And Mojo toolkit now available to anyone who wants to create an app.
The SDK can be accessed at developer.palm.com, which also offers support in the form of forums and guidelines.

No doubt Palm is hoping the release will increase stock levels at its App Catalogue store, which has taken a bit of flack for its sparseness.


The company confirmed yesterday that its store has generated 1.8 million downloads since the Pre launched last month.

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Those Ghostbusters-themed costumes for LittleBigPlanet have finally landed on the PS Store in this week's PSN Update.

You can fork out £1.59 for each costume, or grab all four in a single pack for £4.79. That's a saving of £1.57. Woo!
Don't own LittleBigPlanet? Oh well... it's a slow week. Here's the full official list from Sony:

PS3 Store

Demos (free)

Trash Panic Demo
Trash Panic is a frantic puzzle game at the best of times, but in this demo you have three minutes to clear all the trash for this specially developed level - better get cracking, there's not a second to waste.
PEGI 3+

PSone Classics (PS3 & PSP compatible)

Disney's Tarzan (£3.99/€4.99)
Join Tarzan and his friends in this action-packed adventure, ride elephants and tree-surf as you journey through the jungle. Great fun for all the family.
PEGI 3+

Add-On Game Content

The Last Guy - Bonus Mission (£1.59/€1.99)
Three new missions are now available, with new VIPS to rescue in Santa Fe Plaza (US), Ostermalm (Sweden) and Nagoya Castle (Japan). There are also eight new trophies to be won too.
PEGI 7+

LittleBigPlanet
This week you can decorate your Sackboy with various costumes from the world of Ghostbusters:
PEGI 7+
Ghostbuster Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
No Ghosts Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Slimer Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Stay Puft Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Ghostbusters Costume Kit (contains the four costumes listed above) (£4.79/€5.99

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires
This week there are more armour sets available for you to download:
PEGI 12+

Desert Armour Set (Men)
Lion Armour Set (Men)
Paladin Armour Set (Women)
Shaman Armour Set (Women)

Rock Band
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from The Dead Weather (Jack White's new band), Judas Priest and Big Dipper:
PEGI 12+

All Going Out Together by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
She's Fetching by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
Younger Bums by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
Big Dipper Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£1.69/€2.29)
Hang You From The Heavens by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
No Hassle Night by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
Treat Me Like Your Mother by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
Third Man Records - The Dead Weather Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
Dissident Aggressor (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Eat Me Alive (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Prophecy (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Judas Priest Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)

Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks and a pack from the Eagles of Death Metal available to download:
PEGI 12+

Anything Cept The Truth by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
Cherry Cola by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
I Only Want You by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
Eagles of Death Metal Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.49/€5.99)

Videos (free)

Battlefield 1943 Guadalcanal Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Brother Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Launch Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Multiplayer Trailer

Themes & Wallpapers (free)

Battlefield 1943 Theme 2
Battlefield 1943 Wallpapers x3
Numblast Theme

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Manager

Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)

Tomb Raider Anniversary (£11.99/€14.99)
Tomb Raider Anniversary takes inspiration from the original Tomb Raider game, in this re-imagined version of the classic adventures of Lara Croft.
PEGI 16+
(MB required)

Brothers In Arms D-Day (£15.99/€19.99)
Based on the battles of the 101st Airbourne campaign in Normandy, this tactical shooter sees you lead the Screaming Eagles into action.
PEGI 16+
(MB required)

Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)

Rock Band Unplugged
Further your Rock Band Unplugged experience with this selection of tracks now available:
My Curse by Killswitch Engage (£0.99/€1.49)
My Iron Lung by Radiohead (£0.99/€1.49)
PEGI 12+

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Those Ghostbusters-themed costumes for LittleBigPlanet have finally landed on the PS Store in this week's PSN Update.

You can fork out £1.59 for each costume, or grab all four in a single pack for £4.79. That's a saving of £1.57. Woo!
Don't own LittleBigPlanet? Oh well... it's a slow week. Here's the full official list from Sony:

PS3 Store

Demos (free)

Trash Panic Demo
Trash Panic is a frantic puzzle game at the best of times, but in this demo you have three minutes to clear all the trash for this specially developed level - better get cracking, there's not a second to waste.
PEGI 3+

PSone Classics (PS3 & PSP compatible)

Disney's Tarzan (£3.99/€4.99)
Join Tarzan and his friends in this action-packed adventure, ride elephants and tree-surf as you journey through the jungle. Great fun for all the family.
PEGI 3+

Add-On Game Content

The Last Guy - Bonus Mission (£1.59/€1.99)
Three new missions are now available, with new VIPS to rescue in Santa Fe Plaza (US), Ostermalm (Sweden) and Nagoya Castle (Japan). There are also eight new trophies to be won too.
PEGI 7+

LittleBigPlanet
This week you can decorate your Sackboy with various costumes from the world of Ghostbusters:
PEGI 7+
Ghostbuster Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
No Ghosts Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Slimer Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Stay Puft Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
Ghostbusters Costume Kit (contains the four costumes listed above) (£4.79/€5.99

Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires
This week there are more armour sets available for you to download:
PEGI 12+

Desert Armour Set (Men)
Lion Armour Set (Men)
Paladin Armour Set (Women)
Shaman Armour Set (Women)

Rock Band
Further your Rock Band experience with this selection from The Dead Weather (Jack White's new band), Judas Priest and Big Dipper:
PEGI 12+

All Going Out Together by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
She's Fetching by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
Younger Bums by Big Dipper (£0.59/€0.79)
Big Dipper Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£1.69/€2.29)
Hang You From The Heavens by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
No Hassle Night by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
Treat Me Like Your Mother by The Dead Weather (£0.99/€1.49)
Third Man Records - The Dead Weather Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)
Dissident Aggressor (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Eat Me Alive (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Prophecy (Live) by Judas Priest (£0.99/€1.49)
Judas Priest Pack 01 (this combines all the above tracks in one pack) (£2.49/€3.99)

Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week Guitar Hero offers tracks and a pack from the Eagles of Death Metal available to download:
PEGI 12+

Anything Cept The Truth by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
Cherry Cola by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
I Only Want You by Eagles of Death Metal (£1.59/€1.99)
Eagles of Death Metal Track Pack (This pack contains all three tracks listed above) (£4.49/€5.99)

Videos (free)

Battlefield 1943 Guadalcanal Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Brother Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Launch Trailer
Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood Multiplayer Trailer

Themes & Wallpapers (free)

Battlefield 1943 Theme 2
Battlefield 1943 Wallpapers x3
Numblast Theme

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Manager

Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)

Tomb Raider Anniversary (£11.99/€14.99)
Tomb Raider Anniversary takes inspiration from the original Tomb Raider game, in this re-imagined version of the classic adventures of Lara Croft.
PEGI 16+
(MB required)

Brothers In Arms D-Day (£15.99/€19.99)
Based on the battles of the 101st Airbourne campaign in Normandy, this tactical shooter sees you lead the Screaming Eagles into action.
PEGI 16+
(MB required)

Add-On Game Content (also available via the PS3 store)

Rock Band Unplugged
Further your Rock Band Unplugged experience with this selection of tracks now available:
My Curse by Killswitch Engage (£0.99/€1.49)
My Iron Lung by Radiohead (£0.99/€1.49)
PEGI 12+

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=219750 ...

Activision Blizzard’s sandbox superhero outing emerges as the June victor in software market
Over-the-top free roaming action title Prototype topped the June software charts in the US, with the 419,900 sales enjoyed by the Xbox 360 SKU bettering both high-profile new arrivals and perennial sellers. The PS3 SKU shifted around 181,100 units.
Much like the wider games market in North America, there were significant declines in the software sector, with overall sales falling 31 per cent to $625.8m.
THQ’s surprise worldwide hit UFC 2009: Undisputed was next up with the Xbox 360 SKU shifting 338,300 units.
There was a strong debut for EA’s Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, too, which doubled the first month sales of both the ‘09 and ‘08 versions.
EA also managed the unthinkable – it topped the Wii software charts with its personal fitness trainer EA Sports Active, bettering Nintendo’s big franchise favourites.

It’s the first time since release that Wii Play has not figured in the Top 10 – a remarkable achievement for a game that’s now 29 months old.

Here’s the Top Ten:
1. Prototype – Xbox 360 (Activision Blizzard) 419.9k
2. UFC 2009: Undisputed – Xbox 360 (THQ) 338.3k
3. EA Sports Active – Wii (EA) 289.1k
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 – Wii (272.4k)
5. Wii Fit – Wii (Nintendo) 271.6k
6. Fight Night Round 4 – Xbox 360 (EA) 260.8k
7. Fight Night Round 4 – PS3 (EA) 210.3k
8. Mario Kart Wii – Wii (Nintendo) 202.1k
9. Red Faction: Guerrilla – Xbox 360 (THQ) 199.4k
10. InFamous – PS3 (Sony) 192.7k

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/35065/NPD-...o-from-the-top ...

The earliest computer games were pure text and were passed around freely on the ARPANET, culminating in the 'cave crawls' Adventure and Dungeon. The advent of the home computer opened up a commercial market for text adventure games, though the limited resources of these machines presented significant technical problems. Many companies vied for success in this market, but the best-remembered today is Infocom, founded by a group from MIT. Infocom's virtual memory and virtual machine innovations enabled them to design extremely ambitious and creative games, which they dubbed Interactive Fiction (IF). Ultimately the text game lost its paying customers to the lure of graphical games, such as those produced by Sierra On-Line. This article is a dialogue between Harry Kaplan and Jimmy Maher, editor of the modern IF community's pre-eminent e-zine SPAG

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The newest Xbox live update is in the process of filtering out to the masses, and it brings with it some pretty sweet features. It'll offer downloadable Games on Demand (full games!), new Netflix options and a bunch more.

Games on Demand looks pretty great; you'll be able to download full games, including manuals, and you'll have access to them forever, meaning free re-downloads in case you delete them. The new Netflix options include "movie parties" that sound sort of awkward, wherein you and a bunch of other avatars sit around and share digital popcorn (we are not making this up, see the press release below). But it'll also give you more control over your Instant Watch queue and supposedly give you smooth playback even with a finicky Internet connection. No luck yet on the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, or Zune video additions we were promised at E3.

A warning: This is rolling out in waves, with a select preview first. Games on Demand won't be available until early August, and even that's only in the preview. We don't have an exact date for the wide release, though it'll almost certainly be in late summer. Check out the presser below for more details.

What does this Xbox LIVE Update include?

Netflix Updates
Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.
· Movie Parties – Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
· Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required.
· Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
· Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.

Avatar Marketplace
Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises.
· Clothing – Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as "Halo."
· Props – You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
· Awardables – The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles.

Games on Demand— Please note that Games on Demand will be available in the preview beginning early August.
Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room.
· Purchase Options – Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card.
· Game Manuals – Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com.
· It's Yours Forever! – As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console.

User Ratings
User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!
· Rate it – You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
· Sort and Find it – Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

Xbox LIVE Parties
Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features.
· Party Reconnections – If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you.
· Streamlined Party Invites – Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together.

Video Display Options
We've made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection.

* Display Discovery – Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console.

Other Improvements
We're always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates.
· Gold Member Veterans – Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.

* Indie Games – Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles.

· Achievement Browser – We've revamped the Achievements browser so it's now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from ...

News via pspita

Peter, our user forums, releases the second version of UnPlugOff, prx which automatically shut off the PSP when the power cord is unplugged.
Then the full changelog and download link.

R2 Changelog:

Quote:

- The PSP does not crash more step in the dashboard to a game / homebrew
- From the dashboard you can choose one of 3 modes: shutdown, standby (useful if you use CF enabler) and dashboard paused. When the dashboard is paused the brightness is reduced and the screen remains switched on even if you have set a time in the system settings for ripredere may press L + Start and reconnect the power cord.
- The PSP will be turned off / put on standby after 5 seconds
- The mode you choose will be saved on Memory Stick, then we must not choose it again when you restart the game or PSP.

+ To change modes:
Mod Shutdown -> Standby mode -> Mod paused Dashboard

to disconnect the cable without the set one of three modes

Note: While the game does not display confirmation messages or you can change modes, you must choose one when you're in the dashboard

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A new ESRB listing reveals that the game Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge will be heading to both the Playstation 3 and XBox 360. But wait, EA hasn't even officially announced this!

The listing describes the game as "a real-time strategy game (RTS) in which players control different factions vying for global supremacy in the wake of global war and occupation." The game also features various unit dialogue expletives, such as "hell," and "bastard" and "blood spray" when units are hit during combat.

As Shacknews points out, Commander's Challenge was originally a mode in the downloadable "Uprising" expansion released for Red Alert 3 for PC.

It's unclear whether or not this will be a full retail game or perhaps a download-only title.

When asked to comment, EA said they have "no details at this time."

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1004537p1.html ...

A new ESRB listing reveals that the game Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Commander's Challenge will be heading to both the Playstation 3 and XBox 360. But wait, EA hasn't even officially announced this!

The listing describes the game as "a real-time strategy game (RTS) in which players control different factions vying for global supremacy in the wake of global war and occupation." The game also features various unit dialogue expletives, such as "hell," and "bastard" and "blood spray" when units are hit during combat.

As Shacknews points out, Commander's Challenge was originally a mode in the downloadable "Uprising" expansion released for Red Alert 3 for PC.

It's unclear whether or not this will be a full retail game or perhaps a download-only title.

When asked to comment, EA said they have "no details at this time."

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1004537p1.html ...