Homebrew developer roe-ur-boat recently visited the QJ.NET forums and informed us that the latest build to AutoStart PRX is now finally available for download. Version 4 of the homebrew plug-in includes several new features which extends the program's functionality to a considerable degree. Find out the new additions since our previous coverage after the jump.

Download: AutoStart PRX V4
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development forum

Some people just want to go retro. And even though it's possible to map certain PSOne buttons onto the PSP's controller scheme, there's still something sentimental with actually having the L2 and R2 shoulder buttons physically there on top. Check out this new mod from Electro: mini L2 and R2 shoulder buttons on a PSP Phat.

So why was there a gag order placed on Metal Gear Solid 4 reviews anyway? Ryan Payton clarifies that this is something not to be alarmed about. After all, Kojima Productions did this for your own sake so that you would be able to keep a spoiler-free experience of playing through the game. Payton clarified matters on the install times, supposed 90-minute cutscenes, and what not. Check out the spoilerless details in the full article.

Prepare for more high swinging golf action from the latest line in the Hot Shots Golf series as SCEA delivers the latest batch of screenshots for its handheld title, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2. The new visuals depict just some of the many new playable characters and changes they've implemented ever since the first title was released in 1997. You can view these screenshots by clicking on the "read more" link found below.

The PSP version of flOw has gone live on the European PlayStation Store. Along with flOw comes the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare variety map pack and more demos, trailers, themes, wallpaper and PSOne games. Hit the full article for the complete list.

We can always trust Square Enix to capitalize on the recent release of its spin-off to the famous Final Fantasy VII title, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. The company, in collaboration with Play Arts, will be featuring miniature action figures of Cloud Strife and several other characters at the upcoming New York Comic Convention 2008 this weekend. You can take a look at a preview of the Cloud figurine in our full article.

(Editor's Note: Wait... what? Is Zanarkand really out there? And what's this talk about elephants? Up to you to find out, bub.)

42 is a number that holds special meaning to fans of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And in our very own QuickJump QuickPeek 42, we'll be trying to give an answer to the question of the life, the universe, and everything. Or at least, seven days' worth of all that in the gaming industry...

* Article originally posted Apr 12, 2008 at 04:25PM

Baroque for the Wii and PlayStation 2 hit the shelves in North America a few days back, and now, we've just caught news that Europe will be receiving some dungeon crawler RPG love as well. Rising Star Games has just announced that it will be bringing the said video game to that side of the Atlantic. Check out the full article for more details.

Wondering just what sort of features the next official PSP firmware update will bless upon your handheld? Then read on in the full article as we catch wind of updated PSOne controller customization AND improved connectivity with your own Sony PlayStation 3 via this latest firmware update.

*Update*: It seems the new PSP firmware has been released early. We still haven't received official word from Sony about FW 3.95, so be sure to be cautious when you take a peek at this latest firmware.

Good news! Ray Maguire of Sony Computer Entertainment UK has revealed that the PS3 has officially hit one million in sales for the UK. Maybe those 40GB PS3 SKUs really did help push sales, but more interesting to note here is that Maguire also revealed that the PS3 has sold faster than its previous siblings, the PS1 or PS2. And oh? What's this? Mention of PS3 firmware 2.40? Coming this summer? Why, that'd could be the BD Live update! Or... do we hear in-game messaging? Read more for the full scoop.