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SuperTux PSP Edition v0.1.3 Released (PSPUpdates)

 

Jomar has sent an email to inform us of his port, SuperTux PSP Edition v0.1.3.  For those of you unfamiliar with SuperTux, it is an open source 2D “jump ‘n run” sidescroller similar to the original Super Mario Bros.  This version of SuperTux PSP Edition is Jomars initial release, and he has added the following changes to the game:

• Use PSP button input
• All images resized to aprox half the size
• 16:9 screen support
• Separated run and fire button
• Added some gore

Download [SuperTux PSP Edition v0.1.3]

DOOM-PSP v0.04 S.S B6 Fix (PSPUpdates)

Shortly after StereoMike's release of Doom-PSP v0.04 S.S B6 yesterday, reports started coming in about problems with the screen wrapping around to the other side as well as music volume issues. It didn't take long for StereoMike to address these bugs and has released a fixed version of this great PSP port. This is just another piece of evidence how all of us can do our part in making the PSP Community better by contributing in a positive way!

Changes in Doom-PSP v0.04 S.S b6 fix

-Fixed problem with screen alignment
Was a problem with the memory aligment of the texture.

-Increased the music volume to a normal level

Update: If you downloaded this file before 3:50pm EST please redownload it, StereoMike sent us a re-fix of the fixed file. :)

Download: [DOOM-PSP v0.04 S.S B6-Fix]

Traveller RPG: W.I.P. Update (PSPUpdates)

Psilocybeing, creator of pIRC, has been working hard on a MMORPG homebrew game for the PSP, named Traveller. The RPG will be set in space, and feature a server with support for many WiFi supported PSP clients via HTTP. Traveller will be turn-based in a dynamically generated expanding universe. This reminds me a bit of Tradewars 2002, if anyone can remember that old door game.

In his latest update, PsilocyBeing gives us an inside look of the WiFi workings of Traveller:

Just a 'for the hell of it' post. Here is a screen shot showing 1. a RAW connection to the server, showing what the client sees, 2. the server console(debug disabled, so it will not output every action to the console. I'll be making a sexy admin interface for that), and 3. a screenshot of the resulting render. Client movement/display is complete, and I am now working on the first step of features, the ability to find, and mine minerals from an asteroid which will include inventory, basic equipment, and dynamic generation of asteroid belts. I think it will take a while

You can discuss this upcoming homebrew game in our PSPUpdates Forums [here].

iRiver to Rain on PSP's Parade? (Engadget)

There are many gadgets being unveiled at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, but the one that we (and Sony) should all be keeping a close eye on is the iRiver G10. Note iRiver also makes MP3/WMA/OGG music players. New pictures and specifications about this device were released today, sporting many features that might make the PSP start shakin' in its boots... or PlayGear Pocket... or whatever your PSP uses for footware. Here's a look:

• Windows Mobile 5 Operating System
• 4 and 8 Gigabytes of storage space
• 3D Graphics Rendering
• WVGA Screen w/800x400 Resolution
• WiBro Support (Wireless Broadband, faster than standard WiFi)

jMEnc2 Update Released - Convert DVD to PSP Video

Curt Self aka Modsyn has released an updated version of his jMEnc2 open source encoder, now it will convert your DVD's into PSP compatible MP4 files with the simple click of a few buttons easy enough for almost anyone, as well as allowing more advanced customization for more experienced users. With Modsyn's new additions, you are allowed two different ways to obtain video from your DVD:

I just finished updating jMEnc to add some new features: DVD ripping and automatic video transferring to the psp. read on for details...

the DVD ripping options added are:

• DUMP - quick dump that uses the first found audio track with no automatic cropping
• CROP/ENCODE - longer process that allows you to autocrop black borders and choose audio language.

To install, first download jMEnc2 and install it to your PC. Then, download the jMEnc2 Update, extract the contents to your jMEnc2 install directory, and then run "Update.exe".

Primed Issue 3 Hits the Stands (PSPUpdates)

One thing that is so great about the beginning of every month is that when we see more PSP Magazines than we know what to do with. This time, it's Prime Issue 3 from PSPrimed. This has alot of really great content and at 54 pages is one of my favorites! Check out what's going on in this issue:

-We Interview 50 Cent and Whitey from GamerGraffix
-We review Socom U.S Navy Seals: Fire Team Bravo
-We review: Tokobot
-Primed E-Mag Unique Wallpapers Included
-E3 Booth Babe Special
-And more!

To install, unzip the file to your PSP\PHOTO folder on your memory stick.

Download: [Primed Issue 3]

The Unofficial PSP Magazine Issue 3 (PSPUpdates)

And they keep coming! Here's yet another great PSP Magazine to flip through once you manage to read all the mags that have been released so far in the last few days, and this one is a whopper! Issue 3 of The Unofficial PSP Magazine is a whopping 95 pages, has great graphics, and is one of the most professional looking PSP magazines to date!

• SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo Review
• Need For Speed: Most Wanted Review
• NBA Live '06 Review
• Wipeout Pure Review
• U2: Rattle and Hum UMD Music Review
• Clerks UMD Movie Review
• PSP News
• Top Games of 2005
• Must have products
• Worms PSP Preview
• Me and My Katamari Preview
• And much more!

To install, unzip file to your PSP\PHOTO folder on your memory stick.

Download: [The Unofficial PSP Magazine Issue 3]

Controls for PSP Quake II Revealed (PSPUpdates)

Excitement keeps building over McZonk and TeamEmegencyExit's release of their Quake II port for the PSP. In this update, McZonk gives us full details on Quake II's control scheme including full-blown diagrams. Prepare to be impressed! (Click pictures for larger images)

I think my Quake II PSP is the most configurable game on the psp now :) I added the options for select the analog nub behavior now.

Following options are availiable:

Look: look up and down, turn left and right
Move: walk forward and back, turn left and right
Sstrafe: walk forward and back, move left and right

This should offer a good configuration to everyone. But there are a lot of actions in quake. So I added the headphone remote control too. I worked on a basic layout for quake 2 togehter with Rikki Tikki Tavi. We did't agree in all points so it is good everyone can adjust controls himself.

PSPUMag Issue 3 (Free PSP Magazine, read it on your PSP!)

PSPUMag has just released their 3rd Issue of thier PSP magazine. This issue contains reviews for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and SOCOM: Fire Team Bravo, as well as new wallpapers and much more.

You can download it here.

PMP Mod v1.00 - Homebrew Media Player (PSPUpdates)

Building off of the great work done by JiniCho on the PSP Media Player, Jonny has been hard at work modifying the original program to make it more reliable and released an impressive demo a while back. He has come along so far that he has now released v1.00 of PMP Mod which supports full resolution (480x272) AVI files (DivX, Xvid). At the moment, Jonny is using a custom video "container" so you will have to use the accompanying muxer to make your media files compatible.

• I wasn't able to crash it in the last 10 days, it should be stable and reasonably fast.
• Everything is quite optimized, plus, i use a buffer of about 1 second to prevent slowdown on complexity spikes and keep the psp spinning frames.
• It's programmed in a way that av will never desync (when a scene is too power demanding you'll notice audio skipping).
• Today i've tested the battery, the app eat ~40% for a 2 hours movie (not bad considering the cpu @333 and the me running).
• The player is totally rewritten (now i'm using only libavcodec from FFMPEG).
• Zoom option is still missing (for videos with width and/or height <>

Visit Jonny's site for details about Video and Audio types supported for use with PMP Muxer [here], or in PSPUpdates' forums [here].



You can download it here.

Related downloads:

• Download PMP Muxer v1.00.
• Download PMP Mod v1.00 source code.
• Download PMP Muxer v1.00 source code.

DOOM-PSP v0.04 S.S. B6 Released (PSPUpdates)

DOOM-PSP has been a very popular homebrew port since it's initial release, supporting various different WADs and has been modified before. Now, StereoMike has release "DOOM-PSP b6" a modification of Lantus' original DOOM-PSP v0.04. Here's what StereoMike has added and fixed in this great program:

-Added Selection of PWAD to load in addition to the main (I)WAD.
PWADS should be put in a directory below the WAD directory
for example
PSP/GAME/DoomPSP
PSP/GAME/DoomPSP/WADS --put the main wads here
PSP/GAME/DoomPSP/WADS/PWADS --put the PWADS here

Select with triangle.
Can also view txt-files, scroll with Square button.

-Can now load IWADs that are not named correctly. Just assumes that it's a Doom 2 wad.
This makes for example DUKENUKEM.WAD load without having to rename it to DOOM2.WAD

-Music now works fine
Uses samples from the opensource freepats.opensrc.org
Needs these placed in the inst directory. This is included in the package.

-Compiled against latest PSPSDK

-Changed key usage to cross for selection in wad list and circle to go back.

-Changed exit screen to say "press x to exit" instead of "press y to exit"

-Fixed going back one directory by using circle button.

-Rearranged a bit in the code.

You can download it here.