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by Published on April 30th, 2008 23:29
Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder.
As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.
A figure of Kousaka Tamaki from To Hearts is chosen as the bargain of the week and the cover girl of this news update. Tamaki is one of the most popular girls both within and outside the famous dating game. She is constantly seen as being surrounded by a group of followers from her school in the game and have a large fanbase in the gamers community.
Her confidence and maturity are one of the few reasons aside from beauty that contributes to her tremendous appeal, and her figure designer HIDE decides to focus on these aspects.
By sculpting her in an alluring pose he portrays her glamour, and by putting details into her eyes that seems to stare straight into your own, he brings out her confidence. To soften the whole package, the designer added layers of frills to her bikini to capture her innocent charm.
Tamaki, in her frilly bikini, is now sold at a bargain price of US$ 19.90 only and the maximum purchase is limited to 1 piece per customer. As usually, this weekly special is valid for exactly 1 week (if not sold out earlier).
Super deformed figures of characters from one of the hottest sci-fi movies came out. The Kubrick series consist of the major characters from Star Wars - The Phantom Menace. After watching their slick actions on screen, it's an enjoyable experience to play with them in the palm of your hand. May the force be with you!
As an aspiring idol, it is important for Amami Haruka to be able to move freely, naturally and gracefully. By having all the minute joints, a special feature of Frauline Revoltech figures, installed into her tiny body, she can bend and twist into the most photogenic of postures.
She comes with a set of accessories that goes with her gothic princess style: butterfly wings, bracelets, anklets, a cat's tail and a tiara. These accessories can be assembled with other characters in the series, so feel free to design the best outfit for your idols.
Quite a lot of interesting preorders are opened this week. One of the newer characters from the To Heart2 universe are joining in the league of collectible figures. Kusugawa Sarara is an eccentric girl hidden behind her French doll facade. Her maker Shiketa Udonko has brought her to life by crafting out her blank expression and the distant look in her eyes.
Naomi, drawn by the renowned figure designer Yamashita Shunya and crafted by Ogasawara Taketo, depicts a woman torn between the two Yakuza codes of conduct, giri and ninjo. While giri demands that she acts like one of the tough men in her gang, she is entitled to enjoy her priviledges as a woman under the ninjo code. By blending both masculine and feminine elements together, Naomi is definitely a collector's item.
The lists below show what has been released this week and what is available for preordering.
Toys & Figures (32)
Carnevale Della Luce Della Luna 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Anna JPN N/A
D.G.P. Yami no Kanata Non Scale Pre-Painted Gashapon toy JPN US$ 5.90
Death Note Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Nendoroid Light Yagami (Re-run) JPN N/A
Death Note Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Nendoroid Ryuk (Re-run) JPN N/A
Devil May Cry Darts (Dante) JPN US$ 29.90
Devil May Cry Darts (Nero) JPN US$ 29.90
Dragon Ball Z Neo A Hot Fight Tenkaichi-Budoukai Non Scale Pre-Painted Gashapon Toy JPN US$ 5.49
Dragon Destiny Ikkitousen 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kanu (Black and White Version) JPN US$ 84.90
Dragon Destiny Ikkitousen 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Ryofu Housen (Sweet Lolita Version) Shinpo Limited JPN N/A
Dragon Destiny Ikkitousen 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Sonsaku Hakufu (China Dress Version) JPN US$ 99.90
Dragon Quest Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Monster Estark JPN US$ 19.90
Dragon Quest Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Monster Gigantess JPN US$ 16.90
Dragon Quest Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Monster Zooma JPN US$ 19.90
Dynamite Project 001 Dragon Destiny Ikkitousen 1/5 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kanu Unchou (Special Colour Version) JPN US$ 114.90
Excellent Model Core Queens Blade EX 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Shizuka JPN N/A
Fortune Arterial 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Sendo Erika JPN N/A
Fraulein Revoltech Series No. 005 - Idol Master 1/10 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Amami Haruka JPN US$ 24.90
Ghost in the shell Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Tachikoma (Metal Version) JPN N/A
Ghost in the shell Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: TachiYellow (Metal Finish Version) JPN US$ 44.90
Idol Master Xenoglossia Scale 1/10 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Amami Haruka JPN US$ 44.90
Nendoroid Death Note Non Scale ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 23:24
new from Divineo China
- 2 in 1 Booster for Wii
- Perfect for Mario Kart and other racing games
- Special interlocking system for 3-level steering movements
- Extra access for infrared sensor
- Includes Air Wheel with patented clip for Wiimote
- With suction cups to fasten the booster onto a smooth surface
* Wii remote is not included with the product ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 23:23
new from Divineo China
-Official Nintendo product.
-Built-in rumble.
-2 analog control sticks.
-Ergonomic design.
-The perfect link between player and game.
-Intuitive button layout.
-Cable length: 3m (about 10 ft.).
-Official Nintendo controller compatible with Nintendo Wii as well as Gamecube consoles.
-New color, matching the design of the Nintendo Wii.
-Works with all Wii/Gamecube consoles sold worldwide ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 23:04
David Cole with DFC Intelligence is betting that PlayStation-loving Europe will soon be switching its loyalty to Nintendo platforms, with the Xbox 360 being left in the wakes of both rivals.
What will Nintendo's success mean for the other platforms? It is important to note that DFC Intelligence is also forecasting strong sales for the PlayStation 3 and, to a lesser extent the Xbox 360. This generation is not expected to be a case of one platform dominating like the PS2 did in the last generation. One factor that will increasingly take hold in Europe is what DFC has labeled the "second car in the garage." In the U.S. over 40 percent of game households now buy two or more of the current console systems. By comparison, Europe has largely been a one car in the garage market. In recent years, that car has been the PlayStation 2. As the game market in Europe grows we expect to see more consumers buying two or more systems (although not to the extent of the U.S.) The Wii is forecasted to be the market leader, but with a market share less than 50 percent compared with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Consumers will still need to play World of Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto IV, games on the go and so on. No one system satisfies all the diverse tastes in today's market.
It appears inevitable that, for the PlayStation 3, Sony will lose a big chunk of its PS2 user base. However, in the long-term, DFC Intelligence believes the PlayStation 3 will be a fairly strong competitor. The biggest loser in Europe is likely to be the Xbox 360. Microsoft has seen its self-proclaimed fall 2007 "greatest holiday lineup in videogame history" come and go with very little impact on the Xbox 360's position in the European marketplace. To spur sales in 2008, Microsoft is being forced to lower the price of a system that is starting to look like a senior citizen as it approaches its third birthday.
The Xbox systems have enjoyed much greater success in the U.K. than in continental Europe. In large part this is because the U.K. does not have a strong PC game market like those found in other parts of Europe. However, as in the U.S. and Australia where intense violence is more popular with gamers, U.K. gamers enjoy first-person shooter (FPS) titles and the Xbox 360 is clearly the leader in that category. Unfortunately, outside of the U.K., DFC sees the Xbox 360 continuing to struggle in Europe.
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?op...10235&Itemid=2 ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 22:51
a curious press release from a nottingham company, personally i live in nottingham and havent heard of them :P
Atlantic Link's ground breaking rapid e-learning authoring tools have taken another significant leap forward. The software now allows courses to be designed specifically for the Sony PSP Slim & Lite....
The courses can be deployed locally (from the Memory Stick Duo) or from the Internet, giving users a true mobile learning experience. They also look superb, because all the functionality of Atlantic Link’s rapid e-learning authoring tools can be applied to small screen format.
MD Mike Alcock explains, "The traditional problem with courses on the PSP is that they’ve never been designed for the smaller screen and are often shrunken versions of courses designed for viewing on PC screens. To tackle this we have enabled our software to author at the native screen size of a Sony PSP. Because the output of Content Point is Flash, the courses still contain all of the high quality and interactivity of Atlantic Link’s usual output, but with the benefit of small screen design. Quizzes, games, activities, audio, video and Flash animations are all supported, giving users the richest possible course experience." Authoring is undertaken with the same software that is already delivering the fastest e-learning authoring for major companies across the globe.
Mike Alcock continues, “The potential applications for this technology are huge and almost mind-boggling. Tourist guides, language training, product training and updates, maintenance guides and training, medical training, interactive museum guides, schools training, the list is almost endless. With the government focusing on ‘personalised learning’, we believe that we are at the forefront of the next wave of e-learning. Because our rapid e-learning software is so incredibly quick at producing courses, content producers now have a method for producing huge volumes of highly interactive content for the Sony PSP in hours instead of weeks. Needless to say we are enormously excited about the possibilities."
If you have a PSP Slim & Lite (or just want to look at a course), view a sample of Atlantic Link's PSP e-learning at the link below.
http://www.atlantic-link.co.uk/psp/viewpsp.htmby Published on April 30th, 2008 22:49
Stealthkill has released a new version of his counterstrike dust demo for the PSP.
The Dust Demo is unfinished but it´s playable.
I don´t work on csportable anymore.
Here is the current changelog
Done:
De_Dust
De_Dust2
Bomb explode
Weapon Damage fixed
New Hud Gfx by X3nophon
New Menu GFX by Dr Gallo
Steyr Aug Added
Dual Elite Added
Desert Eagle Added
Famas Added
FiveSeven Added
MAC-10 Added
IMI Galil Added
SG-1 (G3) Added
P228 Added
you can only carry a Pistol and a bigger weapon.
2 Weapon Buy Menus (1 for CT and 1 for T)
Smaller Conback
Removed some unused Gfx
Fixed Memory Problems
Fixed Galil
To Do:
Count Round Wins
Count Deaths
Bomb Defuse
Respawn 50% finished
Download test version
Download source codes
Download Above and Give feedback Via Comments ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 22:44
via psphacks
Slicer4ever steps his game up with Pixel Attack version 0.3.
Allow me to play it out for you… You’re Jack Mason (a pixel), who must survive by running (maneuvering) around the forest/bush (screen) while avoiding (dodging) Thomas Burns, Doc Hawkins, and Walter Cole (enemy circles) from hunting and killing your sorry ass. That’s my analogy dating back to ‘94.
Although packing a “not 1.5″ directory, Pixel Attack 0.3 — in its current state — is not compatible with the Slim. MP3 support requires kernel mode access; you will need the 1.50 kernel add on for Phat only. Dark_AleX’s Time Machine may work for you, but I’ve yet to try.
Pixel Attack 0.3 changes:
added mp3 support directly from music folder
added more background effects
rainbow effect
life ball (increases life)
psp-hacks splash screen
Download and Give feedback Via Comments ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 22:41
News/release from Cpasjuste
Hi, since a lot of people requested it, i ported the music_prx plugin to the 3.90+ firmware.
This has been tested on a 3.90 M33-3 slim PSP, WITHOUT the fatmsmod patch applied.
Download and Give feedback Via Comments ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 22:32
As if the R-Type franchise's move from a side-scrolling shooter to a turn-based strategy game wasn't intriguing enough, Atlus is giving you another reason to pick up R-Type Command next week -- select retailers will be selling the game along with a free collectable figurine.
GameStop, Amazon, Game Crazy, and a number of other videogame shacks will be packing the R-9 figurine in with the $39.99 game while supplies last.
If you're just joining us, R-Type Command puts you in command of a space fleet through 57 different missions and has you strategically outthink your opponent as you make decoys, assemble your fleet and take advantages of weaknesses.
http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/870/870580p1.html ...by Published on April 30th, 2008 22:31
News/release from cyril92
Let me present a game certainly well known, but which allowed me to develop my first application on PSP.
This game is to find a combination of 4 colors.
6 colors can be chosen.
When a combination is validated, the computer compares the combination entry with the result to find:
-- 1 small black piece indicates that the color exists and it is the right place
-- 1 small white piece indicates that the color exists but is not the right place
10 tests are possible to find the right combination.
Fotografías:
History:
Version 1.0 (First Version) 30/04/2008:
4-color combination of 6 possible
3 difficulty levels
Some actions sound
Future versions:
Opportunity to play mp3 found on the MS during the game
New levels of difficulty:
-- 5 colors among 8 possible
-- Case empty allowed in combination
Saving Records and game options
How to play:
The PSP is held vertically
In the first screen: Choose the level of difficulty
Croix: 4 colors of the combination are all different
Round: there are at least 2 times the same color
Triangle: the PSP chooses the combination totally arbitrarily.
During the game:
Use the arrow to accommodate the combination of colours 4
Arrows left and right to choose the color
Arrows up and down to change column on the line
Cross: to validate the combination
Round: to remove the color underway
Triangle: for 'clean' current line
Start: to pause
Select: for the menu option
Menu option (select button during the game)
Croix: New Party
Round: Show combination Results
Triangle: Quit
Other information:
Thanks to Brunni for this excellent library that OSLib.
Thanks to PlayerAdvance and its posters for the excellent advice.
I await your impressions (forward) and your suggestions for future versions.
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