Slasher has joined the ongoing NeoFlash Spring Coding Competition with the flOw-like creation Orbid. Aside from polishing the game, the coder also introduced a multiplayer mode in version 2 of the game. Know more about this by clicking the "read more" link below.


Download: Orbid v2

Here's a quality piece of homebrew from Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew developers Madsoul and Slasher - Orbid, an updated version of the quirky game EatEm where you played as a  glowing orb eating other orbs. It's more fun than it sounds, and with this new release, it's bigger and better. Check out the entire scoop in the full article.



Download: Orbid v1
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development Forums

Team Duck member Slasher has just released a new build for the PlayStation Portable homebrew game Asterz, bumping it up to Build 5b. Apparently, the dev has been busy with the game's particle engine and so released the said build with improved particles.

Check out the full article for more info and the video demo of Asterz Build 5b.


Download: Asterz Build 5b
Download: Asterz Build 5b - Particles demo
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development Forum

 

Slasher and the rest of Team Duck has come out with the latest build of their game: Asterz. The most exciting thing about the latest version is that it has been made compatible with the PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite.

Our previous coverage of the game tackled the unique development of this homebrew. In case you missed it, the devs have said in no uncertain terms that the community gets to decide what the game will contain. The developers have given word that they are willing to tweak every aspect of the game.

These include weapons, power-ups, enemies, and even the in-game physics to create a game customized to what the general community wants. So download it and try the game out. If you're interested in sharing your ideas, be sure to drop by our PSP Development Forum via the link below.

Download: Asterz Build 2
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

 

Homebrew coder and Team Duck member Slasher given us word here at QJ Central that he has released a theme pack for the popular Slash-N-Flash version 3 for the PlayStation Portable.

In case you're not familiar with the homebrew application, Slash-N-Flash is a generic flashing app that can flash "whatever files your heart desires". While we're on the subject of flashing, let us remind you that whenever dealing with flash0, you've got a risk of turning your PSP into a shiny paperweight (read: A BRICK) so remember to read the readme, back up your flash0, and read the readme again.

Anyway, this theme pack is designed only for those running Slash-N-Flash on CFW 3.52 M33. Slasher notes, "DO NOT FLASH THESE ONTO ANY OTHER FIRMWARE. 3.52 ONLY!" That puts the point across, eh? Well, the theme pack includes six prepackaged and ready to use themes (applecor, circacor, DNA, LargeIcons, textXMB, and vectorix) to beef up the original three included in Slash-N-Flash version 3.

At any rate, check out themes by clicking the link below. Remember to read the readme that comes with the pack for installation instructions and other pertinent info.

Download: Slash-N-Flash v3 theme pack

 

Team Duck member Slasher has informed us that a new version of Slash-N-Flash has been released. You can download it below, but before we get to that here's some pertinent info first.

Slash-N-Flash is a generic flashing application for the Sony PlayStation Portable handheld gaming system. Slasher has made this app noob-friendly, but if you've never tried flashing anything onto your PSP before, be sure to carefully read the readme file included in the download. In fact, even if you're not a newbie at flashing, read the readme so you don't brick your PSP.

Here's the changelog for Slash-N-Flash v3:

• GUI updated
  
• Theme option totally revamped.
• Flash ANY theme guaranteed.
• All files supported.
• Flashes original files first so theme is the way it's intended to look.
• File browser is updated, and can now flash ANY file ANYWHERE you wish on the flash0 drive.
• Tools supports more options now.
• When saving flash space, SlashNFlash creates a backup so you can reflash the files.
• Launch RECOVERY eboot if anything wrong happens. (Reflash to previous firmware eg. 1.5)
• Dump the entire contents of your flash0 drive. (Used for backup)
• Format your flash1 drive to reset settings.
• Everything basically updated.

One final note: This app is for any custom firmware version, but the theme files included are for 3.52 M33 only. Again, read the readme file and don't forget to make backups of your flash0.

Download: Slash-N-Flash v3
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums thread

Remember the homebrew application Slash-N-Flash? It was originally created by Slasher of Team Duck, though we discovered that it had been taken up by Heathy007. It's now up to version 4, a "stabler release with some themes and backups included".

Before anything else, you might have noticed the "Flash" in the title. When you're tweaking with the flash, there is a chance that you or the app WILL BRICK YOUR PSP. So, take the utmost care.

Anyway, Slash-N-Flash, as the original dev Slasher describes it, is a "generic flasher which can flash whatever files your heart desires". In version 4, Heathy007 added themes and backup that are compatible only with firmware 3.30+ though Slash-N-Flash works with 1.50 and other custom FW. Other changes and additions by Heathy007 include:

• XMB Icons Sets
• 01-12.bmp
• Fonts
• What The Network Update Icon Does (update_plugin.prx)
• Waves

Remember to check out the README file before doing anything. Also, it might help if you read the previous releases by Slasher.

Download: Slash-N-Flash v4

The name of the homebrew app is Slash-N-Flash, and from that alone, you can assume that it concerns flashing your system. And when you're talking about flashing, it goes without saying that you stand a chance of BRICKING YOUR PSP IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. Be forewarned. The developer, Slasher (of Team Duck), and QJ would like to stress the gravity of using this app at your own risk.

With that said and done, check out the latest version of Slash-N-Flash, the "generic flasher which can flash whatever files your heart desires" homebrew app. When Slasher posted the release on our forums, he indicated that this will most likely be the last version, unless anyone else has other suggestions or if he comes up with some other amazing features. Here's the changelog for Slash-N-Flash v2:

• GUI Implemented (Font, background image, cursor image, sound effects)
• New Theme Option
• Create themes and flash them:
• topmenu_plugin.rco, 01-12.bmp, ltn0.pgf, system_plugin_bg.rco, opening_plugin.rco, system_plugin_fg.rco, photo_plugin.rco, game_plugin.rco, impose_plugin.rco, system_plugin.rco, gameboot.pmf
• Backup your currently applied theme (Goes into the 'backup' folder)
• More destinations to flash to in file browser
• Free up some space in your flash0

We reiterate the importance of taking a look at the readme for instructions and notes, and if still, you have any further questions, you may discuss them in our forums, as linked below.

Download: Slash-N-Flash v2
Visit: PSP Development Forums

Slasher of Team Duck dropped by our forums to give us the lowdown on his Slash-N-Flash program for the PSP. "This is basically a generic flasher which can flash whatever files your heart desires," so explains Slasher on his post.

If you guys are hesitant to use this as it may brick your PSP, by some unfortunate series of events, fear not 'cause he assures that he's made the process as simple and noob friendly as possible. Besides, that's what the Readme is for, so you better go check it out and digest the whole procedure well.

Anyhow, here's the stuff you may very well expect in this version:

• Shows all files located in their corresponding folders
• New FileBrowser Option
• Browse your memstick and flash any file you want to
• Delete any file you want
• USB Mode
• Change the default folder
• ms0:/SlashNFlash/ OR SlahsNFlash/Folders/
• Various error checks to ensure a safe flash
• Preview Mode is back

You would want to go visit the thread as well for a quick rundown of how the app is setup. Have a blast with the Slash-N-Flash!

Download: Slash-N-Flash v1
Discuss: PSP Development Forum

Well, look what we have here. Slasher from Team Duck has dropped by our forums to share with us his Generic Flasher that basically flashes whatever your file you may want to... er... flash. So, here's how it works.

According to Slasher, this application is for just about any custom firmware version, including 3.03 OE-C and 3.10 OE-A. What's here in version 1 are the following:

• Shows all files located in their corresponding folders
• Quick installation method
• Various error checks to ensure a safe flash
• Displays the last installed file

He also planned to add preview support, but he says he kept messing it up. But don't worry, that doesn't mean he won't try to have it on board anymore. Instead, he'll add it later when he's got more time.

Now, as for the installation procedure, you might as well check out the Read me ('cuz it really is important like that) included in the file. Oh, and he gives out this warning: I take no responsibility if you happen to brick your PSP. Use at your own risk. Only Flash files if you know what you're doing.

So there. Hopefully, you do know what you're doing, 'cuz really, there'll be no one else to blame if you do brick your PSP. Clear? That's crystal.

Download: [Generic Flasher v1]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]