant Messaging experience. Check out all the details in the full article.

Download: AFKIM v3.3.3
Visit: Zx-81's Homebrew Releases at the QJ.NET Forums

Want to keep in touch with your friends everywhere you go? Either get a cellphone, or get Danzel's AFKIM, the Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew that lets you send and receive instant messages from clients such as Yahoo Messenger, GTalk, ICQ and more. And in this update from Zx-81, we get wind of a very nasty bug that's been promptly squashed with this new version. All the details in the full article.

Download: AFKIM v3.3.2
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development Forums

Few things make a contest more exciting than having lots of entries against which to pit your own. That's probably why homebrew developer danzel came up with a new torrent client application for the PlayStation Portable entitled CTorrentPSP. If torrents are your thing, feel free to check out the details after the jump.


Download: CTorrentPSP

Download: CTorrentPSP source

Heads up, PSP fans. Eelim has released a nifty new application that'll allow users to access multi-user dungeons, or MUDs, through their PSP. It's called PSPMud v0.1.1, and it's a MUD client for your PSP.

More on PSPMud v0.1.1 after the jump!

Download: PSPMud v0.1.1
Visit: QJ.Net's PSP Development Forums

The PSP Homebrew community is proud to present the game Baby Shaker 1.0,  coded by danzel for the NeoFlash Team's PSP motion kit. The objective of the game is relatively simple: shake the baby to your heart's content without being seen!

Find out what Babyshaker's all about after the jump!

Download: Babyshaker 1.0
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums

PSP homebrew developer Zx-81 released version 1.1.0 of PSPIRC for the Sony PlayStation Portable just a few days back. This time, the dev updated the PSP application to fix a certain bug in the log-in menu.

For more info, check out the full article.




Download: PSPIRC v1.1.1 for FW 1.5
Download: PSPIRC v1.1.1 for FW 3.xx
Download: PSPIRC v1.1.1 source
Visit: ZX-81's Homebrew Releases

Thanks to numerous contributions from other PSP homebrew developers, dev Zx-81 has stepped out with PSPIRC version 1.0.6, an update to PSPIRC v1.0.5. This program will let you connect to Internet Relay Chat servers and chat while on your PlayStation Portable. It's got support for the Sprint PCS IR keyboard, and if you don't have one, it'll let you settle for the old-fashioned on-screen keyboard input.

The homebrew application, coded with Danzel's IRC engine, was combined with Zx-81's UI for PSPSSH. IR keyboard support was added after referencing Harald Fielker's PSP IR Keyboard Library, and tested with a Targus Universal IR Wireless keyboard. So far only two versions are out: one for firmware 1.50 and another for 3.40 OE CFWs. Additions to version 1.0.6 include:

• Add all iso8859-1 characters in danzeff virtual keyboard
• All text fonts are now compatible with iso8859-1 characters
• Bug fix in IR keyboard .ini files with UTF8 specification
• (for example mapping string such as "u+c3a0" didn't work properly)
• New Targus [keyboard] mapping with French characters mapped from ALT 1 up to ALT -

We've provided both versions below, as presented in the homebrew author's blog. With it comes an archive which holds PSPIRC's source code. In order to install either version of the application, you will have to refer to the included readme texts for instructions.

Download: PSPIRC v1.0.6 for 3.40 OE
Download: PSPIRC v1.0.6 for 1.50
Download: PSPIRC v1.0.6 source code
Visit: Zx-81's release thread at the PSP Development Forums

Since homebrew developer zx-81 mentioned before that he'll stop working on Danzel's AFKIM, we're quite delighted to find out that a new version of the nifty PSP instant messenger app surfaced. AFKIM version 3.3.0 brings new updates for everyone who love their IM services on the go.

For those still scratching their heads in wonder, AFKIM (or Away From the Keyboard Instant Messenger) is a universal messenger client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, GTalk, and Yahoo!, among others. To get the most out of this convenient chat program, don't forget muse over the Readme files that come with the download.

Aside from new design and other functions, here are some new features in this release (from the readme):

• Add iso 8859-1 font/characters compatibility (useful for French, Spanish, German etc ... )
• Add modified version of Danzeff Keyboard with iso 8859-1 characters
• Code cleaning

Download: AFKIM v3.3.0
Visit: ZX-81's Homebrew Releases forum

  

If you haven't tried any kind of tower defense game in the past, we highly suggest that you go find one and try it. It really is exciting given all the preparations and thinking one has to do. If you're planning to try one, you might as well check out Defence Station Portable (DSP) from homebrew developer danzel.

What we have here for you is a new build of the game which brings DSP up to version 1.1. Take note that DSP isn't just any ordinary tower defense game because it allows users to create new levels and some other customization options. The following changes have been implemented since the first version:

• Added "How To Play" level.
• Difficulty multiplier. (bigger number = more enemy HP)
• Show tower stats while placing one.
• Add "Save the house" mode.
• Show range rings when upgrading towers (Yes, you can upgrade towers! Select one on the map with X)
• Show Wave XX/XX Text between waves.
• Most game graphics customizable by level.
• Fixed loading levels made on windows.
• Fixed Quitting level in middle of wave stops player starting wave.
• Fixed points (Max 10 points / normal enemy, 40 points / boss. Quicker kill = more points)

Aside from the PlayStation Portable version, danzel has also created Defence Station Portable v1.1 for both Windows and Linux users. All versions include a Readme.txt file and a leveldev file for those who want to create their own levels. Read all those documentation first to fully enjoy this game.

Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1 (PSP)
Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1 (Linux)
Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1 (Windows)
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

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*UPDATE* PSP homebrew developer danzel informed us that an update on his earlier release for Defence Station Portable (DSP) version 1.1 is now available. The dev changed a couple of things on the update (1.1a):

• Fixes the redsubmarine issue >_>
• Fixes Difficulty changing on PSP

danzel does listen to player comments, suggestions and bug reports so keep them coming. Before you go on ahead and download, remember to check out the Readme files for the three versions (PSP, Linux, and Windows).

Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1a (PSP)
Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1a (Linux)
Download: Defence Station Portable v1.1a (Windows)
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum