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New update for CXMB, the famous and useful plugin through which you can load on our PSP custom themes for the XMB without touching directly from Memory Stick flash memory, so as to preserve the console from being annoying, and brick. The new release is the work of the creator of the plugin developer patpat.



The great privilege of those who have a CF is definitely the ability to customize every aspect of your console. People who want custom themes achievable with simple tools official Sony turns its attention to the wide range of topics format CBC that allow you to edit icons and animations available. Thanks to the work of the coder patpat born CXMB , a plugin through which the themes will be uploaded directly from Memory Stick, thus preserving the integrity of our beloved console. The new release extends the compatibility to a range that goes from the CF to the latest 3.71m33 6:39 CF and to improve the compatibility of the plugin.

* UPDATE *
Taking advantage of the reporting user cnterr was added links to download CTFTool GUI v5 Beta 2 . The tool allows you to create themes in CTF format, in particular supports the firmware version mentioned 6:39, and then pull the perfect release of CXMB discussed in this news.
Please note that from the archive of CTFTool Gui v5 Beta 2 have been removed all Sony files protected by copyright, so you must re-enter after having proceeded to extract the original firmware with the appropriate tools (eg PSARDumper ).

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Hi, I compiled the latest xReader version available.

Quote:
-Default language changed to english
-Added a cylce images option for image mode (the first image in the directory will be displayed after the last one)
-Added "Zoome mode back" button. It changes the zoom mode (as the zoom mode button) but it will change to the previous zoom mode instead of the next one. Use /\+Up and /\+down to change zoom modes (default configuration)
-Added a file counter in the information screens in image mode. This is useful for knowing how many files there are in the directory and the number of the file we are on (very useful when reading comics).
-Added free memory displaying. The reason of this is for knowing if an image can't be loaded because we lack memory (which is solved by reestarting xReader or because there really was an error.
-Changed file size display from bytes to kbytes (because it is easier to be read).

Signed eboots (with pscrypter 2.0) are also included.

Enjoy!

PS: the default language for the non modified version is chinese, here's how to change language to english:

-Run xReader
-Push SELECT button
-Select the third option with the CIRCLE button
-Select the last but one option (second option starting from below) and use the RIGHT and LEFT arrows to change the language
-Push the CROSS button two times to exit the menu screens and the language will be changed.

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News via http://www.scummvm.org/news/20110712/

We are proud to announce a maintenance release of the ScummVM 1.3.x series. This release has a number of fixes, mainly related to audio. Also, several games had slipped past testing for 1.3.0 and turned out to be no longer completable. They have now been fixed, so if you want to play Discworld, Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, or play FM-TOWNS SCUMM games on mobile devices or consoles, we highly recommend that you upgrade.

The release can be found on our downloads page and full release notes are also available from our site.

Enjoy!

ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files. The clever part about this: ScummVM just replaces the executables shipped with the games, allowing you to play them on systems for which they were never designed!

ScummVM supports many adventure games, including LucasArts SCUMM games (such as Monkey Island 1-3, Day of the Tentacle, Sam & Max, ...), many of Sierra's AGI and SCI games (such as King's Quest 1-6, Space Quest 1-5, ...), Discworld 1 and 2, Simon the Sorcerer 1 and 2, Beneath A Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, Broken Sword 1 and 2, Flight of the Amazon Queen, Gobliiins 1-3, The Legend of Kyrandia 1-3, many of Humongous Entertainment's children's SCUMM games (including Freddi Fish and Putt Putt games) and many more.

1.3.1 (2011-07-12)
General:
- Improved audio device detection and fallback.
There should be no more silent errors due to invalid audio devices.
Instead ScummVM should pick up a suitable alternative device.

Mohawk:
- Added detection entries for more variants of some Living Books
games.

Tinsel:
- Fixed a regression that made Discworld uncompletable.

SAGA:
- Fixed a regression in Inherit the Earth's dragon walk code which
was causing crashes there.
- Fixed a regression causing various crashes in I Have No Mouth and
I Must Scream.

SCI:
- Added detection entries for some Macintosh game versions.
- Audio settings are now stored correctly for the CD version of EcoQuest 1.

SCUMM:
- Fixed graphics bug in FM-TOWNS versions of games on ARM devices
(Android, iPhone, etc.).

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The PlayStation Vita is going to struggle against next-generation mobiles and tablets.

That's the opinion of Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli, who had a lot of praise for the new Sony handheld but pointed out the battle the platform holder was in for.

"The Vita is an absolutely fantastic platform but it will have a hard time, and it might be too late," he told Develop.

"I love Sony as a company, and we have great relations with them, but the Vita is going to have a hard time against the next generation mobiles and all the tablets.

"There's also the 3DS investing in this market," he continued. "It's going to be a battle, and it will be about content and the platform's ability to receive the content. Streamlined social connectivity will also be very important."

Yerli's views on the Vita are similar to those held by id Software's John Carmack who said that the Vita tech will look "pretty pokey" a year or two after launch.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...obile-devices/ ...

he man in charge of Sony’s network entertainment division has outlined the lessons learned from PSN’s hack attack.

Speaking at the Gamesbeat 2011 conference in San Francisco, Tim Schaaff told VentureBeat recovering from a major hack is about more than just improving security.

Sony switched off its online gaming PlayStation Network service for almost one month in April following a hack that obtained the personal details of around 77m users.

“It's dramatic but that the lesson we learned from this process is that there are some crazy things going on in the world right now, and in the beginning we were very concerned that we were the focal point for this attack, and it was all about Sony, and what was Sony doing," he said.

“But over time, the company learned that a wide variety of sites had been hit, including government institutions and other companies.

“I think for people running network businesses, it's not just about improving your security, because I've never talked to a security expert who said, 'As long you do the following three things you'll be fine, because hackers won't get you.’ The question is how do you build your life so you're able to cope with those things.”

“It’s been a great experience,” he added.

When asked to elaborate on this, Schaaff replied: “A great experience. I would not like to do it again. One time was enough. Great learning experience.”

PSN went back online in May in the UK, while the PlayStation Store has only just gone live again in Japan. Sony says network performance and sales are better than ever.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/sony-...erience/082283 ...

Sony questioning continues says Information Commissioner's Office
The Information Commissioner's Office has confirmed to Develop that it is still pursuing its questioning of Sony over the massive PSN data breach.
ICO original announced its investigation into the matter late in April, and promised to look into the potential theft of millions of PSN users' accounts, but since has remained quiet on the matter.
Contacted by Develop, an ICO spokesperson said the organisation “will pursue” PSN hack investigation. ICO could offer no timeline as to when publication of its findings would occur, but offered assurances it will make public data on the matter.
The organisation declined to comment further.
Back in April ICO told Eurogamer: "Any business or organisation that is processing personal information in the UK must ensure they comply with the law, including the need to keep data secure.
"We have recently been informed of an incident which appears to involve Sony. We are contacting Sony and will be making further enquiries to establish the precise nature of the incident before deciding what action, if any, needs to be taken by this office."
The ICO is not the only Government body to look at Sony in the wake of the hack. In May Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said Sony must make online security a new priority.
“Clearly, as more and more companies move their products online – with more and more customers handing over their details – data protection is going to have to be a number one priority,” Vaizey said.
He also stated the Government would not interfere with the Information Commissioner’s Office on whether to fine Sony.

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News via http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/07/13/...v0-2-released/

PspStates is cool… You can save the state of any game, at any point in the game, and resume from that exact state later on. The PSPgo offers a similar feature; however, you’re limited to only 1 game and 1 save state at a time. Dark_AleX’s version — yes Dark_AleX is the PspStates originator — lets you save up to 9 game states, for different games, using different key combos.
The problem? Remembering what key combo was used for what game. That’s when plum comes in, creating convenience by adding a PspStates menu system. Press the Home (or PS) button and then R+L Triggers to bring up said menu. From there you can select your slot by pressing Circle or delete a save state by pressing Triangle and X closes (or backs out) of a menu.

Activate both pspstates.prx and states_menu.prx in seplugins/game.txt. Enjoy

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News via http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/07/08/...psp-localizer/

Even more homebrew worth checkin’ out: ASKidwai’s BrainBoxer, UnlimitedX’s Kingdom of War PSP and Draan’s Localizer. What’s what? Read on…

BrainBoxer, if you missed our previous coverage, is a game from ASKidwai that tests your knowledge through diverse, random questions. This latest and final version includes two-player support and adds the ability to jam your own tunes while exercising that brain of yours.


Kingdom of War PSP is a Warcraft-inspired game from UnlimitedX. Pick your character class and set out on your RPG/MMO adventure. Yeah, I said MMO — KOW PSP is online! And KOW is a PSP Genesis entry too. So if you like it — vote for it.


qanuippisi? qanuinngittunga. That’s Inuktitut — a language not officially supported by Sony and the PSP. But if you know your Inuktitut you can translate the XMB yourself using Draan’s Localizer. Localizer v1.1 r4 supports all the latest custom firmwares and homebrew enablers.

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It's been a good week for Western developers on the notoriously parochial Japanese software chart, with LA Noire and inFamous 2 taking the top two spots.

As detailed by Andriasang, the PlayStation 3 version of Rockstar's detective epic was number one, selling 58,436 in its first week, while Sucker Punch's inFamous 2 sold 33,474 in second.

Bug-blasting sequel Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon followed in third and fourth on PS3 and Xbox 360 respectively.

Here's the full top 20:

L.A. Noire (Rockstar Games, PS3): 58,436 NEW!
inFamous 2 (SCEJ, PS3): 33,474 NEW!
Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon (D3 Publisher, PS3): 30,189 NEW!
Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon (D3 Publisher, Xbox 360): 17,817 NEW!
Wiimote Plus Variety Pack (Nintendo, Wii): 17,008 NEW!
Little Battle eXperience (Level 5, PSP): 15,807 (Life to date: 244,790)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo, 3DS): 14,985 (240,738)
Steins; Gate (5pb., PSP): 13,700 (99,088)
007 Goldeneye (Nintendo, Wii): 13,216 (49,390)
Wii Sports Resort (Wii Remote Plus Pack) (Nintendo, Wii): 12,877 (388,074)
L.A. Noire (Rockstar Games, Xbox 360): 12,621 NEW!
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition (Capcom, PS3): 10,512 (65,436)
Atelier Meruru: Alchemist of Arland 3 (Gust, PS3): 10,421 (116,762)
Tales of the Abyss (Namco Bandai, 3DS): 10,034 (84,207)
To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers (AquaPlus, PSP): 9,321 (46,717)
Class of Heroes 3D (Acquire, 3DS): 8,353 NEW!
Pokemon Black & White (Nintendo, DS): 8,271 (5,227,336)
Gundam Memories: Memories of the Battle (Namco Bandai, PSP): 6,559 (72,327)
Yakuza Of The End (Sega, PS3): 6,297 (394,902)
Haruhi Suzumiya's Mahjong (Kadokawa Shoten, PSP): 5,285 NEW!
The PSP returned to the top of the hardware chart after a couple of weeks playing second fiddle to the 3DS.

Sony's handheld sold 26,373, down from 29,871 last week, while the 3DS shifted 22,943, down from 30,233. The PS3 followed in third and the Wii in fourth.

PSP: 26,373 (Last week: 29,871)
3DS: 22,943 (30,233)
PS3: 22,900 (26,441)
Wii: 13,068 (12,423)
DSi LL: 4811 (4963)
DSi: 4725 (4504)
X360: 2016 (2244)
PS2: 1309 (1222)
DS Lite: 56 (138)
PSP go: 34 (7)

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...japanese-chart ...