Yashamaru posted this news:

Yo just wanted to pass the word on SephZero great skinpack for psp-oss
With 9 skins in all this big pack is very cool and a must have for any PSP-OSS user. Thx SephZero keep up the great work!

Check out the cool Skinpack at this link --> http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=17167

Thanks for the news Yashamaru. ...

DragonMinded has updated his Drugwars game, heres whats new:

Completely revamped version that uses dual screens far better than originally. A totall redesigned banking system also makes for easy deposits and withdraws. Eye candy has been dispersed throughout the game, the Inventory and Prices menus have been consolidated, and random sound effects have been added. Check it out for everything that's been added!

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He also updated his font and sprite library

- 1/15/2006 A few new things in this update. First, I consolidated a few functions that did not need to have duplicates, such as character width, height, etc... Also, I added functions that allow you to supply a raw buffer and use the sprite and wrapped text functions on your own 15bit color backgrounds. I have also added the ability to draw text or sprites inverted. ...

Lumo has released a new version of his Meshloader thats written in Lua. Heres some info:

Introduction
I am modellin' 3D stuff for some time by now, and i always tried to get my stuff into games/mods or something like that. Thats why i got the idea about loading a mesh file to the PSP.

Whats the aim of my work?
The main target is to get some 3D Models from Maya (or whatever.) to PSP.

How do i model in 3D?
This depends on what you like. If you prefer 3D Studio Max, you can model there, or use Maya, as i do.

Full details at the link above ...

Pepone has updated his NeoGeo MVS (cartridge version) emulator for the GP2X, heres what he posted:

Bugfix release, last version crashed on some games



Download Here --> http://gp2x-emulation.dcemu.co.uk/gngeo2x.shtml ...

Oscar Braindead has updated his GP32 Fenix Game to be a GP2X Fenix game, this game is a World War 2 Shooter game,

You will need GP2X Fenix on your GP2X.

Download and Screenshot via comments: ...

McZonk who released the first version of Quake 2 for PSP in our PSP News & Lik Sang Coding Competition #2 has today released a new patched version, heres the info:

The first patch is finished. It will just fix little bugs. It not contains sound, no full singleplayer or multiplayer support and nothing of all the other missing stuff.

Changes:
- fix invert analog nub (was not working)
- go to menu after first loop of intro
- fix network game crash
- added gpl to zip
- removed the iso protection

I have not added an osk. I didn't found a good one that was installable into Quake II.

I still think the iso protection was a good idea. There was a lot of discussion about that. I know I cannot stop piracy, but perhaps you think about it now and buy games instead of steal them.
I removed the protection because it will be removed as soon as I release the sources. In fact it is just a #define

I'll setup a source code package with Quake 2 PSP the next days. I have to fix some stuff so it will compile without problems. It will include all sources as well as a tutorial for mod porting. But I cannot support anyone until my first final release. Sorry, it would handicap my own development.

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arobase has released possibly the most unique software for PSP for a while as it is aimed at children and provides the ability to learn, heres the info:

"This small utility is there to help the children to learn the words by associating them images. For the moment this software is adapted for the game console PSP. This game is open, you can add new topics by creating a new repertory or adding pictures in an existing subject. One of the advantages of this play is that it is for all langages.
All the file learn.zip is to be placed in the PSP\GAME\luaplayer\Applications repertory of your console.

It is necessary to have installed luaplayer on your console above all. "

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Source - Detnews

U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories hit a record $10.5 billion in 2005 as strong demand from portable gaming gadgets offset weakness in console players, the NPD Group research firm reported Friday.

The results surpassed the old record of $10.3 billion set in 2002 and were 6 percent higher than the $9.9 billion reported in 2004.

Software for portable players such as Nintendo's Game Boy Advance and Sony's PlayStation Portable jumped 42 percent to $1.4 billion in 2005 -- the second straight year with sales above $1 billion. Game Boy Advance programs made up 52 percent of total sales.

"The real story for 2005 was the incredible expansion of portable gaming," said Anita Frazier, an NPD analyst. "The GBA continued to realize stellar sales, and the introduction of the (Nintendo) DS and PSP to the market brought older gamers to the portable format."

The console market faced software delays and hardware shortages. Consumers also held off purchases in anticipation of Microsoft Corp.'s new Xbox 360, which was in short supply after its Nov. 22 U.S. launch, as well as Sony's and Nintendo's upcoming consoles.

For 2005, console hardware, software and accessories saw sales declines of 3 percent, 12 percent and 8 percent over 2004.

"It goes without saying that the full impact of next generation consoles on the consumer market won't unfold until later this year when Sony and Nintendo's video game consoles hit U.S. retail shelves," Frazier said.

Electronic Arts Inc.'s "Madden NFL 06" for Sony's PlayStation 2 was the most popular title of the year as measured by units sold. It was followed by Nintendo's "Pokemon Emerald" for Game Boy Advance and Sony's "Gran Turismo 4" for the PlayStation 2. ...

U.S. retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories hit a record $10.5 billion in 2005 as strong demand from portable gaming gadgets offset weakness in console players, the NPD Group research firm reported Friday.

The results surpassed the old record of $10.3 billion set in 2002 and were 6 percent higher than the $9.9 billion reported in 2004.

Software for portable players such as Nintendo's Game Boy Advance and Sony's PlayStation Portable jumped 42 percent to $1.4 billion in 2005 -- the second straight year with sales above $1 billion. Game Boy Advance programs made up 52 percent of total sales.

"The real story for 2005 was the incredible expansion of portable gaming," said Anita Frazier, an NPD analyst. "The GBA continued to realize stellar sales, and the introduction of the (Nintendo) DS and PSP to the market brought older gamers to the portable format."

The console market faced software delays and hardware shortages. Consumers also held off purchases in anticipation of Microsoft Corp.'s new Xbox 360, which was in short supply after its Nov. 22 U.S. launch, as well as Sony's and Nintendo's upcoming consoles.

For 2005, console hardware, software and accessories saw sales declines of 3 percent, 12 percent and 8 percent over 2004.

"It goes without saying that the full impact of next generation consoles on the consumer market won't unfold until later this year when Sony and Nintendo's video game consoles hit U.S. retail shelves," Frazier said.

Electronic Arts Inc.'s "Madden NFL 06" for Sony's PlayStation 2 was the most popular title of the year as measured by units sold. It was followed by Nintendo's "Pokemon Emerald" for Game Boy Advance and Sony's "Gran Turismo 4" for the PlayStation 2. ...