Here's some good news for the PSP community, homebrew coders Xenogears and Becus25 has released Custom Firmware Enabler. This program will enable the functions of M33 CFW using ChickHen except for Recovery and Pops. It also works with TA-088v3 motherboards, but sadly it doesn't support the PSP 3000 yet.

Download: Custom Firmware Enabler v1.0

Wolfenstein fans rejoice! Homebrew developer Zack has finally released the final version of the classic first person shooter Wolfenstein 3D for the PSP. The new release has now implemented an AutoMap feature, updated the Gameloader and more.

Download: Wolfenstein 3D v6.0
Download: Wolfenstein 3D V6.0 Floppy Version Patch
Download: Wolfenstein 3D v6.0 (source)
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Drakon is back with another squishy release. He's "ported" JellyCar from its Xbox 360, PC, and iPhone incarnation to a PSP-compatible version.

*Update* Tutorial on map loading in the full article.

Download: JellyCar v1.0 for PSP
Download: JellyCar v1.1 Level Editor install (on PC)
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ZX-81 has released an update for AFKIM, bringing the app up to version 3.3.7. This release now lets users specify which public Bitlbee server or port they want to connect to.

Download: AFKIM v3.3.7 (fw 4.x)
Download: AFKIM v3.3.7 (fw 1.5)
Download: AFKIM v3.3.7 (source)
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It's been a couple of months since we've heard from Weltall, so now's about ripe time for another update for CWCheat. Released just today is version 0.2.2 REV.D. For this release, Weltall's optimized his cheating tool to reduce the binaries it uses. Some fixes were also done in the firmware version check process that the PSP goes through.

Download: CWCheat v0.2.2 REV.D
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Here's something that may interest PSP owners immensely: the possibility of getting trophies for the PSP. Proof? There's none yet, but there's a big hint that was dropped during the Buzz! Master Quiz presentation at E3.. Hit the full article for details.

JoySens is back! After about a year now, this CFW plugin is still alive and kicking, thanks to homebrew developer Raphael. If you haven't been around since last year here's a bit of a recap: JoySens allows you to fix the sensitivity of your PSP's analog stick - whether because it's "faulty" or maybe you just want to have a smoother time while playing a game - and map other D-pad buttons to the nub.

Download: JoySens v1.4
Download: JoySens v1.41 *new*
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Numerical scores are like so last decade ago. So, breaking free from the supposed "one-size-fits-all" checklists of items to add up to a game's "score", we're going to be implementing a new five-star review system. See, we're trying to avoid having to quantify video games into arbitrary numbers. After all, many of us feel that a game isn't just the sum of all its parts (as in a checklist), but rather, the totality of the gaming experience itself! In the full article, we've come up with a handy FAQ to introduce this brand spanking new system to all of you QJ.NET readers. And yes, there're no half-stars about it! Rawr!

It's a rhythm game! No, it's a shooter! Actually, developer Brick's new homebrew PSP game, Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod, is both. Interested? Hit the full article for more details.

Download: Rythm Engine: Rythm Box Mod

Aside from hospitalized kids, it appears that another demographic is due for some gamer-loving - the U.S. Marines.

This much we know based on the Games For Heroes site, which aims to send donated PSP and DS handhelds to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. More details on this charity movement are available in the full article.