Great news for the Killzone fans out there. The Killzone download pack has finally arrived, and with it, the promise of an additional chapter, as well as the long-awaited Infrastructure Mode.

Chapter 5 is a free downloadable episode for Killzone:Liberation that covers the disappearance of squad sergeant Rico. Comprised of four missions spanning an additional two hours, the game has you running and gunning in an attempt to find out what happened to him. In addition, you'll also get two additional maps for multiplayer, called the Prison and Construction Site maps, as well as one-on-one action in Infrastructure mode.

In any case, here's the official word from Guerrilla Games on their download pack:

• Infrastructure Mode includes 'Duel Mode 1vs1': take another player on in a head-to-head battle which will really raise the stakes. This new mode has been adapted for two players from the multiplayer format by using strategically-placed barbed wire to reduce the surface area of the combat zone.
• New unlockable content: the Killzone: Liberation disc will link via the PSP browser directly to killzone.com. Successful completion of an in-game level will allow the user to access the site and access extra content. Players without immediate access to wireless internet can record progress direct to memory stick allowing you to download the content when you're in a wireless hotspot.

To download it, just use the in-game menu to pick it up. Make sure you've got a working wireless hotspot to download it from though. Enjoy!

pspfreefiles has released his Ultimate PSP Portal v1.1. So what's in store for you here? Well, downloading the file below the article would bring you 130 Flash games, 29 applications, links to "all the best sites", every released demo, and Ultimate PSP Live.

Now that sure is a lot to promise, eh? Well if he's done all that in this one neat package, then we send our wholehearted kudos to pspfreefiles. To install it, simply unzip the file then add the Ultimate PSP folder into the PSP folder called Common. On your PSP browser type file:/psp/common/UltimatePSP/UltimatePSP.htm. But of course, we're also gonna tell you to check out the readme. Always important, guys. Always important.

Here's the rest of what's been changed since the last version:

• more demos
• smaller file
• more links
• broken links fixed

Anyway, enjoy!

Download: Ultimate PSP v1.1

Good news, PSP fans. Sony's been sending out more Killzone multiplayer beta invites to the much-awaited online multiplayer feature for Killzone: Liberation. If you're a member of PlayStation Underground or GAP, check your inbox. Who knows, you might have gotten an invite.

Those who want to join in testing the Killzone multiplayer beta can head over to http://pspbeta.us.playstation.com via their PSP's browser. You have to use your PSP's browser since the site is configured to work only through a PSP browser. Reports say that the beta requires your PSP to have firmware 3.11 and, of course, a copy of the game.

Kudos to readers TwistyValhalla and Anon1mous for the heads up.

 

TheNameless from our forums has popped by today to inform us of a new update to his highly-popular PSP firmware browser modification known as FullScreen Browser which you'll be delighted to know works on all firmwares above 2.0. A homebrew-capable firmware is not needed to use this browser mod.

This application hasn't been updated in a while, though some modifications have been made to it since its initial release in January. TheNameless now brings us v1.3 which offers multiple tabs. Yes, this means you can have more than three tabs open at any one time! Here's the full changelog:

• Scrolling improved: Scrolling is now easier, see the FAQ in the QJ forums for more information
• Added FSBrowser Light: A resource saving version, click on L after the resolution for the light version.
• Added Multiple Tabs: Now you can have more than 3 tabs open at any one time!

The maximum number of tabs has been set at five for the moment, but if you wish you can increase this manually. Just remember that the more you increase the tab limit the more memory usage and the more frequent the "out of memory" error will appear. We suggest you stick to the five-tab limit at this time. And don't forget to read the Readme.

Download: FullScreen Browser v1.3
Visit: PSP Development Forum

 

Littlevish told us about his little site, which aims to add a bit more replayability for those folks who grew to love Sony's round, yellow protagonist. He's got a site up that offers Loco Roco fans even more custom levels and links to other downloadable goodies for people to try out.

Beyond Loco, his site, looks to be a computer and PSP browser-accessible place for downloading new game content. He not only hosts his own levels, but even gives links to the Halloween and Christmas demos that still happen to be up for download, as well as the special Loco Roco guide for the main game. Heck, he even links back to us, which is cool beyond measure.

Most of the downloadable content is available through registering with his site, but there are a handful of levels already out for guests. Still, if you intend to make the most of your love for the Roco, then get Loco and sign up.

Something must have happened to famous PSP developer Raf over the past few weeks. We haven't heard from him in a long time and yesterday, out of the blue came a new PSPRadio release, closely followed-up today by another release of the only homebrew alternative to the Sony firmware browser - Links2. Those 'in the know' will recognise the name as Links2 is an open source browser for Linux, which Raf has kindly ported to the PSP.

The Links2 browser has many advantages over the Sony firmware browser, including an extensive options menu and an enhanced compatibility with large websites, making the 'not enough memory error' a non-existent thing of the past. Links2 r1261 (the new release) comes in 2 versions - standalone for running from the PSP game menu and a plugin version for use inside PSPRadio.

Please note that although the plugin version can run within PSPRadio itself, it does have a memory limit of 5MB, which although larger than the PSP browser's cache size, might restrict browsing to a certain extent. Raf still has to optimize priorities on the plugin version so for now the plugin will run slow if PSPRadio is playing music. So if you want the most out of your browsing experience go for the standalone version!

Here's the changelog:

New features:

• Changed default background color from gray to white (for html).
• UP/DOWN in html now scroll up/down (without R+)
• UP/DOWN at the top/bottom of a menu list will wrap (user request).

Bug fixes:

• Plugin: Fixed openssl compile options (-mno-explicit-relocs), this fixes the problem where the Links2 plugin wasn't working. (You will need to upgrade openssl from the pspdev svn to rev.2169 or greater --if you want to compile links2 yourself).

Download: [Links2 PSP browser r1261 PSPRadio plugin]
Download: [Links2 PSP browser r1261 standalone]

It looks like some of you are having troubles running homebrew application FullScreen Browser. The owner of the program, TheNameless, dropped by our forums the other day and checked on the matter.

To those of you who haven't heard about the program yet, this handy app re-sizes the resolution of the PSP Browser window to a normal resolution. As you all know, some of the websites often appear squeezed. Anyway, TheNameless said that he actually found a fatal bug within the program.

It has something to do with the configurations and the older version can't handle it. The coder added that FullScreen Browser v1.2 is now fixed and ready to roll. In fact, here is its changelog:

• A big bug fixed (SORRY, I didn't test the code directly on the PSP. So I don't see that the configuration do not work for offline files. This is because the browser doesn't save cookies from file)
• Added Easy Installer and Configurator
• Google Search and Wikipedia Added
• Small Fixes, code revision

There. There shouldn't be any problems now. But if you find any, gladly share them with the rest of us. After all, as we've seen, TheNameless will be very happy to improve this app. A FAQ and a readme file are included in the download so be sure to give them a look first!

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The dev sent us word that since some people were having problems with the installer in v1.2 (those with no /psp/commom), he updated this and the FAQ. You can head on to the DL site and download the updated file (with the same version number since TheNameless says this modification doesn't really merit a new one).

Download: [FullScreen Browser v1.2]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

 

From the looks of it, you guys have been enjoying TheNameless' FullScreen Browser for the PSP. For those reading up on this app for the first time, FullScreen Browser is an application that re-sizes your PSP's browser window to normal resolution. That equals better readability, and one less trip to the optometrist. Simple, but very effective - just the way a lot of us like it. This works on FW 2.0 to 3.10, including 3.03 OE.

Now that we've introduced you to this, TheNameless announces the release of version 1.1, which includes some notable tweaks, as said in the changelog:

• Added custom size
• Added design support (+ sample Design)
• Add selectable menu bar: None, Small, Normal
• Added a FAQ
• Fixes Bug: Configuration was cleared after closing the Browser
• Small bug fixes

The FAQ mentioned should be in the bundle along with the README - we strongly recommend reading through both bits of text. Kudos to TheNameless for this update. We'll be awaiting what he cooks up next.

Download: [FullScreen Browser for 1.1]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

PSP homebrew developer, TheNameless, passed by our forums lately to share a nifty application that most PSP users would find really useful. The app we're talking about is the FullScreen Browser and it aims to improve surfing with the PSP Browser.

According to the dev, the PSP browser has a big handicap - the websites are often showed in a squeezed and even useless manner. Well, that's what he thinks, so he decided to do something about it,

TheNameless' FullScreen Browser re-sizes the resolution of the browser window to a normal resolution. So using this would let the websites keep its design and are more readable. He says that this "works on all firmwares since 2.0. No homebrew support required."

With all that said, we thank TheNameless for sharing this app. Be sure to check out the readme file that comes with the download and the forum release thread.

Download: [FullScreen Browser for the PSP v1.0]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

Brought to us by TCLCloud, the psp117 v0.95 portal (as indicated by the version), showcases his almost complete work, with more than 35 games, four applications, two wallpaper packs, seven RSS channels, 20 wallpapers, and a lot more in the links page, we'd say yeah, looks like this version's pretty much complete and all jazzed up.

However, TCLCloud says that he'd rather let someone else do version 1 and then he'll just continue working on succeeding versions. The basic portal engine is already complete so it'll be a lot easier to add new content AND pages in the future. This new content that he's planning to integrate into the portal includes direct download links to demos, video downloads, expand wallpaper on the selection page, and also to line up text on the homepage.

Installation instructions:

1. After unzipping folder place Portal 117 Folder in D:PSPCOMMON to make D:PSPCOMMONPortal 117
2. On your PSP Browser type file:/psp/common/portal117/portal117.htm
3. The main portal page should load up, from here you can select Games, Apps, Videos, Wallpapers, RSS and Podcasts and Links, the dev suggests adding the main page to your bookmarks or setting it as your home page.

More info can be found on the readme file that you'll be able to access when you download the file below. Feel free to tell us how this one works out for you, alright?

Download: [Portal 117 v0.95]