via Eurogamer


Pandemic has released a Trophy patch for Mercenaries 2 on PS3.

The update, v1.02, adds 40 Trophies, according to PlayStation LifeStyle. And each reward is named after a heavy metal song.

Of the 40, 24 are bronze, 11 are silver, and four are gold. Collect the lot, and you'll receive the coveted platinum Trophy.

These are not awarded retroactively, so earning them means wading through this quite uninspiring sequel again - not that that will stop the hardened Trophy harvesters.

Head over to our Mercenaries 2 review for a more detailed analysis. ...

via Computer and Video Games


Is the disc slot on your Wii glowing blue this morning? It should be, because Nintendo has released a firmware update that makes some changes to the Wii Shop.

After updating, Wii Points will be called Nintendo Points, as Nintendo announced they would when DSi was revealed, but they will otherwise work the same.

The Wii Shop's also seen some minor changes. Nintendo having changed the icons for them and adding a new prompt to confirm you have the controllers before being able to press the purchase button, according to translations of the Japanese Store update text.

Seems it wants to make damn sure all those non-gaming mums have the right 'newfangled' gadgets for the games they purchase.

Other than that, all remains the same. And no, we can't tell you if it break that home-made channel. ...

via Eurogamer


It's patch city and LittleBigPlanet's the mayor! After this morning's news of a 1.01 patch, heroic reader Luke informs us that 1.02 is now available.

This one does neuter Tourmani Diabaté's song "Tapha Niang", silencing the two lyrics borrowed from the Qur'an, putting the game into the state it will presumably be when you all get hold of it in two weeks' time. In actual fact, it removes the entire vocal track, leaving a pleasant instrumental.

There's no word on what else the patch does, but then you won't notice, since the game isn't out yet. Unless you're in the secret club, obviously, in which case you can join us sulking about how the game servers aren't online yet.

Check out our LittleBigPlanet review to keep your eyes on the prize. ...

via IGN


The Balance Wii Board is being put to use in a new way thanks to Studio Zan. The Japanese development house who previously worked on the PSP version of Dungeon Explorer for Hudson shared first details and screens today on Overturn, a new WiiWare title that lets players use the Wii Fit peripheral as a control option.

In Overturn, you take control of a mech and face off against rivals on the battle field. One of the big selling points seems to be how you control the mech: by leaning your body on the Balance Wii Board. We're going to also guess that standard controls are included as well, but you can bet we'll be trying out the new control scheme first just to see how well it works.

Studio Zan is packing Overturn full of multiplayer options. Locally, two players can battle in either vertical or horizontal split screen. Network play allows for four player team-based or battle royal gameplay via Wi-Fi Connect, along with network rankings.

A single player story mode is included as well, letting you experience a storyline from the perspective of a variety of different characters. Clearing missions in this mode will earn you customization parts for your mechs.

In Japan, Overturn will hit WiiWare this November. Release information outside of Japan has yet to be announced. ...

via Computer and Video Games


A new set of screens from Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars has sprouted from publisher Gamecock.

The Wii third person action title, in development at Red Fly Studio, will throw you into the middle of a mushroom civil war, if that's your type of thing.

It's due out next month alongside Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi, a side-scroller for DS.


Screenshots ...

via Eurogamer


Konami has held some key autumn releases back until Q1 2009, including new Lost in Blue and Castlevania instalments for Wii and DS.

Those heading to early next year are Lost in Blue: Shipwrecked! (Wii), Lost in Blue 3 (DS), Castlevania: Judgement (Wii) and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS).

Rock Revolution, the guitar and drum-based rhythm action game, is also down for a Q1 2009 release. That's the first we've heard of it.

Konami shouldn't be too bothered, though, what with the recent release of chart-topper Pro Evolution Soccer 2009. Will PES 2009 stay ahead of FIFA 09 for a second week, though? We shall see. And you will too, assuming you care enough to click through. ...

via Games Industry


Rage Wireless Guitars for the Wii are being recalled in the US over safety concerns.

The controllers have a defective circuit board which can cause AA batteries to leak, with a risk of causing chemical burns to users.

According to manufacturer Performance Designed Products, one consumer has been harmed by the peripheral, which were manufactured in China and retail between USD 40 and USD 80.

The company estimates that around 57,000 units have been sold, and consumers are urged to stop using the peripheral and return them to the store they were purchased from for a full refund.

Last month, PDP acquired UK motion sensing firm In2Games, makers of the Gametrak products. ...

via Games Industry


Wii Music has debuted atop the Japanese software sales chart for the week ended October 19, according to data provided by Media Create.

The Nintendo Wii title broke into the chart with 92,000 units, followed by Pokemon Platinum for the Nintendo DS, which holds onto its position from last week at second place with 72,000 units.

Sony's Dungeon Keeper-like title, Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida Or 2, for the PlayStation Portable sold 59,000 units in its first week on sale and secured its position at number three on the chart. Rhythm Tengoku Gold for the DS sold 51,000 units and dropped a place from last week to number four.

Sega's Culdcept DS and Namco Bandai's Kidou Senshi Gundam 00: Gundam Meisters for the PlayStation 2 both debut on the chart at fifth and sixth place with 50,000 and 43,000 units respectively.

The PS2 title, Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special, came in seventh at 27,000 units, while Macross Ace Frontier for the PSP fell from first place last week to eighth, with 26,000 units

Wii Fit saw sales hit 18,000 units and came in at number nine, down from number six last week, and Super Robot Wars Z for the PS2 dropped five places from last week to number ten, selling 13,000 units.


Japanese software chart follows:

01. Wii Music (Wii)
02. Pokémon Platinum (DS)
03. Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida Or 2 (PSP)
04. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (DS)
05. Culdcept DS (DS)
06. Kidou Senshi Gundam 00: Gundam Meisters (PS2)
07. Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special (PS2)
08. Macross Ace Frontier (PSP)
09. Wii Fit (Wii)
10. Super Robot Wars Z (PS2) ...

PSP Pandora Deluxe v2.5
Created by DJB on 24th October 2008

Original News Story: HERE
Original Forum Thread: HERE
(Please submit any bug reports to this thread for a quicker reponse)



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Release Notes:
Here you have it, an all-in-one solution for your Pandora Needs.

This program is designed to prepare your PSP Memory Stick to be used with the Pandora Battery. Unfortunately this program can not change your Battery to Pandora, however it will copy programs to the Memory Stick in order for you to do this yourself.

I hope you enjoy this new release...

WARNING: THIS PROGRAM WILL FORMAT AND INSTALL THE IPL LOADER TO THE DRIVE LETTER YOU SELECT AS YOUR PSP DRIVE, SO MAKE SURE IT IS THE CORRECT DRIVE BEFORE PROCEEDING. I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FORMATTED USB HARD DRIVES ETC...

What's New:
The latest 5.00 M33 firmware has been updated to 5.00 M33-3, plus the new POPSloader has now been updated to support 3.80, 3.90, and 4.01. Please note you'll need to be running 5.00 M33-2 CFW or higher on your PSP in order for the new POPSLoader to work.

The vsh.txt, game.txt, and pops.txt creation has also been updated to include the "0" and "1" selection (the new Configuration system for 5.00 M33-3). By default they are all turned off, so it's up to the user to select which plugins they want to run.

Requirements:
- A PC with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista and .NET Framework v2.0.
- A PSP with USB Cable and 1.50 or 3.xx/4.xx M33 Custom Firmware Installed.
(This is needed for creating the Pandora Battery, not the Memory Stick).
- The official Sony Firmware EBOOT files for 1.50, 3.71, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00.

What it does:
- Formats your PSP Memory Stick with or without MSPFormat.
- Installs the TimeMachine IPL to the Memory Stick.
- Checks the Internet for any new versions.
- Loads and Saves Configurations.
- Allows you to select which buttons to use to boot your PSP.
- Copy Official Firmwares 1.50, 3.71, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00 to your PSP.
- Installs jas0nuk's Pandora ELF+PBP Menu to access all the programs.
- Installs Hellcats Pandora Installer to your PSP.
- Installs the M33 1.50 Kernel Addon Installers to your PSP.
- Installs POPSLoader (3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01) to your PSP.
- Installs the Noobz Pandora 1.50 Downgrader to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v3 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v4 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v5 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v7 to your PSP.
- Installs 5.00 M33-3 CFW to your PSP.
- Installs Time Machine v0.1 to your PSP.
- Installs Support Tools executable from either Pandora or XMB.
Alternative VSHMenu 6.1
AutoStart PRX 5
Config Cleaner 3.00
CPU-Modulator 0.20
CW Cheat 0.2.2 Rev D
CXMB 3.2.1
FuSa screenShoot
FuSa SD 1.0.47
Hold+ 2.71
JoySens 1.42b
KeyCleaner 1.4
MemoryStick-Tool v1.5
nandTool 0.40 Final NEO
NetConfBackup
PSP Filer 5.6
Recovery Flasher 1.32 by Hellcat
RSPSARDumper 3.5
UMDumper 3.0D
USB Version Fake by Dark_Alex

How to use it:
1. Start the Application and load in the Eboot files.
2. Select your PSP Drive to be formatted and prepared.
3. Select the "Installation Options" and choose the installers, programs,
and other options you would like to do to your Memory Stick.
4a.(Optional) If you selected to install the XMB or Pandora Support Tools,
you will need to go to the "Support Tools Options" tab and select the
programs that you want to install.
4b.(Optional) Go back to the "Firmware+Pandora Options" and use the Pandora
Button Configurator to set up the buttons to your liking.
5. Press the "Start" button to start formatting and copying files to your PSP.

Changelog:
v2.5 (2008-10-24)
- Updated 5.00 M33 CFW Installer to M33-3
- Updated POPSLoader with POPS 3.80, 3.90 and 4.01.
- Updated config file creator (vsh.txt etc) for 5.00 M33-2 standards.

Credits:
Programming and Logo by: DJB

Thanks:
- Forahobby and Klutsh for their help with this Project in the early stages.
- Dark_Alex and Team M33 for all their work with PSP Custom Firmware.
- Team Noobz / C+D for initially making ...