Homebrew developer J.F. recently rolled out a new test release for the homebrew Mac emulator for the PlayStation Portable. The eighth test release of Basilisk II PSP Port includes several graphical improvements similar to the last build. Find out more in our full article after the jump.

Download: Basilisk II PSP Port test release 8
Download: Basilisk II PSP Port test release 8 (source code)

It seems that there's an on-going friendly competition between two homebrew developers over at the QJ Forums. A couple of days ago, Re_AnimAte released a version of the application known as The PSP Game Maker. In a nutshell, PSP Game Maker is a working compiler and tester for Lua games made in C#.

Now, coder -MANIAC- dropped by our forums today and told us about the competition. According to him, Re_AnimAte mentioned that he should create a new compiler and they'll see which one is better. And so he came up with The New PSP Game Maker. Well, this is just the GAMMA version though, which is a full two steps behind the BETA release. Just the same, give the app a look and tell us which one you guys actually prefer, just to help our two coders decide on who will be declared the winner of their contest.

If you're interested, there are just a few reminders that you have to keep in mind before using this:

• PLEASE EXTRACT THE ARCHIVE BEFORE RUNNING!
• Place all your custom scripts in the Scripts folder (name the file yourscriptsname.sc)
• Syntax Highlighting IS enabled
• Click CTRL-S to save when in the code view
• The designer view is in EXTREME beta and produces pretty much no code. It is still usable, though.

Lastly, -MANIAC- would like to hear some suggestions on how to make The New PSP Game Maker better. Have fun!

Download: The New PSP Game Maker (Gamma release)
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

A few days ago, Gamma has given us his Lua port of Kuni's award-winning puzzle game, mosser. Attested by people who tried out Lua Mosser a.k.a. Fuse Moxa, the game is truly addicting. If you were one of those people who got hooked to the game, here's a new version to get you more addicted still.

Lua Mosser now comes with a vertical version - dubbed "v-moxa". You will still have the goal of burning all the moxa by putting them in the line of fire. Conditions still say the same: when the remaining moxa reach the bottom or when you are immobilized by moxa in all four directions, the game is over.

"v-mox" while played on a shrunk screen will still be as much fun as the horizontal version ("h-mox"). This latest release will also see a reverse in the D-pad response - instead of the characters moving on key-off, they now move on key-on. Also, the 'Hiscore' file will apply to both v-mox and h-mox.

Unfortunately, there's still no luck with Lua Player v0.20 users - but if you're convinced by the testimonials of Lua Mosser's players, the download for compatible Lua versions are below. If you're already on Lua v0.14 to 0.19, what are you waiting for? Give this game a go, you're not gonna regret it.

Download: [Lua Mosser with Vertical  and Horizontal Scroll]
Download: [Lua Player 0.19 (1.50)]
Download: [Lua Player 0.18 (1.50)]

Kuni has created a HOUTSOUP Script Contest 2004 with "mosser", leading people to try it out and brand it is a certified addicting game. Now PSP owners have a chance to see what's so enticing about this game - gamma has just created a Lua port with his Fuse Moxa PSP.

As it is a Lua port, you'll be needing a Lua Player; however, the latest Lua version - v0.20 - is unable to run this game. Links toward the Lua Players v0.18 and 0.19 are provided below as well, just feel free to test any (or both) to see which runs better (v0.19 works fine with me).

If you decide to try out this game, here's how the game goes: your objective is to put the moxa into the line of fire and burn them all. Make sure the remaining moxa does not reach the bottom or that you are not packed in by moxa in all four directions causing immmobility; these conditions will lead you to that dreaded "game over".

The game is controlled by moving the digital pad up, down, left, and right. Pressing "Start" will quit the game.

Gamma gives us a tip on playing the game: "The moxa ignites slowly, so if you put moxa linearly, a lot of residual moxa reaches to the bottom. Pass by firing point periodically to make a shortcut."

Also, if you want to initialize the highest score, you can do so by removing the "Hiscore" file included in the download. See what made this game an award-winning puzzle by clicking on the download link below. Start burning moxa!

Download: [Fuse Moxa PSP]
Download: [Lua Player 0.19 (1.5)]
Download: [Lua Player 0.18 (1.5)]