If you already have your Sony portable on custom firmware, the next step is to show you how to create backups of your games. In this week's How To, I'll teach you the basics of making UMD and PSX EBOOTs that launch straight from your memory stick.

Since the announcement that the PlayStation Vita would have dual analog controls some of us saw this as an opportunity for a port of EA’s skateboard simulator Skate.  But it’s been over a year since the Vita launched and still no skateboarding games have emerged.  Tony Hawk's HD didn’t even land on the Vita but thanks to Sony and their partnership with Roll7 we can look forward to OlliOlli a side scroll skateboarding game that will flip its way on to our handhelds this November.

We’ve all seen the Thief trailer from E3 but this isn’t about the game. It looks like someone at E3 has walked away with Vlambeer in a backpack.  No really.  The entire company according to Vlambeer co-fonder and owner of the backpack Rami Ismail.

The PS Vita will be getting another solid title this year, as Malicious Rebirth has just been announced for Sony’s handheld.

Oh my God! More zombies!  Yes, it’s true, and this time they’re taking over the PS Vita with the upcoming release of OMG HD Zombies.

Has hell frozen over?  Are pigs flying?  They must be, because Microsoft has actually praised Sony for something, but what is it?  Speaking of Sony, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon managed to top PlayStation Network sales for last month.

Sony wants everyone to know that they love independent developers, and they’re expressing their feelings through a new T-shirt that relays the fact.

It looks as if Sony will definitely have its hands full during E3.  In fact, the company announced that it plans to showcase 40 games across different platforms during the multi-day event.

A pair of Batman: Arkham Origins games won’t be released until this fall, but you can catch a glimpse of them through some newly released box art.

 One of the biggest complaints about the PlayStation Vita is the lack of titles that have any real substance.  We do have Killzone Mercenary to look forward to but not much else is on the horizon.  But don't worry because according to rumors there could be or at least was the possibility of a Medal of Honor title on its way to the Vita.

 Men's Room Mayhem has arrived on the PSN for the PlayStation Vita so we checked it out to see whats going on in this wacky title.

Here we go: A nice-looking, intriguing Vita exclusive. It’s about damn time.

 Sony’s latest attempt at breathing life into the PlayStation Vita is here.  Killzone: Mercenary will be arriving a little earlier than originally expected this September and will be bringing some pre-order bonuses to get you started off right.

If you're running custom firmware on your PSP or Vita, one of the biggest questions you're going to want to know the answer to is "what emulators can I get?" With some help from our awesome downloads server, I have compiled a list of what I think are the five best classic console emulators that a Sony portable can offer.

PSP / PS Vita developer Coldbird has recently announced that he will be returning to the PS Vita scene. This is good news for all of the Vita users out there. What exactly does it mean for you? Find out after the jump.

In case you don't know him by name, Ken Levine is the creative mind behind the masterpiece known as BioShock: Infinite. While shortly after the epic title's release the developer did not have any idea what his next game would be about, I have a few tweets that just might give us some clues!

If you are a fan of controversial games, there’s an old one headed to the PlayStation Network next week in the form of Manhunt.  Also, there may be something big and amazing in store for the PS Vita according to a recent tease from one Sony employee.

A recent study took a look at teens’ reactions to violent video games and found that they had desensitizing effects on players.  Also, in terms of PSN downloads for April, Guacamelee was the top dog.

We recently heard about the possibility of seeing the next entry into the popular Call of Duty series, and the title is now official.  Also, even though Grand Theft Auto V is on the horizon, you’ll probably be able to partake in some of the series’ nostalgic action through the PlayStation Store in the near future.

If you like to play Minecraft and own a Sony portable, then chances are you may have already heard about the work being done by camxpspx123 to create a much improved version of drakon's Multicraft. It hasn't been too long since his last update, but the team has already begun to show what they are currently working on. Get ready for Creepers and cows!

Will the PlayStation Vita receive Monster Hunter in the near future?  Probably not.  Also, don’t expect to see much from the folks at 2K Games during this year’s E3 show.

Will PlayStation Vita owners get the chance to play The Sly Collection on their handhelds?  If an ESRB rating means anything, they very well could.

There’s some good news for all of you Jak and Daxter fans out there looking for some handheld fun, and Gears of War: Judgment is getting new content that you'll be able to download very soon in the form of the game’s Call to Arms map pack.

Will Sony’s PS Vita and Nintendo’s Wii U receive QUBE in the near future?  It’s looking that way.  Also, Dark Souls is pretty popular as evidenced by some recently released sales statistics.

There’s been a delay with the release of Minecraft’s retail version for the Xbox 360, and what the hell is this new Men’s Room Mayhem game for the PS Vita?