I've been working on the particle engine alot lately and have managed to get it looking waaay better than before.

Here's a video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tIROF77rdy8
(Doesn't do true justice)

And here's a demo.
And Asterz Build #5b (Only thing added is the new particles).

PNG for PTF is a small GUI I made that uses the DOS program Pngnq to convert 24-bit PNGs into 256 color 8-bit PNGs.

Why is this important? It's because Sony's Custom Theme Converter is very picky about what PNGs you can use to make PTF themes. There's very few image editing programs out there that support 256 color PNGs with an alpha layer, so that's where PNGforPTF comes in.

Also included in the zip is a tutorial on how to make icons with Gimp (a free image editing program) to help get you started.

Get it here:
http://www.fileden.com/files/5938/PNGforPTF.zip

All of abors veiled all the necessary file:
LuaSQLv0.1.rar

Then you must have a server supporting PHP, with many on SQL database

Server side:

If you have an archive file PHP, metté its contents at the root of your server (or is generally your "index.php")

You: votre_serveur / LUA / SQLRequest.php

Cote PSP:

Code:

-- / / Calls to the bookstore
Dofile ( "SQLRequest.lua")
-- / / Initializing connection
SQL.init (server, database, login, password)
-- / / Connect to the database
SQL.connect ()

Code:

-- / / SELECT Request
Variable = SQL.select (table, field, parameter)

-- / / UPDATE Request
SQL.update (table, field value parameter)

Code:

-- / / Closing connection SQL
SQL.close ()

Note:
- When you make the UPDATE query, the query if it is well spent, the variable SQL.error is false if there was a mistake it true worth

- The library uses by default the first WiFi connection, and operates under the LUA PLAYER 0.16

- DAns the parameter you can save as much as you want, but the spaces doivents be replaced by% 20 and evité quotes singles or doubles for the moment

It was only the first version, I intend to optimize shortly and metttre available throughout the SQL query, this is a "preview" rendering final ^ ^


CODE GOOD!

After some thoughts on the project and some consulting with the others involved, I decided to release the triEngine that was being developed by Tomaz, InsertWittyName and me for public. Unfortunately the old assembla space somehow denied to let me make it public, so I had to create a new space and reimport the SVN tree.

So what does this “triEngine” do? Well, it provides you with pretty much everything necessary to start writing a game on PSP. It comes with a set of 2D graphics functions with support for animated sprites, a basic 3D interface with rendertargets and some blur functions, a full OpenGL style texture manager that keeps your textures in VRAM, a font system based on TTF fonts, audio playback for AT3 and WAV files, video playback for PMP files (yay, intro videos!), a full-featured particle system with lots of functions, WiFi code for multiplayer support, a fancy ingame console over PSPLINK to be able to control and adjust your variables at runtime (Quake style CVARs) plus some other helpul things.

However, it’s not a finished product - it was still a WIP until this release, so there’s no guarantee that everything works without problems (even though it was tested with various test samples - all available in src/tests). That it is functional nonetheless can be seen through my “Mudkip Adventures” game - it is entirely written around triEngine.

So here you go, released under GPL for the time being (License might change to a more liberal one later on):
trac (SVN browser, ticketing): http://trac2.assembla.com/openTRI
SVN repository: http://svn2.assembla.com/svn/openTRI

For anyone that wants to commit code, please read the coding style specification first:
http://www.fx-world.org/tri/coding_s...cification.txt

This is a demo of the support for SQLLite library under PSPE emulator and under PSP in Nanodesktop 0.3.3 (the next version of nd).

http://rapidshare.com/files/73234945...emo. zip.html

The source code is similar to one provided with sqllite.exe CLI interface under DOS.

So, when the homebrew starts, enter the name of the database that you want to create, and after enter the commands for the SQLLite server
using the Virtual Keyboard and the text box.

MAXIM PINBALL for the Sony PSP™ is a pick-up-and-play pinball title featuring the kind of content expected from any product bearing the Maxim name: babes, sports, gadgets, fantasies…whatever fits the lifestyle interests of today's young adult male.
MAXIM PINBALL will have 8 tables, each with its own unique theme designed to appeal to the target demographic, and an assortment of attention-grabbing mini-games integrated into the table designs.
With its addictive, fast-paced gameplay, the ubiquitous Maxim brand, and a plethora of Maxim babes, Maxim Pinball provides a compelling experience that is sure to appeal to the PSP's™ core demographic: males age 18-34.
Flashman client Zen Studios is the developer of choice for this game.
Available to game publishers now for all platforms, including Sony PSP™. Nintendo DS, and Xbox 360.

3.71 M33-3

Requirements:

- 3.71 M33 1 or 2

Installation:

Copy the update folder to /PSP/GAME/UPDATE and run it.

Changes:

- Fixed a bug in access to flash by usb.

- HEN core: kernel prx's with syscall exports work again.

- PSP Slim: programmers can set the size of user memory to 52 MB by using a sfo flag.
Check sample in sdk for usage.

- March33 NO-UMD driver:
* Fixed a bug that could hang the psp when exiting with home.
* Fixed compatibility issue with Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles, and maybe more games.

- Vshmenu: it wasn't displaying properly with psp slim TV-OUT due to the change of resolution.
Fixed.


Included with the release is a new version of popsloader:

Requeriments:

- 3.71 M33-3 or higher (until sonye makes it not to work again ).
It won't work in prior versions of 3.71 M33, because it needs a function from 3.71 M33-3.

Changes:

- Support for 3.71 and 3.72 pops has been added. Note that 3.71 however will not appear in the
list in 3.71 M33 as it is not necessary.

List of files needed for each version:

3.00-3.03: kd/popsman.prx, kd/meaudio.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
3.10-3.30: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
3.40-3.72: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx

The files must be decrypted. (use square in psardumper). Support for encrypted&packed files is planned for the future.

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

Also the last November week has been filled with plenty of gaming highlights. Popular Xbox360™ releases have been Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men and BlackSite: Area 51 (all Asia Versions), Mass Effect (US), Guilty Gear 2 Overture and Apocalypse: Desire Next (Japanese).

The most popular PlayStation3™ arrivals have been the US editions of Timeshift and Soldier of Fortune: Payback. Hottest new Wii™ releases have been Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2 (Japanese), Ghost Squad, Soul Calibur Legends and Geometry Wars: Galaxies (US).

For PlayStation2™ we've got SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Capcom's Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes and Banpresto's A.C.E. Another Century's Episode 2 Special Vocal Version (all Japanese versions).

The most interesting handheld games were all for Nintendo DS™, including Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, Mario Party DS (US), Layton Kyouju to Akuma no Hako (Japanese) and the Nintendo DS Lite Gold with Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass bundle.

As usually, here's a summary of all new arrivals from this week,

Xbox360™:
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation ASIA US$ 49.90
America's Army: True Soldiers US US$ 64.90
Apocalypse: Desire Next JPN US$ 64.90
Assassin's Creed JPN US$ 64.90
Avatar: The Burning Earth US US$ 49.90
Avatar: The Burning Earth ASIA US$ 44.90
BlackSite: Area 51 ASIA US$ 49.90
College Hoops 2K8 US US$ 59.90
Guilty Gear 2 Overture JPN US$ 69.90
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men ASIA US$ 49.90
Mass Effect US US$ 64.90
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja ASIA US$ 49.90
Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action ASIA US$ 69.90
Tony Hawk's Project 8 JPN US$ 64.90

PlayStation3™:
Beowulf ASIA US$ 49.90
Bladestorm: Hundred Years War KOR US$ 69.90
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII ASIA US$ 59.90
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII US US$ 59.90
College Hoops 2K8 US US$ 64.90
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga US US$ 49.90
Medal of Honor: Airborne US US$ 64.90
Medal of Honor: Airborne ASIA US$ 49.90
Soldier of Fortune: Payback US US$ 59.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles US US$ 34.90
Timeshift US US$ 64.90
Tony Hawk's Project 8 JPN US$ 64.90
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune ASIA US$ 59.90

Nintendo Wii™:AMF Bowling Pinbusters US US$ 24.90
Cabela's Big Game Hunter US US$ 44.90
Geometry Wars: Galaxies US US$ 44.90
Ghost Squad US US$ 34.90
Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2 JPN US$ 64.90
Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes (Double Pack) JPN US$ 64.90
Soul Calibur Legends US US$ 49.90
Star Trek: Conquest US US$ 34.90
Swing Golf Pangya 2nd Shot! JPN US$ 59.90
Trauma Center: New Blood US US$ 49.90
Wii Zapper with Link's Crossbow Training US US$ 49.90

PlayStation2™:
A.C.E. Another Century's Episode 2 Special Vocal Version JPN US$ 39.90
College Hoops 2K8 US US$ 24.90
Godzilla Unleashed US US$ 49.90
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PlayStation2 the Best) JPN US$ 19.90
Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater (PlayStation2 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus US US$ 49.90
SD Gundam G Generation Spirits JPN US$ 64.90
Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes JPN US$ 54.90
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 121: The Boku no Machidzukuri 2 - Machi-ing Maker 2.1 JPN US$ 25.90
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 122: The Ningyo Hime Monogatari - Mermaid Prism JPN US$ 25.90
StarTRain: Your Past Makes Your Future JPN US$ 64.90
StarTRain: Your Past Makes Your Future [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Tensho Gakuen Gekkoroku (Tokudame Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Zero no Tsukaima: Muma ga Tsumugu Yokaze no Gensoukyoku JPN US$ 64.90
Zero no Tsukaima: Muma ga Tsumugu Yokaze no Gensoukyoku [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90

Nintendo DS™:
CSI: Dark Motives US US$ 34.90
Catz 2 (Daisuki Nyon Nyon Pack) JPN US$ 48.90
DS Card Case 6 (Blue) JPN US$ 5.99
Disney Princess: Magical Jewels JPN US$ 48.90
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings US US$ 44.90
Fukoumori: Moririi no Unhappy Project JPN US$ 48.90
Godzilla Unleashed US US$ 34.90
Gouma Reifu Den Izuna Ni JPN US$ 48.90
Hello Kitty Pouch DX (Blue) JPN US$ 22.90
Hello Kitty Pouch DX (Pink) JPN US$ 22.90
Kabushiki Baibai Trainer Next JPN US$ 42.90
Kageyama Method: Tadashii Kanji Kakitori-Kun - Kondo wa Kanken Taidaku Dayo! JPN US$ 34.90
Layton Kyouju to Akuma no Hako JPN US$ 48.90
Mainichi Shinbun 1000 Dai-News JPN US$ 39.90
Mario Party DS US US$ 39.90
Media Case Portable 8 (Black) JPN US$ 6.99
Media Case Portable 8 (Blue) JPN US$ 6.99
Media Case Portable 8 (White) JPN US$ 6.99
Nintendo DS Lite (Gloss Silver) - 220V ASIA US$ 169.90
Nintendo DS Lite (Metallic Rose) - 220V ASIA US$ 169.90
Nintendo DS Lite Gold with Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass US US$ 219.90
Nintendo DS Lite Metallic Rose with Nintendogs Best Friends US N/A
Nounai Aesthe: IQ Suppli DS 2 JPN US$ 39.90
Ontamarama US US$ 34.90
Rekishi Gunsou Presents: Monoshiri Sengoku Ou JPN US$ 39.90
Rika-Chan DS: Onna no Ko Lesson JPN US$ 48.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 23: The Puzzle Quest: Agaria no Kishi JPN US$ 28.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 27: The Misshitsukara no

Fixes found in 3.1129

* PNG files now support proper alpha channel.
* Added server-based auto perform to irc.
* Added missing ascii characters to all fonts, changed some fonts slightly.
* Added SSL support to web browser.
* Fixed side tab icons not showing up when startup screen was irc or web browser.
* Fixed random crash on shutting the lid.
* Fixed inconsistent help messages on configuration.
* Fixed more incorrectly written pages that don't display.
* Fixed deflate raw encoding not working.
* Fixed random scroll down on pages that fit entirely on top page while on favorites.
* Fixed invalid directory configuration message not showing up.
* Fixed orientation messing up when viewing pictures in web browser.
* Fixed some image placeholders overlapping each other before rendering.
* Fixed disappearing cursor on scribble pad.
* Fixed graphics corruption on side tabs with other themes.
* Disabled help from appearing while files are downloading in web browser to stop freezes.
* Updated dswifi to 0.3.4