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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

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)

The addicting homebrew game Galactic Breakout is back and better than ever! The Underminer has made countless improvements — 21 mp3 audio tracks, a total of 70 levels, new graphic effects, and it runs at 333MHz eliminating the cracking sound. Also, players can now submit their high scores to the live ranking system!

CHANGELOG:

• 50 levels and accompanying graphics added
• 19 music tracks added (21 total now)
• added support for WEP encryption (rankings)
• speed ball improved
• increased min/max speeds
• invisible paddle bonus
• inverse paddle bonus
• fruity loops block
• teleport block
• reset added in level editor
• score loss <250.000 at game-over
• possibility to submit final score when game-over
• mp3 track info
• new core, CPU @ 333mhz
• fixed music crackling
• very cool graphic fx

Download Galactic Breakout v1.00 for:
firmware 1.50+ | firmware 1.00

- source: Galactic Breakout

I intended to post this earlier, but after having recently developed an addiction to Brick Breaker on my Blackberry, this new homebrew game captured my attention quite easily. Finally being able to put my PSP aside for a moment, I’m proud to present… (probably deserves a drum roll) The Underminer’s Galactic Breakout! A game that truly resembles the arcade classic. Bust bricks, collect power-ups, cash, weaponry, you name it — just don’t miss the ball on its way back down!

The demo includes 20 out of 70 levels; the remaining 50 aren’t ready yet, but will be available in the [free] full version. Galactic Breakout also features a story mode, level editor, and online rankings.

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 11 bonusses to collect. The full version will feature 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!

Doesn’t get any cooler than that. My word.

Download Galactic Breakout v0.1 Demo for:
1.00 Firmware | 1.50+ Firmware

- source: Galactic Breakout

Introducing Special Operations v0.2; a new funky fresh homebrew creation from The Underminer! Inspired by Splinter Cell, Special Operations is a 2D side-scroller with the ability to expand and create your own levels using the included editor.

v0.2 changes:

• Added screenshot feature
• Fixed jumping issues
• Improved shooting. Almost all enemies can be shot now.
• Improved memory issue
• Fixed level corruption
• Added levels 6 and 7

There are a few known issues yet to be ironed out, namely:

• Memory Issue. I almost fixed this, but in rare cases the memory still runs out when you switch between the level editor and the game. You can check available mem in the level editor. To manually refresh RAM, press select in the title screen.
• When an enemy and the player are both shooting, the game might crash.

You can submit any contributions (levels, textures/graphics/sprites, animations, etc…) to “The Underminer.” Contact information, amongst other details, can be found in “Read-me.txt.”

Download Special Operations v0.2: FW 1.50 - FW 1.00

- source: ps2dev