Homebrew developer edepot has released a new update for his homebrew space shooter game Agenaworld. The version 1.8 of the gravity defying homebrew game is basically a technical demo release as stated by edepot.

There were many in-game tweaks that was made by the developer to make the game control better. Two of the biggest changes in the release are the improved gravity system and better font system.

Here’s the new features listed on version 1.8:

• Read stargates from file
• PHL fonts (WYSIWYG fonts)
• Better gravity algorithm
• Better exhaust

For more info about the game and other details, please read the README provided in the download.

Download Agenaworld v1.8

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With ChickHEN finally enabling homebrew for PSP-3000s, some of the more prominent homebrew projects out there are now stepping up with some compatibility updates. And because we all love unlocking some RAM while browsing on our PSPs, Team P86 has released the latest beta version for Netfront Internet Browser, and sure enough, it can now run on PSP-3000s with ChickHEN.

Aside from HEN support, beta 4’s got some serious bang for the buck too, even if you’re not using a PSP-3000, including password protection and improved stability. This version works on PSP-1000, -2000, and -3000, just so long as you’re on…

While checking the QJ.NET PSP Updates blog for this week’s PSP Weekend Warrior, something struck me as odd. I couldn’t pinpoint it exactly at first but eventually it dawned on me: we didn’t see any PSP2 rumors this week! Or any hardware-centric news for that matter. The games have picked up the slack, though, with a couple of new game confirmations and more good news for the retro-minded PSP owners out there. Read on for the rest of the PSP Weekend Warrior!

The Games:

• Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days

1. Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days announced for PSP. Link.
2. Screenshots: Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days.…

Homebrew history was made this week when Davee and Team Typhoon finally released ChickHEN, finally breaching the PSP-3000’s defenses and injecting homebrew into the lives of PSP-2000 owners whose units are equipped with the previously unhackable TA-088v3 motherboard.

That’s not all that happened this week though. Read on for the rest of the PSP Homebrew Weekend Warrior!

• The week was kicked off by the above video of a PSP-3000 running homebrew through Davee’s HEN. Link.
• R1 of the ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler launches, but it doesn’t actually let users run homebrew. Link.
• Back, back, back-aaawk: 5.03 ChickHEN gets unofficial fix. Link.
• Finally, ChickHEN R2 breaks down…

Hear that? That’s the sound of homebrew aficionados booting up their PSP-3000s and getting ready to finally run some homebrew on the thing. Why? Davee and Team Typhoon have finally released the 5.03 HEN, that’s why. Before you go download it, though, read this description from Davee first.

What does the ChickHEN do?

ChickHEN as a Homebrew Enabler that allows the execution of homebrew via the PSP XMB. Running via a vulnerability in the lib TIFF the launcher takes advantage of the system by performing a kernel exploit and rebooting into a homebrew enabled enviroment. The ChickHEN remains active until the PSP…

It’s been a while since we last heard from Winnydows but now she’s back with a new update for Winnydows Commander. For those who don’t know what this homebrew app does, Winnydows Commander is a media manager designed for various devices like the PSP and iPhone. Now the latest update adds a media player and preview mode making the homebrew a full-fledged media center app.

Here’s the full changelog of the release:

• Fixed various problems with DVR-MS files.
• Fixed bugs with thumbnails creation.
• Fixed update thumbnail function.
• To context menu of explorer added simple “Compare” function - search difference in two selected text files (.txt…

Homebrew developers of Team VGT tipped us of their new homebrew app for the PSP. MaxFlasher is a handy homebrew application that lets you backup particular content of your flash and even free up some space in your flash0.

Here’s the full feature of MaxFlasher v1.0:

• Backup (flash0, flash1, flash2, flash3).
• Hide/Show (PICTURE, PHOTO, MUSIC, MP_ROOT, VIDEO, ISO, ISO/VIDEO).
• Release space (Backup files, Restore files, Release space).
• Credits.
• Exit to XMB.
• Reboot PSP.
• Shutdown PSP.

Team VGT assures us that there are more features planned in the next release so you better check back with us for more updates.

Download MaxFlasher v1.0

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