While we’re at the common standstill, which seemingly occurs every couple of weeks, I’ll share a little PSP Hacks Homebrew Idol update with y’all… The deadline was April 30th; however, as MK2k says, “good software takes time.” So in effort to meet the needs of developers, we’ll extend the contest further… Currently we have two entries — Pirata Nervo’s NervOS and MK2k’s Chipmunk Physics port / demonstration.
If you have the skills to code and you wanna clock some extra dough, see here for complete contest details. The new deadline… Ah, well… Another month — May 31st… How’s that sound?
Comments (43)Laying some groundwork for potential homebrew dopeness is MK2k with a Chipmunk Physics port.
This PSP demonstration is ported from Slembcke’s chipmunk physics library and the included demos that showcase its capabilities. For graphics and user input, MK2k uses the JGE++ Engine by Dr. Watson.
Download: Chipmunk Physics PSP Demo
(includes fw 1.50 & cfw builds, a Win32 version, and the source)
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- source: www.mk2k.net
Comments (44)MK2k with yet another homebrew hit… This comes in the form of a chess clock simulator, used when playing chess, obviously. So the next time you’re strolling through High Park equipped with your PSP, break that bad boy out, and checkmate that fool.

Features:
Download: Chess Clock aka Game Clock PSP v1.0
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Comments (15)Avid puzzle goers should find interest in MK2k’s latest homebrew creation. Kakuro Nichiyou is a variant of Sudoku often referred to as a mathematical transliteration of the crossword.
To get the hang of things — read this.

Features:
Download: Kakuro Nichiyou PSP 1.1
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Comments (5)Laying code down since 2006 is MK2k with his remake of Epic Megagames’ classic Heartlight. Actually, the original PC version is available right here.
The concept is rather simple — put on your dwarf boots and help Percival collect each & every heart before making a final escape from each level; but, that’s easier said than done. Believe that.

Features:
Download: MK2k’s Heartlight Deluxe PSP 1.0
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Comments (16)Wake’n'Bake… err, I mean, Sleep’n'Wake! Just what every PSP owner needs for a wholesome sleep. Drift off to never-never-land while your tunes remain smooth, calm, and relaxing. Then before you know it, wake up to a sudden blast of music. MK2k’s Sleep’n'Wake does just that, and more…

New features:
Check the release thread for the previous feature set. Hope you’re enjoying your PS2 MK2k. :)
Download: Sleep’n'Wake 1.99 MULTi 8
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Comments (30)The release thread certainly made my job easy… Presenting, on behalf of the PSP Hacks Contest crew, MK2k’s latest — Tankw00rst… A multi-player “Tank Wars” clone written from scratch!

Can’t say it any better myself…
Tankw00rst is a 2-10 multiplayer hot-seat strategy game and is a completely rewritten clone of the original “Tank Wars” game back in 1990-1992 by Kenneth Morse. Tank Wars is released prior to the more famous “Scorched Earth” game and is the base of the whole “Worms” game series.
Features of Tankw00rst so far:
- 2-10 Player Hot-Seat Action
- Realistic ballistic physics (including wind force)
- Scoring system and Statistics
Kudos MK2k, well written clone.
Download: Tankw00rst 0.1
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Comments (14)Update: After listening to your feedback & suggestions, MK2k has released an update including several of those:
Due to the positive & overwhelming response received from the initial “Sleep’n'Wake PSP” (dubbed SnW) entry for the PSP Hacks Homebrew Competition, MK2k has just released v1.1…
Conveniently tune out the girl sleeping next to you while relaxing, listening to your carefully selected playlist, also possibly avoiding any unnecessary cuddling; then wake up to a sudden blast of music in hopes that you’re alone and have no recollection of the night before.
Sleep’n'Wake PSP v1.1 changes:

SnW complete feature list:
Download: Sleep’n'Wake PSP v1.2
Comments (71)Wake me up before you go-go, chances are you’re sleeping solo (with your PSP, that is). Freshly compiled for the PSP Hacks Homebrew Contest is MK2k’s Sleep’n'Wake PSP v1.0. I’ll leave it to the author’s description:
This is a little app for the PSP which gives you the possibility to doze off with your favourite chill-out music playing silently and wake up with some loud and hard music (or even with the beep.wake.mp3 in the package) with volume maxed at a predefined time.
Is that not nifty? Have a gander over the feature list:
Sleep’n'Wake, then Wake’n'Bake!
Download: Sleep’n'Wake PSP v1.0
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