Prepare for more high swinging golf action from the latest line in the Hot Shots Golf series as SCEA delivers the latest batch of screenshots for its handheld title, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. The new visuals depict just some of the many new playable characters and changes they've implemented ever since the first title was released in 1997. You can view these screenshots by clicking on the "read more" link found below.

The PSP version of flOw has gone live on the European PlayStation Store. Along with flOw comes the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare variety map pack and more demos, trailers, themes, wallpaper and PSOne games. Hit the full article for the complete list.

We can always trust Square Enix to capitalize on the recent release of its spin-off to the famous Final Fantasy VII title, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The company, in collaboration with Play Arts, will be featuring miniature action figures of Cloud Strife and several other characters at the upcoming New York Comic Convention 2008 this weekend. You can take a look at a preview of the Cloud figurine in our full article.

(Editor's Note: Wait... what? Is Zanarkand really out there? And what's this talk about elephants? Up to you to find out, bub.)

42 is a number that holds special meaning to fans of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And in our very own QuickJump QuickPeek 42, we'll be trying to give an answer to the question of the life, the universe, and everything. Or at least, seven days' worth of all that in the gaming industry...

* Article originally posted Apr 12, 2008 at 04:25PM

Wondering just what sort of features the next official PSP firmware update will bless upon your handheld? Then read on in the full article as we catch wind of updated PSOne controller customization AND improved connectivity with your own Sony PlayStation 3 via this latest firmware update.

*Update*: It seems the new PSP firmware has been released early. We still haven't received official word from Sony about FW 3.95, so be sure to be cautious when you take a peek at this latest firmware.

It looks like Square Enix has decided to add a couple of new entries to the official Japanese website for Star Ocean: The Second Evolution. In the full article, you can view the details of the new characters, elements, and battle system sections added to the site. If you're a fan of the series (or even if you aren't) you won't pass up this chance to see all the neat changes they've done to this classic RPG remake on the PSP.

According to a thread over at the U.S. PlayStation forums, the PSP's firmware 3.90 may also fix the error 0x80048516 that was being experienced by PlayStation Store PC subscribers.

You can view the details regarding this report over in the full article.

Hold on to your hats, we've got news of Japan's latest PC PlayStation Store updates. Gamers on that side of the world will be enjoying five PSOne classics, including a baseball video game, a Mahjong title, and a shoot 'em up maker. Click the link for more.

Homebrew developer AhMan has released iRshell v3.9. The coder has given word that this is the final public release of the application since AhMan has announced that he is retiring from the PSP scene. More information about the application can be found in the full article. Click on the "read more" link below to get there.

Download: iR Shell v3.9
Visit: QJ.NET PSP DEvelopment Forums

Just when we thought we needed to wait a week more for the much awaited Devil May Cry 4 demo for the PlayStation 3, we've got news for all of those wallowing in disappointment. The DMC4 demo has gone via the PlayStation Network along with other releases. Check out complete list after the jump!