Tiësto: In Search Of Sunrise Theme Just Arrived

Tiesto In Search Of Sunrise-Theme PSP

Fans of the infamous global trance DJ, DJ Tiësto, will be interested in a new theme dedicated to his In Search Of Sunrise trance mix compilation series. Seven installments in the series, which launched in 1999, have been recorded. The most recent album is In Search Of Sunrise 7: Asia. DJ Tiësto, whose real name… [Continue Reading]

Sony Releases New PSP Hardware

Radiant Red

Sony released a slew of hardware accessories on March 5th, as well as two brand new colors of the PSP handheld itself. Radiant Red and Vibrant Blue add some great personality to the mix. Both systems come with the following items: Box contents PlayStation Portable System (PSP-3000VB) Battery Pack (1200mAh) AC Adapter (100-240V) Other releases… [Continue Reading]

Speculation About The Future Of Physical Game Distribution

How Much Longer Will Physical Game Distribution Survive?

In a recent interview with Theodore Bergquist, the CEO of GamersGate, the prominent industry figure predicts the decline and ultimate disappearance of physical game distribution in favor of digital distribution. Says Mr. Bergquist, “Look at the music industry, look at 2006 when iTunes went from not being in the top six of sellers — in… [Continue Reading]

New Screenshots For Tenchu: Shadow Assassins

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins PSP screens

New screenshots for the forthcoming PSP game, Tenchu: Shadow Assassins, have arrived. The publisher, Ubisoft, also announced an April release date. Says the publisher of the game, “Master the art of death on the PSP playing as Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan…. [Continue Reading]

PSPConsole v1.2 Graduates With Honors

PSPconsole v1.2: VSH plugin alternative

Check out the latest version of the very handy homebrew application, PSPConsole. Backyard brewer hotter developed this application as a VSH plugin alternative that’s got a bunch of great stuff built in, including games, a game-sorter, and some applications. Here’s the release notes from the developer for PSPConsole v1.2: Features Quickly see battery info. Delete,… [Continue Reading]

Final Fantasy I Fighting Game Homebrew Launches

PSP Homebrew: Final Fantasy I gets the OpenBOR treatment

The keen underground developer, NickyP, has released the first edition of his fighting game based on the original NES Final Fantasy I game. The homebrew utilizes OpenBOR and looks stunning in its 8-bit-style graphics. The game features three modes and six playable characters. Check out the log from the developer: Game Modes Story Mode (Classic):… [Continue Reading]

“Your Whole World” PSP Contest Launches

It's all in your hands: Join Sony's "Your Whole World" PSP contest

Sony just announced a new contest that’s going to take a little bit of a creative effort. The payoff? A brand new PSP and the top twenty titles to go with it. Contestants will have to create a video that demonstrates the “whole world in your hands.” Contestants must be able to “hold” as many… [Continue Reading]

Superbowl Theme For PSP Celebrates The Gridiron Championship

PSP Sport themes : Super Bowl PSP theme

A terrific Superbowl theme has arrived for the PSP, celebrating that championship of all championships, that singular event that oversees the annual clash of the best two teams in the NFL. The Superbowl is almost like an American holiday; it’s the second-largest food consumption day in America, just after Thanksgiving. The forty-third Superbowl was just… [Continue Reading]

Guess The Number Is The Simplest Homebrew Ever

Guess the number

Fledgling developer jojojoris has released the first version of what appears to the most basic game ever released for the PSP. We’ll let the proud creator describe it for you guys: “Hi everyone, I made this little text based game at school. I was bored. When you start this game it first asks you for… [Continue Reading]

Sony In Talks To Bring Classic Non-Sony Games To PSN

Sony Wants To Enable Legal PSP Downloading Of Classics From Non-Sony Platforms

Sony has been in talks with game publishers regarding the appearance of classic games on the PlayStation Network. Says John Koller, Sony’s Director of Hardware Marketing, “In general there’s a lot of discussion about [publishers'] back catalogs that will finally find its way to PlayStation Network in the back half of this year.” He continues… [Continue Reading]