METAL BLOB SOLID PSP (Blob Wars::: Episode 1) version 1.04

This is a PSP adoptation of METAL BLOB SOLID from Parallel Realities (http://www.parallelrealities.co.uk)
- open source tactical 2D platformer.



FEATURES
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- Over 25 missions
- More than 8 hours' gameplay!
- 4 difficulty settings
- Large levels with different environments, such as water, lava, ice and slime.
- Use a variety of different weaponary, including machine guns and laser cannons.
- Multiple objectives
- Jetpack and Aqua Lung items to find
- Optional blood and gore
- Boss Battles!
- Lots of sound effects and music tracks
- Configurable controls
- Cheats: get unlimited health, aqualung/jetpack, rapid fire, extra blood/gore, speed, access to all levels
- Level replay value - Return to previous levels to rescue all MIAs and optional objectives.

I'll let you figure out how to get to the cheat menu on PSP :-)

INSTALLATION
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1.5 users: copy contents of 1.5 folder to ms:/PSP/GAME
1.0 use EBOOT.PBP from 1.0 folder with data files from 1.5 folder
2.0 Please let me know if either version works with the latest eboot loader for 2.0 firmware

CONTROLS
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[X] MENU SELECT; SHOOT
[TRIANGLE] SECONDARY WEAPON
[ARROWS] MENU NAVIGATION/ IN-GAME MOVEMENTS
[ANALOG] MENU NAVIGATION/ IN-GAME MOVEMENTS
[L-TRIGGER] JETPACK
[R-TRIGGER] JUMP
[START] PAUSE/LEVEL STATS
[SELECT] MAP
[SQUARE] IN-GAME OPTIONS MENU
[?????] ACTIVATE CHEAT MENU

GAMEPLAY
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Please refer to documents in the docs folder for details.

KNOW BUGS
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Ocasionally, the game runs out of memory and prompts the user to restart.
Sometimes crashes occur short after the game was resumed after a powerdown.

SOURCE
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PSPSDK compatible c++ source code & makefile are attached to this distribution.

CREDITS
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+++ MAIN PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN +++
Stephen Sweeney

+++ ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING +++
Richard Sweeney

+++ PSP ADOPTATION PROGRAMMING +++
Denis Televnyy (http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk)


Enjoy,

DENIS

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Although the PS3 is due a simultaneous worldwide launch in November, it seems that Europe may not get the cut down 20Gb model at all, and our home territory definitely won't be getting that E3 announced pre-pay card for online gaming.

That's the latest word from Sony Computer Entertainment boss Ray Maguire anyway, who, speaking exclusively to respected UK trade mag MCV revealed that the lower end PS3 may not even make an appearance over in these here parts.

"The lower-end 20Gb version of PlayStation 3 has no wi-fi, no HDMI and none of the other slots in it, so it's really a question of where we would position it. It's more likely that we will only launch the 60Gb version," opined Maguire."

It's an interesting proposition given the largely negative reaction to the lower spec PS3 over on this side of the Atlantic, in much the same way Microsoft's Core Xbox 360 pack wasn't entirely warmly received. Price will obviously be a crucial decider but with the 60Gb PS3 likely to weigh in around the 425-430 GBP mark (the price will ultimately be decided by retailers and the exchange rate - despite every other site jumping on the 425 GBP bandwagon today), there may be little appetite in the UK and Europe for a lower end machine, shorn of what many perceive to be its most attractive features.

Maguire continued, "We have time to watch the yen and be flexible, but that 60Gb version looks like 425 GBP in the UK at the moment. High trade margins in the UK are likely to see it come in with that kind of street price."

"It's five months until launch, so we have time for dialogue with retailers. Maybe the early adopter price for PlayStation 3 is really upwards of 2,000 GBP, given that retail has a great opportunity to drive HDTV TV sales," added Maguire.

"And we won't be launching the pre-pay card for online that was demonstrated at the press conference. It's not right for the UK - [it's] too difficult to launch or manage."

So no 20Gb PS3 for Europe it seems, if Sony continue thinking this way. But is that a good or bad for gaming? Surely most early adopters will want the full 60Gb monster, so a 20Gb version would just be a waste of time from Sony's perspective. We'd be delighted to hear what you think in the comments below. ...

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Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has been sharing a few thoughts in an extensive interview with The Street.com, captured at E3, and touching on some of the significant issues arising from the show.

Deflecting initial questions on the Wii's price point like a Jedi master, Iwata told The Street, "Sorry, but give us more time before making the announcement. Of course, it's going to be an affordable price point." However, the Nintendo president was clearly in a jovial mood and couldn't resist a quick dart at the PS3's weightier price, adding, "If we put the PS3 as the standard price point, any price point is going to be affordable."

Here on CVG, we're currently expecting the Wii to rumble in at around 150-200 of our great British poundies during launch, but we quite like that Iwata gag, particularly with many industry watchers now seeing it as a gamers 'second console' to accompany their 360 or PS3.

Moving on to address concerns that the big N might neglect hardcore gamers in its overall attempt to broaden the market, Iwata said, "If we had not shown the Legend of Zelda or if we had not shown the Red Steel during the [E3] briefing ...then I'm afraid that people might have misunderstood Nintendo's [motives]. If all they had seen was Wii Sports or something like that, people [might] say, 'Oh, Nintendo has already lost interest toward the games for the serious gamer.'

"The fact of the matter is it's not the case. By taking advantage of the unique controller and very unique play style of Wii, we will not only invite the newcomers but also excite the existing gamers. Now that's the kind of message we really wanted to deliver."

As to who would win or lose the next-gen console war, it appears Nintendo is to rise above such things, with Iwata concluding, "So, what we are focusing upon is not only the current gamers, but also those who are not playing with video games at all. That is our goal, so that's why we are not caring so much about our competition with Sony or with Microsoft. We do not care if we can [beat] Sony or if we can [beat] Microsoft or if we can win in the current market-share battle in the same arena at all. That's not our focus. Our focus is whether or not we can increase the game population." ...

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In celebration of the recent release of Metroid Prime Hunters on DS, Nintendo has announced that it will be holding a nationwide tournament, seeking out Britain's best bounty hunter in HMVs across the country.

Known as the 'Hunt Is On Tournament', the event is set to take place on May 20 at HMV stores in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Manchester. All four stores will be linked via the magic of video so you can stare down your opponents and make them do a little poop in fear. It's a common tactic that, distracting your enemies with their own fetid pants.

Anyway, winners of the tournament will win an all-expenses paid trip to Seattle to meet the makers of the game, while runners-up will recieve HMV vouchers which, presumably, Nintendo is hoping you'll spend on its own products. Or a DVD of Debbie does Donkey Kong.

Advertisement:It says here that the tournament will run thusly: 11am to 1pm with practice, 1pm to 4pm for local heats and 4pm onwards marks the grand final. If you fancy a bit of interga-blastic tete-a-tete, then get yourselves down to HMVs at Birmingham High Street, Edinburgh Princes Street, London Oxford Street and Manchester Market Street on May 20. We'll be there!

Actually, no we won't. We'll be having a lie in. ...

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After getting hold of our Japanese DS Lites two months ago, we can't imagine ever going back to the plastic monstrosity that is the original Nintendo DS. Most of the time we're so fixated with the DS Lite's luscious sheen, that we forget most inhabitants of good old Blighty are still deprived of this sexy white (and navy) handheld.

We've long pegged a late June launch for the DS Lite over here in the UK and Europe, with our own sources - and wider developments - suggesting that the DS will likely debut in the latter weeks of that month.

Further credence to this theory has arrived courtesy of French website Puissance Nintendo, who are pointing to June 23 launch in Europe. Furthermore, the website claims that, as in the US, the European Lite will initially only be available Crystal White, at a handsome price of 150 EUR (about 101.63 GBP - although don't expect that price tag in stores, obviously).

Advertisement:Puissance Nintendo also offers a selection of DS Lite 'lifestyle' posters for the European marketing campaign - dotted around this page for your entertainment and hilarity.

While this date and info are by no means official information, they certainly add a deal of weight to our own theories - as does the fact that New Super Mario Bros. (an ideal launch companion, wouldn't you say?) comes out a week after that supposed June 23 date.

Further more, big June/July releases Brain Training and Big Brain Academy both have DS Lites proudly displayed on their boxes, suggesting that the redesigned handheld will be released sometime around this educational pair.

When we picked up the phone and gave Nintendo a call, it was unavailable for comment. So, for now, we'll just have to do some of that old wait-and-see until the company deigns it time to reveal all. ...

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Stat crunching The NPD Group has reportedly released sales data putting Xbox 360 on top of the console pile in April in the US. According to the data released, Xbox 360 racked up sales of 295,000 units during the month, with its current main contender on the home console front, PS2, hitting the 205,000 unit mark - still pretty impressive though that, considering PS2's age.

Meanwhile, Microsoft has been bragging about Xbox Live Marketplace, saying that it's witnessed 24 million downloads since 360's launch in the US in November last year. E3 week alone saw over five million downloads from the service, with the Halo 3 trailer unsurprisingly proving the most popular slice of Marketplace content.

We've even been sent a top 10 of E3 downloads:

Halo 3 Game Trailer (Microsoft Game Studios)

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Free Playable Demo (Capcom)

Test Drive Unlimited Free Playable Demo (Atari)

MotoGP '06 Free Playable Demo (THQ)

X-Men: The Last Stand Pack (20th Century Fox)

Gears of War GameTrailer (Microsoft Game Studios)

Call of Duty 2: Skirmish Map Pack (Activision)

Spider-Man 3 Game Trailer (Activision)

Fable 2 Trailer (Microsoft Game Studios)

Uno Xbox Live Arcade Game (Microsoft Game Studios) ...

"A new piece of software lets you listen to internet radio on your DS via a wifi connection"

the disscussion via 1emulation

I know that I've waited, I've begged, and I've drooled at the thought of this app ever being made. I don't know if any of you have wanted an Internet Radio Client as much as I have... but here we are. The first working release of Dissonance.

http://people.uleth.ca/~dave.brady/projects.php

I would appreciate it if someone with a fully compatible router can test Dissonance for me. I would also appreciate if word did not spread off of this board for a day or two, until I can get some testing done (so keep it SECRET. I will notify the usual authorities when I get some testing data). On my router, it works for a few minutes, then locks up solid during a recv. I am wondering if it's my router, or something more sinister. So please, give me a hand.

Thanks sgstair for the library that makes all this possible.

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Odessa, Ukraine, May 18, 2006 - CS Odessa announces that the new version of ConceptDraw MINDMAP 4.4 becomes the first application that brings mind maps to iPods. With ConceptDraw MINDMAP users of iPod will be able to view their maps, outlines and text notes, present thoughts and explain concepts to other people while listening to favourite music.

The Version 4.4 saves outline and text notes directly to iPod, without using iTunes, that allows iPods to carry out plans and tasks outlines or other valuable information usually stored in the notes. Converting mind maps into slideshows that are synchronized with iPod makes it possible to view maps on the move and make presentations for friends and colleagues. Also, the update features printing all of the text notes without printing the map or outline.

ConceptDraw MINDMAP 4.4 is offered for free download to all registered users of
Version 4.0 and higher at:
http://www.conceptdraw.com/en/produc...ncro_short.php

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
ConceptDraw MINDMAP is available in Professional and Personal editions. The Pro edition costs US$ 199; Personal edition - US$ 99.
Educational and volume discounts are available. ...

Montrob has released a new Bomb Destroying game for the PSP, heres the info:

Here is the first public beta for AlphaAttackPSP. It has some features but needs alot more. Please leave comments on bugs and features you would like to see.

Features
*Has a menu!
*Regular Bombs!
*One Level!
*Play it vertical!

ToDo
*Add rotating bombs, chomper bombs, blimps, and aliens!
*Add at least 9 more levels!

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