Another Homebrew Idol blast from the past: The Underminer’s PReSS v0.4.1. PReSS is a full-fledged RSS reader that will change your whole perspective on the way PSP handles really simple syndication. I’ll let the video do the talking:

PReSS v0.4.1:

• fixed the crash when updating feeds

Download: PReSS 0.4.1

- source: press-psp.com

After winning 3rd in this years Neoflash Spring coding competition, The Underminer returns with a complimentary version of Crazy Gravity Portable: CGP v1.1.

Likely to be the last, CGP v1.1 incorporates extra levels and other optimizations perfecting the overall project. Crazy Gravity Portable is based on the PC version, Crazy Gravity, by Axel Meierhöfer.

Learn how to play: video tutorial.

CGP v1.1 changes:

• Added 7 levels (10 total)
• Decreased overall difficulty, approximates gameplay of pc version now: less gravity, less drag etc.
• Fixed major and minor bugs. (For those who want to make their own levels, this update is highly recommended)
• Doubled level loading speed.

Download: Crazy Gravity Portable v1.1

The Underminer, author of many bompin’ brew, has released his own rendition of Crazy Gravity Portable (CGP) for the PSP. CGP is based on the PC version by Axel Meierhöfer, who has given The Underminer permission to use the original graphics and audio.

Allow me to play it out for you… You are the captain of a freight shuttle on a far away moon base where crazy gravity is in full effect. Your objective: move cargo from their platforms to your home base while avoiding obstacles such as cannons, magnets, and one-way gates.

Oh, and again, Crazy Gravity Portable is an entry in the Neoflash coding competition; should you like it, vote via the source link.

Download: Crazy Gravity Portable (CGP) v1.0

- source: neoflash

Reinventing a classic everyone can enjoy — now even Slim owners. Upon popular request, I’m looking at you seanpaul223; The Underminer has introduced Sim compatibility to Galactic Breakout.

You know what I’m talkin’ about… Keep the ball in motion while busting bricks and collecting power-ups. It’s fun, it’s addictive, it’s Galactic Breakout!

Also, The Underminer has reset the online ranking system for extra competition. So have at it.

GBO v1.3 changes:

• Added PSP Slim support
• removed music due to technical difficulties (setting backgroundmusic to yes has no effect)

If you’re a non-Slim owner and you want some music, see here.

Download: Galactic Breakout v1.3

- source: underminer.ikhoefgeen.nl

The Underminer returns with one of the earlier submissions in the game. Welcome again, PReSS — the preferred RSS reader for your PSP.

Watch the demonstration video. Afterwards you’ll no doubt jump ship.

PReSS 0.4 changes:

• full integration of http 1.1
• more stable due to reuse of connections
• speed up through higher cpu speed. To compensate; the speed is lowered when idle.
• the playing song now displays at the bottom of the screen
• 2 major bugs fixed,
• and some minor ones

Note: Current PReSS 0.31 users can update directly by subscribing to the ‘PReSS updates’ feed found under the English > News category.

Download: PReSS 0.4

- source: press-psp.com

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

Still unsatisfied with Sony’s RSS implementation? Still looking for a viable alternative? Look no further as The Underminer prepares to blow your mind apart with PReSS (Portable RSS) version 0.3.

Recognize — PReSS 0.3 has been submitted for our Homebrew Idol competition. Good luck, Underminer.

PReSS 0.3 changes:

• Slim support
• WPA and other encryption support
• personal feed catalogue
• mp3 download and playback
• mp4 and AVC video download
• atom/xml support added
• more reliable: http 1.1 protocol for image download
• ability to abort updating feeds
• faster feed saving
• remapped buttons (see read-me)
• support for larger images
• Real favicons instead of generic logo.
• faster panning in image view
• viewfinder in image view
• show/hide topics window
• Added to settings: Large thumbnail quality
  • 0 = display image as a link
  • 1-3 = image quality(only applicable for large images)

Download: PReSS v0.3

- source: press-psp.com

Should you find yourself unsatisfied with Sony’s RSS implementation, have a gander at this — The Underminer’s PReSS. You may recall its initial release back in November of 2007. If not, check it out anyway.

PReSS v0.2 changes:

• Image full screen – Handy for comics or another way of browsing topics
• Added new category under catalogue
• Added links to browser bookmarks (clicking a link will add it to the browser’s bookmarks)
• Auto-update (Updates will be posted on the PReSS updates feed)
• Font size
• Hide feed view
• Feed update combo
• Prev/next unread topic button combo
• Faster saving/loading feeds
• Fixed leftmost pixel column bug: the leftmost column is simply not blitted anymore, which would display improperly sometimes
• Added activity indicator for feed download: if it doesn’t move for 5 seconds; it never will
• Parallel feed downloading cuts waiting time
• Improved unreadable character replacement

Plans for v0.3:

• mp3 download and playback
• google video download (possibly playback)
• speed-up
• Slim support
• personal feeds
• real favicons instead of generic rss logo

More info in the readme.

Download: PReSS v0.2

- source: press-psp.com

The Underminer, who you may recognize from such homebrew releases as Galactic Breakout, has unveiled something new for the hand held — Portable RSS, or better known as, PReSS.

I share the Underminer’s disappointment with Sony’s poor RSS integration from firmware 2.60 onward. This is where PReSS comes in & takes over. PReSS is a full-fledged RSS reader compatible with all RSS versions; Atom and RDF formats not supported, not yet anyway.

PReSS v0.1 feature list:

• Supports GIF, PNG and JPEG images
• Compatible with all RSS versions (but not Atom or RDF)
• Supports WEP WiFi connections (other encryptions untested)
• Resizes images to fit the window
• Has it’s own built in catalogue, filled with user submitted feed (submit feeds in the ‘Suggest feeds’ section of the website)
• Fully skinnable
• Topic expiring. With the more popular feeds; manually deleting topics becomes a tiring business.
• Set an expiration time and type (either days or max amount of topics)

Note: only use the “Home” button to exit in the event of a crash; changes won’t be saved. Otherwise, use “Select” to exit gracefully.

Download: PReSS v0.1

- source: press-psp.com

Nearly a week ago we saw Galactic Breakout v1.0. Now the divine homebrew game receives a well deserved bug fix update. Presenting The Underminer’s Galactic Breakout v1.1!

So what’s the good word? See for yourself…

• fused BackGroundMusic and BGMvol under settings. Decrease all the way down to 0 to turn off BGM
• added paddle speed under settings. affects d-pad and analog stick
• track info does not show when BGM is turned off.
• fixed analog Inverse Paddle bonus bug
• fixed a bug with loading a particular image
• fixed laser+teleport bug
• fixed fruity loops bug

Wait… You just downgraded and you’re wondering, what’s this homebrew game about?

The Solar system has been taken over by several alien races. Commander Holland leads a few brave men in their heroic efforts to reclaim the galaxy. Are you up to the task of breaking through their rock-solid defense?

Galactic Breakout is a PSP game that reminds of the timeless arcade classic, but it has more than that. It features various bricks with unique properties, and 13 bonusses to collect. Version 1.00 features 70 levels. GBO has everything that makes a game stand out: Cool gameplay, graphics, music and a storyline. And the best part: it’s free!

There you have it! Enjoy.

Download Galactic Breakout v1.1 for:
firmware 1.50+ | firmware 1.00
Upgrade Patch (1.0 > 1.1 — 25KB)

- source: Galactic Breakout (official website)