Homebrew coders Sleepper, M@x and the rest of project PSPKVM dev team has recently released the second test version PSPKVM v0.5.5, a port of SUN's phoneME Feature that enables MIDP/JavaME applications to run on the PSP. The latest update features a new file based MP3 playback and added  a "mark all command" to AMS folders.

Download: PSPKVM v0.5.5 Test 2

Homebrew coder Zx-81 has dropped by our forums to release a new version PSPMancala, a homebrew game based on the Awari variant of the classic count-and-capture board game called (you guessed it) Mancala. The latest update now features a more improve graphics and icons, much tougher AI and added EBOOT music.

Download: PSPMancala v1.1.0
Download: PSPMancala v1.1.0 (source)

A new patch for the recently released Left 4 Dead 2 demo is now available via Steam. The small PC demo update fixes sporadic game crashes that some gamers have experienced as well as adding missing dialog subtitles and some other enhancements.

Homebrew coder Miles is back to release a new version of PSP Daft Punk, a homebrew soundboard based on iDaft that allows you to mashup Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" on the PSP. Now officially called iDaft for PSP, the trippy homebrew app now bares the official iDaft trademark.

Download: iDaft for PSP

Here's some good news for PSP Go owners who want to check out Atlus' upcoming badass beat-em-up title, Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble. The game will be made available on the PlayStation Store as well as retail shelves.

Sequels, sequels, sequels. Lots of talk about those this week. While most other companies are busy making sure they get to release a big-name game with a "2" after its title, Media Molecule is preferring the opposite, opting for a sequel-less yet DLC-supported approach for LittleBigPlanet. Speaking of, it seems the PS3 price cuts are also doing wonders for software sales when it comes to sequels, or so an OTX report tells us.

Ah. First off let me just say that this Weekend Warrior is a particularly short one. But hey, we still heard some good PSP news over the week. Konami's finally announced that they're working on English demos for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and for those that can read Japanese there's a God Eater demo on the way. Best news so far this week for me, though, is BlazBlue PSP. Hit the jump for this week's PSP Weekend Warrior edition.

Do you use cheat devices for your games? Don't be shy. I'm not one to judge. Just want to say that if you do, then this was a good week to have a homebrew-capable PSP. We got updates for two different cheat-related apps in the past seven days. Incidentally, if you don't have a homebrew-enabled PSP yet, then the new 5.03GEN-B for HEN which was also released this week is for you. More homebrew news and updates after the jump!

Heads up, PS3 gamers. Now that you're getting your exclusive Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta, here's a look at the Arica Harbour multiplayer map that you'll be playing on. And yeah, it's Arica according to DICE, despite what the video title says. Check it out after the jump.

Thanks to Peter for the tip!

Mootjeuh has released a handy library for those who prefer using C/C++ to code their PSP homebrew projects. This library, called Easy3Dccp, is a collection of functions that makes it easier for devs to use the PSP's 3D engine.


Download: Easy3Dcpp v0.1
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development forum