Well, today Bob begins his journey through Mr. Dynamic’s Ice Age. You being Bob, and the Ice Age being this Mario-like (Super Tux) clone side scroller for the PSP.

Bob in: “The Ice Age” packs 20+ levels, different power-ups/items, and almost a dozen enemies. It’s fun, it’s challenging; check it out…

Bob is compiled for firmware 1.50. If you’re using a PSP Slim, it works under Noobz’ eLoader.

Download: Bob in: The Ice Age

- source: bobpsp.co.nr

Welcome Nick’s “PSP Video Converter” — an easy to use video converter tool for Windows. Best of all: PSPVC is FREE and capable of converting almost any video format for playback on the PlayStation Portable.

If you’ve been using PSPVC previously, you’ll be happy to know the following is fixed in v2.6:

• 2-pass encoding bug
• “Video Downloader” bug
• USB “Upload” bug

Full feature list, documentation, and codec pack available via the source link.

Download: PSPVC v2.6

- source: pspvc.nswardh.com

Slicer4ever steps his game up with Pixel Attack version 0.3.

Allow me to play it out for you… You’re Jack Mason (a pixel), who must survive by running (maneuvering) around the forest/bush (screen) while avoiding (dodging) Thomas Burns, Doc Hawkins, and Walter Cole (enemy circles) from hunting and killing your sorry ass. That’s my ‘94 analogy.

Although packing a “not 1.5″ directory, Pixel Attack 0.3 — in its current state — is not compatible with the Slim. MP3 support requires kernel mode access; you will need the 1.50 kernel add on for Phat only. Dark_AleX’s Time Machine may work for you, but I’ve yet to try.

Pixel Attack 0.3 changes:

• added mp3 support directly from music folder
• added more background effects
• rainbow effect
• life ball (increases life)
• psp-hacks splash screen

Download: Pixel Attack v0.3

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Lets get reeeady for Hooomebreeewww Idoool!

Inspired by Tron is titch.ryan’s “Light Cycle Clone.” Need I say more? Ok, maybe two more things — single player AI works, but is to be further improved; and two player mode, you use the same PSP, as instructed in the screenshot…

Should you find yourself asking, “what’s this Tron business about?” Then I would suggest you be enrollin’ at U of G, kiddo.

Leave your feedback via the comments or release thread.

Download: Light Cycle Clone v2

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If ya didn’t know, that PlayStation Portable of yours is capable of running J2ME applications and games; the habit-forming ones typically found on cell phones and other such devices. Yeah, you know what I’m talkin’ about… All thanks to the magic of PSPKVM.

Much props to Sleepper & M@x for their continued work on PSPKVM.

PSPKVM v0.3.2 changelog:

• Virtual Keyboard support
• Use “L+R+Square” to call up network connection dialog at any time (slim version only)
• Add pspkvm.ini configuration file
• JSR75 root directories configurable by pspkvm.ini
• Stretch small device screen to fit PSP screen
• Support CW90
• Resolve bug: can not enter jad/jar file selector form, if the original jar file direcory is deleted
• Implement microedition.platform property. Now can run Cangshenlu.
• Don’t show mess icon in AMS
• Resolve the bug that can’t output voice in jstardict

Download:
PSPKVM 0.3.2 (fw 1.50)
PSPKVM 0.3.2 (cfw 3.xx — slim)

- source: pspkvm.com

A new custom firmware has sprung up over the weekend… It doesn’t pack any catchy name, and the developer [apparently] wishes to remain anonymous; despite that, PSP Custom Firmware 3.93 is fully functional and works quite well. Evidently it’s based off the work of Dark_AleX and Team M33.

PSP Custom Firmware 3.93:

• Uses the 3.93 kernel
• Implemented all the original custom firmware features.
• Ability to use the normal recovery inside the XMB by pressing the HOME button:
  • When in the recovery, the system is suspended, and you can change all options directly.
  • All options work immediately, there is no need to reboot (even the Slim’s USB charging option)
  • Ability to make a Pandora battery from the recovery, read and restore the EEPROM, etc. Providing that the motherboard supports it.
  • Ability to hide the MAC address in System Information, if you do so, the MAC will show visually as all 0’s.
  • Ability to save the savegames in normal format, rather then encrypted (only functions in March33 and Sony NP9960 mode).
• The native 3.93 pops isn’t as good as the previous pops; therefore I hope the popsloader will get updated to support 3.93.

1.50 Kernel Add On:

• Install kernel 1.50 on a PSP Fat. To use the 1.50 kernel for an application, you’ll absolutely need to put the kernel to 1.50, even if the application is in the GAME150 directory. If you change the kernel in VSH Recovery, you’ll still need a reboot.
• The new recovery has this two asked features:
  • Suspend device
  • Shutdown device

Whether or not you should upgrade — that’s your discretion. I’d only recommend ensuring you have a means of recovery if something unforeseen happens; i.e.) a pandora’s battery.

!WARNING! Press “X” when the official updater finishes; if not, you will have a brick.

Download:
PSP CFW 3.93
CFW 3.93 — 1.50 Kernel Add On

- source: pspgen.com

If you’re one who experienced any audio related issues with ZX-81’s recent port of X-roar, you’ll be pleased to know PSPDragon version 1.0.3 corrects that. Enjoy the new crisp clear sound of the Dragon / Tandy Coco emulator.

PSPDragon v1.0.3 changes:

• Fix sound issue using the patch sent by original X-roar’s author, aka Ciaran himself (big thanks to him!) The sound on game such as “Demon Attack” is now much better.

Download:
PSPDragon v1.0.3 (fw 1.50)
PSPDragon v1.0.3 (cfw 3.xx)
PSPDragon v1.0.3 source

- source: ZX-81’s web site

From developer HardHat is something new for Homebrew Idol… Resonate — a fast paced undersea rail shooter. While on your oceanic journey to become king thresher shark, you must destroy enemy fish, collect power-ups, and of course stay alive. Not only that — go online to share custom levels and compete for the #1 ranked spot.

Resonate features:

• five hero forms: Zooplankton, Sea Urchin, Seahorse, Stingray, Thresher Shark
• high score tracking for each game
• enemies in various attack formations
• three kinds of power ups
• level editor for Windows, Linux or MacOS based on fltk and OpenGL

Keep in mind; this is an early, non-final version of the game. A polished version is on the way.

Download: Resonate 0.35 (level editor included — see “red09a.zip”)

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If you’re out ‘n about using PReSS and subscribed to our RSS feed, you’ll soon know The Underminer has issued a quick bug fix release — version 0.31. So when you get home, you know what to do.

Download: PReSS v0.31

- source: press-psp.com

Haha… Not likely to entertain for countless hours, but is clearly good for a laugh — kenny.bsp’s “Beaverz.”

In this stunningly crafted universe you will be tasked with the responsibility of saving beavers, as many as you can, before they plunge to their death.

Interested in a lil background info? Read kenny.bsp’s blog.

Download: Beaverz 0.2

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