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neur0n Gives You More 6.60 Options For TimeMachine

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at 12:10AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.60 me, cfw, Custom Firmware, Dark AleX, neur0n, pandora battery, playstation psp homebrew, psp hacks, time machine

Out enjoying 6.60 ME via the TimeMachine setup on your PSP? neur0n is here with a new update with a few more goodies.


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Another CFW Goodie For PSP: 6.60 ME Released For DAX's Time Machine

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 12:06PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: 6.60 me, Custom Firmware, dark_alex, firmware, neur0n, pandora battery, playstation psp hacks, psp hacks, time machine

Is this scene dead yet? One developer thinks not. neur0n brings Dark_Alex's Time Machine out from the storage closet for some traveling.


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Obsidian gets Kickstarter fever

Posted Feb 12, 2012 at 9:12AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad, PC Gaming Tags: chris avellone, double fine, kickstarter, obsidian, Steam, tim schafer

After the success of Double Fine's fuckwin approach to game funding, looks like other developer's ears have perked up and are ready to roll with the punches and Planescape 2 could be on the way.


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GameJam Wollongong 2012

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:14PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamejam wollongong, ggj, ggj12, gjwoll, global game jam, ouroboros

Or How I Spent my Weekend watching 20+ people make games in 48 hours.


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Yahtzee's New Game Poacher has a trailer

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 6:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ben croshaw, gamemaker, poacher, Yahtzee

Yes, the Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw has a game in the works and it looks pretty funny.


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Female game developers getting help with their game demos

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: dame game, female game designers, game development competition, hand eye society, ICARUS, kreayshawn: the game, salso loco, unicorn justice fighter

Thanks for Toronto Based non-profit group, The Hand eye Society, Female devs are now getting more support.


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DS Homebrew: Sonic Screwdriver

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at 9:58AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: buck_7, homebrew

Who says you can't have your iPhone fun on the Nintendo DS, too? Thanks to Buck_7, we now have the iPhone application, Sonic Screwdriver, on Nintendo's classic handheld.

Really, the app may not seem to do much for you, but if you are a Dr. Who fan, then you'll know the significance of this little gadget, especially if you've been following the series from the start.

Anywhow, here's what Buck_7 had to say about this development: "Hello all! TO the best of my abilities, I have recreated the Sonic Screwdriver! Which is a iPhone app. I took pictures using an iPhone and edited them to make them DS compatible. Have fun!"

If you're not quite sure how you could enjoy this on your DS, then this video right here should do the trick for you. And then when you're done, do follow our DL site for more homebrewed goodness.

Download [Sonic Screwdriver]

Via [DS Game Maker]

Who says you can't have your iPhone fun on the Nintendo DS, too?


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DS Homebrew: Mario Craft v1.2

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at 3:35AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: homebrew, nobody

Nobody sure is keeping busy, updating his DS homebrew game, Mario Craft, up to version 1.2.

From the developer's notes:

"Update posted everyone. I know I Said It Would take a lot longer, but i Shortened the update and then Tried Tackling The Whole thing in one sitting. Since this update WAS Shortened, Will include more updates next enemy color and characteristic variation, newer enemies, new backgrounds, big Mario and Luigi, power ups, warping pipes, and more! Check it out now! WAS Original post edited with the new version."


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DS Homebrew: The Legend of Zelda Symphony v0.0.2

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at 2:52AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: homebrew, rdilus

RDilus is back with version 0.0.2 of The Legend of Zelda Symphony. It's a brewed application that lets you play the soothing sounds of the famous Zelda games right on your DS. It's still a work in progress, but so far, you can already enjoy the Ocarina melodies in it.

Changelog:

July 27 2011 Version 0.0.2

Fade in / Fade out effects

Added link animation (thank you Foxi4 for Helping me out a little)

Improved sound (not sure not Tested)

RDilus is back with version 0.0.2 of The Legend of Zelda Symphony.


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Ben Heck makes Xbox 360 automatic disc-changer

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at 11:19PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: ben heck, Microsoft

Ben Heck, the famed Xbox 360 modder, has finally given in to incessant requests and demands that he do something about the tiresome multiple disc problems on Microsoft's console.

Ben Heck, the famed Xbox 360 modder, has finally given in to incessant requests and demands that he do something about the problematic multiple disc problems on Microsoft's console.

We've seen it all before. New game comes out, turns out to be majorly massive in size, game can't fit in one Xbox 360 disc, publisher comes out with two or three discs. Player buys game, finds his game flow cut off by the signal to swap discs in order to continue. It's a little thing, really, but it's those little things that add up and turn out to be particularly annoying.

Well, the modder has had enough of that -- as well as fans' needy demands -- and so has set out to make his own homemade automatic disc changer for the Xbox 360. So how did he do it?

His crafty, resourceful self got a modified Sony CD changer, and placed it within the DVD drive of the Xbox 360. And then, disc selection is controlled by an Arduino microcontroller. The whole setup is then attached to the Xbox 360's motherboard, and voila! He now successfully has freed Xbox 360 gamers everywhere from the tedious task of swapping discs in the middle of the game!

Some of the games that had to come out in multiple discs for the Xbox 360 were Castlevia: Lords of Shadow, which was supposedly just a day long, and yet still came out in two discs; Rockstar Games' L.A. Noire, which came in threes; as well as Final Fantasy XIII, which also got squeezed in three discs.

There's certainly no chance that this mod will be going to retail, but you can check out its wonders via the link below.

Via [The Ben Heck Show]


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DS Homebrew: Traffic Jam beta 1

Posted May 30, 2011 at 7:37AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Tags: ds gamemaker, homebrew, traffic jam

This is a DS homebrew game about a person who is very strict about work.


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DS Homebrew: The Living Dead v1.2

Posted May 25, 2011 at 3:44AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: homebrew, the living dead

Nobody has released the version 1.2 of his DS homebrew, The Living Dead, obviously a zombie game wherein you'll have to survive amidst the horrible hordes of zombies after your flesh.


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Open day for game makers hits Birmingham

Posted May 6, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Carl B Listed in: PS3 Tags: birmingham university, gamer camp, pro open day

Aspiring game developers can enjoy the emergence of summer with Birmingham University's Gamer Camp: Pro Open Day.


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DS homebrew - Team Fortress 2 DS v2250411

Posted Apr 27, 2011 at 1:38AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: kazuki, nintendo ds homebrew, team fortress 2 ds

Homebrew coder Kazuki has updated his Team Fortress 2 DS, a homebrewed adaptation of the over-the-top squad-based shooter, Team Fortress 2.


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daWindci releases on iDevices

Posted Apr 19, 2011 at 2:18PM EST by Carl B Listed in: iPhone Tags: apple, dawindci, ios, puzzle, reality twist

daWindci, the award winning action puzzle game, has released on iDevices courtesy of Reality Twist.


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DS homebrew - FalloutDS v0.5

Posted Apr 5, 2011 at 4:15AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: falloutds, foxi4, Nintendo

Homebrew coder Foxi4 has offered a new version of his FalloutDS, a homebrewed adaptation of the Fallout title for the Nintendo DS inspired by the first two installments of the series.


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DS homebrew - Team Fortress 2 DS v250111

Posted Mar 11, 2011 at 3:11AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: kazuki, nintendo ds homebrew, team fortress 2 ds

We almost missed out this out. Courtesy of homebrew dev Kazuki comes Team Fortress 2 DS, a homebrewed adaptation of the over-the-top squad-based PC shooter, Team Fortress 2.


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GDC 2011: Rovio calls Angry Birds a "next gen entertainment franchise", rapping video out

Posted Mar 2, 2011 at 12:14AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: angry birds, gdc 2011, rovio

Here's more news bit from the GDC 2011 conference. Things are starting to pick up and we've got more new developers on hand to join in the event. Breakthrough devs, Rovio, was there to speak at the Smartphone Summit earlier, and of course, talks veered naturally to their highly successful Angry Birds.

Peter Vesterbacka of Rovio spoke at the panel and discussed what else they have planned for their game, describing it as being "more than a game." Said Vesterbacka, "To us, Angry Birds is more than a game. It is a next generation entertainment franchise."

The interesting thing was that they did not consider it as a turning point when Angry Birds reached the number one spot in Finland. Instead, they realized they had a hit in their hands when it actually stayed there. "We started thinking that this might be something with legs," he said. And what do you know, it did have legs, as well as some pretty sturdy wings.

The rest, as they say, is history. The angry, suicidal avians went on to spread their wings and conquer the rest of the world, making the UK App Store their next stop, before finally landing in the US. "The rest is history, and now we are number one in about seventy different countries," he said proudly.

They did not, however, forget to thank the various entities that made this number one success a possibility for them. Apple in particular played a huge role in delivering the results for them. Everything just fell into synchronized perfection, allowing for that "perfect storm" to bring them over to the glorious top spot.

They're not about to rest on their laurels, though. Rovio has got plenty more aces up their sleeves, knowing that the key to maintaining what they have now is by giving updates -- and keeping them free. "We don't treat Angry Birds as disposable. We update content for free every four weeks." By disposable, they mean those game releases that are priced, say at US$ 0.99, and then left alone to fend for itself in the store, with nary an update to keep the customers coming back for more.

Apart from keeping its presence in mobile platform stores, Rovio also went beyond the gaming walls to push for their marketing. They came up with plush toy versions of the popular birds, and now have sold over two million pieces of them. With this kind of encouraging feedback, it should be no surprise that they're getting ready to conquer Hollywood,too.

Reportedly, Rovio is now in talks with Hollywood film publisher 20th Century Fox for a tie-in game with Rio. It features birds too, albeit talking ones, not necessarily angry. "This is a separate game that fits very nicely with Angry Birds. Also, it is called Angry Birds: Rio, not Rio: Angry Birds. It is still our game." You can bet therefore that it's not going to be another "crappy movie game."

At the end of the day, what is very clear about the Angry Birds experience is that gaming has in fact moved to mobile. Said Vesterbacka, "The center of gravity has clearly moved to mobile. Just like us, in the future we will see more brands emerge in mobile and go to other platforms, not the other way around. There is so much opportunity to do new things. What you've seen so far is only a small glimpse into the Angry Birds universe."

And we definitely do agree. The company has been so far very effective at marketing their brand, it's gone more than just viral. From homemade Angry Birds playable cakes to Angry Birds-inspired rap songs, it's all taking the gaming world by storm. For a casual game, that's not bad, we say. Not bad at all.

We're sure you'd like to hear that Angry Birds-inspired rap song, so we've got it here for you. It's written and rapped by Brandon Shapiro, going by the handle Brandon Shapiro.

He's got the essence of the Angry Birds spot-on with the lyrics, too. Here's a few choice words from the song, giving the backstory of why the birds are so angry, and the special powers that each of them hold:

And we're launchin'

And were crashin'

Let's hit the pigs 'til they all go pop

We're the best birds

But we're angry

If you take our eggs

We're never gonna stop

Every theme and level we will get three stars and set you straight

Maybe find a golden egg and win until the next update

Screw the pigs, screw the pigs, they're wearin' helmets, hardhats, usin' tricks

Fake mustaches and green skin, it don't matter cus I know I'm gonna win

Birds on my side, they're pretty fly, launch 'em in the air, the pigs cant hide

It's totally fair, you took our eggs like a spy, and besides I got my finger as a guide

Touch the screen, the birds are angry, mean, they don't stop on Christmas, or Halloween

They're always gonna switch to a different theme, they're definitely makin' up the greatest team

Got that that slingshot and pull it back, aim for the right spot then attack

You took our eggs, that was wack, and if you do it again, were comin' back

But sometimes you pigs just wont go, always come again like 4 in a row

We gotta get 'em to stop cus they will overflow, say goodbye, no hello

Stop your laughin and stop the snatchin', we don't have eggs so we don't have hatchin'

Get ready for the birds who are so diverse, let's talk about them in the next verse