PlayStation Portable users who want a change from the same old PSP XMB may want to check out pirata nervo's NervOS, now in version 1.7 (previous version here). This particular release is packed with numerous improvements, including new file browser functions and customizable font, among other things. More details in the full article!

Download: NervOS 1.7
Visit: QJ.Net PSP Development Forums

Homebrew developer Pirata Nervo decided to pay us a visit and inform us that the latest version of the PlayStation Portable homebrew shell program NervOS is now available for download. Version 1.6 now allows users to use their very own themes to help spice up this already nifty application. More details in our full article.

Download: NervOS v1.6
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development forum

Sony PSP users who may want to get more choices in PSP shells may want to look into homebrew developer Pirata Nervo's NervOS shell for the PSP (previous version here). Now updated with meatier features such as task manager and the ability to multi-task, the shell is better than ever. More information awaits in the full article!

Download: NervOS v1.4
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Pirata Nervo has something interesting for all those homebrew users out there. Over on the QJ.Net Forums, he's released a new shell for people to try out, which he calls NervOS v1.0. Interested in knowing more? Head on over to the full article for more information.


Download: NervOS v1.0
Visit: QJ.Net PSP Development Forums

Pirata Nervo's Space For Everything v1.9 is the perfect application to clean up your PSP. As some would have realized, the said handheld is often loaded with features that you never use, so why not free up some space by taking it out?

The developer was planning on going straight for a 2.0 release but found a bug with the font replacement of the program. So this version was created which cleans up the bug as well as adds more features that make this already versatile tool even more useful. Here are the changes in this version:

• Fixed bug when replacing Chinese, Korean and Japanese fonts with smaller fonts.
• RSS Remover
• Network Update Remover
• Restore RSS.
• Restore Network Update.
• added ICON0
• added PIC1

If you're using an older version, you might want to upgrade to this release. Note, however, that the compressed file doesn't include any documentation on the installation and use of the program, so be sure to research on the proper use of the program before doing anything.

Download: Space For Everything v1.9
Visit: QJ.Net PSP Development Forums

  

Pirata Nervo has released a nifty new application for you folks to try that could end up giving you even more free space on your PSP. It's called Space for Everything v1.6, and it essentially allows users to free up space on their PSP by removing seemingly unnecessary features, such as foreign language fonts and the like.

Space for Everything v1.6 also allows users to backup their fonts, DIC folder, GPS and Camera features, as well as the Flash1, thus making sure that they can restore their files if needed. He also notes that Space for Everything v1.6 has a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) fixer application, which we're explaining through his readme below:

    You have 2 options:

• Fix bsod using backup - this option, doesnt format your flash1, just replace it with a backup and fix fonts that can be damaged.
• If you dont have a backup of your flash1 and if you use that option, nothing will be replaced but it will say that was replaced.
• It will create the folders but wont replace the files.
• Fix bsod without using backup - this option formats your flash1 and fix fonts that can be damaged

If you're interested in trying this application out, please remember to check the readme before using this application, just so you don't inadvertently harm your PSP in the process.

Download: Space for Everything v1.6
Visit: QJ's PSP Development Forums

 

With the PSP-Hacks Homebrew Competition 2007 nearing its end, expect the competing PSP coders to be making their last tweaks to their corresponding homebrews. With that in mind, we're letting the community know that pirata nervo has just released the final version of the Setgool game. In case you guys missed out on this homebrew's past versions, Setgool gives players the task of killing monsters, finding treasure, and keeping their character (Setgool) alive. As for its latest tweaks:

• Version 3.0
• Rebuilt credits animation
• added peaks.
• added holes.
• Version 2.80
• Fixed a bug when choosing the shot
• Version 2.75
• Changed the credits animation
• You choose your shot.
• You have a new obstacle, see the instructions for more information.
  

Installation details, controls, and other important notes should be available in the README file. With that said, we wish pirata nervo luck in the competition, and hope you guys enjoy this game!

Download: Setgool v3.0

For the guys who've heard of the name pirata nervo, you're probably familiar with this PSP coder's Setgool homebrew game - a traditional 2d platform shooter that gives the player the task of killing monsters, finding treasure, and keeping their character (Setgool) alive. With that in mind, we're announcing that the author has just released Setgool version 2.5, which comes with these major changes:

New features:

• Loading menu
• Life pack
• Special power
• Boss
• Increased the size of the shot and the direction
• The monsters disappears when killed
• Fixed known bugs
• Blood

Download: Setgool v2.5 (fw 1.5)
Download: Setgool v2.5 (fw SE/OE)

The full list of new features and the changelog await after the jump!

  

With just a few more days to go before the PSP-Hacks homebrew competition 2007 ends, we receive word of another homebrew that was just sent in: Setgool 1.5, by pirata nervo. This game is a 2d platform shooter, with these as its listed objectives:

• Kill all monsters.
• Find the treasure.
• Setgool (your character) must survive.
• You can walk to the right (to find the treasure) only when the monster is dead.
  

Setgool's version 1.0 carried one stage with three difficulty levels. This latest release (version 1.5) carries these updates:

• sound when shooting
• increased volume of jump sound
• added two more levels/stages (total of three in version 1.5)
  

Just keep posted in case of an update - pirata nervo mentioned the imminent release of version 2.0. Make sure to contact pirata nervo if you have the chance - the author will appreciate constructive feedback for this game. Enjoy!

Download: Setgool 1.5