I'm pleased to announce that a new open source sample application—called Photostream—has been added to the apps-for-android project. Photostream is a simple photos browser and viewer for Flickr. All you need to use it is a Flickr screen name or user name (the application offers a default user name if you just want to try it.)

http://android-developers.blogspot.c...otostream.html ...

Jeff Mitchell (name rings a bell) had an interview with Techradar about the GP2X Wiz:


http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming...2935?artc_pg=1

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Number one sign that WiiWare is starting to take off: games seem to appear out of nowhere!

That's just what happened in Japan today as Cable Entertainment shared details on a launch event for an upcoming WiiWare game that we'd previously never heard of.

The title in question is Play With Kappa: Kappa and Forest Friends, a digital picture book featuring a young boy named Kappa who longs to be human. The title includes narration by talent Ryoko Tsunoda and simple quizzes to test if the kids have been listening.

While we're just now hearing about it, Kappa will hit the Japanese WiiWare service on the 9th at a somewhat odd price point of 600 WiiPoints. If we feel like playing with Kappa and his forest friends on that day, we'll let you know what we think. If not, enjoy these screenshots!

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/907/907703p1.html ...

Videogame publisher XS Games announced today a new arcade style air combat videogame, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk, for the Nintendo Wii. Developed by Kando Games, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is set in a futuristic universe. The player assumes the role of a brave and grizzled pilot, leader of the elite resistance military unit "Ghost Squadron". At the player's command is a group of brave but inexperienced fighter pilots that only the player can lead into battle. The objective: to save mankind from corruption and turmoil at the hands of the Union of World Nations. At stake, is the fate of the world -- victory is the only option.

A single player game that uses both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control a player's aircraft, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk features ground shaking weapons, non-stop combat and thrilling special effects. The game's 34 unique missions can be navigated with 23 different fighter planes, allowing the player to fly at amazing speeds and create spectacular explosions. By commanding the Ghost Squadron, completing missions and defending the front line, the player earns points for a chance to fly top-secret planes with devastating weapons. Players have to demonstrate they have what it takes to become a true Rebel Raider.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk has an ESRB rating of E10+ and will have a suggested retail price of $29.99. The game will be available at retail outlets nationwide on September 16th. ...

I knew the iPhone was powerful, but I had know idea it contained the sort of mystical energies needed to call for one of the Great Old ones. Mobile content developer Digital Jokers have just creating content for the Apple device, and their first effort shall be summoning the living embodiment of terror and madness in the form of Call of Cthulu: Darkness Within. It's exactly the sort of point and click adventure that the iPhone needs to help important, on-the-go people look like they're still on-the-go when they're actually just goofing off with the elder gods.

The company will be demoing the game later this month. In the meantime, here are the first, oddly non-threatening screens.

http://kotaku.com/5045467/cthulu-is-calling-your-iphone ...

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be a huge surprise. But a friend in the industry told us that they've seen H.264 1080P video playing on the iPhone, quite a few times, with no problems at all. Of course, the resolution is absurd overkill for the system's screen, but what's this mean in light of the purported iTunes 8 HD? Potentially a lot.

http://gizmodo.com/5045466/the-iphon...ideo-just-fine ...

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Anyone who loves Pokémon knows a rare treasure when they see one. A treasure that is sure to be sought after is Nintendo’s new Nintendo DS Limited Edition Pokémon Pack, which includes a Pokémon-themed Nintendo DS handheld game system and exclusive Pokémon premiums.

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Nintendo DS console(x1)
Adaptor(x1)
Special Mystery Dungeon Episode DVD(x1)
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FaceBreaker brings the arcade boxing genre back for another few rounds ...

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.

Interesting games that came out this week include the US versions of hot games such as Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice and Tales of Vesperia. So to those who owned NTSC U/C encoded systems or those who don't speak Japanese, here is your portal to these hit Japanese RPGs.

Aside from localized RPGs, some very popular Xbox360™ games came out. Fight dirty in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, unlike the above mentioned Japanese RPGs, you are not located in a fantasy world where there is a path to justice, you are not fighting to become a hero, you are trying to benefit from chaos.

The other Xbox360™ game differs greatly from the above mentioned fiery actioner. Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise is about creating an utopic world for pinata animals. Since rent has become expensive and very few people have the luxury of owning a garden the size of a forest, make use of your Xbox360™ portal to another world.

No matter how forgiving a person is, there must have been one or two people whom they love to hate. Face Breaker allows you to relieve this grudge and lower your stress levels. Disfigure your opponent's face through your powerful punches, but be careful not to mix up the virtual world with reality.

Your home consoles can make a lot of your wishes come true, not only can you own a paradise-like garden, now you can even own multiple Ferraris through your PlayStation3™. Ferrari Challenge allows you to join professional and amateur racers on the most famous race tracks around the world.

Get off your Ferraris and enter the Abyss to deplete the demon population as the queen's champion in Abyss Gate. Travel into the depths of the shadows to protect your country. Although menacing, shadows are not neccessarily a source of evil, in Blue Dragon Plus, a sequel to its highly popular Xbox360™ predecessor, you cast your shadow over your enemies as weapons.

Aside from games, a couple of interesting soundtracks also came out. The challenge bemani games pose have amused and frustrated many people and the key to the games' success is in the music. Synthesized, by Fujimori Sota and Pop'n Music 16 Party is going to revitalize a lot of people via its energetic tunes.

As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.

Xbox360™
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin JPN US$ 64.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin ASIA US$ 59.90
Tales of Vesperia US US$ 64.90
Tales of Vesperia (English language Version) ASIA US$ 49.90
Tales of Vesperia [Premium Edition] US US$ 79.90
Vampire Rain: Altered Species US US$ 44.90
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise ASIA US$ 39.90

PlayStation3™
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice US US$ 54.90
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 49.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 39.90

Nintendo Wii™
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 54.90
Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery US US$ 24.90
Guitar Controller for Guitar Hero JPN US$ 79.90
Mario Super Sluggers US US$ 59.90
Pajama Sam: Don't Fear the Dark US US$ 24.90
Rainbow Pop JPN US$ 49.90
Spy Fox In Dry Cereal US US$ 24.90

Nintendo Wii™ Accessories
Wii Remote Control Strap (4 Color Set) JPN US$ 10.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Blue) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Green) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Pink) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (White) JPN US$ 4.90

PlayStation2™
Aammegami-Sama (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII International (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon 2: Love Red, Ambivalence Black (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 44.90
Okami (Greatest Hits) US US$ 24.90
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection (PlayStation2 Big Hit) KOR US$ 38.90
TOCA Race Driver 3: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Zero no Tsukaima: Muma ga Tsumugu Yokaze no Gensoukyoku (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90

Nintendo DS™
Blue Dragon Plus JPN US$ 49.90
Chi's Sweet Home: Chi ga Ouchi ni Yatte Kita! JPN US$ 48.90
Digimon World Championship US US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 34.90
From the Abyss US US$ 34.90
Houkago no Mystery Club: 26 no Tobira JPN US$ 39.90
MLB Power Pros 2008 US US$ 34.90
My Chinese Coach US US$ 34.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
Picto Image US US$ 24.90
The Quest Trio US US$ 24.90
Zettai Karen Children DS: Dai-4 no Children JPN US$ 52.90


Sony PSP™
Colin McRae Rally (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
TOCA Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
Wangan Midnight Portable (Genki the Best) JPN US$ 29.90

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