Sega's Phantasy Star series turned 20 years old on December 20th, 2007! To celebrate the 20th anniversary, Sega has launched a mini-site which can be accessed at: http://phantasystar.sega.jp/20th/. Not only that, but you can also purchase a 20th anniversary poster via Sega Direct!

http://segadirect.jp/Catalog/CustomP...PS20_goods.htm ...

Guys,

Here is a scan from a Japanese magazine featuring Callisto among other cool PSP homebrew games. I got the link from Miko the coder and lead of the project. I don't know the name of the magazine yet but I will find it out soon.

Enjoy,

http://fraglab.at/tmp/ip-mag.jpg ...

New version of the Dreamcast emulator for PC.

Changelog:

* x86-64 architecture support
* Preliminary Mac OS X support
* Pbuffer support (to support OpenGL drivers without EXT_framebuffer_object)
* Support for more recent CDI and NRG image file versions
* Minor bugfixes ...

Hi folks,

After being a little busy with the birth of my son I continued both my tutorialsite as the game Elementals(rewriting engine at the moment). Because I got a lot of requests about doing the object loader tutorial I have created it. It is a little bit long but it should not spoil the fun :thumbup:

3D obj loader

This tutorial gives a small intro to loading 3d objects. It is not the best way of loading 3D objects but it is to show you all how you can do it yourself. I also advice that you create loaders for other formats so you have more functionality

At the end of the tutorial you will have this result:



It is a house I use in a desert place in the game Elementals. I hope you will enjoy the tutorial!

Tutorial 12: 3D objects.

greets Ghoti ...

News from Play Asia:

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

It's less a week until Christmas Eve and the last remaining highlights of this year are about to be released. If you are still looking for a last minute Christmas present or something for yourself during the holidays, then check out our Christmas Shopping Guide, filled with plenty of recommendations. Don't forget to select one of our courier shipping services for a speedy delivery.

The most popular release this week has been Bandai's anime based fighting sequel Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Accel 2 for PlayStation2™, followed by the PS3™ releases Unreal Tournament III, Time Crisis 4 with Guncon 3 and BlackSite: Area 51.

For Nintendo Wii™ we've got Yukinko Daisenpuu (that's the new Kiki Kaikai game) and Super Swing Golf Season 2 (US Version).

The biggest handheld games this week have been Final Fantasy IV, The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius and Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night (also available as Pinky Figure Limited Edition and Kira Kira Rainbow Pack) for Nintendo DS™ as well as Sony's rhythm action game Patapon for PSP™.

As usually, here is a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a preview of coming week's hits.


PlayStation3™:
BlackSite: Area 51 US US$ 64.90
FIFA 08: World Class Soccer JPN US$ 64.90
Guncon3 JPN US$ 69.90
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box US US$ 64.90
Hori Pad 3 Turbo (White) JPN US$ 24.90
Illumination Charge Stand 3 (White) JPN US$ 14.90
Illumination Placing Stand 3 (White) JPN US$ 29.90
Medal of Honor: Airborne JPN US$ 64.90
NCAA March Madness 08 US US$ 59.90
Time Crisis 4 with Guncon 3 JPN US$ 119.90
Unreal Tournament III US US$ 64.90

Xbox360™:
FIFA 08: World Class Soccer JPN US$ 64.90
Head Set EX JPN US$ 16.90
NCAA March Madness 08 US US$ 59.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Crazy Climber Wii JPN US$ 59.90
Disney's Meet the Robinsons / Lewis to Mirai Dorobou JPN US$ 59.90
FIFA 08: World Class Soccer JPN US$ 59.90
Jenga US US$ 34.90
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Wii Ketteiban JPN US$ 64.90
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots / Spongebob to Nakamatachi: Toybot no Kougeki JPN US$ 59.90
Nyanko to Mahou no Boushi / Catz 2 JPN US$ 59.90
Super Swing Golf Season 2 US US$ 44.90
Wanko to Mahou no Boushi / Dogz 2 JPN US$ 59.90
Yukinko Daisenpuu JPN US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™:
Disney's Meet the Robinsons / Lewis to Mirai Dorobou JPN US$ 59.90
Fire Pro Wrestling Returns US US$ 24.90
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi JPN US$ 64.90
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi (Append Version) JPN US$ 39.90
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 14 Chou Ketteiban JPN US$ 64.90
Myself; Yourself JPN US$ 64.90
Myself; Yourself [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
NCAA March Madness 08 US US$ 34.90
Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Accel 2 JPN US$ 64.90
Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! G.O. Summer Fair JPN US$ 66.90
Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! G.O. Summer Fair [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Rock Band US US$ 59.90

Nintendo DS™:
DS Puzzler: Numpla Fan & Oekaki Logic Wi-Fi Taiou JPN US$ 29.90
Disney's Meet the Robinsons / Lewis to Mirai Dorobou JPN US$ 48.90
Dokodemo Pilates JPN US$ 39.90
Dorabase: Doraemon Chou Yakyuu Gaiden JPN US$ 48.90
Draglade US US$ 34.90
Final Fantasy IV JPN US$ 58.90
Final Fantasy IV DS Lite Accessory Set JPN US$ 17.90
Heisei Kyouikuiinkai DS: Zengoku Touitsu Moshi Special JPN US$ 42.90
Itsumono Shokuzai de Shuttai Chauseuteki na Sweets to Goshisou JPN US$ 39.90
Kousoku Card Battle: Card Hero JPN US$ 48.90
Mitsukete! Keroro Gunsou KOR US$ 49.90
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots / Spongebob to Nakamatachi: Toybot no Kougeki JPN US$ 48.90
Ochainu no Daibouken JPN US$ 48.90
Ojaru-Maru DS: Ojaru to Okeiko Aiueo JPN US$ 39.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night JPN US$ 48.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night [Kira Kira Rainbow Pack] JPN US$ 74.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night [Pinky Figure Limited Edition] JPN US$ 64.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 1: The Mahjong (Best Version) JPN US$ 15.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 26: The Quiz 30000-Mon JPN US$ 28.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 29: The Sports Daishuugou - Yakyuu - Tennis - Volleyball - Futsal - Golf JPN US$ 28.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 30: The Table Game JPN US$ 28.90
Stretch Touch Pen Lite - Crimson/Black JPN US$ 5.99
Sunrise Anime Duke - Sunrise no Joushiki: Minna no Hijoushiki JPN US$ 58.90
SuperLite 2500 Crimson Room JPN US$ 25.90
SuperLite 2500 Custom Mahjong JPN US$ 25.90
SuperLite 2500 Gekikara Numpla 2500-Mon JPN US$ 25.90
Survival Kids: Chiisana Shima no Ookina Himitsu!? JPN US$ 48.90
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius JPN US$ 48.90
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius [Konamistyle Part.11 Special Edition] JPN US$ 139.90
Waku Waku DS 1 Nensei JPN US$ 39.90

Sony PSP™:
AV Stereo Cable JPN US$ 14.90
Car Stand Set Portable JPN US$ 69.90
Component Cable JPN US$ 19.90
Face Cover Portable 2 (Black) JPN US$ 7.99
Face Cover Portable 2 (Light Blue) JPN US$ 7.99
Face Cover Portable 2 (Silver) JPN US$ 7.99
Hajime no Ippo Portable: Victorious Spirits ASIA US$ 42.90
Hajime no Ippo Portable: Victorious Spirits JPN US$ 48.90
Legend of Heroes: Sora ...

Newly released today:



Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, Patapon is a rhythm-based 2D platform/action game exclusively for the PSP. In the game, players are tasked with leading the colorful Patapons, a brave and noble tribe, through a series of epic battles against opposing armies and gigantic monsters.

In a distinct gameplay twist, action and rhythm are intertwined as players utilize drumbeats to march, attack, and defend, ultimately leading the Patapon tribe to victory. Featuring more than 20 missions in a variety of environments such as swamps, volcanos, gorges and deserts, players will outfit a Patapon army, collect resources, and grow their tribe into a devastating fighting force.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2bnn.html ...

New from SuccessHK



Cars Mater-National will offer fans of the film a fresh adventure set in the super-fueled world of Radiator Springs. The video game will feature all-new international characters vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival. Players will explore the new and improved open world of Radiator Springs, complete with new tracks, mini-games and more than 10 multiplayer games. ...

New from SuccessHK



Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. ...

Apparently, Nokia just hasn't swallowed the fact that the world doesn't seem ready (or interested, whatever the case may be) in a handheld gaming system / cellphone hybrid. 'Course, with all that PSP phone chatter going on, we guess the times could be a-changin', and Nokia definitely doesn't want to miss its shot at redemption. A fresh patent application from the outfit details a handheld device that acts as a phone, multimedia player and gaming machine, but rather than forcing users to feel as if they're handling an NES controller, this concoction provides two wings that slip down for added comfort. Whether or not this thing would double as an acceptable boomerang remains to be seen.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/20/n...andset-hybrid/ ...